Marriott International has announced the signing of an agreement to open a St Regis hotel in the New Administrative Capital of Egypt, just outside of Cairo.
Marriott International and Eagle Hills have announced the signing of the St Regis Tamuda Bay, marking the debut of the iconic luxury hospitality brand in Morocco.
Starwood has opened its first St Regis hotel in Kuala Lumpur, just weeks after the brand made its Malaysian debut on the island of Langkawi.
The new St Regis Kuala Lumpur forms part of…
Starwood has opened the St Regis Langkawi, marking the luxury brand's first ever property in Malaysia.
The new resort, which is a joint venture between Rajawali Group and the Malaysian…
The St. Regis Dubai has revealed its signature Imperial Suite.
Spread across 913-square-metres, the suite is the largest of the hotel’s 52 suites and even bigger than the…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to open its first luxury St Regis hotel in Jakarta.
Scheduled to open in 2019, the St Regis Jakarta and The Residences at the St…
St Regis Hotels & Resorts recently introduced the Iridium Spa.
The spa offers six treatment rooms with separate sections for male and female guests, two hammam rooms, steam room,…
St Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Inc recently announced the debut of the St Regis Dubai.
Owned by Al Habtoor Group, the hotel offers eight culinary…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has brought its luxury St Regis brand to Macau, as part of the Sands China's integrated resort complex.
The new St Regis Macao Cotai Central becomes the…
Nakheel recently inked a management agreement with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc to operate a new St Regis in Dubai.
The hotel is scheduled to open in 2018, the St Regis…
St Regis Hotels & Resorts recently announced debut of the St Regis brand in Dubai with opening of St. Regis Dubai.
Owned by Al Habtoor Group, the hotel will feature eight culinary…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to bring its luxury St Regis brand to Shanghai.
Scheduled for completion in early 2017, the new St Regis Shanghai Jingan will be…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has launched its luxury St Regis brand in India, with the opening of a new property in Mumbai.
The former Palladium Hotel has been rebranded and relaunched…
Starwood has continued the expansion of its luxury St Regis brand in the Asia Pacific region with the signing of a new hotel in the Chinese port city of Qingdao.
The new-build St…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement that will lead to the launch of its luxury St Regis brand in the Maldives.
Set to open in 2016, the St Regis Vommuli Resort will…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts will launch its luxury St Regis brand in India later this year.
The existing Palladium Hotel in Mumbai is currently undergoing a rebranding and will be…
St Regis Hotels & Resorts recently unveiled the debut of the St Regis Istanbul.
Owned by Nisantasi Konaklama ve Otel Hizmetleri AS (Demsa Group), the new property marks the debut…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide have recently announced their intent to launch the first-ever St Regis polo resort – the St Regis Dubai Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club.
The…
Starwood's luxury brand St Regis will launch its seventh hotel in Greater China this year.
The St Regis Macao Cotai Central is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2014,…
St Regis Hotels & Resorts has formed a new partnership with the Rajasthan Polo Club in Jaipur.
The tie-up will see Starwood's luxury brand to sponsor the newly-titled Maharaja…
Sands China and Starwood have reached a major milestone in the development of the first ever St Regis hotel in Macau.
The project recently celebrated its 'topping out', as the new…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has celebrated the grand opening of the St Regis Chengdu.
Launching exactly 110 years after the first ever St Regis hotel opened in New York, the new…
Starwood Hotels & Resort has unveiled plans to launch its luxury St Regis brand in Kazakhstan.
Set to open in 2017, the St Regis Astana will be located in the Central Asian…
AL RAYYAN Tourism Investment Company (ARTIC) has signed a partnership agreement with Qatar Airways, making St Regis Bal Harbour Resort, the carrier's preferred hotel in Miami.…
Innovation is the key to sustainability and this is showcased well by St Regis Abu Dhabi. The hotel recently unveiled the Abu Dhabi Suite, suspended between Nation Towers’ 48th and 49th…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc and Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company (ARTIC) announced that ARTIC has acquired St Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Miami for US$213 million.…
Starwood has unveiled plans to bring its luxury St Regis brand to Jakarta.
An agreement with Indonesia's Rajawali Group will see the all-suite St Regis Jakarta open in 2016, as part…
The Remede Spa was recently opened at the St Regis Abu Dhabi. This is the brand’s foray into the UAE showcasing its personalized spa treatments. The outlet spans 3,000 square metres…
The St Regis Abu Dhabi has opened its Italian restaurant - Villa Toscana. This is a residential dining destination catering to up-market patrons and global visitors. The restaurant offers…
St Regis Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of The St Regis Abu Dhabi.
The new hotel caters to growing hotel guest arrivals which passed 1.5 million at the end of July, a…
St Regis Hotels and Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Inc announced the opening of The St Regis Abu Dhabi.
“We are proud to unveil The St Regis Abu Dhabi, and we look…
The St Regis Bangkok has launched a new sustainable meetings option for clients wishing to host their meeting or event in a more eco-friendly manner.
Following Starwood's Sustainable…
The St Regis Abu Dhabi which is scheduled to open on 15 August 2013, was visited by Starwood President and CEO, Frits van Paasschen, as part of an exclusive dignitary pre-opening inspection.…
The St Regis Doha has opened the famed Al Sultan Brahim – Lebanese seafood restaurant.
The restaurant offers a large outdoor terrace for al fresco dining and shishas throughout the day. Al…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc continues its global growth of ultra-luxury St Regis brand, with the opening of three new hotels and resorts in the Middle East this year - The…
The St Regis Saadiyat Island resort Abu Dhabi has entered into a long-term agreement with Gearhouse Staging Connections. The agreement takes on Gearhouse as the preferred onsite provider of…
The St. Regis Doha has partnered with British wedding planner and designer, Sarah Haywood, to unveil its bespoke wedding services.
“Our partnership with Sarah showcases the standard of…
The St Regis Tianjin opened its doors yesterday, on the south bank of the city's Hai River. The 18-storey, new glass-and-steel building has been designed in the shape of a hollowed cube…
The St Regis Bangkok is now offering guests use of a chauffeured Bentley limousine. The Bentley Continental Flying Spur will be available for airport transfers, with guests also offered…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced the debut of its luxury brand, St Regis in Florence. The hotel, located in the city's central Piazza Ognissanti, was formerly the Grand Hotel…
St. Regis is putting the finishing touches on its first resort in the UAE, in preparation for its official opening next month.Staff members at the St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi,…
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Abu Dhabi is set to unveil seven distinctive food and beverage venues in November. The first St. Regis to open doors in the Middle East, the resort will…
The upcoming St. Regis Doha has revealed it has recruited more than 40 professional butlers from around the world. Every guest who stays at the hotel will be provided with their own Butler…
Starwood's luxury brand, St Regis Hotels & Resorts will expand its portfolio to the Chinese city of Tianjin later this year. The St Regis Tianjin is scheduled to open in October 2011,…
Starwood Hotels and Resorts is in active discussions with developers related to W and St. Regis, and expects to have two deals signed for each brand by the end of the year, according to its…
Luxury train operator Orient-Express and The St Regis hotels in Singapore and Bangkok have announced a new partnership granting privileges and a range of experiences to guests travelling…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has opened its first St Regis hotel in Thailand - The St Regis Bangkok. The new hotel, developed by Rajadamri Lodging Limited, an affiliate of Minor…
The St Regis Bangkok, Thailand's first St. Regis hotel, will introduce the 'Siam Mary' when it opens on 1 April 2011. The hotel's signature cocktail is an interpretation of the classic St…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced plans to debut its luxury St Regis hotel brand in Jordan. Owned by Al Maabar Abdoun Real Estate Development Company, The St. Regis…
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced a collaboration with Alexis Bittar, one of today's most innovative and admired jewelry…
14TH June 2010, London: The St. Regis Bora Bora is set for its much awaited re-opening on 14th June with new updates and under the direction of a new team led by newly appointed General…
St Regis Bora Bora resort announced today it will reopen in the next few months after damage from a cyclone has been repaired. A cyclone hit the resort in February and repairs are expected…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts is developing a second St. Regis hotel in Abu Dhabi.The St. Regis Abu Dhabi will be located on the Corniche in the downtown area as part of Nation…
The luxury St Regis Hotel in Bali received a bomb threat on Monday night, but no explosives were found. A Jakarta Post report stated that SMS messaged threats were received six times by…
NEW YORK, NY - Monday, October 5, 2009 - St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today celebrates the 75th anniversary of the iconic Bloody Mary with a series of initiatives…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of The St. Regis Bali Resort, in the island's Nusa Dua resort area. Featuring 79 suites, 42 private villas and two exclusive…
St Regis will arrive in Dubai in 2012, Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced. The development, located in the Dubai Creek area, will include the 264-room & suite St Regis Dubai…
The St Regis Beijing has reopened following its US$27 million, Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced. All of the hotel's 258 rooms, 102 suites, restaurants and public spaces have been…
St Regis Singapore is throwing a grand party for its official opening this Sunday. The formal cocktail event will see the hotel's Astor Ballroom transformed into a 1920s style outdoor…
By N Gunalan Bali is hot again with business from the region and long-haul markets making their pilgrimage to the Island of Gods. Officials are reporting that occupancy levels among…
St Regis Singapore has made a stylish entrance into the island - the first international five-star hotel to open in Singapore in over a decade. Three customised Bentley Continental…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide is introducing its St. Regis brand to Africa, with plans to debut a new property in 2011 in Cairo. The St. Regis, Cairo will have 299 rooms…
St. Regis Venice announces a one-of-a-kind experience that invites guests to join Executive Chef Giuseppe Ricci on his morning market rounds followed by a chef-led cooking session and a…
Global trade association Interferry is set to welcome a worldwide audience of industry professionals to Australia in November for its 47th annual conference, which will focus on customer…
The St. Regis Venice, a collection of five heritage palazzi, was named “Hotel of the Year” at Marriott’s EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) General Manager’s Conference 2023 held at The…
The St. Regis Venice introduces the new Friday afternoon experience dedicated to The Art of Tea, paired with a selection of Ginori 1735 porcelain and inspired by the colours of the light…
The St. Regis San Francisco, which has set the standard for bespoke, anticipatory service and elegance of design since its opening, is pleased to announce that it has once again been named…
IntrCity SmartBus, the largest tech-enabled fleet of inter-city buses registered a 186% increase in annual revenues and achieved operational profitability in 2022.
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Tourism and hospitality professionals from around the world can now register to attend Arabian Travel Market (ATM)…
The Spanish Ministry of the Interior has revealed that the Asylum and Refugee Office (ZAP) received 118,842 applications for international protection last year, which is an increase of 81.5…
Newly founded river cruise company, Riverside Luxury Cruises, invites agents to register on its trade online booking engine, where there are inaugural season savings of 20% and no deposit…
A tireless advocate for modernity, The St. Regis Venice has made a name for itself as a hub of contemporary art that celebrates the hotel’s gorgeous heritage bones while embracing innovation…
Steeped in elegant dining tradition, chef will lead culinary programming & bring delicious new twists to iconic hotel's seasonal dishes.
The St. Regis Venice appoints Giuseppe Ricci as…
The historic property on the Grand Canal becomes more in step with modern times cementing its position as an avant-garde hospitality player.
St. Regis Venice is Italy’s first hotel with…
Thomas Cook (India) Limited its Group Company, SOTC Travel’s Travel Business Associate (TBA) model provides individuals, an opportunity to supplement their income while working from home.
This year’s show is back to its pre-pandemic format, with hundreds of destinations exhibiting and brands showcasing their new products.
Registration opens for World Travel Market London…
The functional artwork is skillfully illuminated thanks to Berengo Studio’s partnership with the creative Italian lighting company Luce5. An exclusive cocktail event at The St. Regis Venice…
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort announces the unveiling of new, exquisite experiences as it resumes operations on July 16, following a brief 45-day closure for a property…
The St. Regis Singapore has announced Mr. Allen Howden as the hotel's new general manager. The British native takes the helm at one of the most prestigious addresses in the city having…
Hot on the heels of IMEX in Frankfurt last month, registration has formally opened for IMEX America, October 11 – 13, 2022, at Mandalay Bay.
IMEX America opens registration with focus on…
Thailand’s Centre of COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved the simplified Thailand Pass registration and entry rules for international arrivals
The St. Regis San Francisco Named Five-Star Hotel by Forbes -
The St. Regis San Francisco, a 5-star hotel renowned for its premier location, bespoke services, exquisite accommodations,…
The St. Regis San Francisco, the city’s premier address for luxury accommodations, gracious service and timeless elegance, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Williams to…
Singapore had record low international arrivals in 2021 but saw signs of recovery after introducing a quarantine waiver system for vaccinated visitors and offering cash vouchers, Singapore…
The St. Regis San Francisco is pleased to announce the appointment of Roger Huldi to the position of general manager. Huldi is a seasoned industry veteran with nearly 30 years of experience…
According to the data released by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in India, on 30 June, as many as 2,61,753 passengers boarded flights across the country
All travellers arriving in Saudi Arabia, including citizens of the GCC countries and holders of new visas, who have been vaccinated with one of the Covid-19 vaccines, need to register their…
Iceland’s government will launch border surveillance technology from 2022 which will record entry and exit information on every person outside the Schengen Zone wishing to visit Iceland
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in the country has been registered for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated
Fifteen years after its opening, St. Regis San Francisco, the city’s premier address for luxury accommodations, has unveiled redesigned guestrooms and meeting and event spaces. It was…
Recording the highest growth rate in domestic and total tourist arrivals in 24 years, Kerala attracted around 1.96 crore domestic and foreign visitors in 2019, registering a healthy…
Registration has opened ahead of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2020. With some 40,000 travel industry professionals expected to attend, the event will be larger than ever this year.…
Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB) witnessed an exceptional year of growth in tourism across the capital city of Baku and other key regions, with Indian visitor numbers up by 66.8%. This…
Visitors spent GBP 951 million (USD 1241.06 million) in Britain in the last financial year. This was revealed by the national tourism agency VisitBritain/VisitEngland.
This means that…
Wego, the online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), revealed that the bookings to Azerbaijan have increased by 155% in the last four months. This growth…
The St. Regis Langkawi has announced the appointment of Mandy Goh as the new executive chef. Goh who hails from the island of Penang has not only won many hearts with her talents but…
Turkey has registered a 56% increase in the number of Indian tourist arrivals in comparison to the same period last year, hosting 130,000 Indian visitors. This was revealed by the…
The St. Regis Amman, one of Eagle Hills projects in Jordan, has opened its doors, marking the debut of the iconic luxury brand in Jordan. The hotel is situated in the capital’s best…
The St. Regis Doha is a property recognised for its elegance, luxury and renowned service standards. With its prime location, and award-winning restaurants, The St. Regis Doha adds potential…
Stalwart of the UK holiday landscape Butlin’s has taken two concepts, the traditional seaside helter skelter and the waterslide, and smashed them together to create the “world’s first helter…
Through data gathered by Statista, the card processing company, Paymentsense, has revealed the countries seeing significant growth in start-ups between 2013 and 2017.
StayWell Holdings has announced a new partnership with Aveda Resort & Spa in Kerala which will see the property rebranded as Park Regis Aveda, the group’s first location in Southern…
Registration is now open for the Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) fourth annual Port and Destination Summit.
The event is scheduled a day before the Seatrade Europe Cruise…
To avoid disappointment, make sure you have registered for next weeks Thirsty Morocco events in London, Manchester and Bristol.
Registration closes on Monday 25th so be sure to sign up by…
Registration for the Travel Convention is now open with a discounted Early Bird registration fee available to delegates. This year’s event will take place in The Azores from 9-11 October.…
UKinbound has welcomed government plans to further expand the UK Registered Traveller Service.
From this week onwards, frequent travellers to the UK from 16 new countries will be…
US-based Select Registry - a collection of independent, boutique lodging properties – has announced that Cedar Manor Hotel & Restaurant in Northwest England is its first European…
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc, will open The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort on 1 November, offering barefoot luxury to guests from the Arabian…
The Advantage Travel Partnership has announced the theme of its 2017 Conference, which will be staged from 12 to 15 May at Club Med Opio en Provence in the south of France.
In the heart…
Hotelbeds recently announced success in driving room night growth into the Middle East.
Dubai as a whole registered a three percent decrease in occupancy year-on-year. The bed bank…
The Park Regis Kris Kin hotel Dubai recently received the Green Globe certificate for the third year after having met strict requirements set by Green Globe Standard 1.7.
The hotel…
The global luxury travel sector has shown the strongest growth amongst all tourism and travel sectors, growing by 48% over a 5-year period according to a special study of the World Travel…
Jet Airways posted its highest ever quarterly profit in the final three months of the 2015 calendar year.
For the quarter ending 31 December 2015, the Mumbai-based airline generated a…
Trade visitor registration is now open for this year’s ibtm world (previously EIBTM), the leading global event for the meeting and events industry.
The event will again be staged in…
Registration has opened for CLIA’s second Port & Destination Summit, which will take place from 8 to 9 September.
Following a successful inaugural Summit in Barcelona last…
WTM Latin America 2015 has opened registration for its International Hosted Buyers’ programme.
The third edition of the show, which occurs simultaneously with the 43rd Commercial…
The Park Regis Singapore hotel will unveil a new look and facilities next year, following a SG$3 million (US$2.3m) renovation.
The property, which is managed by Australia's StayWell…
Abu Dhabi Airports recently reported its traffic figures for October 2014. The airport authority reported that passenger traffic increased by 17.4% in October. A total of 1,689,983…
Registration has opened for next year’s Business Travel Show (BTS), as Etihad Airways was announced as one of next year’s exhibitors.
The UAE carrier will showcase its first and…
Dubai International Airport registered 6.6 million passengers for August 2014 which was a bounce back from a three-month slump.
The monthly passenger traffic at Dubai International…
The first six months of the 2014 has turned out to be productive for Dubai. The emirate welcomed more than 5.8 million tourists in the first half (H1) of 2014. These current statistics…
India’s ‘Visa on Arrival’ scheme has witnessed positive growth for the month of July.
During the month, a total of 2,462 VoAs were issued under this scheme as compared to 1,154 VoAs…
Holidaymakers during the recent Eid break have helped increase outbound flights from Doha by 30%, as quoted by Gulf Times. Tourists flying out of Doha, comprised mostly of Qataris and…
Registration has opened for this year’s World Travel Market (WTM).
The event will be its 35th and is expected to be the biggest yet following 2013’s 50,000 participants and GBP2.2…
Tourism New Zealand’s TRENZ 2014 has seen registration of 300 international buyers in Auckland next
month.
TRENZ will be held in Auckland from 18-21 May 2014 with 260 suppliers…
Hotels in Jeddah reported growth across all major performance indicators as an increase in average rates and non-room revenues boosted bottom line yields, according to HotStats.…
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) revealed that the emirate received more than 1.9 million tourists during 2013, which is expected to grow further. This is…
Registration has opened for WTM Latin America this year.
The second edition of the Sao Paulo show is expected to see more than 1,000 exhibitors and 60 countries take part and will…
Registrations have opened for WTM Latin America’s International Hosted Buyer programme.
Around 150 leisure tourism and MICE buyers will be chosen to attend the event in Sao Paulo this…
Abu Dhabi Airports revealed its traffic report for Abu Dhabi International Airport for November 2013. As per the report, the airport registered a 9.8% increase in passenger traffic,…
The Tourist Visa on Arrival (TVoA) registered 31.2% growth with 1,911 VoAs issued under this scheme in October 2013 as
compared to 1,457 in October 2012.
Between January to October…
Air India has registered a 78.7% load factors last month, beating IndiGo, which recorded 76% occupancy.
According to data revealed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA),…
India’s Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) has registered 22.6% growth in July 2013, as compared to July 2012.
Last month, 1,154 VoAs were issued as compared to 942 during July 2012.
Japanese…
The number of visitors to Ireland from the GCC has increased by 15% compared to year-to-date visitor numbers in 2012, as per new figures released by Tourism Ireland. The number of visit…
The Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) scheme registered a growth of 63% in March 2013.
A total of 2,107 VoAs were issued as compared to 1,287 VoAs issued during March 2012.
Last month, the…
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has reregistered 15 aircraft of Kingfisher Airlines.
This move is to enable global leasing companies to take them back on grounds of…
The Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) scheme registered a 54.6% growth in February 2013.
The country issued a total of 1,974 VoAs as compared to 1,259 VoAs during the month of February 2012. The…
The 21st edition of the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) 2103 has witnessed a strong turn-out of visitor numbers. In addition, significant boat sales have transpired in its first days.…
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Company (ADNEC) witnessed a significant year in terms of events held in 2012.
In lieu of its strategy that focuses on developing and expanding its centers…
International visitors to the UAE spent over US$589mn on their Visa cards during the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) 2013, registering a 19% year-on-year growth over DSF 2012, according to…
The 5th Emirates Classic Car Festival has recently opened registration for the signature event.
The festival scheduled to be held from 7-9 March 2013 and is organised by Emaar Properties…
Visitor registration has opened for a new show focused on technology for the hospitality industry.
The first Hospitality Technology Expo (HTE) is a sister show to Travel Technology Europe…
IndiGo has registered the least number of flight cancellations (0.3%) of its total flights from July 2011 to June 2012.
The airline was suppose to operate 102,571 flights, of which only 303…
India has registered a growth of 6.6% during January-July 2012 in Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTA) over the corresponding period of 2011. The country’s received INR52,149 crore of foreign…
The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has registered a record booking of 4.96 lakh e-tickets in one day. The website recorded an average of 4.47 e-tickets per day…
The General Organisation of Sea Ports (GOP) is undergoing preparations for the launch of its new online ship registry portal. As part of these steps, the GOP held a training session for all…
Scenic Cruises’ newest river vessel has become the first to receive Russian registration in 25 years.
The ship, named Scenic Tsar, has been approved through the stringent Russian processes…
Nepal registered an increase of 19.8% in visitor arrivals in the first half of 2012. The country received 294,019 tourists as compared to the corresponding period last year. According to the…
Registration has opened for the World Travel Market (WTM) 2012, which takes place in London from 5-8 November.
Organisers will be trying to beat last year’s event attendance of 26,908…
St. Regis Shenzhen is marking its December debut with a Grand Opening Package. Starting from CNY2,888 (US$454), the Bespoke Debut package features a two-night stay in a premier room,…
India registered highest growth in domestic air traffic this August, increasing almost 20% year-on-year, even though the growth in international traffic slowed down worldwide. India, which…
Tasmania, Australia has registered a 10% year-on-year growth inarrivals from the UK. The latest figures showed a rise in visitor nights and expenditure,with a 2% increase in average length…
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has applied to Japan's Legal Affairs Bureau to establish its Japanese joint venture with AirAsia. The newly-established joint venture company, AirAsia Japan Co Ltd,…
The St. Regis Doha is gearing up for opening day, having completed the process of recruiting its executive team, according to Hal Philp, the hotel's recently-appointed deputy general…
Hawaiian Airlines has reported a net loss of US$50 million on total operating revenue of US$395 million in the second quarter. Despite the negative results, performance through this period…
The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort will open in China's resort destination of Hainan Island in November this year. Located on the coastline of Yalong Bay, the resort will be S. Regis'…
The Delhi government has fixed 31August as deadline to tour operators, travel agents, excursion agents and tourist transport operators operating in Delhi to apply to be registered.With this,…
The first St. Regis hotel in the Middle East is scheduled to open in Abu Dhabi on 1 November 2011.The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort will comprise 380 rooms and is located on the pristine…
The Delhi government has made it mandatory that all travel agents and tour operators are registered. According to Hindustan Times, Delhi government officials said tourists would now be able…
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has announced it will open 10 hotels in the next 12 months as part of tis global expansion. The hotel group is set to open hotels in Bangkok, Florence, China,…
Royal Caribbean International has launched a new Honeymoon Registry, enabling friends and family of newly-weds to contribute to a couple's honeymoon cruise. Instead of the standard wedding…
Messe Berlin (Singapore), the organiser of ITB Asia, has announced that registration for this year's hosted buyer programme is now open.
ITB Asia's hosted buyer programme provides…
Members of the business travel sector can now register online for the Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM). "If you are an international meeting planner,…
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) in New Delhi has revealed a high growth of Indian arrivals to South Korea. In terms of visitor's arrivals, Korea welcomed a 19% increase in visitors…
Gulf Incentives, Business travel and Meetings exhibition (GIBTM) has opened registration for meeting planners, incentive buyers and decision makers to apply for Host Buyer status…
Delhi's MCD is clamping down on unregistered guest houses in the city centre, issuing notices to register or face closure. Warnings were issue to 60 bootleg hoteliers in central Delhi who…
Amidst a global social media frenzy, the number of Facebook fans a company can garner is a point of pride and measure of success. Jet Airways has become one of Asia's leading airlines…
Sandals Resorts has introduced an online Honeymoon and Wedding Gift Registry. http://registry.sandals.co.uk, has been designed to enhance the destination wedding experience with…
Planning to attend this year's EIBTM? You can now preregister at www.eibtm.com and receive a range of benefits including free registration, saving the onsite entry fee of
The Travel Convention has announced the line up of session speakers, specialist forums, master classes and discussion groups available at this year's event, which will be held…
Singapore (19 April, 2010) - Starting today Marina Bay Sands invites the public to pre-register for its Premier Advantage loyalty program on its website www.marinabaysands.com. The…
ABU DHABI - 17 April 2010 (TravMedia.com) - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) has extended its development pipeline in the Arabian Gulf with the…
Mumbai, March 15, 2010: Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, today registered its fifth consecutive month of strong growth with the announcement of its…
Singaporeans intending to travel to Thailand are advised to eRegister with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at http://eregister.mfa.gov.sg/. This will enable the Ministry and our Embassy in…
Theme Park and Attraction ticket specialist, Attraction World reports that sales of its 'ONE' ticket introduced in January 2009 to provide agents with an easy to book, all…
Dubai, UAE. 10 February 2010: Online registration for the 2010 edition of the Arabian Travel Market is now live, allowing visitors to take advantage of a number of benefits in the…
Singapore - 10 February 2010 - ITB Asia online registration has opened to give exhibitors who book early prime show floor location. The show organizer, Messe Berlin…
Online registration for the 2010 edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) is now live.Visitors to the show, which takes place from May 4-7 at the Dubai International Convention and…
The Rezidor Hotel Group announces yet another record year of openings: In 2009, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide brought 36 hotels with 7,100 rooms into…
Travel trade buyers can now register for the second annual PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Exchange. The event, which will be held at Australia House in London on March…
Travel trade buyers can now register for the second annual PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Exchange. The event, which will be held at Australia House in London on March…
ALTM (Asia Luxury Travel Market), the region's only dedicated luxury travel event, announces the event registration open for 2010 VIP Buyers and Exhibitors.Taking place 14-17 June…
ALTM (Asia Luxury Travel Market), the region's only dedicated luxury travel event, announces the event registration open for 2010 VIP Buyers and Exhibitors.Taking place 14-17 June…
AIME's popular Early Bird Registration for industry professionals wishing to be hosted to the Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo, AIME 2010, in Melbourne on 2-3…
The Licensing Agency at Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has registered 85,066 new vehicles in Dubai during the period between January and June this year, pushing the total…
SINGAPORE and DUBAI, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The Registry Collection(R) exchange program, the world's largest luxury exchange program and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family…
SINGAPORE, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The Registry Collection(R) exchange programme, the world's largest luxury exchange programme offered by Group RCI, the global leader…
Exhibitor registrations for ITB Asia are up 20% compared to same period last year, according to organisers Messe Berlin. With three months to the show, new exhibiting organisations…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) yesterday announced that all 224 of its member airlines, comprising 93% of all scheduled international air traffic, are now…
JetLite has become successfully become an IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registered airline. IOSA is a globally recognised benchmarking and evaluation system for airlines' operational…
The St. Regis Bali Resort celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, with a party that included an exclusive performance by international jazz artist, Jamie Cullum. The resort,…
Luxury exchange programme, The Registry Collection, has added The Cashmere Villas in Queensland, New Zealand, to its network of more than 100 exclusive high-end leisure properties.
The 300-room St. Regis Bahrain will be located on a reclaimed island facing Manama's city centre.
A 15-minute drive from Bahrain International Airport, the St. Regis Bahrain will be close…
Close to 400 staff and management positions are on offer at the first international luxury hotel to open in Singapore in more than ten years.
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"Iam delighted with the high quality of the team we have put together for whatwill be the new showcase property for Starwood Hotels & Resorts in AsiaPacific," said Mr. Stray.…
According to Mr. Miguel Ko, President for Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Asia Pacific, despite the growth of international arrivals has remained strong; the luxury hotel market in Bangkok…
Airports do not seem to keep up with the consistent increase on security concerns surrounding travel and thereby more often than not, falls short in implementing an efficient and…
SINGAPORE, June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trip.com has made history as the first global travel service provider to delve into the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), incubating its first…
With summer just around the corner, it is the perfect time to explore the beautiful landscapes that Japan has to offer, and what better way than to do this on foot.
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By selecting A330neos, Italy's national carrier, ITA Airways, is further consolidating its strategy of being an all Airbus operator
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After opening in phases since 2021, The Londoner Macao is now complete, fulfilling Las Vegas Sands founder Sheldon G. Adelson's vision for the Cotai Strip and deepening the company's…
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HONG KONG, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA Hong Kong & Macau (AXA) today announced the extension of its strategic…
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2023 IMEX show floor will offer a snapshot of the global event industry’s growth curve, most salient trends and future developments.
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AirHelp, the world's largest air passenger rights organisation, reveals that 6.2 million passengers across the UK suffered from disruptions when travelling on a plane between January and…
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The Future in the Hospitality Industry will enhance on Wellness, and Saudi Arabia lead according to HE Gloria Guevara, Chief Advisor Saudi Tourism Minister.
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Wherever Saudi Arabian Tourism goes to exhibit and showcase it turns into a success story. The Arabian Travel Market Dubai was not different.
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The last Air New Zealand’s 777 aircraft stored in the Mojave Desert during the pandemic is set to touch down in Auckland, after more than 855 days in storage.
The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) has expressed concern over the rising incidences of online hotel rooms booking frauds as well as instances of targeted smear…
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Bali governor has proposed instituting a quota system, that would require foreign holidaymakers to register for their trip one year in advance
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MACAU, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the weather warms up and nature bursts forth with greenery, the stage is set for an unforgettable summer. Galaxy…
Meghalaya Tourism Department, in collaboration with Umiam Sailing Club, is set to organize the exciting Northeast Regatta and a thrilling concert extravaganza from April 29, 2023, to May 2,…
New data has revealed America’s most dangerous state for motorcyclists, with New Hampshire topping the list. The study by Ohio Personal Injury Lawyer John Fitch analyzed the latest…
In line with India’s G20 Presidency coinciding with celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav – Amrit Kaal, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India is attempting to develop India’s Tourism…
JNTO KL shares information about castle-stays and temple-stays which have risen in popularity that allow international visitors to experience being lords, ladies, or even monks for a night.
West Virginia has been named the sleepiest U.S. state, according to a new data. The new study, conducted by CBD product site CBDfx, analyzed data issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labour…
There’s no doubt that social media has been embracing a solo travel revolution, with travel hacks videos going viral and the hashtag #solotravel racking up over an overwhelming 3.3 billion…
April half term is finally here and search volumes for "travel scams" have increased by 160% amid fear that last-minute holiday bookings may pose as a target for scammers.
Visit Leeds, the destination management organisation for the city, has revealed five reasons why Leeds is a top affordable staycation break with plenty of exciting experiences to enjoy that…
As part of the celebrations to mark the 'Millionth' member and the first birthday of its Loyalty programme, ITA Airways is launching two important communication campaigns dedicated to…
A new study by the travel experts at SkyParkSecure reveals the top baby names inspired by travel locations and landmarks from around the world Sydney and Victoria inspired by Australian…
ASEAN's 10 Tourism Ministers have agreed to establish a common professional standard for MICE professionals and event professionals with the goal of enhancing ASEAN's competitiveness as a…
Equator starts onboarding hotels from South East Asia countries for its true marketplace platform launching 1 June 2023. Hotels that activate their properties by 30 June 2023 enjoy…
Astra Tech's PayBy, a Central Bank-UAE licensed Fintech offering a variety of financial technology services, has achieved a significant milestone in the MENA region fintech space by…
Accor is launching the 2023 edition of the TakeOff! Student Challenge, a worldwide prize-winning competition offering, for the first time, job opportunities within the Group.
The global microduct market is expected to hold a valuation of US$ 5.54 billion in 2023. By 2033, the numbers are projected to surge beyond US$ 17.36 billion. The CAGR during the forecast…
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TIME 2023 is a go. The World Tourism Network Summit September 29-October 1 in Bali is official. SMEs…
Following the success of the Global Forum 2022 in Vancouver, Canada, the BestCities Global Alliance has announced that its next annual gathering will be held on 18-21 January in…
Mabrian, a leading tourism intelligence company, has presented a new study based on air connectivity data from flights connecting the world's main cities with China
Marriott Bonvoy on Wheels (MBOW), Marriott International’s online food delivery program, has integrated with the Club Marriott South Asia app and the Club Marriott website. Club Marriott…
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The Indonesian Tourism Minister knows that SMEs MATTER! The World Tourism Network just announced…
Saudi Arabia registered more international arrivals than any other Arab nation during the first nine months of 2022, as government officials target 100 million annual visitors by the end of…
Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences has joined forces with Maldives and UK registered sea turtle conservation organisation, the Olive Ridley Project (ORP) to host a sea turtle biologist…
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Motivations and interests shown by travellers in the current tourism revival have undergone structural changes that have affected trends and are likely to continue into the future.
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NusaTrip, Indonesia's first IATA-certified online travel agency (OTA) and the travel vertical of Society Pass Incorporated announces the opening of its first regional office in Singapore and…
A total of 879 million trips for tourism purposes have been made by residents of the European Union countries in 2021, with at least one overnight stay, according to the recent report…
Having successfully navigated a rigorous application and selection process, 140 Emiratis scholars in the inaugural Khotwa (RizeUp) scholarship program - launched by Abu Dhabi Department of…
ABTA has launched the second phase of its annual flagship Travel with confidence campaign with a customer-focused video to be promoted through social media advertising.
Following a successful trial involving easyJet’s full fleet of 27 Swiss-registered aircraft, inflight technology provider AirFi announces the further deployment of its revolutionary portable…
Passengers carried by domestic airlines in India during January- November 2022 were at 1,105.10 lakhs as against 726.11 lakhs during the corresponding period of the previous year,…
The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) has announced a financial incentive scheme of up to INR 5 lakh (approx. USD 6,036.64 ) per tour operator for tour operators booking…
In response to a question by Conservative MP Nickie Aiken, the Prime Minister committed to delivering a new ‘Tourist Accommodation Scheme’ that will ensure short-term lets have to register…
Sustainability in travel was the focus of Amadeus’ worldwide hackathon, which saw more than 2,500 student registrants. The hackathon offered students an opportunity to code on a cloud native…
‘Timber Rafting’, a centuries-old Czech tradition associated with building rafts and navigating them across rivers, was approved for the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List last week.
Crowd-sourced sat nav app, Waze, is partnering with new community safety network, SafeUP, to help women, non-binary and genderqueer people feel safer when travelling alone this busy winter…
Tongcheng Travel Holdings Limited an innovator and leader in China's online travel industry, announced its unaudited consolidated results for the three months ended 30 September 2022 (the…
One of Asia’s largest literature festivals, the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) is now open for delegate registration. The 4-day festival will be held at Kozhikode beach from 12th to 15th…
Carnival Cruise Line has reinstated mandatory mask-wearing requirements for the line’s sailings in Australia out of caution following recent cases reported onboard.
Masks will now be…
Airbnb has launched its Sustainable Hosting Plan, including a GBP1 million fund to support Hosts with energy efficiency improvements, cutting carbon emissions and making long-term savings on…
The number of countries that demand proof of COVID-19 vaccination before entry continues to decrease. Rather than declaring victory and calling off the global pandemic, governments are…
ABTA is encouraging members and the wider industry to complete a survey which is being carried out by the Government as part of its review on energy bill support.
The Taj Mahal, a UNESCO world heritage site, was among the 10 most popular ticketed monuments for domestic visitors in 2021-22, according to a new report released by the Union Ministry of…
India Tourism Statistics 2022, as released by Union Tourism Ministry reveals that Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu registered the maximum number of foreign tourist visits with 1.26 million and…
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has stated that from 1 October international travellers to Thailand will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination or ATK test results, and a…
The Finnish authorities have said that the country is set to further restrict the entry of citizens of Russia into the country as it has been registering a high number of arrivals. The…
Singapore-based travel-tech company utu (utu Pte Ltd) has announced that Etihad Guest, the frequent flyer program of the UAE's national airline Etihad Airways, will now allow Etihad Guest…
Aurora Expeditions is offering one final opportunity to join the world-first Antarctic Climate Expedition sailing in February 2023, led by renowned oceanographer, marine biologist,…
Nationals of the 75 eligible countries can apply for their Indonesia Visa on Arrival (VoA) through VFS Global by submitting their documents and paying the fees online.
PHIST 2022, (Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism), the latest edition of this sustainable tourism forum, will take place on 26 September 2022 as a live event and Green Expo.
If you’re looking for a sign that it’s time to book your next trip, this is it. Marriott Bonvoy is inviting members to make a brand-new bucket list this Fall with the launch of its…
Aviation Regulator the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) proposed amendments to the minimum requirements for the grant of an Air Operator Permit (AOP) to operate non-scheduled…
Over 1,000 participants and 30 green exhibitors are expected to gather at Angsana Laguna Phuket on 26 th September 2022 for face-to-face debates, discussions and networking opportunities
In celebration of its 85th anniversary, Air Canada has donated its historic aircraft, an original Lockheed L-10A Electra airplane to Winnipeg's Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada.…
Flight Centre Corporate opens registrations for ‘Illuminate 2022’, to be held at Alexandria’s The Venue in Sydney on Thursday 20 October, with a ‘Focus Forward – Bigger, Better, Stronger’…
With its avant-garde outlook and design, The St. Regis Venice perfectly blends striking, modern interiors with its historic provenance as the best address in the city.
The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism (CIDOT) announced a significant update to its COVID-19 Government protocols, officially eliminating all testing, vaccination and registration…
Priority needs to be given to provide the basic amenities at all tourist spots to increase tourism to the state says Basavaraj Bommai the Chief Minister of Karnataka.
Golfers from across Thailand will gather in Phuket on Friday, 21 October 2022, as Marriott Bonvoy to host the inaugural Southern Thailand Charity Golf Day at Blue Canyon Country Club
The India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), the public sector undertaking under the aegis of the Ministry of Tourism, posted a remarkable performance for first quarter of the current…
Nearly 250 million international travellers have arrived in the first five months of this year as a result of an increase in international tourism. UNWTO World Tourism Barometer data was…
The report, ’Best practices for short-term rentals’, developed by WTTC with the support of Airbnb, leading global platform for short-term rentals, draws from the experiences of cities around…
Following the success of the first two instalments, the digital travel platform is running another call for software developers and engineers around the world – this time, to solve the…
InsureMyTrip examined relevant travel data for key road trip categories for the most popular road trip routes in the U.S to see which ones are best (and worst) equipped for electric…
Indians followed by Malaysians are leading a tourist rush to Thailand after it relaxed entry rules, with total arrivals topping 2 million since the start of the year and providing a fillip…
Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Top Destination For Families & Multigenerational Travelers Welcomes Back Guests With travel restrictions loosening by the day and more countries fully…
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The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority in partnership with the Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority has launched a ‘Love Lane’ fast track service for couples travelling to the…
The number of international visitors to Cambodia totalled 159,546 in the first quarter of this year, marking a 125 per cent increase from last year’s figure
Starting 29 April 2022, international visitors arriving into Western Australia will no longer be required to test on arrival. The easing of restrictions also sees the requirement of the…
Home to Mount Fuji and the Izu Peninsula (a UNESCO Global Geopark) the prefecture of Shizuoka, which is just one hour from Tokyo by bullet train, offers a range of onsen and hot springs…
COMO Point Yamu anticipates your every need and providing you with cutting-edge facilities, delicious dining experience, one-of-a-kind activities, and on-point service.
According to Thailand Authority of Tourism (TAT), Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved the lifting of the RT-PCR testing requirement for international…
The Sultanate of Oman has been voted Top 10 Country as Best in Travel 2022 by Lonely Planet, demonstrating that the world has begun to take notice of the Sultanate’s potential as a…
In the coming days, the Israel Ministry of Tourism will begin providing free tours throughout Israel for new immigrants, guided in Russian by licensed tour guides.
Ukraine-Russia conflict could cost $10.6 billion in lost tourism revenue across not only the four nations considered to be within the red zone, but the four neighbouring countries
Following a review of Western Australia's border controls based on the latest health advice, the updated Safe Transition Plan will take effect from 3 March 2022.
AIME 2022 has confirmed 300 hosted buyers and a rush of new exhibitors have come in as national and international borders open and confidence fast returns
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is offering a new solution to streamline the international boarding process with the introduction of ANA Travel Ready – a service that accepts and clears all…
With Thailand’s “Test & Go” program for quarantine-free travel that resumed on 1 February 2022, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts is ready to welcome international travellers back to…
Following the announcement by South African Tourism (SAT) last year that the trade show will be staged in a physical format after an absence in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic
AirAsia Foundation is initiating its Malaysia Flood Relief donation drive in response to urgent calls for aid to support the rebuilding needs of communities impacted by the recent floods…
Thailand Pass will be closed for all new ‘Test and Go’ and ‘Sandbox’ applications (except Phuket Sandbox), starting 22 December 2021 until further notice.
In light of the current COVID-19 situation, the recommendations and activities mentioned in this article are for the purpose of possible future holidays. Please always refer to local…
The British government has removed all 11 countries from its COVID-19 travel red list because there is now community transmission of Omicron in Britain, Health Secretary Sajid Javid told…
As travel in Asia slowly resumes, many of us are gearing to do some revenge travelling. There is no better way to explore beloved Asian destinations than getting the best bang for your buck…
According to ICRA, domestic air passenger traffic crossed the 10-million mark in November for the first time since the pandemic hit the aviation industry in March last year
Blessed with year-round sunshine and consistent waves from October to March, Desaru Coast is home to a number of surf beaches little known outside its home state of Johor. To give visitors a…
Following recent COVID cases in South Australia and the increased threat of the new Omicron variant overseas, Western Australia has closed its border with South Australia.
Virtual PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2021 will gather the top minds in destination marketing and management for inspiring and insightful discussions on some of the major issues in…
The leading event for the tourism industry, SITTF 2021, will be held on 24 November, 2021 at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre in Sharjah and virtually too
The long wait is over! After 20 months, Malaysia finally starts to open up for international arrivals.
Starting 16 November, tourists can enjoy the beauty and beaches of the island of…
Thousands of travel industry professionals from more than 140 countries have gathered at WTM London today for the largest industry gathering since the pandemic began
Vietnam is looking at unveiling pilot programme for foreign tourists beginning in November when those visiting the country for seven days will be tested as soon as they arrive
STAAH has announced it has recently become a New Zealand FernMark Licensee as FernMark acts as a ‘tick of approval’ from the New Zealand Government and gives confidence to its clients
Stranded Australians may be offered seats on additional government-facilitated flights to send as many homes by Christmas as feasible in the coming months.
Emirates is the first airline to implement the International Air Transport Association's IATA Travel Pass solution on six continents as it rolls out this digital health pass to customers at…
The Morrison government has awarded a contract for new digital passenger declarations to international IT company Accenture, a major step towards the establishment of a vaccine passport for…
Organisers of the ‘A World for Travel – Évora Forum’, the new annual sustainable travel industry event, have confirmed dates for 16-17 September of this year
Virgin Australia has launched a sale with booking availability for travel until June next year, sale fares can be booked to popular destinations from now until midnight this Friday, or until…
Application for tourist visas will be open in UAE to people from all countries, provided that they are fully vaccinated with one of the WHO-approved Covid-19 vaccines
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is marking the first anniversary of its Abu Dhabi Specialists e-learning programme by introducing new modules and markets
The first aircraft of Italia Trasporto Aereo to start operations is "Il Tintoretto", the Airbus A330 of over nine years provisionally borrowed from Alitalia to be used in test flights to…
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the National Cabinet has agreed in principle on vaccine targets for the country's four-phase plan to recover from the pandemic.
On the back of domestic tourism and a perception that rented properties are safer than hotels, Spanish holiday rentals for August are more heavily booked than before the Covid-19 pandemic
Members of Confederation of Hospitality, Technology and Tourism Industry (CHATT) recently met with G Kishan Reddy, minister for tourism and culture and offered strong support to the…
Australians vaccinated with the AstraZeneca jab face potential problems visiting Europe, thanks to a quirk in the European Union's vaccine approval process.
According to airlines, 18,000 Australians will be bumped from flights back home in the next six weeks as a result of the Australian cabinet's decision to cut the number of international…
Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN), the Sultanate’s executive tourism development arm unveiled VisitOman.om, the first authorized national online booking and information gateway for…
Malta Tourism Authority is calling on tour operator partners to register their interest to join an incentive scheme to encourage travellers aged 65 years and over to book longer stay…
Hotels and accommodation providers are in dire need of a good channel manager as online travel bookings are firmly growing each year and are only bound to increase post-COVID
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has become the first airline to sign an agreement with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme aiming to strengthen volunteering…
New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian says about five million people in the state need to be fully vaccinated before borders open, amid growing pressure to set a timeline.
United Arab Emirates (UAE), UK, Australia and Oman have joined the list of countries that have imposed travel restrictions on India in the wake of a massive surge in Coronavirus infections
More than 400 tourism leaders and industry gurus gathered in Bangkok – in a safe and socially-distanced format – for the 10th annual edition of the Thailand Tourism Forum 2021 (TTF),…
Named to reflect the dawn of a new age in travel, Vista will exemplify all the hallmarks of the Oceania Cruises experience that guests have come to expect.
An initiative has been launched in Turkey that is part of the Safe Tourism Certification Program in order to welcome international travellers in view of the next tourist season
The Seychelles, has announced that it will be welcoming visitors from across the globe, irrespective of their vaccination status, as from 25 March 2021
14 months ago, during the Navidad semano (Christmas week) whilst the Covid-19 pandemic was silently creeping its assault around the world, I was fortunate to visit the world’s oldest…
Kerala Travel Mart (KTM), the popular B2B tourism meet in the country, has invited domestic and foreign buyers to interact with 700 sellers across the world during its five-day virtual event…
PATA's three-day virtual event, in collaboration with Ras Al Khaimah, will bring together international thought leaders, industry shapers and senior decision-makers in the travel industry
Canada’s Ontario government said it is launching a pilot programme that will test international travellers returning to the province for COVID-19 at Toronto Pearson International Airport
After the huge spike of coronavirus cases over the holidays, Japan has declared a state of emergency in Tokyo and the surrounding prefectures of Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba.
Eurowings is first German airline to dedicate an aircraft from its fleet with an exclusive design to its own employees to symbolically thank the ‘best team in the world’
The experts compared the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia across 31 key indicators of rule-breaking behavior, from underage drinking to illegal gambling to the prevalence of…
This month is the launch of the World Tourism Network (WTN). Born from the popular rebuilding.travel discussion, World Tourism Network is the long-overdue voice of small- and medium-sized…
Ladakh has rolled out its first tourism incentive policy with focus on ensuring equitable and sustainable development of all regions in the union territory
The Turkish Tourism Board in India revealed that between January and September this year, a total of 11.9 million international visitors arrived in the country
The newly launched Thomas Cook India virtual holiday store intends to support customers with convenient and contactless holiday planning – from the safety and comfort of their homes
The first major conference in the ‘new normal’ of the COVID-19 world will take place in Cancun, Mexico on 23-25 March 2021, hosted by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
The tourism department of Cayman Islands has launched the Global Citizen Concierge Program (GCCP), which allows digital nomads to stay in the Caribbean paradise for up to two years.
Accor is making it very difficult to ignore the possibilities of exploring Thailand with the launch of a brand new deal, which will see guests offered hotel and resort credit worth 40% of…
All Tourism Professionals worldwide are welcome to join the BUZZ Expo China Summit - a truly unique digital trade show for the global Tourism Industry. Learn about the World’s biggest…
US-China relations are at an all-time low. US President Trump blames China to be responsible for the spread of COVID-19, while he himself was diagnosed with the virus.
Skål Koh Samui initiative aims to lure tourists back to the island with its #RediscoverSamui campaign, featuring a brand new video, media and social media programme
All of Marriott International’s properties in the UAE will join efforts to contribute towards Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October to raise funds for Al Jalila Foundation’s ‘Brest…
Tourism and recreation joined 12 other UK sectors that are outperforming their international counterparts on a series of metrics tracking recovery from Covid-19 in August, according to…
US President Trump may have had Russia’s President Vladimir Putin helping in the US election. The UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili is working with his prime minister and…
Eurostar, the high-speed rail link between the UK and mainland Europe, is launching an exclusive new booking platform for business travellers. In a first for Eurostar, the new portal has…
In spite of the Phuket Model, Thailand's top resort island's hospitality industry is in dire need of government support, if it is to survive the peak travel season, say local stakeholders…
Abu Dhabi Airports Duty Free, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports, has launched a new home delivery service, allowing residents across the UAE to buy its products from the comfort of their…
One thing is certain, all countries are keen to reopen and tourism stakeholders are hard at work in coming up with a plan so that we can all travel again.
Aquatech China 2020, the largest international exhibition for process, drinking and waste water in Asia has opened its doors at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai (31…
The announcement of new Skymark Airlines flights to Shimojishima has come as a welcome boost to those wishing to soak up the sun, sea and culture in Okinawa once current restrictions are…
British Airways has now retired its first Boeing 747 since announcing last month that all 31 of its jumbo jets had sadly flown their last commercial services
In an attempt to attract more international tourists, Portugal has launched the Portugal Travel Insurance, a travel insurance adapted to the Covid-19 pandemic.
In many countries, restaurants were among the first to feel the impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Bookings disappeared almost overnight, followed by long imposed periods of closure…
A total of 146 hotel and key tourism and retail establishments have successfully enrolled in the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi’s (DCT Abu Dhabi) Go Safe certification…
After almost four months since the suspension of on-arrival tourist visas, Maldives tourism industry has reopened with enhanced precautionary measures against COVID-19. The first…
To a sold out gathering of travel and tourism professionals SKAL International Bangkok reconvened after a four month hiatus, with a networking lunch and panel discussion on ‘Restarting…
As COVID-19 restrictions ease throughout the UK, the largest Channel Island has re-opened its borders to welcome visitors once again. The Visit Jersey website has seen over a 40%…
Lufthansa passengers can now get tested for COVID-19 at Frankfurt and Munich airports to avoid being quarantined, when arriving in Germany and Austria. In Frankfurt, the airline has…
With over 1,000 attendees registered, the PATA Dream to Travel Festival officially began on 22 June 2020. The online event brings together travel trade businesses worldwide to learn,…
AirAsia registered its highest post-hibernation sale day, with a record-breaking 41,000 seats sold in a single day across AirAsia Group, signifying a strong rebound in demand for air…
By digging more interesting things about Malaysia, you will really start loving it more. A hub where Malaysians, Chinese, Indians and many other religions live together in a calm and…
Provided with strict safety procedures and social distancing practices, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse is offering a variety of meeting rooms and event spaces, both indoor and…
Starting 1 July, Madeira and Porto Santo will be fully open to international travellers and Covid-19 tests on arrival will be paid for by the Madeira Government.
Silavadee Pool Spa Resort is ready to welcome back all guests with new measures from 1 June 2020 onwards and introduces flexible and valuable promotions.
The management and operation…
Didi Chuxing (DiDi) will be rolling out a comprehensive in-app Health-Guard program to its Latin American markets to help better protect the health of driver partners and passengers.
The Travel Corporation (TTC) and its guided vacations brands (Trafalgar, Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Contiki and Costsaver) have announced their newly enhanced COVID-19 related protocols…
Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India crashed 66.4% on-year to 328,462 in March due to travel restrictions imposed by the government to contain the rapid transmission of the…
The Algarve Tourism Board, coordinated with Portugal Tourism Board (Turismo de Portugal), is working on tourism recovery developing new protocols to guarantee the safety of workers and…
Turismo de Portugal has created a stamp of approval to distinguish tourist activities which are compliant with hygiene and cleaning requirements for the prevention and control of COVID-19…
The rapidly escalating global health pandemic COVID-19 Coronavirus has forced pioneering small-ship expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions to end its iconic birding voyage…
In a positive development towards finding a solution to the coronavirus pandemic that shook the world and crippled the global economy and the travel and tourism industry, a team of…
Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), held in Melbourne from 17–19 February, has successfully delivered an invigorating industry event, with over 2,500 visitors and 300…
The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism India revealed that between January to December 2019, it has registered a 57% increase in the number of Indian tourist arrivals in comparison…
The US hotel industry registered record-breaking performance levels during 2019 but its lowest growth rate in revenue per available room (RevPAR) since the current cycle began in 2010,…
After a successful year that included major milestones such as our big rebrand, a name change and of course the re-launch of the stglobe booking platform, we now aim even higher than before…
Travel insurance plans are designed to cover costs arising from losses, and also to reduce risks associated with unexpected events encountered while traveling. Prudour analysis of various…
Filipino carrier Cebu Pacific has joined the International Air Transportation Association (IATA), the trade association for the global airline industry. CEB is IATA’s largest member among…
If there is one thing that is constantly in the minds of hoteliers, it is how to increase hotel revenue to keep the business going. To overcome this challenge, hoteliers need to think of…
The team from InsightsX, the business intelligence tool provided by TravelgateX for the tourism market, has taken a full x-ray of the travel sector in the UK.
This week on our platter of hot hotel openings, we’re serving you the freshest properties from St Regis, Pullman, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and more.
BANGKOK, 2 October 2019 – The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office, Tuesday, announced that 10 innovative startups from across the Mekong Region will compete in the Mekong Innovative Startups…
Iceland’s first lady, Eliza Reid, has confirmed she will be sharing her experience and views on gender equality in Iceland and within the tourism sector at the first International Women…
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) launched its new ‘Meet Sustainable’ financial subsidy yesterday -- a first for Thailand’s MICE industry.
Designed as a way to help…
Chinese tourists will make nearly 800 million domestic trips and another 7.5 million overseas trips during the upcoming week-long National Day holiday, according to a report by Ctrip.…
Singapore Changi Airport handled 5.9 million passenger movements in August 2019, a 3.8% year-on-year increase. Aircraft movements fell 1.6% to 32,400 landings and takeoffs while…
For Thomas Cook customers waiting for their holiday refund, Flight Centre, UK’s independent travel agent, is here to help. Customers can rebook their well-earned holiday now with USD 0…
The Indian Hospitality – Trends & Opportunities Report 2019 released by hotel consultancy firm, Hotelivate after analysing the performance metrics of 1,068 branded hotels spread…
I have a friend who used to work in corporate finance at Apple, I remember the last year before she decided to leave - she wasn’t even invited to the Company’s splashy Christmas party at San…
Aiming to boost tourism further, Dive Bahrain, the world’s largest underwater theme park, has officially opened. The new theme park was inaugurated by Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani, the…
Delhi International Airport (DIAL) is rolling out a three-month trial to demonstrate a Biometric Enabled Seamless Travel Experience (BEST) from 6 September.
The trial will be based on…
Domestic airlines flew 1.19 crore passengers in July this year registering a 3.15% growth over the 1.15 crore passengers flown during the same period previous year. Data released by the…
According to a report released by China Tourism Academy, domestic visitor arrivals are expected to grow 8.8% to reach 3.08 billion in the first half of 2019. All together generating…
Kerala Tourism has regained the pre-floods tourist footfalls, registering an impressive growth rate of 14.81% in the second quarter of the current year as against the figures of the…
Shanghai-based carrier China Eastern Airlines has launched the world’s first battery-less electronic luggage tag.
“The battery-less luggage tag, which has been jointly developed by…
British Airways’ first Airbus 350, registration G-XWBA, touched down at London Heathrow featuring the airline’s newest generation business class seat, Club Suite. The airline will take…
This week in the travel tech sector, TUI is hailed by independent consumers as the best travel brand trumping rivals Thomas Cook and Booking.com. Meanwhile, this could be your chance to go…
Hotel room rates are witnessing a major drop in most popular European destinations this summer. This was revealed by global hotel metasearch trivago.com’s Trivago Hotel Price Index…
Uzbekistan Embassy in Delhi in collaboration with Routern.com, an Indian IT company, has introduced a novel 3-D ‘Virtual Tours’ facility of Uzbekistan for visitors to the embassy. The…
Due to the growing popularity of airBaltic services in Estonia, airBaltic completed the paintwork on one of its Airbus A220-300 aircraft at Magnetic MRO facilities at Lennart Meri…
The Great Mekong Bike Ride 2019, scheduled from 28-30 June, is ready to welcome more than 2,000 Thai and foreign road race cyclists and elevate the awareness of Thailand’s Northeast…
After a lull in tourism owing to the floods of last year, God’s Own Country is now witnessing more incoming tourists, thanks to domestic arrivals. Tourist arrivals in Kerala shot up by…
If you are a fan of Netflix’s new series Street Food and is bound to Singapore, Park Regis is bringing back #sginsiders trail that will take guests for a culinary spin to taste authentic…
It is super cost-friendly to travel with a baby, with flight tickets for babies costing only 10% of the adult fare. Contrary to popular belief, travelling with babies is not a painstaking…
Dusit Thani Bangkok has bid farewell earlier this year after its iconic 48-year run since its opening in 1970. Dusit Thani recently announced that the project will be called “Dusit Central…
According to an analysis conducted by Travelport, the countries that have seen the greatest growth in flight bookings from travellers in the KSA are Turkey, Egypt and the United Kingdom.
This article was originally published as a blog post by AltexSoft. It is published here with permission.
Airline distribution is complex: on one side of the airline industry, we have…
Following on from our story, Holi 2019: Top 10 Indian destinations to celebrate the festival of colours, looking at the best celebrate India’s chromatic, also known as the 'Festival of…
More than 30 airlines have confirmed their participation at the inaugural CONNECT Middle East, India & Africa, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre.
The Balearic Islands Tourist Board unveiled the development and execution of its tourism strategies, designed to preserve the cultural heritage of the archipelago comprising Mallorca,…
Following the conclusion of seminar on Brexit, organised by the ETOA (European Organisation for Technical Approvals) it was revealed companies from the private sector are putting into place…
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore has been unveiled as the host location of the inaugural Direct Booking Summit: Asia-Pacific, by event organisers Triptease, this week.
As travel increasingly becomes a popular lifestyle choice among the growing middle and upper classes in Asia, gross travel bookings are projected to register strong growth from 2017 to 2020.…
Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance invested USD 2.5 million in Australian blockchain payments provider TravelbyBit to introduce a point-of-sale (POS) payment system, incorporating…
Smart Guide, an app that acts as a personal tour guide won among other startups at the Startup Weekend hosted by Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) from 27 to 29 September 2018.
A must-attend for hoteliers and accommodation providers of all types, Australasia's leading accommodation industry conference Maximum Occupancy returns to Sydney in 2018.
Hotels in China should pay more attention to their online hotel bookings as China’s online hotel reservation industry maintains speedy growth with monthly active users (MAU) reaching 91.09…
One of Asia Pacific’s largest hotel management groups, StayWell Holdings, has announced it will further expand its Leisure Inn portfolio in India, with the opening of Leisure Inn VKL Kochi…
Home buying and selling platform, SellAnyHome.com, has released insights generated from thousands of its registered users, showing the strength of the real estate market in the UAE.
BLS International Ltd., the world’s largest Indian specialist service provider for outsourcing of visa and consular services reported net profit of INR 34.03 (USD 4.9 m) crore for Q1 FY19.
JW Marriott Singapore South Beach, The St Regis Singapore and W Hotels Sentosa Cove, have tied up to offer a new corporate package, Rediscover Singapore.
StayWell Holdings and Prince Hotel Inc. have announced the launch of a new 5-star international hotel brand - The Prince Akatoki - focused on the market outside of Japan.
Marriott International is determined to win the race by ensuring it covers all bases. The hotel giant made two important launches in the first quarter – its joint venture with Alibaba and…
The Great Australian Challenge, Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Tourism Australia’s annual agent event, took place on Tuesday 1 May at London’s Hippodrome in Leicester Square. The competition…
Despite having more than 7,600 tropical islands, 300 volcanoes, 400 languages and thousands of colourful festivals, the Philippines is still yet to maximise all its of its many advantages…
Fresh faced MICE dedicated trade show Get Global, enters its second year with the wind in its sails after winning ‘Exhibition of the Year at the Meetings & Events Australia 2017 NSW…
Ascott Limited (Ascott) of CapitaLand is accelerating the expansion of its Citadines brand in China through a RMB100 million joint venture with Huazhu Hotels Group and CJIA Apartments Group.
After a rigorous and thorough selection process, TIPTO (Truly Independent Professional Travel Organisation) announced its first four agent Ambassadors last week.
WeSwap is a fast-paced, high-growth, tech company that’s innovating the way we get travel money. Could it be the currency exchange platform that will change the world?
Following my piece introducing SimpliFlying Innovations Lab and the Aviation Festival hogging the schedules of aviation professionals in Singapore next week -- where I spoke to my boss,…
A survey from Travel Technology Europe reveals that many hotel and travel companies want to embrace greater personalisation in their marketing but are being held back by data accuracy…
Ctrip attended the China-UK Business Forum, where, Chief Executive Officer of Ctrip spoke at the event and shared her thoughts on China-UK travel and how big data and technology can help to…
To reinforce Jordan’s position as an up-and-coming tourist destination to UK travellers, major hotel groups Hyatt, Jumeirah, Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Ritz Carlton will open nine…
A survey from Travel Technology Europe shows that hotel industry buyers are investing in marketing and loyalty programmes in response to the growth of the sharing economy.
The findings…
A new survey from Travel Technology Europe shows that travel and hotel technology buyers will be prioritising spend on new technologies that improve the customer experience in 2018.…
Vietjet, has become the first airline in Southeast Asia to acquire an A321neo (new engine option) after the Airbus aircraft landed at Tan Son Nhat International Airport from Hamburg,…
Tax breaks for tourism spending in secondary provinces from Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2018 will go before the cabinet today. The move is intended to distribute income to these provinces and make the…
After a year of holding regional pageants that crowned the best hotels, airlines, resorts and destinations around the world, Singapore Airlines, Portugal and Bolivia emerged as some of the…
Marriott International have announced the appointment of Bruce Ryde as Asia-Pacific vice-president for Luxury Brands and Brand Marketing. Bruce will be based in the company’s Asia-Pacific…
Agents can brush up on their knowledge of Celebrity Cruises’ latest announcements, including new ships, major refurbishments and itineraries with interactive workshops this December.
On…
The Chinese tourist market in Portugal experienced steady growth this year. This growth is one of the reasons behind the importance of this year’s congress of the Portuguese Association of…
Palma 365 unveiled its new gastro tourism strategy and tourism ambassadors at World Travel Market this week.
In 2016, UK travellers accounted for in excess of 593.000 room nights in…
Detroit makes Lonely Planet's Top Ten of Best-In-Travel 2018
Visitors who arrive in Detroit expecting an apocalyptic landscape will be surprised by what they find. After years of…
Hotelbeds Group, has announced today – at the ITB Asia event taking place in Singapore – outstanding growth in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region during the 2016/17.
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) recorded solid growth in air traffic figures in August 2017. During the month, passenger volume and flight movements recorded year-on-year increases of…
Chiang Mai has developed a strong biking culture which has led 137 Pillars House to team up with Ron Gerrits from “Creating Balance” to offer a bespoke road biking menu for its guests.…
Event organiser Eliphant announced a series of updates today for GameStart 2017 Southeast Asia’s Premier Game Convention. Where industry professionals can look forward to a line-up of…
A great meal shared with friends, old or new, can make a trip special. That’s why, starting today, you can book a table at nearly 650 restaurants across the United States directly through…
MyBookingRewards is launching its new mastercard this month to turn agent booking rewards into real spending money.
The card will be offered in two currencies: the British Pound for…
Rail holiday specialist Ffestiniog Travel has released the 2018 edition of its escorted tours brochure.
It features six new escorted itineraries for next year - from the tramways of…
LAS VEGAS -- More than 350 airline and airport executives from around the world will return to Las Vegas for the 22nd Annual International Aviation Forecast Summit Aug. 26 – 29, 2017, at…
Thousands of tourism stakeholders will convene at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC) next month, as Vietnam’s largest international travel expo returns.
The…
On the basis of nationality-wise, port-wise data received from Bureau of Immigration (BOI), the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) in India has revealed the number of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs)…
Incoming tourism in Germany grew strongly in the first half of 2017.
To the end of June, the Federal Statistical Office registered 36.7 million international overnight stays (in…
Thailand has registered a 15% growth in Indian tourist arrivals in the first half of 2017, thanks to more direct flights from various Indian destinations. India is ranked sixth in terms of…
The number of domestic tourist visits to all States/Union Territories (UTs), including the visits for religious and medical purpose, rose to 161.4 crore in 2016 from 143.2 crore in 2015,…
Myanmar experienced a sharp rise in visitor arrivals in the first half of 2017.
According to data from the Myanmar Tourism Federation (MTF), arrivals at the country's three main…
As part of the new Funway Holidays and AMResorts marketing partnership, last week saw Funway's thirty reservations staff complete AMResorts online training program.
"Staff training…
Element Foshan Nanhai
Location: In Shishan Town, close to Nanhai Central Park in southern China's Guangdong province
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 329
Facilities: Restaurant, lounge, 24/7…
Vietnam's tourism industry experienced strong growth in the first half of 2017, registering a 30% increase in terms of international visitor numbers.
According to the latest data released…
India's domestic tourism industry continued to surge in 2016, with inter-state visitation seeing double-digit growth.
A total of 1.61 billion domestic tourism trips were registered by…
In the knowledge that one in 10 British tourists have fallen victim to holiday crime, ABTOT has offered advice to holidaymakers on how to safeguard themselves from fraudulent sites. …
Jordan saw significant growth in UK visitor numbers in first quarter of 2017, increasing by 15.8 per cent, compared to the same period in 2016.
Jordan’s focus on UK travellers has…
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has announced the launch of the Hong Kong Specialist Club for trade partners.
The loyalty programme provides members with exclusive benefits, including…
In partnership with the Sarawak Convention Bureau’s boldest campaign, Redefining Global Tribes, Borneo Tru Events presents Tribal Warrior Challenge, an exhilarating obstacle-based challenge…
Coders will have first access to Sabre’s newest developer toolkit and APIs to create new capabilities for frictionless travel experiences, unified e-commerce and personalized offers…
The Belize Tourism Board will host the first Belize Virtual Expo on 30 June this year for European tour operators.
The virtual platform will provide participants for the first time with…
Travel Counsellors has launched a series of roadshows ‘with a difference’ as a result of an influx in travel professionals joining the company this year.
The independent travel…
Travel Trade Show Rebrands as Africa’s Travel Indaba and Launches New South African Tourism Marketing Campaign Slogan: “We Do Tourism”South African President Jacob G. Zuma opened Africa’s…
Beth Whitmen is a women's travel expert and the founder of WanderTours, where she leads small group adventures to off-the-beaten-path destinations. She is also the author of the Wanderlust…
New research by Censuswide reveals the top concerns that managers with decision-making responsibility have for their staff who travel on business.
When asked about their main concerns for…
ERIC DE NEEF has been named as Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group's new executive vice president, global chief branding & commercial officer. While he will be based in Brussels, de Neef…
Music & Arts Live is excited to announce that, for the first-time ever, Rufus Wainwright will host "WAINWRIGHT LIBRE," a fan experience in Havana, Cuba from September 21 - 25. Cuba, in…
We talk with Dr. Danielle Bernal, a Veterinarian who talks to us about essentials and when traveling with a pet and some places to check out with your four legged pal. Q: Tell us about…
Destination Canada and its industry partners are seeking 60 travel agents to join one of 11 trips across Canada this autumn.
Participating agents will be flown courtesy of one the airline…
Careem has revealed, through analysis of region-wide app-based data, that inter-regional travel is on the rise.
11% of the company’s registered users booked through the…
As part of the new 'The Time is Now' campaign, guests of Regent Seven Seas Cruises can receive a Book Now Reward of up to $500 shipboard credit, per suite, for all new bookings made between…
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) hosted 3.03 million event delegates during 2016, registering an 11% year-on-year footfall increase and attracting attendance from 185 countries with 51,711…
Australian Based Hotel Management Company StayWell Hospitality Group and Cristal Group, a Middle East based Hotel Management Company, are joining forces with the announcement of a strategic…
StayWell Hospitality Group, which operates the Park Regis hotel brand, has formed a new strategic partnership to expand its portfolio in the Middle East.
The Australia-based company…
Travel to the US from the Middle East has plummeted at least 20%, according to the world’s largest hotel operator.
Speaking to media in Dubai, Marriott International president and CEO…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for February showing a second month of strong demand growth to begin 2017.
Total revenue…
Thailand's strategy of focusing on quality over quantity, in terms of its international tourist arrivals, appears to be paying off.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) revealed today…
AccorHotels has launched a new nationwide campaign targeting UK agents and planners aiming to increase the number of meeting and event bookings made throughout 2017 with prizes including a…
P&O Cruises has announced details of an Arabian Gulf fly-cruise programme, the first time it has ever based a ship in the region.
Between January 10 and April 4 2019, P&O Cruises…
India's domestic tourism sector is booming, with the country witnessing a double-digit jump in domestic trips during 2016.
According to the latest data from India's Ministry of…
PAUL STEVENS has become CEO of Accor Plus, AccorHotels’ reward programme. He joined AccorHotels in 1997, holding several GM positions before leaving in 2004. He then returned as a GM and…
The St Regis Changsha
Location: On the 48th to 63rd floors of one of the tallest skyscrapers in Changsha, the capital of China's Hunan province
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 188
Facilities:…
Five of the most exciting and disruptive travel technology start-ups have been unveiled as finalists in this year’s Travel Technology Europe Disrupt Award. The final will take place at…
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) will host an innovative workshop together with the Maltese Presidency of the Council of the European Union on 28 February 2017 in Brussels.…
This week’s CLIA Executive Partner Conference brought together 200 delegates including 46 cruise executives from 21 countries. Two back-to-back forums covered important industry matters on…
Industry leaders such as Google, easyJet, WayBlazer and Contiki will deliver keynote speeches at Travel Technology Europe, Olympia London, 22-23 February, as part of its extensive conference…
Russian arrivals to Phuket have now rebounded, but the crackdown on so-called "zero-baht" tourism from China has hindered growth.
According to a new report from C9 Hotelworks, total…
Voting is now open to decide the winner of VisitEngland's Tourism Superstar 2017.
The competition, run by VisitEngland and supported by The Daily Mirror, features 10 shortlisted…
The MEA region’s first IATA NDC-based travel search engine will be launched in Q2 travel technology firm TPConnects has revealed.
Ihlah.com or arihlah.com is a travel search website…
Travel Technology Europe has increased its investment in innovation by doubling the size of the show’s Launchpad. This means that up to 15 travel start-ups could exhibit for free at next…
A new survey from Travel Technology Europe has revealed that the majority of technology buyers (57%) believe there is a moderate threat from OTAs (online travel agents) to non-proactive…
Hainan Airlines, Manchester Airport and House of Fraser in Birmingham are set to host a Chinese New Year celebration at the city centre store.
Currently more than 52,000 people from the…
To experience the heart and soul of old Las Vegas, you'll need to leave the Strip behind for an evening and check out Downtown. Here you'll discover Fremont St, where the original Sin City…
NOELLA FERNS has become British Airways' new regional general manager for Greater China and the Philippines, based in Hong Kong. Ms Ferns has worked for BA for more than 20 years,…
Since the financial crisis of 2007, the Spanish real estate sector has been showing signs of a sustainable recovery.
According to experts such as Tinsa, the property valuation and…
This winter will be an exciting time of revisiting history and historic change in Ouray, CO. From new events, to classic winter activities and adventures, to the Ouray Hot Springs Pool…
Phocuswright Europe set for 2017 with theme of New. Power. DistributionCustomer acquisition and conversion. Path to purchase. Search, shop, buy. Whatever the name, it lays bare the issues…
Marriott International will double its portfolio of luxury hotels through the recent merger with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, the company announced at this week’s International Luxury…
An exciting and revealing two-part documentary following engineers and designers in the monumental task of constructing Seven Seas Explorer, is to be aired on Channel 5 in the UK.…
Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas has launched new experiences, packages and trade incentives that it hopes will attract more UK visitors.
The iconic resort has introduced a new…
PHILLIPA HARRISON has been named as Tourism Australia’s executive general manager of international, overseeing offices spanning 12 countries. She has 20 years’ experience and moves to…
The Chhattisgarh Tourism Board (CTB) has formed a new partnership with StayZilla in an effort to promote homestays in the state.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by…
Hotelbeds has announced a strategic partnership with AccorHotels that could double the French hotel group’s sales through the bedbank over the next two years.
This enhanced…
With many of the UK’s favourite holiday destinations currently facing a higher threat from terrorism and other risks such as the Zika virus, Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) has released a…
The Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) will attend this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) armed with new marketing strategies aimed boosting UK arrivals by 20% in 2017.
The…
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has been awarded as “Middle East's Leading Tourist Attraction” for the second consecutive year at the World Travel Awards™ Gala that was held at the St Regis…
Scoot has taken the next step in its Indian expansion strategy with the launch of its inaugural flight to Jaipur.
The low-cost carrier landed in India's Pink City for the first time…
Voters at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony have recognised Dubai as the Middle East’s Leading Destination during a glittering red-carpet ceremony at The St. Regis Dubai.…
Marriott International formally completed its acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts on Friday 23 September, to create the world's largest hotel company.
What does The Westin Dubai at Al Habtoor City bring that's new to the city's already exciting hotel offering?
The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City is the third hotel and final hotel to…
Dubai International Airport has retained its title as world's busiest for international passenger traffic.
DXB is also the second busiest airport for cargo, according to new figures…