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HFTP and Hospitality Net Partner on Investment Sentiment Survey
Hospitality Net and Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) are collaborating on a brand-new survey which aims to gather and analyze data on current investment trends, funding needs, future investment priorities, technology adoption rates, and the overall market dynamics within the hotel technology ecosystem. The objective is to identify areas of growth, potential investment opportunities, challenges facing the sector, and how technological innovations are shaping the future of the hotel industry.
Saga Holidays launches new 2025 European programme
Saga Holidays has launched its new 2025 European programme, packed full of everything from Icelandic adventures to Croatian cruises. Each one has been designed to include insightful guided visits and eye-opening experiences. Various holiday types are included, from escorted tours, cruise and tour holidays and stay and explore holidays to small ship cruising, private jet tours plus solo tours. And, with dates available for 2024 and 2025, there’s something for those who prefer to book last-minute, as well as those who like to book ahead.
TUI LAUNCHES NEW SPORTS PACKAGES
TUI has developed and launched specialist package holidays created exclusively for the TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca, taking place on 20th October 2024. The range of curated and customisable package options including flights, accommodation, transfers and race registration, are now available on the TUI website, TUI App in our retail stores and via our independent travel agent partners.
Highland Coast Hotels launches new travel itineraries on world-famous North Coast 500
Highland Coast Hotels has launched a series of new travel itineraries to help visitors plan the 'trip of a lifetime' on the world-famous North Coast 500 (NC500) in the Scottish Highlands from spring 2024.
Exploring Its Roots: The Conte Club Reintroduces DNA Series Focusing on Heritage Travel
This coming July, as part of their 10 year anniversary celebrations, The Conte Club is excited to announce a widening of its travel product focusing on ancestry and heritage. Previously known as 'DNA Unwrapped' (as seen in Forbes, Vanity Fair, The Atlantic and Elle Magazine), this pioneering travel service offers travellers the opportunity to delve into their ancestral past and explore the roots of their heritage in a personalised and meaningful way through food culture and travel.
Enhancing Resilience: PATA Expands Tourism Destination Resilience Programme to Sarawak, Malaysia
PATA has expanded its Tourism Destination Resilience (TDR) Programme to Sarawak, Malaysia, aiming to bolster resilience and sustainability in the Asia Pacific tourism sector. As tourism rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus on resilience is crucial to prevent reverting to pre-pandemic practices.
Switzerland unveils bold new brand identity
After almost 30 years of trading under the distinctive 'goldflower' logo, Switzerland Tourism is moving forward with a new international brand identity that will meet the requirements of digital communications for years to come.
andBEYOND EXPANDS LODGE AND IMPACT FOOTPRINT IN KENYA’S LAIKIPIA REGION
Luxury experiential and conservation company andBeyond has extended its lodge circuit in Kenya with the announcement of an Exclusive Tourism Concession over the 44 000 acre (approximately 18 000 hectares) Suyian Conservancy in Kenya in partnership with global conservation charity Space for Giants. The multi-decade long-term lease and partnership gives andBeyond exclusive access to over 44 000 acres of prime wilderness land on Suyian Conservancy in north-western Laikipia. As the sole luxury lodge and tented camp operator on the conservancy, the lease enables andBeyond to use its extensive lodge operating experience to build and develop, over time, the finest lodge, tented camp, sky beds and mobile camping experience in Kenya on this pristine and private wildlife conservancy.
IATA Calls for Deeper Understanding of Aviation Contrails’ Climate Impact
IATA has issued a compelling call to deepen understanding of aviation contrails and their climate impact, emphasizing the critical need for effective mitigation measures. The newly released report highlights significant gaps in knowledge regarding contrail formation, persistence, and their specific climate effects, urging collaborative efforts to address these uncertainties.
Cirque du Soleil Celebrates its Return to the Santa Monica Pier
The thrilling, internationally-acclaimed Cirque du Soleil production, KOOZA, is coming to the Santa Monica Pier from October 19 through December 1. Audiences are invited under the iconic Big Top at the Pier to be part of the joyous return of Cirque du Soleil to this much-loved location that is home to both magic and memories.
BEONx and trustangle partner to transform Revenue Management in Saudi Arabian hospitality sector
BEONx, a leading hospitality revenue management system provider, is delighted to announce its strategic partnership with trustangle, a prominent technology leader in Saudi Arabia. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the region's revenue management landscape, acting as a catalyst for data-driven decision-making and enhancing hotel profitability and efficiency.
Five Star Wars Locations You Can Actually Visit
As Star Wars fans around the world celebrate May the Fourth, what better way to immerse yourself in the galaxy far, far away than by visiting real-life locations that served as backdrops for some of the most iconic scenes in the saga?