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7 Reasons to Visit Gothenburg in 2024
Gothenburg is ranked one of the world's 100 best cities in 2023* (the only non-capital in the Nordic Countries) and is also the winner of the Global Destination Sustainability Index Leadership Award 2023* for the 7th time in a row. Here are 7 reasons to visit in 2024. There's also a selection of new restaurants, bars, and shops to discover in Sweden's second city situated on Sweden's west coast.
Phocuswright 2023: Gap in sustainability ambitions revealed by new research
A new sustainability report presented at the Phocuswright Conference has revealed a considerable gap between what people say and what they do when it comes to green travel.
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Ambitions Travel Recruitment & Training grows presence in UK travel sector
A series of award wins, new hires, free eLearning courses and industry partnerships have accelerated growth at a time when many travel businesses struggle to recruit in the face of continued talent shortages.
Eve Air Mobility Partners with Kookiejar to Deploy Urban Air Traffic Management System in Dubai
Eve Air Mobility (Eve) and Swedish-based vertiport developer Kookiejar have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for the deployment of Eve’s Urban ATM (Air Traffic Management) system to support vertiport operations in Dubai. This marks Eve’s first Urban ATM agreement in Dubai and adds Kookiejar as the 10th Urban ATM customer and fifth vertiport customer for Eve.
Gloria Fluxà Appointed Vice-Chair of WTTC and Chair of Sustainability Committee
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has named Gloria Fluxà, Vice-Chairman and Chief Sustainability Officer of Iberostar Group, as its new Vice-Chair and Chair of the Sustainability Committee, succeeding Darrell Wade, Intrepid Group Co-founder and Chairman. Gloria Fluxà, who has held the position of Vice-Chairman and Chief Sustainability Officer at Iberostar Group since 2018, is renowned for her passionate advocacy of sustainability and responsible tourism.
Val Thorens Voted 'Best Ski Resort in the World' for the 8th Time in 11 Years at World Ski Awards
Val Thorens, the highest ski resort in Europe at 2,300m, has again been named 'Best Ski Resort in the World' at the annual World Ski Awards, the only global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in ski tourism. This is the 8th time in 11 years it has won which reflects the passion that consumers have for Val Thorens given they're actively involved in the selection process.
Leo Trippi Celebrates 10 Years at the Top With 10 Coolest Experiences
Leo Trippi is thrilled to announce it has won World's Best Ski Travel Agent at the World Ski Awards for an unprecedented tenth consecutive year. A multi-award-winning luxury travel company, Leo Trippi specialises in exceptional luxury ski holidays and tailor-made escapes. In celebration of retaining this title for the past decade, Leo Trippi is sharing its “10 Coolest Experiences”, commemorating 10 years at the top and looking ahead to the next 10.
Croatia forecasts a 10% growth in tourism for this low season
Compared to last year, Croatia anticipates higher tourism activity during the autumn and winter months, with specific months showing an increase of more than 20%.
Royal Jordanian Grows its Long-Haul Fleet With Order for Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
Boeing and Royal Jordanian announced today an order for four 787-9 Dreamliner jets as the airline expands and modernizes its widebody fleet. Jordan's flag carrier also reconfirmed at the Dubai Airshow a previous order for two 787-9s, bringing its total 787-9 backlog to six.
Airlines for America Anticipates Record Travel This Thanksgiving
Across the country, people will be packing their bags and heading to grandma's house, reconnecting with friends or visiting a new destination this Thanksgiving.
PATA and ICCA Forge Partnership to Boost Business Travel and Sustainability in Asia Pacific
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration in promoting responsible and sustainable growth within the travel and tourism industry, both regionally and globally.
Tourism Shizuoka Japan Highlights Local Delicacies and Experiences to be enjoyed this Winter
Located one hour away by bullet train from Tokyo, the prefecture of Shizuoka boasts an array of seasonal delicacies during the autumn and winter months. Below Tourism Shizuoka Japan highlights some hands-on foodie experiences that can be enjoyed over this period, including kiwi and mandarin picking and oyster farming.