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Belize is the Official Destination host for the new World Travel Sustainability Awards
The new awards have been added to the World Travel Awards portfolio and will take place 27th September 2024 in Belize
UAE’s Yas, Saadiyat islands ‘great and safe’ investment destinations
The UAE’s Yas and Saadiyat islands have emerged as safe havens for investment thanks to the endeavors of the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism in grooming them as luxury destinations, said the CEO of a real estate development firm.
Saudi hospitality sector emerging as new global benchmark
Saudi Arabia’s tourism and hospitality sector is in high gear to achieve industry targets set under Vision 2030, industry leaders said during a panel at FHS on Tuesday.
Sustainable Hospitality Challenge 2023 Winners Announced at Future Hospitality Summit
The Sustainable Hospitality Challenge (SHC) 2023, by Hotelschool The Hague, has concluded, and the exceptional winner of this year's competition have been announced by William Heinecke, Founder & Chairman of Minor International, at the Future Hospitality Summit in Abu Dhabi.
Sustainability on World Tourism Day
This World Tourism Day – taking place on September 27 – the hotel industry is witnessing a significant transformation with sustainability finally emerging as a crucial factor in a hotel's success.
World Tourism Day
Every year on September 27th, the United Nations observes World Tourism Day to acknowledge tourism's significant role in promoting growth and cultural awareness. The theme for World Tourism Day 2023 is "Tourism and Green Investments," emphasizing the importance of directing investments towards the well-being of people, the planet, and prosperity. Commentary by Dimitris Manikis, President EMEA, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
The Importance of Empathy in Culture and Heritage Tourism
Emotional connection, empathy and narrative storytelling in an age of declining attention spans dominated debate at the inaugural Global Leaders Summit of the World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage
Saudi Arabia has achieved Approved Destination Status (ADS) deepening bilateral relations with China
Following the signing ceremony in Beijing in the presence of His Excellency Abdulrahman Ahmad Al-Harbi, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to China, Fahd Hamidaddin, Chief Executive Officer of Saudi Tourism Authority and Du Jiang, Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism, P.R. of China, Saudi Arabia was officially granted Approved Destination Status (ADS) by the People's Republic of China. The bilateral agreement, signed on behalf of the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia allows Chinese citizens to travel to Saudi Arabia in group tours in addition to facilitating greater ease of access to the Kingdom.
Mideast hotels have world’s highest occupancy rates, says senior executive
Hotels in the Middle East are performing really well with the highest occupancy rates in the world, said a senior director of global data benchmarking firm STR.
Quake-hit Morocco offers investors 'profitable opportunities' to spur its tourism sector
After its deadliest earthquake in more than 60 years, Morocco is calling on investors to inject capital into its tourism sector, with opportunities ranging from developing beach resorts to building theme parks.
AI hyper-personalization to catapult hospitality industry to new heights: FHS
Artificial intelligence will soon recommend personalized services to hotel guests based on their previous stays and preferences thanks to its emerging hyper-personalization features, revealed the CEO of a US-based AI insights company.
Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt lead $1.9tn hospitality and residential push
Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt are the driving forces behind the Middle East’s $1.9tn hospitality and residential project development boom.