Travel Industry News
How COVID-19 'unified' competitors in the tourism industry: Sandals CEO
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, fierce competition drove the tourism industry. Businesses worked independently, with no sense of shared mission. Now, more than two years on, one industry executive said that's all changed. On a recent episode of Influencers with Yahoo Finance,Sandals Resorts Executive Chairman Adam Stewart explained how COVID-19's effects on the economy helped to "unify" players in the tourism industry.
The Government of Canada releases first results of environmental measures for cruise ships
The Government of Canada releases first results of environmental measures for cruise ships Canadians have been clear that they expect a healthy environment, with clean waters and clean air—and the Government of Canada is committed to achieving these results
RIU launches its new premium ‘Elite Club’ service
RIU Hotels & Resorts will launch its new exclusive service on November 26 with the opening of the Riu Palace Kukulkan in Cancun. Elite Club by RIU customers will have access to rooms with the best views, a personalized check-in and check-out service and premium drinks, among other benefits.
Four Seasons Expands in Egypt with Addition of Three New Luxury Hotel and Residential Projects
Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, in partnership with real estate development corporation Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG), announces plans for an extensive portfolio expansion in Egypt with the addition of new hotels, residential offerings and significant property enhancements.
Booking to top Nairobi attractions made easy by Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya
Most popular places to visit in Africa for safaris are East Africa precisely Kenya which offers vast plains and roaming packs of extraordinary beasts and experiences. One can browse from their website comprehensive listings of safaris to Masai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and much more on https://www.cruzeiro-safaris.com/.
Dubai’s Emirates Airline to suspend Nigeria flights from September
Dubai’s Emirates will suspend flights to Nigeria from next month over an inability to repatriate funds from Africa’s most populous nation, the airline said on Thursday. The decision highlights the difficulties faced by international carriers that fly to Nigeria, which is one of the biggest markets in Africa for several of them.
Nobu Hospitality Announces 30th Hotel - Nobu Hotel Tulum
The globally iconic and fastest growing luxury lifestyle brand, Nobu Hospitality, in partnership with RCD Hotels, has announced the launch of a Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences in the chic beach destination of Tulum, Mexico.
The ultimate girls trip awaits on Four Seasons Explorer
The ultimate girls trip awaits on Four Seasons Explorer, a three-deck catamaran with all the comforts of home. There are 3-, 4- and 7-night itineraries available, making it easy to have a quick getaway or extended sojourn in the Maldives
Luxury hotel Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi will open in the capital this year.
Luxury hotel Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi will open in the capital this year. Located at Abu Dhabi Breakwater and housed in a giant pink-arched skyscraper that towers over the island, the new Rixos hotel will welcome guests from October. The hotel's all-inclusive concept will start in 2023, an Accor spokesperson has confirmed
Dubai eases Covid entry rules for unvaccinated teenagers
Dubai has relaxed its Covid entry requirements for children, making it easier for them to visit the country. The city has dropped the requirement for those aged between 13 and 16 years who are unvaccinated to take a PCR test to enter.
A travel company is offering guided tours to war zones in Ukraine
A travel company called Visit Ukraine has launched a campaign to bring tourists to some of the zones affected by the war in Ukraine. In an interview with CNN Travel, the founder of Visit Ukraine, Anton Taranenko, explained that these trips are to show the world how Ukraine continues with its daily life, despite the war
Foreign tourists shun Japan over COVID-19 rules, rising infections
Japan’s eased border restrictions have resulted in a relative trickle of international tourists entering the country, a disappointing but unsurprising development in the long-struggling travel and hospitality industry. Industry sources said travelers are put off by Japan’s remaining entry rules concerning PCR tests and chaperoned travel packages.