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Banyan Group Releases 2023 Sustainability Report
Banyan Group, a pioneer in sustainable hospitality, proudly announces the release of its 18th Annual Sustainability Report. Guided by a steadfast commitment to environmental stewardship, community upliftment, and responsible tourism, Banyan Group's continued dedication to designing with nature, fostering destination stewardship, and uplifting local hosts – remains true to its commitment to sustainable practices, rooted in its core values of 'Embracing the Environment, Empowering People'.
P&O Cruises Flagship Britannia Emerges from a Multi-Million-Pound Refit
Guest favourite, P&O Cruises Britannia, has set sail from Southampton following a multi-million-pound makeover, with the first guests experiencing the newly designed spaces and experiences this past weekend.
Algarve Tourism Creates "Save Water" Seal to Promote Water Saving in the Region
The tourism sector commits to contributing to reducing urban water consumption in the Algarve by 15%. Algarve Tourism relies on the active role of tourism companies and aims to promote behaviour change among tourists through an awareness campaign.
Okinawa Day to Return to London This June
Organised by the London Okinawa Sanshinkai, Okinawa Day will return to London this June, celebrating the unique music, food and culture of Japan's sub-tropical southernmost prefecture.
Bahamas Names Valery Brown-Alce As Tourism Ministry Deputy Director General
Valery Brown-Alce is a veteran in the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism with more than 30 years of experience working in various leadership capacities in the Bahamas Tourist Offices overseas. She has been at the helm of the Sales & Market-ing area in key markets in the United States having worked in Florida, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles and New York.
MANCHESTER CITY PLAYERS IN STARTING LINE-UP FOR ETIHAD AT ZAYED INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Manchester City Football Club stars used to showcasing their skills at stadiums around the world recently turned Etihad’s new hub at Zayed International Airport into a make-shift football pitch for a stunning new video.
Wizz Air partners with InterLnkd to launch intelligent shopping platform
InterLnkd, the travel industry’s intelligent shopping mall partner, and Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest-growing airline, have today announced the launch of the carrier’s pioneering WIZZ SHOP&FLY e-commerce store, powered by InterLnkd.
Sustainable Horizons: how the Saudi hospitality industry is helping to ensure a clean, green future
With the spotlight on sustainability like never before, the hospitality industry the world over can – and is – playing a key role in supporting government ESG initiatives and green goals.
Digital payments top investment agenda for corporate travel managers
A new study from Amadeus – Travel Technology Investment Trends 2024 – finds paying for expenses with personal money and reclaiming from the company is a top concern for travel managers, alongside the cost of auditing expenses, productivity lost by manual expenses claims and inability to identify fraud.
Amadeus signs landmark China Eastern Airlines deal
China Eastern Airlines has signed a milestone agreement with Amadeus for international NDC distribution. The deal sees the carrier become the first in the Mainland of China to sign for NDC distribution worldwide with Amadeus.
Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, Kenya to host World Travel Awards Africa Ceremony 2024
World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed that Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, Diani Beach, Kenya will host its Africa Gala Ceremony 2024. Travel figureheads from across the continent will attend the red-carpet reception at the paradise resort on 18 October 2024.
Mr Toad’s launches flood food drive to bring more than 300 meals to storm hit communities
Mr Toad’s outlets across Dubai donated more than 300 meals to some of Dubai’s flood-hit residential areas over the weekend as part of its ongoing community outreach programme. Meal boxes with a variety of healthy, hearty food and drinks were distributed to people in lower income brackets to help those in the worst-hit areas.