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Why We Love the Bangkok Riverside Fest!
Start planning your fun-filled weekend at the exciting Bangkok Riverside Fest as we unveil the Best of the Best at this long-awaited event of the year.
Accor appoints Vanina Yordanova as cluster director of marketing and communications
Accor has appointed Vanina Yordanova as cluster director of marketing & communications. Yordanova will oversee all marketing and communication functions across Fairmont The Palm, Mövenpick JLT, RIVA Beach Club, and Th8 Palm Dubai.
Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre promotes Tijana Lazarov
Tijana Lazarov has been promoted to complex director of marketing by Marriott International, after completing 18 months as complex marketing manager at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Le Méridien Fairway, Aloft Al Mina and Aloft Dubai Airport, Element Al Mina and Element Dubai Airport.
Vietnam welcomed over 3.6 million inbound tourists in 2022
2022 was the year that saw the much anticipated return of inbound travel to Vietnam, as the country welcomed over 3.6 million tourists. Building on the success of last year, 2023 is projected to be an exciting year, as Vietnam is expecting to see this number boost to approximately 8 million inbound tourists.
Jamaica is the number destination in the Caribbean for British travellers
Jamaica is now the number one destination in the Caribbean for UK travellers. Known for its warm hospitality, bold personality and larger than life spirit, the vibrant Caribbean island continues to welcome a record number of UK visitors with 2022 visitor arrivals surpassing previous records, catapulting the island to the top spot in the Caribbean for British holiday makers.
Saga Holidays releases 2023 trends report
As the experts in the over-50s market, Saga Holidays asked nearly 3,000 of its customers how they expected to travel in 2023.
SILVERSEA® STRENGTHENS GLOBAL SALES TEAM
Silversea Cruises®, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has enriched its global sales team to propel its continued growth, welcoming cruise industry veteran Massimo Brancaleoni as SVP Global Sales.
flydubai expands its network in Kazakhstan
The Dubai-based airline will start flights to Shymkent with a twice-weekly service from 28 February
flynas is the Aviation Partner of the ‘Hajj Expo 2023’
flynas, the Saudi air carrier and the leading low-cost airline in the Middle East, participates as the aviation Partner in The Conference & Exhibition for Hajj and Umrah Services ‘Hajj Expo 2023’, to be held in Jeddah Superdome from 9-12 January 2023 corresponding to 16-19 Jumada al-Thani, 1444 AH.
SAUDIA AND SAR SIGN AN AGREEMENT TO OFFER SPECIAL PRICES ON TRAIN TICKETS TO MAKKAH AND AL MADINAH
SAUDIA has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) to improve the quality of their shared services and provide more initiatives that improve the travel experience.
Dubai events offer a winter atmosphere experience
With winter spreading its charm across Dubai, the city has come alive with public outdoor events that invite people to soak up the season’s vibe with unique entertainment, food, shopping and cultural experiences
ABTA 2023 events programme to support industry in its recovery and developing staff
ABTA has announced its events schedule for the first half of 2023 with a range of varied and high-quality conferences and training days designed to keep the travel industry up to date and develop skills and knowledge within the sector.