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Radisson opens new hotel in Danang, Vietnam
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of Radisson Hotel Danang, marking the brand's debut in the vibrant Vietnamese city.
Radisson opens first Ghana property
Radisson Hotel Group has marked its Ghana debut with the opening of Number One Oxford Street Hotel & Suites in the capital city Accra.
First cruise ship set to return to Canada after two-year absence
Holland America Line will be the first cruise line to return to Canadian cruising following a more than two year industrywide pause due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Koningsdam will call at Victoria, British Columbia this month, restarting the cruise industry in Canada. The ship will end its current seven-day cruise at Port of Vancouver, its homeport for the summer Alaska season.
Aurora Expeditions celebrates successful Antarctica return
The Australian adventure travel company, Aurora Expeditions has recently completed its return season to Antarctica and is celebrating a 100% success rate for its first season in almost two years.
Ras Al Khaimah announces new MICE incentives
As a growing MICE destination in the region, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority announced new progressive initiatives to support their Meetings, Incentive, Conference and Event (MICE) offering, further strengthening the Emirate's position on the international map.
Ras Al Khaimah holds roadshow in India
The 2022 Roadshow successfully showcased key highlights and upcoming tourism developments in Ras Al Khaimah that will help facilitate additional traveller demand from India.
Bangkok to host 11th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting
The Tourism Authority of Thailand is pleased to advise that Thailand, in its role as the host of the APEC 2022, will hold the 11th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting and the 60th APEC Tourism Working Group Meeting in Bangkok from 14-20 August, 2022.
Victoria, Australia to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
The 2026 Commonwealth Games will be hosted in the Australian state of Victoria in March 2026. The sporting extravaganza will take place across multiple cities and regional hubs, including Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and Ballarat. The Opening Ceremony will be staged at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.
What’s trending in Africa’s Tourism?
The Africa Travel Week Trends Report, launched at WTM Africa 2022 this week, has unveiled the ten most important trends that will determine travel and tourism to Africa in a post-pandemic world. Emerging patterns include African cuisine taking place at the global table, greenwashing no longer cutting it, and slow tourism's coming of age.
Jamaica and Emirates Airlines in talks to build new partnerships
Emirates Airlines and Jamaica’s Tourism Minister, Hon Edmund Bartlett initiated discussions during his visits to the World Expo 2020 Dubai, with the aim of enhancing airlift connectivity to the Caribbean from the Middle East and other regions.
FIFA opens second phase of ticket sales for World Cup Qatar 2022
FIFA has opened a second phase of ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, following the sale of 800,000 tickets in the first sale phase.
Emaar to open Palace Beach Resort in Fujairah
Emaar Hospitality Group has announced it will bring its opulent Palace brand to Fujairah. The opening of Palace Beach Resort Fujairah this quarter comes as part of the Dubai group’s expansion programme in the emirate.