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Booking.com lists FANtastic pitch view penthouse
Booking.com lists FANtastic Pitch View Penthouse, as first ever bookable Overnight Stay at Wembley Stadium, for UEFA Women’s EURO 2022™ Final
Abu Dhabi launches training calendar to attract and nurture talent in Emirate’s tourism sector
As part of its mandate to promote tourism as a rewarding career option for Emiratis and UAE-based professionals, and to develop those already working in the private sector, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has unveiled a revamped calendar of training programmes and Emiratisation initiatives for the second half of 2022.
Abu Dhabi launches new summer pop-up ‘cake & sprinkles’ at cultural foundation
The Cultural Foundation, managed by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), is inviting both visitors and residents to treat themselves to something sweet this summer at its new pop-up café, Cake & Sprinkles.
Conrad Nashville ushers in a new era of luxury to music city
Hilton announces the opening of the highly anticipated Conrad Nashville, marking the Conrad Hotels & Resorts’ brand debut in Music City on June 29.
Bartlett supports vision of a sustainable tourism economy by 2030
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has given his support to the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy’s (Ocean Panel) vision of accomplishing a viable tourism economy in less than 10 years.
Lisa Marchese appointed CCO of Northview Hotel Group
Northview Hotel Group, an industry-leading privately held hotel investment and operating firm, has announced the appointment of Lisa Marchese as the firm's first chief commercial officer.
Carnival selects fans favourites to lead fun aboard Carnival Celebration
Carnival Celebration will offer a long list of highly anticipated features taking cruise vacations to the next level, from her BOLT rollercoaster to her unique new zones and dining venues, and now guests have two more reasons to be excited about the next new ship from Carnival Cruise Line: Lee Mason as Carnival Celebration’s cruise director and Calvyn Martens as the ship’s entertainment director.
Car hire costs double compared to pre-pandemic prices
A 12 country study of car hire costs worldwide reveals that the average price to hire a compact family car (e.g. a VW Golf) for a week this summer has rocketed to £652 a week, compared to just £310 in 2019, an increase of £342 – a 110% increase.
Attaining Michelin aspiration: The dream of promoting Vietnamese cuisine
This week in Ha Noi, Vietnam Art Exhibition Centre coordinated with Hanoi Media, Hanoi Chef Association, World Association of Masterchefs in Vietnam, Megalink Co. to organise a press meeting with the theme “Attaining Michelin aspiration”. The event is in the framework of the Vietnam and International Cuisine and Culture Festival - Eggs Festival.
Holland America Line adds second commemorative 150th anniversary transatlantic crossing
As its 150th anniversary approaches April 18, 2023, Holland America Line is adding a second commemorative transatlantic crossing aboard Rotterdam to the schedule of celebratory events
ANA to temporarily change service on select international routes
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is updating its international flight schedule, with additional Narita-Chicago flights from August in response to increase in demand, and flight schedules for Europe routes announced through October 29, 2022.
Vietnam attracts more Indian tourists
Statistics on Google’s market trend tracker tool have shown that the volume of searches from Indian visitors for tourism services in Vietnam was increasing strongly in recent months.