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Scotland named world’s best golf destination
It’s the Home of Golf – and now Scotland’s status as the best destination in the world is official.The country has been awarded the accolade at the World Golf Awards, scooping the crown of “best golf destination” for the first time in the gala’s nine-year history.
World Golf Awards reveals leading golf brands of 2022
World Golf Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in golf tourism – has revealed this year’s best golf organisations at its 9th annual Gala Ceremony in Abu Dhabi.
AT G20, UNWTO ADVANCES ROLE OF PEOPLE AND MSMES AS AGENTS OF TOURISM TRANSFORMATION
Small enterprises and local communities must be given the support they need to become true ‘agents of change’. As leaders of the G20 economies meet in Bali this week, UNWTO has stressed the importance of empowering grassroots actors as well as MSMES in order to drive sustainable and inclusive transformation and build greater resilience.
Leave it better than you found it – Zac Efron’s latest Netflix series Down to Earth
Zac Efron and Darin Olien’s Netflix series, Down to Earth, is back with a second season titled Down to Earth: Down Under. The latest series, which launched on 11 November, highlights meaningful and sustainable ways to travel and was shot entirely in Australia, featuring a plethora of sustainable tourism operators and experiences.
CARNIVAL VENEZIA OPENS FOR SALE ON YEAR-ROUND CRUISES FROM NEW YORK
Carnival Cruise Line today opened reservations for the inaugural season of its next new ship, Carnival Venezia™, which will begin sailing year-round from New York City starting June 15, 2023 and will showcase "Carnival Fun Italian Style." View the sailings now open for sale on Carnival.com.
Fujita Kanko Celebrates Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo's 70th Anniversary
Fujita Kanko Inc., a leading Japanese hospitality company, celebrates the 70th anniversary of its flagship hotel, Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, this month.
Wynn Las Vegas Announces FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX Million Dollar Experience
Formula 1® (F1) and Founding Partner Wynn Las Vegas have partnered to create the "Official FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX Million Dollar All-Access Experience" for the inaugural race taking place Nov. 16-18, 2023.
Holland America Line Launches 'Refer a Friend' Program
Cruising is an incredible way to see the world that offers an exceptional value, and Holland America Line is encouraging loyal past guests to share their passion for the brand with a new "Refer a Friend" program launching this week. Running indefinitely, Refer a Friend is aimed at introducing both new and seasoned travelers to Holland America Line.
Hyatt to Debut New Inclusive Collection Resort in Portugal
Hyatt to Debut New Inclusive Collection Resort in Portugal With the Planned 2024 Opening of Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina The new deal marks the Inclusive Collection’s entry into a fourth European country, representing the latest milestone in Hyatt’s intentional global brand expansion in the luxury all-inclusive segment
If it’s a glamorous party you seek, you won’t have to look any further than the historic Drake Hotel
If it’s a glamorous party you seek, you won’t have to look any further than the historic The Drake Hotel. Not only does the hotel’s Art Deco décor take you back to the Roaring 20s but it hosts one of Chicago’s biggest New Year’s Eve soirees.
Hilton Partners with Hallmark Channel to Offer Holiday Suites Themed to Christmas’ Movies
Guests can experience the magic of the holidays when they stay in limited‑time whimsical suites this month and next at Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties in Chicago, San Diego and Las Vegas
PH is world’s top beach, dive destinations
The Philippines bagged the highly-coveted World’s Leading Dive Destination and the Leading Beach Destination for 2022, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on Tuesday, Nov. 15.