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MANDARIN ORIENTAL HYDE PARK, LONDON NAMED ‘SUSTAINABLE HOTEL OF THE YEAR’

MANDARIN ORIENTAL HYDE PARK, LONDON NAMED ‘SUSTAINABLE HOTEL OF THE YEAR’

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is delighted to announce that they have been awarded the prestigious ‘Sustainable Hotel of the Year’ by Country and Town House, in partnership with Polestar. This accolade recognises the hotel’s bold leadership, innovative sustainability initiatives, and unwavering commitment to integrating environmental responsibility into every facet of its operations.

Wonderful Indonesia Unveils the Beauty of Its Top Destinations Across Rome

Wonderful Indonesia Unveils the Beauty of Its Top Destinations Across Rome

Wonderful Indonesia, the official tourism campaign of the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia, is bringing the country's rich culture, nature, and hospitality to the heart of Rome this July. From July 1 to 31, 2025, Indonesian tourism takes center stage in the Italian capital through a vibrant Open Bus Tour and Out-of-Home (OOH) campaign that highlights Indonesia's most iconic and emerging destinations.

Walt Disney World Announces Holiday Event Dates

Walt Disney World Announces Holiday Event Dates

From November 7 to December 21, Walt Disney World Resort will transform into a winter wonderland as festive separately ticketed holiday celebrations return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom Park. Guests can look forward to the return of the chic Disney Jollywood Nights and the beloved Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, with tickets for both holiday events going on sale this month. With new offerings, themed décor, special entertainment and exclusive party merchandise, there is something for the whole family to enjoy, no matter what festive event they attend!

“Workation Paradise Throughout Thailand Season 3” Launches with Exclusive Perks

“Workation Paradise Throughout Thailand Season 3” Launches with Exclusive Perks

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in partnership with the digital platform Fastwork, has launched the Workation Paradise Throughout Thailand Season 3 campaign, offering a wide range of travel benefits to modern professionals. Tailored to the lifestyle of today’s digital generation, the initiative aims to attract quality travellers—such as digital nomads, expatriates, and freelancers—who blend work and travel seamlessly.

Korean Cultural Center New York presents K-Culture Festa in New York

Korean Cultural Center New York presents K-Culture Festa in New York

Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY), a branch of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea, is proud to present K-Culture Festa in New York, a vibrant summer-long celebration of Korean arts and culture taking place throughout July and August 2025.

Travel Industry Veterans Attempt World Record for Most Countries Visited Overland in 24 Hours

Travel Industry Veterans Attempt World Record for Most Countries Visited Overland in 24 Hours

Ever been told you are moving too fast through Europe? These travel pros are taking it to the extreme. On July 20th at 12:01 AM, two teams of seasoned travel industry leaders will set off from Eijsden, a Dutch town bordering Belgium, in an audacious attempt to attempt to break the Guinness World Record the most countries via overland - in a continuous Easterly directly by a car convoy. Travelling by car, with passports and pure navigational grit, they aim to go on a mind-bending 17-country road starting in the Netherlands, through Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia and ending somewhere between Poland and the Czech Republic — if their caffeine and customs timing hold out.

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers Partnership Sails On as River Travel Booms

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers Partnership Sails On as River Travel Booms

Uber and Thames Clippers are renewing their game-changing partnership, extending the operation of Uber Boat by Thames Clippers and cementing the River Thames as one of London’s fastest-growing transport routes. The updated partnership agreement has been extended to 2030, ensuring that Thames Clippers’ vessels and piers continue carrying the Uber branding for the next five years.

Quito unveils its new city brand to boost tourism and highlight its identity

Quito unveils its new city brand to boost tourism and highlight its identity

With a massive celebration full of culture, technology and emotion, the Ecuadorian capital has officially presented its new City Brand. This visual and symbolic logo seeks to position Quito as an internationally competitive tourist, cultural and economic destination by strengthening its historical identity and contemporary appeal. Under the unofficial slogan of "the most beautiful city in the world", Quito presented its new identity in a festive night that combined tradition and avant-garde: light shows, drones, live theatre, holograms and immersive mapping marked the celebration, which brought together thousands of Quito locals and visitors alike.

Bhutan Welcomes Binance CEO as Country Celebrates Crypto-enabled Travel with 1,000 Vendors Onboarded

Bhutan Welcomes Binance CEO as Country Celebrates Crypto-enabled Travel with 1,000 Vendors Onboarded

Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, arrived in Bhutan last week to officially launch the Kingdom’s partnership with Binance Pay. Visitors to the Kingdom can now use cryptocurrency for nearly every aspect of their trip. The milestone marks a bold step forward in Bhutan’s journey to become one of the most crypto-accessible destinations in the world.

Kinshasa to Host First World Music & Tourism Festival

Kinshasa to Host First World Music & Tourism Festival

Under the High Patronage of His Excellency Mr. Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kinshasa will host the first-ever World Music and Tourism Festival. UN Tourism joins the event as a supporting partner, reinforcing the shared value of culture and tourism for sustainable development and for building mutual understanding and peace.