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easyJet launches its onboard winter collection to support UNICEF’s Children’s Emergency Fund
easyJet and UNICEF are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their partnership this year during which time easyJet customers and crew have raised over £16m, helping to protect millions of children around the world from disease and keep them safe during emergencies.
Emirates performs a National Day double flypast
Thousands of spectators were treated to a spectacular low-level flypast over the Sevens Stadium last week, in celebration of the biggest and longest-running sports and entertainment festival in the Middle East – the Emirates Dubai 7s.
Tam Dao honoured as world’s leading town destination 2022
The People’s Committees of northern Vinh Phuc province and Tam Dao district held a ceremony on December 2 to announce the award honouring Tam Dao as the world’s leading town destination in 2022. The title was previously announced at the 29th World Travel Awards held in Oman in November this year.
Trip.com Group invites travel industry to journey into the future together at global partner summit
Leading travel service provider Trip.com Group held its 2022 Global Partner Summit in Macao, with tourism boards, international airlines, hotel groups and industry representatives from across the travel industry in attendance.
The Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles Reveals Its Centennial Celebration Vision for 2023
Before a crowd of dignitaries, historians and city officials, hotel representatives revealed the Biltmore's centennial celebration logo, a series anniversary events, along with planned updates that will ensure the Biltmore's grandeur will continue well into the future
WHAT'S NEW IN THE BAHAMAS IN DECEMBER 2022
The holidays are a particularly wonderful time to visit The Bahamas, and this December is extra special as it marks the return of The Bahamas' famous Junkanoo celebrations, which take place across its 16 islands
LUMINO CITY LANTERN LIGHTS FESTIVAL RETURNS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
LuminoCity, New York's largest lantern lights festival returns this holiday season to Nassau County at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, New York.
TRAVELERS’ DEMAND FOR EXPERIENCES REQUIRES INDUSTRY RETHINK
A shift away from the purchase of goods toward investment in authentic, local experiences has gained momentum over the last few years - and that has important implications for the travel industry.
Thailand aiming for 80% of pre-pandemic tourism revenue within 2023
Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), shared Thailand’s plan to achieve 10 million international visitor arrivals in 2022, while speaking at the 22nd World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Rwanda announced as next WTTC Global Summit host
During the closing session of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Global Summit in Riyadh, the Rwandan capital of Kigali, was announced as the host city for 2023, marking the first time the event will visit Africa.
Sustainability ‘superpower’ Saudi Arabia to lead clean energy revolution
Saudi Arabia can become a solar energy “superpower” that drives a global sustainability revolution and accelerates the world’s renewable energy transition, tourism leaders heard today.
Global Tourism Leaders Leave Riyadh’s WTTC Summit with Renewed Optimism for Future of Sector
The leaders of the global travel and tourism industry left the Saudi capital of Riyadh and the biggest ever World Travel & Tourism Council Summit last night with a renewed sense of optimism, shared future goals and a stronger commitment to collaborative cross-border strategies to drive a successful future for the sector.