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Qatar and Indonesia to Join in Yearlong Creative Exchange in 2023
Qatar Museums today announced the program for the Qatar-Indonesia 2023 Year of Culture, which will feature a host of performances, exhibitions, sporting and culinary events, photography projects, residency and volunteer programs, and more.
BIE Enquiry Mission delegates complete evaluation of Riyadh Expo 2030 candidacy and leave impressed
H.E Fahd Al-Rasheed, CEO of RCRC: “Our file is strong, and we are ready to host Riyadh Expo 2030”. Chairperson of the BIE Enquiry Mission: “We had the great honor to meet His Royal Highness, which was one of the main highlights of our mission. We were shown what the country is capable of, and the country and the city have everything we asked about"
ALULA TO HOST INAUGURAL GATHERING OF BEST TOURISM VILLAGES BY UNWTO
AlUla, the ancient crossroads of civilisations in north-west Arabia that is now emerging as a global destination for cultural and natural heritage, will be the site of the first-ever in-person meeting of representatives of the Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO.
Brussels Airport honours airlines and partners at annual Aviation Awards for 2022 excellence
Last week and according to annual tradition the Brussels Airport Aviation Awards were presented. With these awards, Brussels Airport wanted to honour airlines and partners who in 2022 have excelled in the area of punctuality and performance, network development and safety and environment. 11 awards were presented during a live partner event.
Aer Lingus flies Irish Oscar nominees and their families to Hollywood
Aer Lingus is proud to announce its support for Irish talent ahead of the Oscars which take place in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on Sunday, 12th March. Several members of the cast and crew from Irish nominated films and their families flew to Los Angeles courtesy of Aer Lingus for the prestigious awards ceremony in Hollywood this week, including those from nominated films ‘An Cailin Ciúin’ and ‘An Irish Goodbye’, as well as the family of ‘Aftersun’ nominee Paul Mescal.
The World's Biggest Bounce Park® is Coming to Arcadia, California
FUNBOX® is bringing the ultimate adventure to Arcadia, CA, with the World's Biggest Bounce Park® opening its doors on Friday March 10th at The Shops at Santa Anita. FUNBOX® is a 25,000-sq.-ft., inflatable playground that is filled with 10 play zones, including Tumble Temple, Marshmallow Mountain, Gumball's Gallop, and an obstacle course.
Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival Returns with Globally Inspired Menu
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Food & Wine Festival will offer guests a one-of-a-kind experience of flavor and rhythm from various latitudes of the world. Beginning yesterday, the highly anticipated event will provide guests with an elevated culinary experience and the opportunity to enjoy live musical performances from some of the most popular artists in the entertainment industry.
ITB Berlin comes to a successful conclusion
ITB Berlin 2023 has come to a successful end: With around 5,500 exhibitors from 161 countries, the World's Leading Travel Trade Show maintains its position as the leading platform for the global travel industry.
Riyadh Expo 2030 to bring the world to Riyadh, and Riyadh to the world
The BIE Enquiry Mission delegation met H.E Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, who reiterated Riyadh Expo’s expected footprint of 40 million site visits, in the context of Saudi Arabia’s stated ambition to attract 100 million tourists by 2030. The delegation held discussions with H.E. Dr. Majid Alkassabi, Minister of Commerce, over improvements to the business environment, and with H.E. Faisal Al Ibrahim, Minister of Economy and Planning, regarding the Kingdom’s diversification strategy.
READ NOW! Breaking Travel News ITB Berlin 2023 Special Edition - ISSUE 4
After four long years without a physical event, ITB Berlin makes its highly-anticipated return. The Breaking Travel News ITB Berlin 2023 Special Edition brings you the latest news from the leading players at the world's largest and most important travel industry exhibition.
Saint Lucia to host World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas 2023
World Travel Awards has revealed at ITB Berlin that the paradise island of Saint Lucia will host its Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2023. The leading travel industry figureheads from across the region will attend the red-carpet reception on 26 August 2023.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR EAST AFRICA
What business opportunities and prospects for joint ventures exist for tour operators in East Africa? This question was investigated by representatives of business and tourism organisations at the City Cube on Wednesday during the ITB fair.