Tourism News
Vietjet to launch new connections to Pattaya, Thailand
Vietjet has announced its newest direct route, connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Thailand’s popular coastal destination, Pattaya. The flight will use U-Tapao International Airport in Thailand.
LATAM touches down in Montego Bay, Jamaica
LATAM Airlines Group has launched a new, non-stop service between its hub in Lima, capital of Peru, and Montego Bay in Jamaica. The three-times weekly frequency arrived for the first time at Sangster International Airport in the Caribbean tourism capital earlier.
Yas Waterworld defends position as global leader at World Travel Awards
Yas Waterworld has been honoured at the prestigious World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony. The event, which welcomed hundreds of industry leaders from around the world, took place at the Royal Opera House in Muscat, capital of the sultanate of Oman.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi tops global vote at World Travel Awards
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has been recognised at the prestigious World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony. The event took place at the Royal Opera House in Muscat, capital of the sultanate of Oman.
World Travel Awards Grand Final winners unveiled in Oman
The elite of the travel industry gathered for the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony, 2019, at the landmark Royal Opera House Muscat to find out who among them had been crowned the best in the world.
Nakheel Mall opens on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Nakheel Mall has been officially opened by Nakheel chairman, Ali Rashid Lootah. Easily accessible by road, rail or on foot, the mall has its own Palm Monorail station, with free monorail trips to the mall until the end of February.
Malaysia Airlines grows London team ahead of planned 2020 expansion
Malaysia Airlines has made a number of new appointments in the United Kingdom, preparing the team for growth across the UK and Europe. With the refreshed Visit Malaysia campaign taking place throughout 2020, the carrier is hoping for an uptick in demand.
Lesjongard appointed Mauritius minister of tourism
Georges Pierre Lesjongard has been sworn in as the new minister of tourism of Mauritius. He takes his seat in the cabinet under the new government of Pravind Jugnauth, elected earlier this month.
Dusit Princess Boracay hotel scheduled for 2021 opening
Dusit International has signed an agreement with International Builders Corporation, a construction company based in the Philippines. Hotel facilities will include a swimming pool overlooking the beach, a gym and function rooms for social and business events.
Increased airlift boosts tourism arrival numbers in Barbados
Barbados Tourism Marketing chief executive, William Griffith, has revealed the island enjoyed a 4.2 per cent increase in stay-over arrivals in the first nine months of 2019 when compared to the same period last year.
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New Fleckalmbahn prepares for December debut in Kitzbühel
Following 35 years of accident-free service, 90,000 hours of operation and more than 30 million satisfied customers, the old Fleckalmbahn was respectfully retired in April.
Nakheel Mall to open ahead of United Arab Emirates' national day
The new centrepiece of the world-famous Palm Jumeirah, the AED1.2 billion mall has five retail levels with more than 300 shops, restaurants, entertainment outlets and services.