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MADEIRA IS, FOR THE 10TH TIME, THE BEST ISLAND DESTINATION IN EUROPE.
MADEIRA IS, FOR THE 10TH TIME, THE BEST ISLAND DESTINATION IN EUROPE. PORTO SANTO IS THE BEST BEACH DESTINATION AND THE MADEIRA PROMOTION ASSOCIATION THE BEST TOURISM ENTITY. Funchal will host two international World Travel Awards galas in November this year
Athens Crowned Europe’s Top City-Break Destination at World Travel Awards 2024
Athens has clinched a prestigious title in the tourism realm, emerging as Europe’s Leading City-break Destination at the World Travel Awards 2024.
Spain’s Leading Sports Resort At World Travel Awards 2024
Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa has been named ‘Spain’s Leading Sports Resort 2024’ at the World Travel Awards 2024 for the fourth time – a recognition of the hotel’s world-class sporting facilities that are enjoyed by hotel guests, locals and elite sports teams.
JW MARRIOTT CELEBRATES THE OPENING OF JW MARRIOTT ST. MAARTEN BEACH RESORT & SPA
The first JW Marriott and Marriott International luxury property in St. Maarten is set to elevate the island’s hospitality landscape by seamlessly merging luxury and wellness within this highly-coveted destination
Emirates and AIDA Cruises Extend Partnership, Elevating Dubai’s Maritime Tourism Status
Emirates and AIDA Cruises have extended their partnership for an additional two seasons, solidifying Dubai’s status as a leading maritime tourism hub. Signed during ITB Berlin, the renewed collaboration aims to enhance Dubai’s cruise capacity and strengthen its position as a key destination for winter cruising.
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Partners with Igee Okafor to Showcase Global Travel Experiences
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has collaborated with Igee Okafor, Editor-in-Chief of BOND OFFICIAL, to celebrate the diversity and cultural richness within its 222 hotels and resorts across 70 countries. As part of a transformative global evolution aimed at catering to the modern luxury traveler, InterContinental aims to captivate guests’ imaginations by offering culturally rich experiences.
Hilton Named Global Partner of the 2024 Solheim Cup
Global hospitality leader to provide world‑class experiences for fans and athletes alike
Regent and InterContinental hotels to open in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)
Set to open in January 2027, Regent Riyadh KAFD and InterContinental Riyadh KAFD will add to IHG’s luxury portfolio in KAFD.
CORINTHIA HOTELS ANNOUNCES TWO KEY APPOINTMENTS
International Hotel Investments plc, trading as the Corinthia Group, and owners, developers and operators of luxury Corinthia Hotels and real estate, is pleased to announce two key appointments with the promotion of Simon Naudi to Group CEO and Managing Director, and Simon P. Casson succeeding him as CEO of the group’s operating arm Corinthia Hotels Ltd (CHL).
TUI Airline awarded as Europe’s Leading Charter Airline
TUI Airline remains the high-flyer in the industry and has now received the coveted trophy as “Europe’s Leading Charter Airline” for the fourth time in a row. Europe’s leading travel brands were honored at the World Travel Award Gala (WTA) ceremony in Berlin on Wednesday evening. Since 2021, there has been no way around the five airlines from the UK, Scandinavia, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany in this category.
Jamaica Awarded Global Destination of the Year
Jamaica has been named Global Destination of the Year at the renowned travel trade show, ITB in Berlin. The award was presented yesterday by the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA). The PATWA is a nonprofit international media organization of travel writers founded in 1999 and the awards seek to recognize organizations, destinations/brands and individuals achieving the highest standards in their field.
Turks and Caicos Islands tops the Americas in Visitor Arrivals in 2023
The Turk and Caicos Islands has emerged as the best-performing destination in the Americas for 2023.