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Dunas de Formentera - Opening May 2024
When it opens in mid-May, Dunas de Formentera will bring a secluded and tranquil hideout to the laid-back island of Formentera, the smallest of Spain’s Balearic islands in the Mediterranean Sea, a short ferry ride from Ibiza. It will take its place in Pablo Carrington’s Marugal portfolio of distinctive hotels in Spain, France, Portugal and Switzerland.
FITUR 2024 wraps up its 44th edition with outstanding attendance figures
The International Tourism Fair concludes a successful edition, thanks to unanimous support from the sector and strong institutional backing, resulting in a total attendance of 250,000 visitors - 153,000 professionals and 97,000 general public. IFEMA MADRID announces that FITUR 2025 will take place from January 22 to 26
BRITISH AIRWAYS’ NEW ROUTES 2024
British Airways has announced the launch of various long-haul and short-haul routes from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, and Edinburgh for 2024. In addition, the national flag carrier is returning to London Stansted for the first time since the pandemic as it continues to increase the choice available to its customers globally.
Minor Hotels Targets 200+ New Openings
Minor Hotels is targeting more than 200 new openings globally within three years, as the Bangkok-based hotel owner and operator unveils new details of its dynamic commercial strategy for 2024 and beyond.
AI Set to Revolutionise Travel & Tourism, Says Latest WTTC Report
Major new reports from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Microsoft highlight the transformative power of AI (Artificial Intelligence) for Travel & Tourism, marking a commitment to a digital future with unparalleled customer experiences.
Heathrow Airport Teams Up with British Fashion Council for Exclusive Designer Tote Bag Collection
Heathrow Airport has partnered with the British Fashion Council (BFC) to release a limited-edition collection of tote bags designed by renowned fashion alumni to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the BFC NEWGEN initiative.
nhow London Launches Sizzling Add-Ons For Valentine’s
Design-led Shoreditch hotel, nhow London, has launched two new sizzling packages for Valentine’s celebrations. Guests at the 190-room lifestyle hotel can show their love with a Love Heart add-on (£50) that includes Prosecco, heart-shaped balloons, home-made sweets and a personalised mirror message to their partners.
Emerging Tech Inspires a New Wave of Premieres in San Francisco This Year
San Francisco’s cultural heart beats just a few blocks from ‘Cerebral Valley,’ a nickname coined last year for the Hayes Valley neighborhood following an influx of Artificial Intelligence (AI) start-up activity. Civic Center is home to the city’s most established performing arts institutions—America’s oldest professional ballet company, San Francisco Ballet, the 101-year-old San Francisco Opera, and the 112-year-old San Francisco Symphony.
Miri Now Open at the St. Regis Goa Resort
The new year marks the opening of Miri at The St. Regis Goa Resort, further enhancing the dining experience at this luxury, beachside resort. Located on the farthest end of the lobby, or Great Hall, Miri has an upper as well as lower section of seating which commands winning views of the poolscape.
Guaranteed Snow and Value for Money – That’s Skiing in Sweden!
Sweden is a hidden gem, for those looking for a snow-sure destination, that is a close and budget-friendly alternative for thrill-seeking skiers and families alike. And as the Swedish Krona stands resiliently low it offers an economic advantage for all those ski-lovers looking to hit the slopes this winter.
The Turks and Caicos Islands’ 2023 Arrival Figures
The Turks and Caicos Islands’ 2023 Arrival Figures Solidifies its Status as a Preferred Luxury Lifestyle Destination
Modern Farms & Employee Housing Part of Over US$2 Billion Projects by Spanish Resort Investors
Over US$2 billion or J$310 billion in sustainable and multifaceted Spanish-led tourism resort projects are working to break ground this year, creating over 19,000 short-term and long-term jobs from development to opening. Notably, some of the projects will include housing for employees and close collaboration with farmers and other local suppliers of goods and services, as part of enhancing sustainability, addressing major shortages, and integrating local input in as many areas as feasible.