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Dark Sky Alqueva: Pioneering Starlight Tourism on Earth
In the heart of the Alentejo region in Portugal lies a remarkable destination that has captured the imagination of stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts from around the globe—Dark Sky Alqueva. Recognized as the world’s first starlight tourism destination, Dark Sky Alqueva offers an unparalleled celestial experience that goes beyond the ordinary, inviting visitors to marvel at the beauty of the night sky in a way they’ve never seen before.
Hyatt to Introduce Thompson Seville, Its First Property in Spain’s Fourth-Largest City
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced an agreement between a Hyatt affiliate and Hoteles Color Especial S.L. to open Thompson Seville, marking Hyatt’s first property in Seville, Spain.
Malaysia Airlines Group Welcomes First Boeing 737-8 Aircraft, Marks Fleet Expansion
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, celebrated the arrival of its first Boeing 737-8 aircraft with a launch ceremony. The induction of this aircraft type signifies the beginning of MAG’s gradual fleet expansion plan. MAG has a total order of 25 Boeing 737-8 aircraft, scheduled for delivery through 2026 via its operating lease with Air Lease Corporation (ALC).
World Travel Awards Grand Final 2023 to Take Place at Dubai’s Burj Al Arab
The World Travel Awards has announced that it will host its Grand Final 2023 at Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab. This event marks the culmination of the 30th anniversary celebration of rewarding excellence in the travel industry. The ceremony, scheduled for December 1, 2023, will feature the winners of the prestigious World categories, attracting influential figures from the global travel and tourism industry.
Christmas Markets in Italy 2023
Alpine Italy lights up for the Christmas season with some of the best Christmas Markets on offer in Europe, combining Mediterranean flavours and German traditions, festive food and wine, gift ideas, decorations, and local handicraft. Here is a selection listed by each region.
A COUNTRY THAT HAS PRESERVED IT’S RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE
Botswana is a country where an array of tribes, each having transmitted from generation to generation, its culture, and traditions. Although their art and crafts, beliefs, ceremonies, legends, and rituals differ, they live in perfect harmony, united by their rich history.
BOTSWANA OFFERS A WINDOW OF INCENTIVES TO FOREIGN INVESTORS
According to the US Department of State, Botswana has the best credit rating in mainland Sub-Saharan Africa. The Government of Botswana offers a cutting-edge package of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to attract foreign investments to its tourism industry in the context of the structural reforms it has undertaken to enhance the industry’s value chain and its multiplier effect on other sectors of the economy
ITB Buyers Circle: Applications invited for the exclusive meeting place of senior buyers
An exclusive platform with attractive benefits awaits senior buyers in the ITB Buyers Circle. The luxury travel segment in the shape of the Home of Luxury at the Marshall Haus offers luxury travel providers a unique platform for networking, events and meetings.
SAUDI UNLOCKS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTNERS IN USA AT PHOCUSWRIGHT CONFERENCE
For the first time, a Saudi delegation attended the Phocuswright Conference – one of the industry’s leading travel and technology forums in Florida, to showcase Saudi’s tourism offering and the scale of opportunities for US partners.
Jamaica recognised as World Culinary Awards’ Caribbean Culinary Destination 2023
Experience a Taste of Paradise: Jamaica’s Gastronomic Excellence Secures Multiple World Culinary Awards Wins for 2023
Marjan welcomes WOW Resorts & Marriott International
WOW Resorts and Marriott International have collaborated to launch a luxury resort and residential development on Al Marjan Island, one of the region’s most preferred tourism and investment destinations in Ras Al Khaimah. The project will be developed under the luxury brand, JW Marriott.
FITUR 2024 to showcase the diversification of its areas to boost tourism activity
Cruises, sports, innovation, talent, sustainability and social commitment. The International Tourism Fair is putting the spotlight on the industry’s specialisation by consolidating its most successful sections in order to offer visitors a varied and multidisciplinary offer.