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Transformative Plan Unveiled to Save America’s Flagship, The SS United States
Redevelopment Would Generate Thousands of Jobs, Acres of Open Green Space, and Significant Economic Benefits
Holland America Line to Open Stand-Alone Restaurant by World-Renowned Chef
Holland America Line to Open Stand-Alone Restaurant by World-Renowned Chef Masaharu Morimoto Aboard Nieuw Amsterdam
Sri Lanka – Tourism Soars in 2023 & Sets Sights on Sustainable Growth
2023 has marked a triumphant chapter for Sri Lanka’s tourism industry; a return to 1 million visitors by September and a total of 1.5 million anticipated for the year. With rebranding for a strong country brand to be launched at WTM, enhanced trade partnerships and collaboration, and a substantial Global Tourism Brand marketing budget for 2024 the destination looks set for further growth in 2024.
EGYPTAIR Announces Expansion Plans
Egyptian national airline, EGYPTAIR, part of the Star Alliance network, announced new direct routes for the carrier in 2023 including Cairo to Manchester in July, which operates five times weekly on a B737-800NG aircraft and offers a business class product.
Sustainability Takes Centre Stage for the Region of Valencia in 2024
The Region of Valencia announces its theme for 2024 “sustainability” at WTM. In a landmark move the region has committed to joining the World Tourism Organisation and will adhere to its Global Code of Ethics for Tourism (GCET). T
Jamaica Takes Top Spot in The Caribbean
JAMAICA TOURIST BOARD CELEBRATES REMARKABLE 2023 ACHIEVEMENTS AND SETS SIGHTS ON PROMISING 2024
Quito’s cable car, a passport to the clouds
The cable car opens the doors to a world of adventure and natural beauty, an Ecuadorian treasure that takes visitors up to the breathtaking heights.
THE CALL TO LEADERSHIP
When we talk about the lessons from the pandemic, there will be specific lessons about how quickly a virus was spreading from human to human to be able to identify these things sooner. There will be very procedural, practical lessons. But there are lessons for humanity here as well. This book goes a long way towards really amplifying those messages.” DR SANJAY GUPTA, CNN CHIEF MEDICAL CORRESPONDENT
ITB Berlin Host Country for 2025 revealed
Albania and the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show announce close collaboration for ITB Berlin in 2025
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives welcomes new Executive Chef Nguyen Minh Phuc
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives is pleased to announce the arrival of its new Executive Chef, Nguyen Minh Phuc. A native of Vietnam, Chef Phuc brings a wealth of experience since 2003 from hotels and resorts around the world
St. Kitts Celebrates Milestone Inaugural JetBlue Flight
The Highly Anticipated New Airlift Route Offers Year-Round Options for New York Travellers
BookCars.com, On Track to Unicorn Status
BookCars.com, On Track to Unicorn Status, Unveils New Features at WTM 2023