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GLOBAL TOURISM RESILIENCE CONFERENCE TO FEATURE IMPRESSIVE ROSTER OF EXPERT SPEAKERS
The historic, first-of-its-kind Global Tourism Resilience Conference, taking place in Jamaica this February 15-17, 2023 will feature a well-rounded roster of high-profile panelists and moderators who will be participating in the event.
Atlantis, The Palm, WHITE Beach Brings The Heat This Winter
WHITE Beach elevates Dubai’s entertainment scene with an exclusive, one-night performance by South African DJ, Black Coffee and Sunkissed Beach Brunch returns every Sunday with exciting live entertainment, signature dishes, and bespoke cocktails
SWISS expands its ‘Green Fares’ Europewide
Following successful trials in Scandinavia, SWISS is expanding its ‘Green Fares’ programme throughout Europe together with the Lufthansa Group. With SWISS’s Green Fares, the offsetting of the carbon dioxide emissions generated by the customer’s air travel is included in the price. The new Green Fare option complements SWISS’s existing range of products in the sustainability field.
Qatar Airways Revs Up Excitement for Motorsports in 2023
In celebration of the multiple motorsport events coming to Qatar in 2023, the World’s Best Airline, Qatar Airways, invites motorsports enthusiasts to fuel up on excitement and join the airline for a special evening at Lusail Boulevard on Wednesday, 22 February, from 5pm.
Virgin Hotels New York City Opened Doors to Guests in February, Official Grand Opening Spring
Virgin Hotels New York City has opened its doors to guests beginning February 2023, with an official grand opening in spring 2023. Located at 1227 Broadway, and taking up the entire block between 29th Street and 30th Street, the newest addition to the Virgin Hotels collection sits at the heart of the booming NoMad neighborhood and delivers a vibrant yet sophisticated hospitality experience in one of the world’s most exciting cities.
Fly Your Way with Fiji Airways
Guests flying with Fiji Airways will have more flexibility and choice with the introduction of an unbundled economy class fare concept. This new concept will be effective from 2nd March 2023 for USA and Canada, and 3rd March, 2023 for the rest of the world.
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Announces its Live Music Series, Kimpton Off the Record 2023
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, announced the 2023 artist lineup for its annual Kimpton Off the Record series.
THE SAINT LUCIA THREE PEAKS CHALLENGE
A new adventure experience has now been launched for 2023, endorsed by the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, and bringing together all three climbs. The Saint Lucia Three Peaks Challenge invites visitors to climb each one during their stay on the island
Minister Bartlett to Address Global Tourism Resilience Day (GTRD) Forum
Minister Bartlett will deliver the Keynote Address during the Global Tourism Resilience Day Forum and will also address the official ceremony to mark the first-ever Global Tourism Resilience Day.
interCaribbean Adds Aircraft and Expands Flights in Barbados, Guyana and Windward Islands
interCaribbean Airways announces the addition of two aircraft to its fleet and an expanded flight schedule to service Antigua, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & The Grenadines.
Asia hotel prices remained lower in December 2022 than 2019 despite significant increases in Europe
Digitrips has revealed Asia is the only region in the world where top destinations still offered prices (per room-night) below 2019 levels at the end of 2022, as hotels strive to boost demand following the region’s delayed reopening.
2.3 million tourists visited Malta in 2022
Last year, the number of tourists who chose Malta as their destination increased to 2.3 million, which translates into 83% of the pre-pandemic total in 2019.