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Bartlett – Jamaica Secures 283,000 Seats Out of Canada – Well Ahead of 2019 Numbers
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has reported success in increasing airline seats out of Canada, Jamaica’s second largest visitor market. “So far, we have been successful in commitments that will see the number of airline seats at a record 283,000 out of Canada to Jamaica this winter; 26,000 more seats than was recorded in 2019, pre-COVID-19,” he announced this afternoon. These are from major travel partners such as Air Canada Vacations, WestJet, Transat and Sunwing.
GDRF and Emirates approve biometric data usage to improve airport experience
In collaboration with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA), Emirates airline is now offering international travellers the opportunity to speed up their airport experience by consenting to the use of biometric data.
Four Seasons Resort Orlando Offers Elevated Meeting & Incentive Travel Experiences
Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort provides opportunities for meetings and incentive group guests to connect like never before.
Trip.com Group and Qatar Tourism Sign a Memorandum of Understanding
Qatar Tourism (QT) and online travel service providers, Trip.com Group, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote Qatar across the globe as an ideal choice for family-friendly tourism.
SICC’s Bukit wins World Golf Awards’ Best Course in Singapore gong
Before the emergence of Sentosa Golf Club and Tanah Merah Country Club, it used to be THE course for major international tournaments like the historic Singapore Open Golf Championship.
This Canadian rail tour was just named the world’s leading luxury train
Canada is home to some pretty incredible experiences, but this one is among the world’s best. The winners of the World Travel Awards for 2022 have been revealed and a Canadian train excursion is a proud recipient.
Three World Travel Awards for Sani Resort in Halkidiki
Sani Resort, the world-renowned destination for luxury family vacations for over 50 years in Kassandra, Halkidiki, won a double distinction at the World Travel Awards 2022.
Escapism exists and is thriving in Ocho Rios Jamaica
I recently had the good fortune to stay at the unique and quite remarkable Golden Eye resort in Ocho Rios Jamaica. This is no ordinary resort or hotel, it is a private collection of lovingly cared for private villas, cottages and beach huts. Before I wax lyrical about the rooms, the service and the incredible beauty of the resorts surroundings, let me first take you on a fascinating historical journey.
Saint Lucia Wins World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination
For the fourteenth time, and the fifth consecutive year since 2018, Saint Lucia boasts Her prominence as the “World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination”, having once again been bestowed the coveted title at the 29th Annual World Travel Awards (WTA) in Oman, Muscat on November 11, 2022.
Phu Quoc voted world’s leading nature island destination
Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s largest island, has been named the World’s Leading Nature Island destination at this year’s World Travel Awards. The island off Vietnam’s southern coast is winning this recognition for the first time.
World Golf Awards reveals leading golf brands of 2022
World Golf Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in golf tourism – has revealed this year’s best golf organisations at its 9th annual Gala Ceremony in Abu Dhabi.
Leave it better than you found it – Zac Efron’s latest Netflix series Down to Earth
Zac Efron and Darin Olien’s Netflix series, Down to Earth, is back with a second season titled Down to Earth: Down Under. The latest series, which launched on 11 November, highlights meaningful and sustainable ways to travel and was shot entirely in Australia, featuring a plethora of sustainable tourism operators and experiences.