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Cost-of-living is biggest challenge for travel in 2023 by far, says WTM poll
The soaring cost of living around the world is by far the greatest threat to travel businesses in 2023, according to WTM London research.
Recovery might take longer than anticipated
Almost one-in-three industry bosses does not expect the travel sector to get back to 2019 levels before 2024 at the earliest, according to the WTM London Industry Report released today.
Norway seen as most sustainable and responsible destination
Norway is viewed as the most sustainable and responsible destination, according to WTM London’s survey of the travel industry’s top decision-makers, with Costa Rica coming a close second.
AN AUTUMN DEDICATED TO ART IN PALERMO
Villa Igiea, a Rocco Forte Hotel located in Palermo, Sicily, will be offering exceptional art experiences for guests this autumn that includes a choice of two art-inspired city walks designed by local artists, an exclusive visit to Palazzo Butera to view the private art collection of Massimo Valsecchi, and the opportunity to view pop-up exhibits by local and international artists in Villa Igiea’s own Palazzina Donna Franca.
Inaugural Singapore pavilion at COP27
The first-ever Singapore Pavilion at COP27 profiles Singapore’s commitment to global climate action
Record 3m UK tourists to Turkey predicted this year
Turkey is set to welcome a record three million visitors from the UK this year. A total of 2.8 million British arrivals in the first nine months of the year surpassed the 2.56 million UK travellers in pre-pandemic 2019.
DOT chief leads PH contingent to World Travel Market
Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco is leading the Philippine contingent to the World Travel Market (WTM) in London from Nov. 7-9.
SCTDA to lead high-level delegation at WTM London
Sharjah Tourism and Commerce Development Authority (SCTDA) will organised a high-level delegation highlighting the emirate’s latest destinations and world-class events part of SCTDA’s World Travel Market 2022 showcase at the World Travel Market London running from November 7 to 9.
Four Seasons Launches New Travel Collection, The Perfect Companion for Any Destination
Informed by more than 60 years of history and a legacy in luxury travel, Four Seasons online retail platform Four Seasons at Home has launched a new travel collection that pays homage to the glamour of the golden age of travel.
Holidays Have Officially Begun at Walt Disney World Resort
Wondrous décor transformed Magic Kingdom Park into an enchanting holiday sight to be seen. It’s the beginning of a multi-day transformation that will bring holiday magic to the four theme parks, more than 30 hotels and other areas across the 40-square-mile resort.
ELBA ISLAND OFFERS THE “NAPOLEON EXPERIENCE” FROM 2023
Elba Island, the island of Napoleon Bonaparte, launches “Napoleon Experience”: a new series of tourist-experiential travel experiences that will allow visitors to go back 200 years when the great Corsican Bonaparte ruled Elba Island.
Disney Cruise Line Adds New Characters and Entertainment to Marvel Day
Disney Cruise Line guests will be transported to a new realm of possibilities when the Marvel Universe assembles in all-new ways aboard Marvel Day at Sea sailings in 2023.