Tourism News Page 1294
Emirates A380 debuts in Bengaluru
Emirates’ flagship A380 made a landmark touchdown at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, marking the first commercial flight to the South Indian city’s airport of the world’s largest passenger aircraft.
Holland America Line’s Rotterdam Departs on Historic 150th Anniversary Crossing
Holland America Line’s Rotterdam VII departed the city of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, today on its historic 150th Anniversary Transatlantic Crossing.
World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean 2022 winners announced at KICC, Nairobi
The stars of the travel, tourism and hospitality aligned at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi, Kenya to find out who amongst them had won the industry’s ultimate annual honours.
Travel agents see 95% September surge in overseas holiday spend
Travel agents saw the largest spend growth per customer at almost 95% last month, followed by airlines at 60%, the latest Barclays UK consumer spending report revealed.
Waldorf Astoria Set to Debut in Vietnam with Landmark Signing of Waldorf Astoria Hanoi
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s iconic luxury hotel brand, today announced its entry into Vietnam with the signing of Waldorf Astoria Hanoi.
Kenya Tourism Board calls on Africa to create synergies to boost travel
Kenya has called on African tourism marketers to create synergies that can promote intra-Africa travel. Kenya hosts the Africa and Indian Ocean ceremony of the World Travel Awards this evening in Nairobi at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre.
(Do) go chasing waterfalls! Best stays around the world that make a splash
From Victoria Falls to Niagara Falls, waterfalls regularly top the list of the seven natural wonders of the world. It’s no surprise, aside from the majestic beauty, that there is truly something for everyone to enjoy – tranquil swimming holes, canyoning, helicopter rides, and even a dip at the waterfall’s edge. So, sometimes, we say it’s okay to chase that waterfall. Dive into IHG Hotels & Resorts’ list of waterfall destinations that will make a splash.
Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi’s Fall Season to Feature Three New Exhibitions
Cultural Foundation, an arts centre managed by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, has announced three new exhibitions as part of its upcoming fall season. Opening to the public on 13 October and running until 2 February 2023, the diverse exhibitions will introduce audiences to a wide variety of artistic expression, spanning seminal pieces by internationally celebrated, regionally-based female artists to newly commissioned work from local artists.
Dubai Can initiative cuts single-use plastic bottle usage by 3.5 million
Dubai Can, the citywide sustainability movement launched on 15 February 2022 by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has seen a reduction in the usage of an equivalent of more than 3.5 million 500 ml single-use plastic water bottles.
HKTB Announces Visitor Arrivals for September
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that the provisional visitor arrivals for September were about 66,000.
WIZZ YOUR WAY ALONG THE SILK ROAD WITH WIZZ AIR
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, has launched an exciting new route from Abu Dhabi to the ancient city of Samarkand, one of the most important sites on the Silk Road.
Air Canada to Launch New Services to Europe
Air Canada today announced the strategic expansion of its international network for summer 2023, with the addition of new European services to Brussels, Toulouse and Copenhagen. It is also resuming key Asia services to Tokyo-Haneda and Osaka, and is restoring frequencies to leading destinations in the Atlantic, Pacific and South America regions.