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Thailand ready to set new Guinness World Record for sea garbage clean up
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to invite tourists to join in the ‘Go Green Active, a conservation diving activity breaking the world record’ event to be held at Phuket’s famous Patong Beach on 18-20 November, 2022, which will be an official Guinness World Records attempt.
Etihad Airways launches inaugural flight to Guangzhou
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has launched its first-ever scheduled flights linking Abu Dhabi and Guangzhou.
Wyndham’s Meetings Collection Goes Global, Grows to Over 160 Hotels and Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across more than 95 countries, today announced the global expansion of The Meetings Collection, which now includes over 160 hotels and resorts across the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Texas Renaissance Festival Returns for 1001 Dreams Weekend on October 15th and 16th
Texas Renaissance Festival welcomes thousands back to the Kingdom during opening weekend. Fun, fantasy, and faeries return this weekend, October 15th and 16th, during 1001 Dreams!
Colombia Becomes the #1 Destination of South America for Globetrotters
With an impressive offer of 8 airlines connecting nonstop 10 US gates to 9 destinations of Colombia you don’t want to miss, the most biodiverse country per square kilometer in the world has become the preferred destination of a curious, educated, and diverse US traveler
Marco Polo Hotels in Hong Kong and the Philippines to offer #Pinktober dining
To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the Marco Polo Hotels in Hong Kong and the Philippines will join forces to offer #Pinktober dining experiences from 11 to 31 October 2022.
Turks and Caicos Islands Nominated For Three World Travel Awards
The Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board is elated to report that the Turks and Caicos Islands is a nominee for three 2022 World Travel Awards: World’s Leading Beach Destination, World’s Leading Island Destination, as well as World’s Most Romantic Destination. The World Travel Awards Grand Final Ceremony will be held on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Gitex 2022: tech at the top of Dubai’s priorities, says Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has said Gitex Global helped to place technology among Dubai’s top priorities. He said the event, which runs until Friday at Dubai World Trade Centre, made the emirate a key technology centre.
easyJet and charity Aerobility are partnering to offer a special flight to see Northern Lights
easyJet is partnering once again with disabled flying charity Aerobility to host a unique ‘Aurora Flight’, providing the opportunity to experience the magic of the Northern Lights at 30,000 feet.
Virgin Atlantic serves up a flavoursome Autumn/Winter feast from 38,000 feet
Virgin Atlantic has launched its new Autumn/Winter menu across all cabins from 5th October, with a focus on seasonal comfort and destination inspired dishes.
The Era of The Silver Traveller
Avani Hotels inspires Grey Gap Year Globe Trotters When hearing the phrase gap year, one’s mind may conjure visions of journeying through unknown lands, traversing awe-inspiring landscapes, sampling mouthwatering street food and meeting new friends from all over the world. But roughing it in a hostel dormitory room? Not on Avani’s watch!
WTTC welcomes the agreement on a collective Long-term Aspirational Goal
Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO said: “This is an historic agreement, and we are delighted that countries have chosen a common path towards a net zero carbon emissions goal for aviation. “Together with WTTC’s Net Zero Roadmap, the global Travel & Tourism sector is now leading the way to ensure a more sustainable future.”