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Sigatoka River Safari Wins Top Prize At World Travel Awards
It is no surprise Sigatoka River Safari has again successfully defended its title of being Oceania’s Leading Adventure Tour Operator. The River Safari has been the winner for six consecutive years since the introduction of this category by the World Travel Awards in 2017.
Malaysia bags six awards in the World Travel Awards 2022
A handful of Malaysian brands and companies have been listed as winners in the Asia division of the 29th World Travel Awards (WTA). Some of the companies that received accolades include national carrier Malaysia Airlines, low-cost carrier AirAsia and One World Hotel
Hyatt to open seven new properties in Mideast by 2025
Leading global hospitality group Hyatt plans to open an additional seven properties in the Middle East by the end of 2025 as a solid growth in leisure and business travel demand is seen in the region.
A $5 Billion USD Moon is Landing in Dubai
Dubai might be launching a $5 billion moon-shaped destination resort designed by Canadian architectural company, Moon World Resorts Inc.
Oman, Jordan to grant multiple entry visa for Hayya card holders
The Sultanate of Oman announced that Hayya card holders will be granted free multiple entry visa during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The free multiple entry visa will be valid for a period of up to 60 days, stated the Oman News Agency on its Twitter account.
Saudis in Petra to enhance tourism cooperation
A delegation from Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla visited Petra on Tuesday to boost tourism cooperation between the two kingdoms.
MSC WORLD EUROPA TO BE CHRISTENED IN DOHA CEREMONY
MSC Cruises will christen its new ship MSC World Europa in Doha on 13 November ahead of the vessel’s maiden season in the Middle East.
Baha Mar Announces Full Lineup at the Inaugural Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival
Baha Mar, the Caribbean’s leading integrated luxury resort of choice located in Nassau, The Bahamas, presents the full lineup of events taking place at The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival at Baha Mar on October 21-23, 2022.
AirAsia named Asia’s leading low-cost airline for seventh year in a row
AirAsia has been named Asia’s leading low-cost airline for the seventh year in a row, at the 29th World Travel Awards 2022. In a statement on Thursday (Sept 8), the carrier said it was also recognised as Asia’s leading low-cost airline cabin crew for the sixth consecutive year at the same event.
PH named Asia’s leading dive, beach destination
The Philippines was again named as Asia’s leading dive and beach destination by the 2022 World Travel Awards (WTA) in Vietnam on Sept. 7.
Cambodia wins ‘Asia’s Leading Culture Destination 2022’ award
Cambodia has received two prestigious awards from the World Travel Awards – Asia’s Leading Culture Destination 2022 and Asia’s Leading Youth Travel Destination 2022 Prior to the two awards, about 2 million tourists from around the world participated in the election of Cambodia as a cultural tourism destination and the leading youth tourism destination in Asia in 2022.
Visite Thai wins Thailand’s Leading Destination Management Company 2022 at World Travel Award
It was another successful night at this year’s World Travel Awards, Asian ceremony held in Vietnam, for Visite Thai Co Ltd, who once again won Thailand’s leading destination management company award.