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Kalimera Kriti Unveils Greece’s Largest Tennis & Padel Center

Kalimera Kriti Unveils Greece’s Largest Tennis & Padel Center

21 February 2025 Press Release Tourism News Organisations & Operators

The Kalimera Kriti Hotel & Village Resort in northeastern Crete offers you everything you need for your perfect vacation. It is characterized by the excellent location with sandy beaches, a SPA area, several pools & bars and a Wilson Pro Shop. The Resort significantly upgraded its sports facilities in the year 2023. Thus, we can now offer the largest tennis center in Greece directly on the hotel grounds, featuring 20 real clay courts, 6 artificial grass courts,and 5 padel courts with breathtaking sea views.

REMOTE Immersion 2025 Heads to Antigua, Guatemala

REMOTE Immersion 2025 Heads to Antigua, Guatemala

For the first time, Guatemala will host the REMOTE Immersion, the annual travel trade show that brings together tourism professionals who are passionate about Latin America. From May 19 to 22, 2025, the historic city of Antigua, Guatemala will serve as the stunning backdrop for the event’s highly anticipated eighth edition, organized by REMOTE Latin America. Held at unusual and unique destinations throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, REMOTE Immersion celebrates the region’s unique culture, nature and tourism potential.

Five Outstanding Individuals & Entities Win Tourism Resilience Awards

Five Outstanding Individuals & Entities Win Tourism Resilience Awards

Five Jamaican and three Canadian individuals and organizations have been recognized for their outstanding contribution to boosting tourism resilience. The Jamaican winners received their awards from the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC), while the Canadian victors earned their accolades from ECO Canada.

Global interest for Gulfood 2026 surges days after the mega food event’s expansion announcement

Global interest for Gulfood 2026 surges days after the mega food event’s expansion announcement

21 February 2025 Press Release Travel Events News

Building on the hugely successful Gulfood legacy, and in response to record demand from the global F&B community, Dubai World Trade Centre’s (DWTC) announcement of Gulfood 2026 has already attracted interest from key industry sectors during the 2025 show. Marking a milestone in its evolution, the expansion taking place 26-30 January 2026, allows Gulfood to further advance its pivotal role in creating value and impact for the global food sector, enabling it to fully service the entire F&B network, and firmly placing the event as the epicentre of international food trade.

SeaWorld San Diego Announces March 15 as Opening Date for All-New Jewels of the Sea

SeaWorld San Diego Announces March 15 as Opening Date for All-New Jewels of the Sea

SeaWorld San Diego is thrilled to announce that its highly anticipated Jewels of the Sea: A Jellyfish Experience will officially open on March 15, with Pass Members receiving a preview before the official opening. This exciting new attraction is the first of its kind at any SeaWorld park, offering guests a unique blend of unusual aquaria, diverse jelly species, and immersive media to create a truly one-of-a-kind experience never before encountered. This incredible experience provides the opportunity for in-depth exploration of the unknown world of jellyfish, creatures that have existed since before the age of dinosaurs. Featuring exceptional educational components mixed with immersive fun, these jellyfish habitats allow visitors to learn, touch and encounter these fascinating animals like never before.

OCEANIA CRUISES UNVEILS 12 NEW CULINARY DISCOVERY TOURS FOR 2025

OCEANIA CRUISES UNVEILS 12 NEW CULINARY DISCOVERY TOURS FOR 2025

20 February 2025 Press Release Cruise News

Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has expanded its signature range of immersive Culinary Discovery Tours™ with the addition of 12 new gourmet excursions for 2025. The new chef-led tours are in diverse locations spanning the globe from Europe and the UK with new excursions in Amsterdam, Belfast, Invergordon, Valencia, and Valletta; to Asia with three new options for Japan sailings in Kobe, Kochi, and Shimizu, plus Busan in South Korea; and North America where new tours are available in Halifax, Quebec City, and Victoria.

OTAs make huge inroads in attraction ticket sales, according to new Arival research

OTAs make huge inroads in attraction ticket sales, according to new Arival research

20 February 2025 Press Release Tourism News Organisations & Operators

Visitor attractions have seen a dramatic shift in distribution, with online travel agencies (OTAs) more than doubling their share of bookings since 2019.  New research released by Arival, the leading research authority and community for the tours, activities, and attractions sector, reveals that OTAs now deliver 18% of all attraction bookings globally from less than 10% before the pandemic.

Premier Inn kicks off Ramadan Flash Sale with hotel rooms from AED 125

Premier Inn kicks off Ramadan Flash Sale with hotel rooms from AED 125

20 February 2025 Press Release Hotel News

With Ramadan just around the corner, Premier Inn Middle East kicks off its special Ramadan Flash Sale this Sunday 23 February offering hotel stays from just AED 125++ per night. To make your Ramadan stay even more comfortable, guests booking directly with the hotel can enjoy a free early check-in or late check-out. Plus, visitors can indulge in a delicious Iftar menu, starting at AED 85 for adults and AED 45 for children - the perfect way to break your fast in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

ROSEWOOD HONG KONG CELEBRATES SIXTH ANNIVERSARY WITH A SERIES OF EXCEPTIONAL CULINARY COLLABORATIONS

ROSEWOOD HONG KONG CELEBRATES SIXTH ANNIVERSARY WITH A SERIES OF EXCEPTIONAL CULINARY COLLABORATIONS

Rosewood Hong Kong is proud to present a new reiteration of Rosewood Front Row in celebration of its upcoming sixth anniversary in March. The hotel will host a total of eight culinary collaborations and events to commemorate six years of unrivalled gastronomy, refined beverage crafting, and world-class hospitality.