Tourism News

New project to study impact of tourism on biodiversity in Spain
Huawei and International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have selected Sant Llorenç del Munt i l’Obac Natural Park in Barcelona Province for a new Tech4Nature project to study how tourism impacts the park’s ecosystem, notably the Bonelli’s eagle.

Explore the Flavors of the Maldives and Sri Lanka with New Cookbook from Chef Lal Fonseka
Chef Lal Fonseka, the Director of Food and Beverage at OBLU NATURE Helengeli, together with local chefs recently published a handy ‘Maldivian & Sri Lankan Cookbook’ celebrating the common flavours of the two beautiful Indian Ocean nations.

Chicago Announces First-Ever Poet Laureate Program to Celebrate City’s Literary Arts
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, in partnership with the Chicago Public Library (CPL), the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), and the Poetry Foundation, are proud to announce the creation of the Chicago Poet Laureate program.

Experience unforgettable moments with Manchester United through Marriott Bonvoy
Marriott Bonvoy®, the award-winning travel program from Marriott International, has announced it is offering Marriott Bonvoy members multiple opportunities to experience unforgettable moments with Manchester United

Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta offers art-inspired staycation package for families
Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta introduces an Art-Inspired Staycation Package for families with children. The luxury family retreat offers attractive savings, delectable dining, and exciting creative experiences for kids and parents alike.

TUI Care Foundation tracks sea turtles’ journey across the Mediterranean with GPS satellite device
Together with Turkish NGO Dekamer, the TUI Care Foundation is tracking the journey of two sea turtles across the Mediterranean Sea with a GPS transmitter in order to receive vital information about their feeding sites and migration routes, which helps to safeguard their habitats.

Maldives Welcomes First Tourist of 2023 with Special Ceremony at Airport
The Maldives has welcomed their first tourist visitor for this year, Nikolai Stratichuk from Russia with a special ceremony held at Velana International Airport (VIA) The Maldives secured the title of ‘World’s Leading Destination’ (among several other accolades) at the 2022 World Travel Awards, globally recognised as the hallmark of industry excellence. This was the third consecutive year that the Maldives had successfully earned this prestigious title, a shining testimony of the trust placed in the ‘magic of Maldivian hospitality’ by travellers from all over the globe.

Four Seasons Hotel Prague offers romantic Valentine’s Day experiences
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with unique culinary experiences in one of the most romantic cities in the world

BA Euroflyer Expands Short-Haul Route Network
British Airways’ Gatwick-based subsidiary, BA Euroflyer, has added Montpellier, Corfu, Mykonos and Innsbruck to its short-haul route network, in addition to a new summer Salzburg service.

COVID-19 Testing and Travel Restrictions for China Proven Ineffective
“Several countries are introducing COVID-19 testing and other measures for travellers from China, even though the virus is already circulating widely within their borders. It is extremely disappointing to see this knee-jerk reinstatement of measures that have proven ineffective over the last three years.

Malaysia Airlines and MHholidays Offer Up to 45% Off
Malaysia Airlines and MHholidays are offering up to 45% off on airfares to all domestic and selected international destinations within its network and hotel packages from 4 until 18 January 2023 for immediate travel up to 31 August 2023

Four Seasons Abu Dhabi Introduces Mexican Pop-Up Dining Experience with Stunning Gulf Views
For a limited three months run, Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi will open a Mexican alfresco pop-up dining experience on January 20, 2023 on the terrace of its ground floor Al Meylas Lounge back dropped by sweeping views of the Arabian Gulf and high-end leisure and dining destination Al Maryah Island.