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CELEBRITY CRUISES FIRST-EVER EDGE SERIES ALASKA ITINERARIES SET SAIL
For the first time ever, Celebrity Edge®, the ship that introduced the revolutionary outward-facing design, calls Alaska home for the summer. Today, Celebrity Edge will embark on her maiden sailing roundtrip from Seattle on a seven-night Dawes Glacier itinerary with stops in Juneau, Ketchikan, and Skagway.
Africa Travel Indaba 2024: Airlift Strategies for Economic Growth Discussed
The 2024 Africa Travel Indaba convened discussions on how airlift can drive economic development, tourism growth, and regional integration in Africa. Industry leaders including Ms. Mpumi Mpofu, CEO of Airports Company South Africa, and representatives from airlines such as CemAir and Kenya Airways participated in panel discussions addressing the challenges and opportunities surrounding airlift strategies on the continent.
Record Number of Villages Apply for UN Tourism’s Best Tourism Villages 2024
Over 260 villages from more than 60 countries representing the five regions of the world have put themselves forward for the 2024 edition of Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism 2024. This marks the highest volume of applications ever received in the past four editions.
IHG Partners with Kajima Corporation to Open ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa
IHG Hotels & Resorts has inked its inaugural management contract in Japan with Kajima Corporation, marking a significant stride in their mutual development partnership. Set to debut in 2025, ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa will offer 100 guest rooms, 2 pet-friendly villas, and an array of facilities, including a restaurant, natural hot spring, gym, and indoor swimming pool, amidst the picturesque Asama wilderness.
Barcelona Fan Festival announced ahead of this year’s Grand Prix
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has launched the Formula 1 Barcelona Fan Festival 2024. The city centre will play host to a series of activities to celebrate the arrival of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship to Catalonia.
Vivid Sydney Reveals Groundbreaking Tekno Train Experience by Paul Mac
Train travel will never be the same again: in an Australian first, Vivid Sydney today announced Tekno Train by Paul Mac, a one-of-a-kind event that will transform a Sydney Trains service into a moving, sensory sound and light experience for 23 nights only.
World Expeditions Showcases New and Improved Eco-Comfort Camps in Nepal’s Everest Region
World Expeditions has unveiled upgrades to its exclusive Eco-Comfort Camps in Nepal’s Everest region, bringing added camping comforts whilst helping care for the environment and communities of one of the world’s most spectacular trekking regions.
All Aboard Türkiye’s Newest Tourist Train Route: Mesopotamia Express
Anatolia awaits! Passing desert landscapes and snowy peaks, the Mesopotamian Express takes passengers across the Anatolia region with long breaks at its iconic cities. Travelling 1,051 kilometres over 24 hours from Ankara to Diyarbakır, the sleeper train passes through Kayseri, Sivas, Malatya, Elazığ, and Bingöl. The route includes three-hour breaks in Kayseri and Malatya, and a four-hour stop in Elazığ, giving guests time to rest and explore the cities’ unique architecture and delightful local tastes.
Chairman of Qatar Tourism sheds light on the future trajectory of tourism in the Gulf Region
The Qatar Economic Forum commenced its 4th edition on May 14 under the theme ‘A World Remade: Navigating the Year of Uncertainty’. During the session titled ‘From the Gulf to the World: The Future of Tourism’, His Excellency Mr. Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, Chairman of Qatar Tourism, discussed the future of tourism in the Gulf region. The panel speakers included H.E. Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Mr. Sébastien Bazin, Group Chairman & CEO of Accor.
Sunrise Airways to launch new Eastern Caribbean service
Sunrise Airways is poised to enhance travel connectivity within the Eastern Caribbean with the introduction of a new service linking Dominica, Antigua, St Kitts, and St Lucia.
American Airlines expands winter schedule with eight new routes to Latin America and the Caribbean
While summer kicks off, customers can get a head start on planning to get away this winter with more options to visit the Caribbean and Latin America with American Airlines. In winter 2024, American will enhance its industry-leading short-haul international network with eight new routes and increased service, offering flights to more destinations than any other U.S. carrier in the region.
United Airlines Debuts New Onboard Safety Video
United has debuted a new onboard safety video where more than a dozen United employees provide clear, easy-to-follow demonstrations of critical safety procedures. The video was filmed inside a life-sized, airplane-inspired sequential reaction machine, with a creative concept designed to capture and keep the attention of even the most frequent fliers.