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May 23 is Responsible Tourism Day
From Monday May 20 to Thursday, May 23, the Caribbean Travel Marketplace, a showpiece of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourist Association (CHTA), will convene at the Montego Bay Conference Centre in St James, Jamaica. It is the premier event for connecting suppliers of Caribbean travel products and services with global buyers.
Bahamas Tourism Officials to Attend 42nd Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Jamaica
With things looking up for tourism in The Bahamas, representatives of the country’s Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) are set to build on their success at the 42nd edition of Caribbean Travel Marketplace. Hosted by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) and scheduled for 20 - 23 May 2024 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Jamaica, the Caribbean’s largest tourism marketing event will offer opportunity for The Bahamas to shine as buyers and sellers of tourism products and services from countries across the region convening for business.
The Kingsmills Hotel In Inverness Celebrates Gold Sustainable Accreditation from Green Tourism
Kingsmills Hotel, a distinguished member of the prestigious WorldHotels collection and a leader in luxury hospitality in Inverness, proudly announces its attainment of the prestigious Gold Accreditation from Green Tourism, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards Net Zero.
The 13th Floralies Internationales to Take Place in Vendée for the First Time
Vendée’s majestic Domaine de La Chabotterie will be the setting for the thirteenth Floralies Internationales Festival from 17-26 May 2024, an event held every five years that brings together the very best floral and plant creativity in a series of artistic presentations.
Experience The Hygge Feeling and Get Cosy This Winter at Ovolo Hotels
From Wednesday, 15 May, Ovolo is bringing the cosiness, inviting guests to immerse themselves in the ultimate winter warming stay with its Hygge package. Pronounced ‘hue-guh’, hygge is the Danish practice of creating a calm, comfortable time with the people you love and Ovolo is bringing all that and more this winter, available for bookings made Wednesday, 15 May – Thursday, 29 August for stays Monday, 10 June – Saturday, 31 August 2024.
Carnival Corporation Rolls Out SpaceX’s Innovative Starlink Across Entire Global Fleet
Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest cruise company, today announced that 100% of its ships across the global fleet are equipped with Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency global internet connectivity.
Holland America Line Opens Bookings for 2026 Grand World Voyage
Holland America Line has officially opened bookings for its 2026 Grand World Voyage aboard Volendam. The premium cruise line also unveiled and opened bookings for its 2026 Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage on Zaandam. The two extended cruises sail roundtrip from the United States in January 2026 and will rendezvous in Sydney, Australia, during their journeys.
Expedia Group Introduces New Innovations at EXPLORE to Take the Stress out of Travel
Traveling just got a whole lot easier. Expedia Group announced today at EXPLORE™, our annual partner conference in Las Vegas, the travel industry’s most innovative and comprehensive release of 40+ new products and features — making picking a hotel that won’t offend your hotel-obsessed companion or your budget a seamless experience.
WTTC and IC Bellagio Partner for New Consumer Campaign
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) together with IC Bellagio and Members of the private Travel & Tourism sector, has launched a new consumer focussed initiative helping travellers understand how they can discover the world sustainably.
Virgin Limited Edition Announces New Property in Kenya
Renowned for having some of the most spectacular properties across the globe, Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Limited Edition today announces the addition of the award-winning Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp in Kenya to its exquisite collection of unique retreats.
CHOICE HOTELS AND AIR FRANCE-KLM UNVEIL NEW SEAMLESS POINTS-TO-MILES EXCHANGE
Choice Hotels has launched a rewards exchange agreement with Air France-KLM, enabling Choice Privileges® members to convert their points into Flying Blue Miles
Minor Hotels Appoints Lokesh Kumar as Vice President of Development for Middle East Expansion
Minor Hotels, a prominent hotel owner and operator with a global portfolio, has named Lokesh Kumar as Vice President of Development for the Middle East. With over 23 years of strategic leadership experience, Lokesh brings a wealth of expertise in managing owner relationships and executing public-private partnerships to drive revenue and optimize costs.