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World Tourism Day
Every year on September 27th, the United Nations observes World Tourism Day to acknowledge tourism’s significant role in promoting growth and cultural awareness. The theme for World Tourism Day 2023 is “Tourism and Green Investments,” emphasizing the importance of directing investments towards the well-being of people, the planet, and prosperity. Commentary by Dimitris Manikis, President EMEA, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
The Importance of Empathy in Culture and Heritage Tourism
Emotional connection, empathy and narrative storytelling in an age of declining attention spans dominated debate at the inaugural Global Leaders Summit of the World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage
TAP IS THE OFFICIAL AIRLINE PARTNER OF THE WORLD AVIATION FESTIVAL
TAP Air Portugal is the Official Airline Partner of the 2023 edition of the World Aviation Festival, an event taking place between today and Thursday, September 28, at FIL, in Lisbon.
Boutique Group Signs MoU with Sommet Education
The signing of the MOU signals the continuation of a proven partnership between Saudi’s ultra luxury hospitality and development company, Boutique Group, and the world’s leading hospitality education and training company, Sommet Education
Radisson Hotel Group Solidifies Middle East and Pakistan Presence With Latest Expansion Plans
Radisson Hotel Group cements its position as one of the leading international hotel groups in the Middle East with the signing of 11 hotels, resorts, and serviced apartments to date across the region in 2023.
Buk Technology Inc. Unveils Buktrips.com
At FHS 2023 today Buk launched closed beta flagship product - Buktrips.com a marketplace for hotel room bookings where travelers and agents can buy, resell and trade hotel room bookings.
Future Hospitality Summit - round-up of all the key news and events from Day 2
The 2023 Sustainable Hospitality Challenge concluded with an award ceremony announcing this year’s winners. First prize went to Politecnico di Milano, for HOSTRAKA, which aims to protect the marine ecosystem while demonstrating how a sustainable vision can co-exist with an amazing experience.
Mideast hotels have world’s highest occupancy rates, says senior executive
Hotels in the Middle East are performing really well with the highest occupancy rates in the world, said a senior director of global data benchmarking firm STR.
Quake-hit Morocco offers investors ‘profitable opportunities’ to spur its tourism sector
After its deadliest earthquake in more than 60 years, Morocco is calling on investors to inject capital into its tourism sector, with opportunities ranging from developing beach resorts to building theme parks.
AI hyper-personalization to catapult hospitality industry to new heights: FHS
Artificial intelligence will soon recommend personalized services to hotel guests based on their previous stays and preferences thanks to its emerging hyper-personalization features, revealed the CEO of a US-based AI insights company.
Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt lead $1.9tn hospitality and residential push
Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt are the driving forces behind the Middle East’s $1.9tn hospitality and residential project development boom.
Is Travel & Tourism Ready for Mandatory Emissions Reporting?
The Travel & Tourism sector entered 2023 like a marathon runner hitting the last six miles of a race. It fought its way through almost two years of the COVID-19 pandemic — only to be overwhelmed, as the disease waned, by an unprecedented surge in travel by people tired of quarantines and lockdowns.