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TVTC zeroes in on tourism with more than 6k Saudis training for roles in key Vision 2030 sector
More than 6,000 Saudis are currently being trained up for technical roles in the Kingdom’s growing tourism industry, according to the government agency leading the charge.
WTTC Members set to invest more than $10BN in the country
The global tourism body’s highly anticipated Global Summit, which is the most influential Travel & Tourism event in the calendar, kicks off today in Riyadh with an estimated 3,000 people expected to attend.
Middle East Asia-Pacific to account for 58% of global air passengers by 2040
Air passenger demand is likely to double globally over the next 20 years, with Asia-Pacific and the Middle East accounting for 58 percent of the volume, according to a report by Airports Council International.
Popularity of Red tourism jumps among Chinese youth
Red tourism, featuring tours of sites related to the nation’s revolutionary history, is now popular among Generation Z, those people born in the late 1990s or early in the 21st century.
Holiday Inn Express uncovers habitual happiness
New research commissioned by Holiday Inn Express, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, has revealed that millions of Brits swear by their morning rituals to get their day off to a good start with favoured practices including meditation (14%), exercise (20%) and writing down goals (10%).
ROLLS-ROYCE AND EASYJET SET NEW AVIATION WORLD FIRST
Rolls-Royce and easyJet today confirmed they have set a new aviation milestone with the world’s first run of a modern aero engine on hydrogen.
Hyatt Announces the Opening of Hyatt Regency Trivandrum
Hyatt Hotels announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Trivandrum in Kerala. The hotel is the third Hyatt property in the state of Kerala following the opening of Grand Hyatt Kochi and Hyatt Regency Thrissur, and the fifteenth Hyatt Regency hotel in the country.
ACCORDING TO OPINIUM INSURERS INFLATE TRAVEL COVER COSTS BY $460 FOR DISABLED PEOPLE
New research shows that disabled tourists are paying $460 more than non-disabled customers for travel insurance cover to go on holiday, a significant premium compared to those without disabilities or medical conditions.
Top chefs dish up Italian-Saudi fare at AlUla culinary event
Traditional Saudi dishes took pride of place on a menu alongside food from Italy and Sicily at the closing event of the seventh edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, held in AlUla.
WTTC reveals women speakers at global summit in Riyadh
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced details of the many inspirational women in philanthropy, business and government who will take the stage for its Global Summit in Saudi Arabia from November 28 to December 1.
SILVERSEA CRUISES® CUTS STEEL FOR SECOND NOVA-CLASS SHIP, SILVER RAY℠
Leading ultra-luxury travel brand Silversea Cruises® officially begins the construction of Silver Ray℠, the second ship in the Nova class, holding a traditional steel cutting ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.
Air New Zealand Regional Lounges go gourmet
Taste buds are firing on all cylinders as Air New Zealand launches a tasty new menu in its regional lounges. Cue the hot food.