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World Travel Awards prepares to host first ceremony in Jordan
The leading travel industry figureheads and decision-makers from across the region are attending the red-carpet gala reception in the capital of Jordan on 23 October 2022
Qatar’s travel industry anticipates continued growth post-World Cup
Qatar’s travel and tourism industry, currently witnessing a boom in business ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, is likely to benefit from the lasting impact of the tournament. With over 1.5 million visitors Qatar is expecting for the World Cup, it is indubitable that exploring the country and its attractions would be the epicentre of all.
Arab Tourism signs pact with King Salman International University
The Arab Tourism Organization (ATO) recently signed a co-operation agreement with King Salman International University (KSIU) in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt mainly aimed at the development of the tourism sector and upgrading the skills of the Arab youth in this field.
IHG signs agreement at Expo Real with Solutions4Hotels GmbH to develop 10 new hotels in Germany
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, today announces the signing of a Multi-Development-Agreement (MDA) with Solutions4Hotels GmbH (S4H), a commitment to develop 10 hotels of the Holiday Inn brand family with approximately 800 rooms in Germany. IHG and S4H have also signed Holiday Inn Express Leipzig South as part of the MDA.
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Opens Doors to Luxury Wellness Resort in Mallorca
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, has officially opened the doors to its first resort hotel in Europe. Located in Mallorca, Kimpton Aysla Mallorca emulates a sanctuary of luxury and wellness and represents an important step in the European expansion of Kimpton.
Hilton and Peloton Team Up to Enhance the Travel Wellness Experience
Earlier this week Hilton and Peloton Interactive, Inc. announced an industry-first partnership, making Hilton the first hospitality brand to feature Peloton Bikes across its entire U.S. hotel portfolio of 18 award-winning brands
Singapore Tourism Board inks three new partnerships to boost MICE
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has signed three Memoranda of Understanding with key Meetings, Incentive, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) players to grow the industry here, and reinforce Singapore as a Global-Asia Node for business events.
KEMPINSKI SPAS SHOWERED WITH WORLD SPA AWARDS 2022
The global initiative to recognize and reward excellence in the spa and wellness sector, World Spa Awards, has announced the winners of its 2022 programme: Nine Kempinski Hotels from around the globe proofed to be leaders in offering top therapists and high-end facilities in their elegant spas and were awarded as Best Hotel/Resort Spa 2022 in their respective countries.
Delta’s latest climate collaboration tackles warming contrails with MIT
Delta is collaborating with MIT on a quest to prevent persistent contrails, which are roughly 10% of all contrails and create long-standing clouds that trap heat and warm the earth. If successful, this work could drive significant progress quickly in reducing the climate impact of aviation by preventing the creation of persistent contrail formations altogether.
easyJet has put its summer 2023 schedule on sale
easyJet has put its summer 2023 schedule on sale this week meaning seats on nearly a quarter of a million flights between 9 May 2023 and 30 September 2023 are now available to snap up early across the entire easyJet network, including over 133,000 flights to and from the UK.
Thailand wins two PATA Gold Awards 2022
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Designated Area for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA) among the 25 organisations and individuals to receive the prestigious 2022 PATA Grand and Gold Awards.
TRUFFLE HUNTING IN TUSCANY
Hotel Savoy, a Rocco Forte Hotel located in the heart of Florence, has brought back by popular demand, Giulio the Truffle Hunter.