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Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko supports bear sanctuary.
For the tenth year in a row, Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko’s team has visited the Bear Sanctuary Belitsa with the honourable mission of donating one tonne of fresh fruits.

World MICE Awards announces 2022 winners
World MICE Awards – the global initiative to recognize and reward excellence in the MICE industry – has announced the highly-anticipated winners of its 2022 programme. The finest MICE brands from across the globe have been revealed at the star-studded Gala Ceremony in Amman, Jordan.

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Sun Island Awarded Maldives Leading Green Resort in the World Travel Awards
Villa Hotels & Resorts eco-luxury resort, Sun Island Resort & Spa has been awarded the Maldives Leading Green Resort in the Indian Ocean category at the 29th annual World Travel Awards gala ceremony held in Nairobi, Kenya.

World Travel Awards Middle East winners revealed at The Ritz-Carlton, Amman, Jordan
The very best travel, tourism and hospitality brands have been unveiled at a blockbuster gala ceremony at The Ritz-Carlton, Amman, Jordan. The leading lights of the Middle East travel industry gathered to discover who amongst them had been crowned the finest in the region.

Siem Reap’s Wat Bo Pagoda named as world’s 3rd ‘Coolest Neighborhood’
One of the oldest lifestyle magazines in the United Kingdom has ranked Siem Reap’s Wat Bo village number three in its 2022 list of the “51 coolest neighbourhoods in the world”, which is seen as a great triumph by the city’s governor from the land of the former Khmer Empire.

Hilton Furthers Expansion in Brazil with Debut of Curio Collection by Hilton Brand
Hilton signs franchise agreement with HCC Hotels to introduce lifestyle brand in country with opening of first Curio Collection by Hilton hotel in Curitiba and plans for two additional Curio Collection properties in Pinhais and São Paulo

One&Only Resorts in Rwanda introduce an exclusive collaboration with lemlem
One&Only, a collection of ultra-luxury resorts located in world’s most exotic locales, and lemlem, the artisan-driven sustainable fashion label produced in Africa founded by supermodel Liya Kebede, are pleased to announce the launch of an exclusive collaboration celebrating the craftsmanship of Ethiopia and Rwanda, with a bespoke scarf designed by lemlem and inspired by One&Only Gorilla’s Nest and One&Only Nyungwe House in Rwanda.

PATA appoints multi-award-winning photographer
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the appointment of multi-award-winning photographer Scott A. Woodward as its Ambassador for Visual Storytelling through Photography.

HKTB to Organise the “Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon” on 18 December
The “Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon” is making a return after four years! The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced the organisation of the “Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon” on 18 December 2022 (Sunday).

Qatar wins bid to host the Destination Wedding Planners Congress
Qatar Tourism signed an agreement with QnA International to sponsor the Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress taking place from March 14 to 16, 2023

S HOTELS & RESORTS AWARDED A PLACE ON “THAILAND SUSTAINABILITY INVESTMENT” LIST 2022
S Hotels and Resorts PCL, the global hospitality company from Singha Estate PCL, has achieved a place on the Stock Exchange of Thailand’s list of Thailand Sustainability Investment 2022, as its environmentally and socially responsible operations continue to gain recognition and momentum.