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HOIANA RESORT & GOLF HONORED AS ASIA’S LEADING FULLY INTEGRATED RESORT AT THE WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS
Hoiana Resort & Golf is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious title of Asia’s Leading Fully Integrated Resort at the World Travel Awards 2024, held in Manila, Philippines. This esteemed recognition highlights Hoiana Resort & Golf’s commitment to delivering unparalleled luxury and a world-class experience to its guests. As a premier destination in Asia, Hoiana offers a seamless blend of hospitality, entertainment, and leisure, making it a standout choice for international travelers.
Durban ICC has won SA’s best Convention Centre in the World MICE awards 2024
The Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) did it again, when it won the World Meeting Incentive Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) awards. The award ceremony was hosted at Ho Chi Minh City, in Vietnam on Wednesday, September 4, where it was awarded South Africa’s Best Convention Centre in 2024.
Qatar Airways Celebrates Double Win at World MICE Awards 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City
Qatar Airways wins ‘World’s Best MICE Airline 2024’ at the World MICE Awards in Vietnam, marking its second consecutive win and solidifying its leadership in MICE tourism. Qatar Airways is delighted to announce that it has been named the ‘World’s Best MICE Airline 2024’ at the prestigious World MICE Awards™, held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on September 4, 2024. Additionally, the airline was honored as the ‘Middle East’s Best MICE Airline 2024,’ as chosen by industry experts.
Greece Wins Five Prestigious Awards at the 5th World MICE Awards
The annual World MICE Awards Gala Ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, had a distinct Greek presence, with a Greek destination, two hotels, a travel agency, and a conference center securing awards in the Europe and Greece categories.
Emirates touches down for the first time in Antananarivo
Adnan Kazim, deputy president and chief commercial officer, said, “Madagascar is a new and exciting destination on our vast global network, unlocking a world of natural wonders, rare and diverse wildlife, and a rich, vibrant culture. As the Malagasy government continues to grow its tourism industry with the aim to attract one million tourists by 2028, we proudly support this vision by enhancing connectivity and premium travel options to encourage more international travellers to discover the island.”
Etihad Airways announces new routes to Warsaw and Prague
Etihad Airways is launching routes to Warsaw in Poland and Prague in Czechia, marking the first time the airline has flown directly to these countries.
Flyadeal takes delivery of 34th aircraft
Named Al Qa’ad (leader) after an Arabic constellation star, this marks the second delivery from manufacturer Airbus within two months, increasing flyadeal’s fleet size to 34 A320 family aircraft.
UN Tourism Puts Spotlight on Education and Innovation at Bled Strategic Forum
UN Tourism brought its expertise to the Bled Strategic Forum, highlighting the essential role of investments and innovation as drivers of a better future, while also engaging in an official visit to the Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Sport to strengthen collaboration.
68th U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to Headline WTTC Global Summit
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announces 68th U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry as its keynote speaker at the global tourism body’s Global Summit, taking place on 8th – 10th October, in Perth, Western Australia. Secretary Kerry led strategies on nuclear non-proliferation, countering extremism, and in 2015, Kerry signed the Paris Agreement on climate change on behalf of the U.S.
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U.S. Remains the World’s Most Powerful Travel & Tourism Market
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today launched its 2024 Economic Impact Trends Report, which has revealed the U.S. as the world’s most powerful Travel & Tourism market, contributing a record-breaking $2.36 TN to the nation’s economy last year. Despite the slow return of spending from international travellers, the U.S. keeps pole position, with almost double the economic contribution of its nearest rival.
World Travel Awards 2024: Celebrating Excellence and Looking Forward to the Africa Gala Ceremony
The 2024 program of the World Travel Awards (WTA) has already showcased an exciting year for the global travel and tourism industry. With a series of prestigious events held across different regions, the WTA continues to honour the best in the business, from airlines and hotels to destinations and tour operators. As the year progresses, anticipation builds for one of the most highly awaited ceremonies—the Africa Gala Ceremony, scheduled for October at the Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort in Diani Beach, Kenya. This upcoming gala is set to showcase the finest achievements in Africa’s tourism sector, further solidifying the continent’s place on the world travel map.
MITEC wins at both World Travel Awards and World MICE Awards
The Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) continues to reinforce its position as a global leader in the events and hospitality industry thanks to its victories at both the World Travel Awards (WTA) and the World MICE Awards (WMA) for the second consecutive year.