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IHG Hotels & Resorts and Grape Hospitality announce five conversion properties
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies announces a multi-property development agreement with Grape Hospitality for five conversion properties in prime European destinations The five properties include voco Madrid Centre Retiro – a market debut for the voco brand in Spain; three Hotel Indigo properties in Florence, Italy; Bordeaux, France; and Barcelona, Spain, respectively, and Crowne Plaza Madrid Centre Retiro.
Puerto Rico’s Caribe Hilton to host Monday’s Caribbean Travel Forum & Awards
As Caribbean tourism stakeholders make their way to San Juan, Puerto Rico for the 40th edition of Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace, organizers are busy preparing for the Caribbean Travel Forum & Awards on Monday, October 3.
dnata Travel reveals the top summer holiday hotspots of 2022
With summer vacation time truly behind us, dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest serving travel provider, has declared the top five holiday destinations over summer 2022. In order of popularity, the top five are: Turkey, Thailand, Mauritius, Maldives and Switzerland.
China Airlines Finalizes Landmark Order for Up to 24 Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Boeing and China Airlines announced they have finalized an order for up to 24 787 Dreamliners, as the carrier invests in the fuel-efficient widebody to expand passenger and cargo operations. The deal includes a firm order for 16 of the longest range 787-9 with options for eight additional jets, a landmark purchase that will enable the airline to meet its long-term sustainability goals.
The DP World Tour and Emirates sign partnership extension
The DP World Tour and Emirates have signed an extension to their partnership agreement that will see the international airline remain an Official Partner of golf’s DP World Tour until the end of the 2024 season.
TTG Magazine Readers Name Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas As Best Beach Resort in Asia/Pacific
One of Malaysia’s leading luxury beach destinations, Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas has been voted the Best Beach Resort in Asia/Pacific by the readers of Travel Trade Gazette (TTG) Asia, the leading publisher and organiser of events in travel and tourism throughout the region, at their 2022 awards.
Courtyard by Marriott and Marriott Bonvoy Celebrate Traveling NFL Fans, with “This is Where We Fan
Entering its 12th year as the NFL’s official hotel partner, Courtyard by Marriott® – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s® portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands – today announced the new “This is Where We Fan” season-long program to inspire NFL fans to follow their passion for football, near and far, while exploring new places and connecting with their fandom.
Mallorca prepares to host World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2022
Mallorca is making final preparations as it steps up to host the World Travel Awards (WTA) Europe Gala Ceremony 2022 on 1 October.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Announces Wyndham Alltra Resort
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across 95+ countries, welcomes the Wyndham Alltra Riviera Nayarit to its new, all-inclusive Wyndham Alltra brand.
WTTC calls on on all governments to urgently agree an emissions reduction target for aviation
Attending the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Assembly in Montreal this week, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is calling on all governments to urgently agree an emissions reduction target for global aviation. ICAO’s 41st Assembly will see 193 countries gather for talks on the future of aviation.
SeaWorld San Diego Announces New Family-Friendly Straddle Coaster, Arctic Rescue
SeaWorld San Diego is thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated coaster, Arctic Rescue, will open in Spring 2023. Joining other thrill rides at the theme park, Arctic Rescue will be the longest and fastest straddle coaster on the West Coast.
Four Seasons to Bring Legendary Service to the Seas
A steadfast, enterprising spirit is launching Four Seasons into a new and exciting business extension – Four Seasons Yachts. Along with Four Seasons, this new venture brings together an unparalleled group of partners: Nadim Ashi and Philip Levine, leading luxury entrepreneurs and bold visionaries of this exceptional yacht experience, as well as Fincantieri, one of the world’s leading shipbuilding groups, which will deliver the first new vessel by the end of 2025.