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HEINZ BECK’S PERGOLA REVEALS ITS CONTEMPORARY LOOK AND ITS NEW MENU
La Pergola by Heinz Beck is ready to begin a new era with an even greater focus on the beauty of the country, Italian culture, and hospitality.
Hilton Debuts Two New Stunning Portuguese Properties
From city to coast, DUO Hotel Lisbon, Curio Collection by Hilton and DoubleTree by Hilton Lagoa Azores openings offer something for all travellers
Quito’s 13 bucket-list destinations for adventure tourism enthusiasts
In the wake of the Adventure Elevate Latin America event held last month in Quito, which was attended by 350 international adventure tourism operators, the Ecuadorian capital has emerged as one of Latin America’s leading adventure tourism destinations.
The Debut Of The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort In Oman
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts have announced the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort, marking the debut of the brand in Oman. Blending local heritage, avant-garde design and the timeless glamour of the St. Regis brand, the resort, developed by Alfardan Group, introduces the signature hallmarks born at New York’s finest address of Fifth Avenue and 55th Street, to the region’s luminaries.
Zayed National Museum Launches Second Year of Research Fund into the UAE Culture
Building on the success of its inaugural grant scheme in 2023, Zayed National Museum, the national museum of the UAE that is currently under construction on Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island, announces the launch of the second round of the Zayed National Museum Research Fund. The Research Fund continues to uphold the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Father of the UAE, while fostering research into the culture and history of the nation.
Could travel still win gold in Paris?
Over the last few months the 2024 Paris Olympics has been presenting a golden opportunity for the travel industry, with short-term rental platforms already experiencing a surge in bookings. But what are the last minute opportunities left now for the travel industry to make the most of the Olympics? What kinds of challenges and even risks exist for those involved in selling Olympic related products? And with only a few left till it starts, could the opportunities really be over before the games have even started?
New Starbucks & Marriott Bonvoy Collaboration Unlocks Exclusive Benefits for Loyalty Members
By enrolling in both programs and linking accounts, members can earn Marriott Bonvoy points and Starbucks Stars and be on their way toward free stays and coffee as well as access to curated travel experiences
Saga Cruises Launch Partnership with BBC Studios
Saga Cruises has partnered with BBC Studios to offer guests an exciting opportunity to go behind the scenes of many of its much-loved BBC programmes, such as Strictly Come Dancing and The Sky at Night.
World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards reveals nominees and opens voting
World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (‘WSTHA’) has unveiled the nominees and opened voting of its inaugural programme. The shortlist of nominees, drawn from across the globe, features a fascinating range of individuals and organisations that are accelerating change and making an impact in net positive tourism.
HKTB Announces an 80% Year-on-Year Increase for Visitor Arrivals of the First 5 Months of 2024
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that the provisional visitor arrivals for May were 3.4 million, showing a 20% year-on-year increase. Mainland visitors accounted for 2.63 million, about 15% increase from the same period last year.
TAT welcomes new flights by SCAT Airlines and AirAsia at U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya Airport
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), together with U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport, is pleased to welcome new flight connections by SCAT Airlines from Almaty, Kazakhstan, and AirAsia from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
LIVE LIKE A TRUE BAVARIAN AT THE CHARLES HOTEL
From donning a Bavarian Dirndl to drinking Bavarian beer, Rocco Forte Hotels’ The Charles Hotel in Munich, has put together a bespoke program to help guests feel like a true Bavarian. Available to 15 September, the experience includes a visit to the Hofbräuhaus, a 400 year old beer drinking institution, and shopping at the Munich Manufactory, guided by a resident expert.