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Mauricio Patino joins Velas Resorts’ Meetings & Incentives Team as regional sales director
Velas Resorts in Mexico is pleased to announce the appointment of Mauricio Patino as Regional Sales Director for Meetings and Incentives.
Centara Reserve Samui marks its third year
Centara Reserve Samui celebrates its third anniversary this month, marking its third year with a record twelve global awards in two luxury categories within 2024.
JCB and Kobe Tourism Bureau to develop Indonesia-centric tourism promotion strategies
JCB Co Ltd formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kobe Tourism Bureau to promote inbound tourism to Japan from Indonesia.
Vietnamese traveltech firm Tubudd introduces Health Buddy
Vietnamese traveltech platform Tubudd recently launched Health Buddy, Vietnam’s first-ever medical service app which connects visiting foreigners with local healthcare facilities.
1.1 billion tourists travelled internationally in the first nine months of 2024: UN Tourism
Around 1.1 billion tourists travelled internationally in the first nine months of 2024, as the global tourism sector recovered 98% of pre-pandemic levels. According to the latest World Tourism Barometer by UN Tourism, a full recovery from the biggest crisis in the sector’s history is expected by the end of the year, despite economic, geopolitical and climate challenges.
United creates magic with 13 Fantasy Flight routes to the North Pole
The holidays are always a Claus for celebration and ahead of what's expected to be the busiest travel period, United Airlines announced today the launch of its newest seasonal hub – the "North Pole" (JOY).
ANA supports development of a safer way to store electronics in flight
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and two other Japanese companies jointly developed a fire-resistant bag that can be used to safely store personal electronic devices during flights.
Tourism Fiji celebrates record visitor numbers
Tourism Fiji is celebrating a headline year for visitor numbers, welcoming a record 822,253 visitors between January and October 2024 (a 6.5% increase compared to the same period in 2023), surpassing pre-pandemic levels and further cementing Fiji's reputation as a must-visit destination in the South Pacific
Small Luxury Hotels of the World celebrates a milestone year
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), renowned for its independently minded portfolio of boutique properties, celebrates a landmark year, achieving over 600 member hotels.
Air Canada to launch direct Vancouver-Manila route
Air Canada announced the addition of a new direct route between the Vancouver International Airport and the Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Business rates relief positive, but major employers left unsupported
UKHospitality Scotland has said the relief will provide much-needed support for eligible hospitality businesses, but highlighted that thousands will miss out.
Italy overhauls ‘Rental Booking Rules’ for tourists
The Italian government has banned the practice of key boxes in holiday rental accommodation, which means that guests now have to meet in person to book an apartment during their stay.
SkyDrive and JTB enter agreement to explore eVTOL tourism services
Japanese eVTOL manufacturer SkyDrive Inc recently signed an agreement with travel solutions provider JTB Corporation.
Madrid sees a 73% surge in Indian visitors in 2023 vis-à-vis 2022
The destination welcomed 57,435 visitors from India in 2023, 73% more than in 2022 and almost 20% more than in 2019, the last pre-pandemic year.
Tourism Authority of Thailand celebrates eighth edition of The Michelin Guide Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) lauded the recent release of The MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2025, the eighth since the Guide’s inception in the country.
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