During the closing session of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Global Summit in Kigali, Western Australia was announced as the host for 2024, marking the first time the event will visit Oceania.
Hospitality investors spy potential in corporate and urban markets
Hospitality investors have reported growing confidence in the corporate sector for the first time in six months.
Travel & Tourism in Africa could boost continent’s economy by US$168BN over the next 10 years
At its Global Summit in Kigali today, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with VFS Global, revealed that the African Travel & Tourism sector could add US$168BN to the continent’s economy and create over 18 million new jobs.
UNWTO and Pacific Asia Travel Association focus on sustainable future for tourism
For its 17th edition, the 2023 UNWTO-PATA Forum (Guilin, China, 26-27 October) put the focus on maximizing the sector’s ability to drive growth, build economic resilience and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. The Forum is the consolidated leading platform for policymakers, business leaders and a range of tourism stakeholders in Asia and the Pacific.
WTTC opens its Global Summit in Kigali with a strong message of recovery for Travel & Tourism
As the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 23rd Global Summit kicked off in Kigali today, WTTC President & CEO Julia Simpson revealed that the global Travel & Tourism sector is making a robust comeback, bouncing back to the pre-pandemic vigour of 2019.
VisitBritain kicks off next phase of campaign in France, Germany and GCC countries to boost tourism to Britain
In this phase of the campaigns, the creative content highlights Britain’s ‘wild coastlines,’ promoting seaside spots never more than a few hours away; ‘countryside adventures’, showing Britain’s diverse landscapes; and ‘vibrant cities’, telling the stories of its bustling cities and contemporary culture.
UNWTO General Assembly endorses growing presence on the ground: Regional offices in Americas and Africa on the way
The commitment of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to moving closer to its Members and being on the ground in every region has been further demonstrated through confirmed plans for two new Regional Offices.
Dubai’s Samana Developers launches Dh500 mln ‘Manhattan-1 & Manhattan-2 Projects in JVC
Samana Developers today announced the launch of two new residential projects, namely Manhattan-1 and Manhattan-2. These projects, valued at Dh250 million each, are situated in Jumeirah Village Circle. With a combined value of Dh500 million, both projects will have 386 apartments with retail units on the ground floors.
Centara Hotels & Resorts sets new standard for MICE events with new agenda: Meetings Redesigned
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is proud to announce the official launch of New Agenda: Meetings Redesigned, an innovative one-stop approach to MICE events dedicated to delivering unforgettable experiences that engage and inspire. As the MICE market makes a triumphant return, Centara stands at the forefront, ready to welcome both domestic and international clients with an array of creative meeting, culinary and team-building concepts, complemented by sustainable venues in awe-inspiring locations, from convenient city-centre hotels to stunning heritage sites and world-class beach destinations.
Record Year of Bookings for Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ Italian Hotel Portfolio
(SLH), the prestigious collection of more than 540 independent luxury hotels around the world, announces a record year of bookings for its independently-minded Italian hotel portfolio. Featuring 77 hotels throughout Italy, including three new openings in 2023 – La Roqqa (Porto Ercole), Cape of Senses (Torri del Benaco) and Furore (Amalfi Coast,) SLH has one of the most characterful and diverse portfolios.
