China’s “ice city” Harbin in Northeast Heilongjiang Province has definitely become a tourism sensation this winter, attracting millions of domestic and international travelers. Beyond the lure of ice and snow tourism, the lesser-known diversity and rich cultures of local ethnic minority groups have also been brought under the spotlight during the city’s staggering tourism boom.
Julie Shorrock is new Chair of beam
Julie Shorrock, Managing Director of Hotel and Travel Solutions (HTS) has become Chair of beam, the UK trade association for the Business Events, Accommodation and Meetings industry, for 2024.
France to keep its crown as popular destination for International Visitors, WTTC
Latest flight booking data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and its knowledge partner ForwardKeys, shows France is set to keep its pole position as the world’s most popular destination for international arrivals this year.
UNWTO launches new tool in collaboration among tourism villages
UNWTO has launched the world’s biggest digital hub for communities focused on rural tourism. The ‘TourismConnectsRural’ platform will boost collaboration across the Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO Network, connecting around 200 rural destinations in every global region.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Celebrates 700 Open Hotels in Greater China
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) is celebrating the milestone of opening 700 hotels in Greater China, signifying a crucial achievement in its market development. IHG is also introducing the “IHG Greater China 700 Club”, featuring a range of exciting new hotels across various brands. This marks the beginning of a new chapter in high-quality growth in Greater China, providing guests with diverse and enriching travel experiences.
Radisson Hotel Group sets new record to its international portfolio
Radisson Hotel Group wrapped up 2023 with exceptional growth, adding over 30,000 keys to its international portfolio of 10 leading brands through openings and signings. The Group has grown its business by nearly 50% since the launch of its transformation plan in 2018.
WTTC’s ‘Hotel Sustainability Basics’ ends 2023 on a high
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics is set to end if first year on a high with more than 1,300 hotels verified, across more than 30 countries from around the world.
Radisson Collection brand to strengthen portfolio of luxury lifestyle hotels and resorts in 2024
Radisson Hotel Group has seen rapid growth of the Radisson Collection brand since its launch in 2018 as a luxury lifestyle brand of individual hotels with distinct character. By the end of 2023, the Radisson Collection brand portfolio will encompass 35 hotels in operation and 24 under development globally, offering over 7000 guest rooms and suites.
UNWTO in Brazil to begin work on first regional office for the Americas
UNWTO has continued to scale up its support for its Members across the Americas, with plans for a first Regional Office for the region advanced during an official visit to Brazil.
VisitBritain publishes inbound tourism forecast for 2024
VisitBritain has today, published its tourism forecast for 2024 showing an increase in inbound visits and spending overall to the UK compared to 2023 levels, although with varying rates of recovery and growth across its major inbound visitor markets.
