Unlocking the potential tourism opportunities on African Continent, the African Tourism Board is now promoting regional tourism blocs for speeding up tourism development in Africa, famous for its amazing natural resources and attractive heritage sites.
VisitBritain/VisitEngland attend The Meeting Show
On 28-29 June, the VisitBritain Business Events team attended The Meeting Show, the largest business-to-business (B2B) trade show in the UK, with attendance from domestic and international event buyers.
UNWTO partners with Alpitour world around innovation, education and sustainability
UNWTO will work with Alpitour World as a strategic partner to advance innovation, education and sustainability across every part of the tourism sector.
Radisson Collection launches immersive botanical art exhibition at newly opened Milan hotel
Radisson Collection today announces their newest art partner as part of the brand’s continuing global Art Series – Studio Mary Lennox. The Studio has created an immersive botanical art installation at the recently opened Radisson Collection Hotel, Santa Sofia Milan, installed for the hotel’s grand opening event last week. The exhibition is the latest in the Radisson Collection global Art Series, an ongoing series of collaborations with emerging contemporary artists to create immersive artwork highlighting iconic travel destinations through digital and social channels and on-site exhibitions at the hotels aimed at enriching the guest experience.
The Rome EDITION redefines luxury in the Eternal City
Rome is a city filled with masterpieces. From the paintings of Caravaggio and Raphael to the sculptures of Bernini and the films of Federico Fellini – it is the cradle from which all that is best about Italy has emerged. So, the Eternal City was the perfect fit for the opening of the latest EDITION.
More Than Two-thirds of Asia Pacific’s Gen Z and Millennials Intend to Holiday Closer to Home
A regional survey by global luxury hospitality leader Marriott International has coined a term to describe a new generation of travelers set to disrupt the industry over the next few years. ‘Native Explorers’ recognizes a tribe of affluent millennial and Gen Z travelers in Asia Pacific who are bucking the trend by traveling in reverse order to generations before them. While their predecessors may be saving up for more costly long-haul travel later in life, Native Explorers are already well-traveled at a younger age, with one in four notching up no less than two continents outside of Asia Pacific by the time they hit 26. Despite having the means, Native Explorers claim they will be spending their travel dollars closer to home for at least the next two years, as 85% believe that they have yet to fully discover all the region has to offer.
Hotel Bellevue celebrates becoming the newest member of preferred Hotels and Resorts
Hotel Bellevue on Lošinj Island in Croatia is the newest member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and the first PTG member in Croatia!
PATA informal workers programme concludes in Indonesia
Commencing in 2021 and organised by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), the Informal Workers Programme was designed to assist the informal tourism sector to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and increase resilience through new knowledge and skills. Whereas the focus of the 2021 programme in Bangkok was to help prepare informal workers for the reopening of international tourism and safety; in Bali and Jakarta, the needs analysis showed that informal workers required new skills to better manage their businesses.
GBTA expands presence in Asia Pacific with new advisory board
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s premier business travel and meetings trade organization, continues to increase its commitment to global business travel with the establishment of a new regional GBTA Advisory Board in Asia Pacific. This strategic move aims to enhance GBTA’s presence and growth by engaging valuable local guidance and expertise to best serve members and partners in the region.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 24 June
U.S. hotel performance remained mostly flat from the previous week, and year-over-year comparisons remained mixed, according to STR‘s latest data through 24 June.
