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Vibe appoints Danny Girling as the new Business Development & Head of Partnerships – EMEA

Vibe is pleased to announce the addition of Danny Girling to its team, joining other notable industry figures such as Steve Barrass and non-executive Director Stephane Durand, both of whom joined Vibe in 2023.

Jeremy Canivet appointed general manager of the Jeddah EDITION

Jeremy Canivet has been appointed the General Manager of The Jeddah EDITION, from July 2024.

Hallie Chua is GFOB’s regional marketing manager for Southeast Asia

The Globus Family of Brands (GFOB) announced that Hallie Chua is their first-ever regional marketing manager for Southeast Asia.

SeaDream Yacht Club appoints Jarrod Zurvas as the APAC Director of Sales

Boutique luxury cruise line SeaDream Yacht Club has appointed luxury cruise veteran Jarrod Zurvas as the company’s new Director of Sales for Asia-Pacific.

International SOS appoints Kate King as the Director of Global Travel Partnerships

International SOS, the risk mitigation company, has announced that Kate King has been appointed as their Director of Global Travel Partnerships.

Ingeborg Fallet Kristensen is new president of SKÅL International Krabi

SKÅL International Thailand announced that tourism professional Ingeborg Fallet Kristensen is the new president of SKÅL International Krabi.

Rajit Sukumaran and Vivek Bhalla take on expanded roles at IHG

Sukumaran and Bhalla are taking on expanded roles to ensure IHG's growth throughout the region.

2024 PATA Travel Mart Final Call: Last Chance to Join as an Exhibitor!

on July 15, 2024

Join the 47th edition of #PTM2024, one of Asia Pacific's longest-standing international travel trade exhibitions. ... MORE INFO

TDM Pattaya region roundtable – ‘Revenue Mastery – Elevating every aspect of the hotel profitability’

on July 15, 2024

Limited to 15 General Managers and Owners, join TDM and Cube Hospitality for breakfast and ... MORE INFO

Travel and Hospitality Golf Classic Phuket 27th September 2024

on July 15, 2024

Come and join the Amazing Thailand Travel and Hospitality Golf classic in Phuket on 27th-29th ... MORE INFO

Tourism Boards | France

Dunkirk: A treasured coastal destination

Located on the northwest coast of France, Dunkirk is a strategic and charming destination that attracts many visitors. 

Tourism Boards | Spain

Barcelona bids farewell to decade-old slogan: Embraces new campaign amidst anti-tourism backlash

Barcelona is shaking up its tourism strategy as it bids farewell to its decade-old slogan, "Visit Barcelona," in favor of a new, more nuanced campaign: "This is Barcelona."

Tourism Boards | Global

Czechia prepares for record-breaking tourism season in 2024

Czechia is gearing up for another remarkable tourism season, set to surpass last year's record-breaking visitor numbers.

Events | Global

Rocket DMC Uzbekistan promotes country’s potential to Turkish travel agents

Uzbek travel firm Rocket DMC Uzbekistan recently hosted a promotional event touting the country’s tourism potential to travel agencies in Turkey.

Tourism Boards | Global

“Slovenia. It’s All in Our Nature”, explores people in scenic surroundings

The Slovenian Tourist Board has launched an inspiring new promotional campaign "Slovenia.

Tourism | Global

Thailand reports 34 percent rise in tourist arrivals for this year

Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports reported a 34 percent year-on-year increase in foreign arrivals to the country for the period running from January to July 21st.

Events | Global

Anderson Bridge designated finish line for 2024 Singapore Marathon

Organisers of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon have selected Singapore’s historic Anderson Bridge as this year’s finish line.

Corporate & Business | Bali

Why Jimbaran Convention Centre is the best place for meetings and conferences in Bali

Set on the premises of the five-star InterContinental Bali Resort, Jimbaran Convention Centre has outstanding facilities for meetings, conventions, weddings, and more. Here is how this expansive function space on ...

MICE | Global

Sands Expo wins Venue of the Year at Singapore MICE Awards

Sands Expo, the events centre at Singapore’s leading integrated resort, won the Venue of the Year title for the second consecutive year.

MICE | Global

 “Your Vision, Our Commitment” campaign by Marriott Bonvoy Events for Singapore properties

Marriott Bonvoy Events unveils its 2024 APEC meetings and events campaign, "Your Vision, Our Commitment".

MICE | Global

Intersec Saudi Arabia confirms patronage for largest edition to date

With exhibition space 34% larger year-on-year, and an expected 14% year-on-year increase in visitors to 17,000, the event is securing its status as the leading safety, security, and fire protection ...

MICE | Global

Advantage Travel Partnership’s 2025 conference will be hosted in Malta

The Advantage Travel Partnership has  announced that its 2025 flagship annual industry conference will be hosted in Malta and will further build upon its conference values with clear sustainable goals ...

Corporate & Business | Bali

Why Jimbaran Convention Centre is the best place for meetings and conferences in Bali

Set on the premises of the five-star InterContinental Bali Resort, Jimbaran Convention Centre has outstanding facilities for meetings, conventions, weddings, and more. Here is how this expansive function space on ...

Hotels | UK

Radisson RED to open at Edgbaston Stadium with 146 keys by Q2, 2027

Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the signing of Radisson RED Birmingham Edgbaston Stadium, located at one of the leading cricket grounds in the UK.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR | Global

RIU approves two new sustainable policies

RIU Hotels & Resorts has taken yet another important step forward in its Proudly Committed sustainability strategy with the approval of two key policies: the Sustainability Policy and the Procurement and Supplier Policy.

Food & Drink | Hospitality | Global

Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok wins at 2024 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards

Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok announced that it received the title of Thailand’s Best Culinary Experience at the 2024 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards.

MICE | Global

Sands Expo wins Venue of the Year at Singapore MICE Awards

Sands Expo, the events centre at Singapore’s leading integrated resort, won the Venue of the Year title for the second consecutive year.

Finnair lands ‘Executive Leadership’ award for strategy transformation

Finnair has landed its latest award, with the flag carrier having been crowned for 'Executive Leadership: Europe’ at the Airline Strategy Awards.

IndiGo CEO – Pieter Elbers wins ‘Executive Leadership: Asia Pacific Award’

Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer of IndiGo, has been honored with the 'Executive Leadership: Asia Pacific Award' at the 2024 Airline Strategy Awards.

The Woodsman in Stratford-upon-Avon is awarded 2 AA Rosettes 

The Woodsman, located within Hotel Indigo Stratford-upon-Avon, has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes for food quality for the first time.

Jetwing Hotels honoured once again with a Presidential Environment Award

Jetwing Kandy Gallery shines at the Presidential Environment Awards 2024, securing the sole gold award in the hospitality category

Kerala Tourism’s ‘Holiday Heist’ campaign wins PATA Gold Award

Kerala Tourism has won the coveted Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Award 2024 for its online contest ‘Holiday Heist’ in Digital Marketing Campaign category, marking a big endorsement of its innovative initiatives to attract visitors.

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St. Kitts announces agent fam prize draw

The St. Kitts Tourism Authority is giving its travel agent partners the chance to ...

Simplify group travel with personalised travel tech service from “Tourist Italy”

Revolutionizing group travel planning with their tech-powered, tailored travel experiences, Tourist Italy ...

Valuing the travel industry as a whole!

Representatives from the Future Travel Coalition met on Tuesday 17 July to ...

Travel agencies can win over €20,000 in prizes as part of global campaign from Civitatis

Civitatis, the platform for Spanish-speaking travellers, has initiated a new campaign involving ...

Agents off to the races with ‘Pure Luxury’

Pure Luxury, the luxury brand of dnata Travel Group UK, extended an ...

IATO to host 2024 Convention from 30th Aug to 2nd Sept in Bhopal

The 39th Annual Convention of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) ...

Malaysia

AirAsia X presents operational stats for 2nd quarter-2024

AirAsia X released its preliminary operational statistics for the period covering 1 April to 30 June 2024, showing a significant increase in passenger numbers from where they were last year.

Vietnam

Vietjet inks agreements with Rolls-Royce, Lufthansa Technik

Vietjet recently signed service agreements with Rolls-Royce and Lufthansa Technik, highlighting its ongoing commitment to sustainable aviation and operational excellence.

Finland

Finnair boosts flights from London

Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, is set to boost its popular London Heathrow to Helsinki route this winter, as it continues to reinforce its position in the UK.

Bali

Why Jimbaran Convention Centre is the best place for meetings and conferences in Bali

Set on the premises of the five-star InterContinental Bali Resort, Jimbaran Convention Centre has outstanding facilities for meetings, conventions, weddings, and more. Here is how

UK

Radisson RED to open at Edgbaston Stadium with 146 keys by Q2, 2027

Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the signing of Radisson RED Birmingham Edgbaston Stadium, located at one of the leading cricket grounds in the UK.

Global

RIU approves two new sustainable policies

RIU Hotels & Resorts has taken yet another important step forward in its Proudly Committed sustainability strategy with the approval of two key policies: the Sustainability Policy and the Procurement and Supplier Policy.

Global

St. Kitts announces agent fam prize draw

The St. Kitts Tourism Authority is giving its travel agent partners the chance to win a place on its upcoming October FAM trip.

Italy

Simplify group travel with personalised travel tech service from “Tourist Italy”

Revolutionizing group travel planning with their tech-powered, tailored travel experiences, Tourist Italy crafts custom tour packages for everyone—from individuals to groups of 40.

UK

Valuing the travel industry as a whole!

Representatives from the Future Travel Coalition met on Tuesday 17 July to discuss the implications and opportunities for the travel industry following the outcome of the General Election.

Indonesia

SeaTrek gets guests involved in coral conservation

The Indonesian cruise operator teamed up with conservation group Coral Guardians to deliver a hands-on lesson in protecting marine wildlife in Komodo.

Global

Disney and Oriental Land Co. to Launch Disney Cruises Vacation in Japan

Disney and Oriental Land Co., Ltd. (OLC) have unveiled plans to launch a Disney-branded cruise business in Japan. The venture, expected to set sail by

Paul Gauguin Cruises Announces 2026 Voyages for its Moana Explorer Program

Paul Gauguin Cruises (www.pgcruises.com), a leading name in luxury cruising, has announced the 2026 voyages for its unique Moana Explorer Program. Offered to younger guests

France

Dunkirk: A treasured coastal destination

Located on the northwest coast of France, Dunkirk is a strategic and charming destination that attracts many visitors. 

Spain

Barcelona bids farewell to decade-old slogan: Embraces new campaign amidst anti-tourism backlash

Barcelona is shaking up its tourism strategy as it bids farewell to its decade-old slogan, "Visit Barcelona," in favor of a new, more nuanced campaign: "This is Barcelona."

Global

Czechia prepares for record-breaking tourism season in 2024

Czechia is gearing up for another remarkable tourism season, set to surpass last year's record-breaking visitor numbers.

Bali

Why Jimbaran Convention Centre is the best place for meetings and conferences in Bali

Set on the premises of the five-star InterContinental Bali Resort, Jimbaran Convention Centre has outstanding facilities for meetings, conventions, weddings, and more. Here is how

Malaysia

AirAsia X presents operational stats for 2nd quarter-2024

AirAsia X released its preliminary operational statistics for the period covering 1 April to 30 June 2024, showing a significant increase in passenger numbers from where they were last year.

Global

Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok wins at 2024 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards

Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok announced that it received the title of Thailand’s Best Culinary Experience at the 2024 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards.

China

Turkish Airlines adds Chinese yuan to its financing portfolio

Turkish Airlines has added Chinese yuan to its financing portfolio in line with its natural currency hedging policy, thanks to its diversified revenue structure.

China

Lanson Place adds two new sites to its portfolio

Lanson Place Hospitality Management Limited expanded its portfolio to include two new sites in China and Australia.

China

China Eastern announces direct Shanghai-Venice route

Shanghai's China Eastern Airlines announced a new direct route to Venice from 26 September.

India

Air India Express to fly to Agartala from 1 September 

Air India Express announces the expansion of its network to Tripura, introducing daily direct flights connecting Agartala to Guwahati/Delhi and Kolkata.

India

ITC Hotels opens Welcomhotel Belagavi, Karnataka with 116 keys

ITC Hotels achieves a significant milestone in its growth trajectory as it announced the opening of its 25th property under the distinguished Brand Welcomhotel.

India

Travel the world for free with Atlys: Earn while you explore 

Atlys, a travel tech startup, introduced its latest initiative aimed at passionate travellers: The opportunity to travel the world while working as an in-house influencer. 

Global

Intersec Saudi Arabia confirms patronage for largest edition to date

With exhibition space 34% larger year-on-year, and an expected 14% year-on-year increase in visitors to 17,000, the event is securing its status as the leading safety, security, and fire protection exhibition.

Qatar

Qatar Airways partners with The British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia 2025

Qatar Airways is proud to announce its latest partnership as the Official Title Partner and Official Airline Partner of The Qatar Airways British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia 2025.

Abu Dhabi

Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi launches its first branded aircraft in partnership with Etihad Airways

Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the Middle East’s largest indoor theme park, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking extension to its partnership with Etihad Airways, marking a monumental milestone in the theme park’s history

UK

Radisson RED to open at Edgbaston Stadium with 146 keys by Q2, 2027

Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the signing of Radisson RED Birmingham Edgbaston Stadium, located at one of the leading cricket grounds in the UK.

UK

Hampton by Hilton to debut  with 157 keys at London Heathrow

Hilton has announced the signing of Hampton by Hilton London Heathrow Bath Road, marking the brand’s debut at Europe’s busiest airport, as part of a franchise agreement with Acre Hotels Ltd, part of the Westcombe Group.

UK

Average food hygiene rating for hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses in the UK was 95%, a score a 4 or a 5

The average food hygiene rating for hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses across the UK has been revealed, thanks to a report from leading online training provider High Speed Training.

United States

Sacramento announces 2024 farm-to-fork festival line up 

Grammy Award-winning Andra Day is bringing her mix jazz, blues and R&B, and Hayes Carll & The Band of Heathens will bring the country and rock and roll to headline the musical entertainment at this year’s free Farm-to-Fork Festival hosted by Visit Sacramento

Global

Crystal announces release dates for 2026 itineraries 

Crystal providing exceptional cruise experiences, announced the release dates for its highly anticipated 2026 itineraries as a prelude to the official launch.

United States

The effect of the Global IT outage will linger post dashed holidays and grounded flights

For Airlines when something such as a “CrowdStrike” outage hits as a totally unexpected disruption then the challenge becomes even tougher, reinforcing the idea of dependence on technology and the need for it to be sound.

Tourism Boards | France

Dunkirk: A treasured coastal destination

Located on the northwest coast of France, Dunkirk is a strategic and charming destination that attracts many visitors. 

Tourism Boards | Spain

Barcelona bids farewell to decade-old slogan: Embraces new campaign amidst anti-tourism backlash

Barcelona is shaking up its tourism strategy as it bids farewell to its decade-old slogan, "Visit Barcelona," in favor of a new, more nuanced campaign: "This is Barcelona."

Tourism Boards | Global

Czechia prepares for record-breaking tourism season in 2024

Czechia is gearing up for another remarkable tourism season, set to surpass last year's record-breaking visitor numbers.

Events | Global

Rocket DMC Uzbekistan promotes country’s potential to Turkish travel agents

Uzbek travel firm Rocket DMC Uzbekistan recently hosted a promotional event touting the country’s tourism potential to travel agencies in Turkey.

Tourism Boards | Global

“Slovenia. It’s All in Our Nature”, explores people in scenic surroundings

The Slovenian Tourist Board has launched an inspiring new promotional campaign "Slovenia.

Tourism | Global

Thailand reports 34 percent rise in tourist arrivals for this year

Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports reported a 34 percent year-on-year increase in foreign arrivals to the country for the period running from January to July 21st.

Events | Global

Anderson Bridge designated finish line for 2024 Singapore Marathon

Organisers of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon have selected Singapore’s historic Anderson Bridge as this year’s finish line.

Corporate & Business | Bali

Why Jimbaran Convention Centre is the best place for meetings and conferences in Bali

Set on the premises of the five-star InterContinental Bali Resort, Jimbaran Convention Centre has outstanding facilities for meetings, conventions, weddings, and more. Here is how

Hotels | UK

Radisson RED to open at Edgbaston Stadium with 146 keys by Q2, 2027

Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the signing of Radisson RED Birmingham Edgbaston Stadium, located at one of the leading cricket grounds in the UK.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR | Global

RIU approves two new sustainable policies

RIU Hotels & Resorts has taken yet another important step forward in its Proudly Committed sustainability strategy with the approval of two key policies: the Sustainability Policy and the Procurement and Supplier Policy.

Inspiring Women in Travel Asia Awards 2024 Highlight

Winner of IWTA 2024 - JUDGES CHOICE AWARD

St. Kitts announces agent fam prize draw

The St. Kitts Tourism Authority is giving its travel agent partners the chance to ...

Simplify group travel with personalised travel tech service from “Tourist Italy”

Revolutionizing group travel planning with their tech-powered, tailored travel experiences, Tourist Italy ...

Valuing the travel industry as a whole!

Representatives from the Future Travel Coalition met on Tuesday 17 July to ...

Travel agencies can win over €20,000 in prizes as part of global campaign from Civitatis

Civitatis, the platform for Spanish-speaking travellers, has initiated a new campaign involving ...

Agents off to the races with ‘Pure Luxury’

Pure Luxury, the luxury brand of dnata Travel Group UK, extended an ...

IATO to host 2024 Convention from 30th Aug to 2nd Sept in Bhopal

The 39th Annual Convention of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) ...