Tag: demands
Barbados Tourism launches summer campaign in US and Canada
Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) has officially launched its summer campaign for 2019: “Brilliant Barbados Fly into Savings.” The promotion, which will run in both the US and Canada between ... Read More
Seychelles Tourism Board attending ILTM Asia-Pacific Fair
The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) participated in the ILTM Asia – Pacific trade fair with a 4.5 sq. metres stand. The exhibition was held in Singapore from May 27, 2019 ... Read More
Marriott International opens second Four Points by Sheraton in Tanzania
Marriott International, Inc. today announced the opening of its second Four Points by Sheraton (Four-Points.Marriott.com) hotel in Tanzania, Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam, New Africa Hotel. The original ... Read More
Clear Channel Airports signs new agreement with Palm Beach International Airport
Clear Channel Airports, today announced Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) selected the U.S. airport media leader (CCA) for a new five-year airport advertising contract. CCA was selected over two other ... Read More
IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards announced winners
Nominations for the awards were adjudicated by a panel of four judges: Angela Gittens, Director General, Airports Council International; Gloria Guevara, President and CEO, World Travel and Tourism Council; Mark ... Read More
IATA Resolution calls for Implementation of Global Carbon Offsetting Scheme
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 75th Annual General Meeting (AGM) overwhelmingly approved a resolution calling on governments to continue important work for full implementation of the Carbon Offsetting and ... Read More
Boots on the Ground With Global Rescue: Fail To Prepare, Prepare To Fail
Founded in 2004, GlobalRescue is the world leader in travel risk mitigation, security, crisis management, medical evacuation and disaster rescue. Global Rescue goes into action when its members require help fast. ... Read More
Hilton: 200th hotel opening in the China market
Hilton ushered in a milestone in its China market development with the grand opening of its 200th hotel -- Canopy Chengdu. The Chinese market is a top priority for Hilton ... Read More
Winners of IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards announced
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the winners of the inaugural IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards in three categories: Inspirational Role Model: Christine Ourmières-Widener, CEO, Flybe High Flyer Award: ... Read More
CTO: Authentic Caribbean experiences driving influences for travelers’ holiday plans
Today’s traveler demands a more authentic cultural experience and is exploring destinations that highlight artistic, musical, culinary, literary, social, religious and political attributes. Countries in tune with the trend will ... Read More
2019 Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Development Conference to focus on climate risk, other pressing issues
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), in partnership with the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority (SVGTA), will be providing a platform for the region to address some of the ... Read More
ILTM Asia Pacific 2019: Luxury travel ‘mindstyle’ shifts from indulgence and status to health and wellness
Travel brands must significantly upgrade their health & wellness proposition to better connect with the new mindstyle of luxury travelers in Asia Pacific (APAC). Plant-based dining, MediSpa and digital detoxing ... Read More
Seychelles among Best Honeymoon Destinations 2019 in Spain
It is in a special ceremony held in Madrid earlier this May, that Grandvoyage.com travel agency delivered their awards to the best tourist destinations of 2019, which featured Seychelles nominated ... Read More
Ibiza Nightlife Association demands Night Mayor
Ibiza's Nightlife Association (Ocio de Ibiza) demands the imposition of the “Night Mayor” figure on the Island. Said figure currently exists in almost fifty cities around the world and has ... Read More
Chinese CRRC exports Railway Vehicles for over 12 billion US Dollars
For decades, Chinese rail giant CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles has been working on the way to go global. With CRRC products already used in over 20 countries and regions, and ... Read More
‘Big losses’: China Eastern Airlines demands compensation from Boeing for 737 MAX grounding
Chinese carrier, China Eastern Airlines, has requested compensation from the US aerospace giant Boeing over financial damages the carrier had to sustain over the compulsory grounding and suspended delivery of ... Read More
Kazakh flag carrier Air Astana celebrates seventeenth anniversary
Over the past 17 years, Air Astana has grown to become Central Asia’s leading carrier, with a reputation for the highest standards of safety, service excellence, innovation and a modern ... Read More
ATTES: Changing the Face of Africa together with the African Tourism Board
The African Tourism Board is planning to partner with Africa’s Trade, Transport and Energy Summit (ATTES) to make sure travel and tourism are not overlooked by the largest summit ever held in Africa. ... Read More
EscapeMaker to host all women-led first-ever Virtual Agritourism Conference
Fourteen women industry experts join forces to create an evergreen educational resource for innkeepers, farmers, winemakers, craft beverage producers and ag-related destinations to grow their businesses. EscapeMaker.com, a guide to ... Read More
Reimagining Tourism through Human Capital Development
“Reimagining Tourism through Human Capital Development” written by Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. Around the world today tourism processes, tools, structures, systems and actors are being radically reviewed, ... Read More
Belgian Pride Festival returns for its 15th year
Like its poster of an artist who is queer and proud of it, Belgian Pride Brussels is stating its originality with a program that's been created by its citizens. They ... Read More
UNWTO partnership to develop digital tourism agenda
The application of new technologies such as Big Data and the Internet of Things are already leading to new uses and applications that will revolutionize services in the tourism sector ... Read More
Cyprus receives luxury hotel boost as it eyes premium segment growth
Cyprus’ increasing hotel and resort portfolio is expected to grow by 1,634 rooms this year, with seven new luxury hotels due to open across the idyllic Mediterranean island before the ... Read More
Sudan Tourism Industry: ATB President St. Ange wants Africa to stand by Sudan
People in Sudan are tasting freedom for the first time. It will be impossible to go back and tourism is a way to eventually rebuild the confidence and economy of ... Read More
TIME Hotels to open five new properties across Middle East in 2019
TIME Hotels, the UAE-headquartered hospitality company and hotel operator, is set to announce plans to open five new properties across the Middle East during 2019 – as it targets 35 ... Read More
Time Hotels to open five additional hotels in Dubai, Sharjah and Saudi Arabia
TIME Hotels, an UAE-headquartered hospitality company and hotel operator, is set to announce plans to open five new properties across the Middle East during 2019 – as it targets 35 ... Read More
UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism to analyze sector’s potential
The countdown begins for the 5th World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism to be held on 2 and 3 May in Donostia-San Sebastián, organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and ... Read More
Brussels welcomes 24th Edition of the Belgian Pride
As in previous years, Brussels will celebrate the LGBTI+ community with the Belgian Pride, in May. The theme for this new edition is “intersectionality”. Belgian Pride Festival will take place ... Read More
Vietjet launches new service to Indonesia with Ho Chi Minh City-Bali route
Vietjet today opens ticket sales for its new international route connecting the biggest city of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City with Bali (Indonesia). Vietjet is the first and only airline ... Read More
Bartlett commits J$300 million to strengthen Jamaica’s Community Tourism
Community Tourism island wide, will receive a major boost following the commitment of approximately J$300 million by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. The money will be disbursed to sixty ... Read More
Jordan sets itself up for European MICE audience
Jordan, a country which is sheltered from the troubles of the region, is safe to travel in and around, independently or in a group. The country is presenting itself to ... Read More
Marriott has a 2020 vision when it comes to expansion in Asia
From the 15th Hotel Investment Conference - South Asia, Marriott International today announced its continued expansion plans in Asia-Pacific with its 2020 vision -- an aggressive target to have 1000 hotels open by the end ... Read More
Aviation Safety: Fatigue management
In aviation operations, managing fatigue is important because it diminishes an individual’s ability to perform almost all operational tasks. This clearly has implications for operational efficiency, but in situations where individuals are undertaking ... Read More
Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions: A paragon of wellness and vitality
The ancient art and science of Ayurveda was developed thousands of years ago in the Indian Subcontinent and is believed to be one of the world’s oldest and most effective ... Read More
Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions – a paragon of wellness and vitality
The ancient art and science of Ayurveda was developed thousands of years ago in the Indian Subcontinent and is believed to be one of the world’s oldest and most effective ... Read More
Princess Cruises And Fincantieri Sign Contracts For Two Next-Generation Cruise Ships
Princess Cruises and Fincantieri announced today the signing of the final contracts for the construction of two next-generation 175,000-ton cruise ships, which will be the largest ships ever built so far ... Read More