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World Travel Tech Awards – the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in the travel tech sector – has unveiled the winners of its 2023 programme at a glittering gala reception, held in Funchal, Madeira.
The finest travel technology brands from around the world attended the red-carpet 4th annual World Travel Tech Awards Gala Ceremony.
at Mon, 25 Nov 2024 07:20:34 +0000
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As winter approaches, Coastal Mississippi is excited to invite all travelers to experience its 62 miles of shorelines as they transform into a breathtaking holiday destination. From Southern coastal charm to the beauty of the Gulf Islands and more, Coastal Mississippi offers a variety of festive events and unique winter experiences to accommodate everything from families to solo travelers.
at Sun, 24 Nov 2024 07:07:08 +0000
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More than a quarter of Americans celebrating winter holidays this season will stay in a hotel, so Motel 6 and Studio 6 are offering travelers affordable lodging into the new year with the launch of its “Motel 6Giving” sale.
To access the most savings, including 12% off of the best available rate and My6 Marketplace deals for up to 50% off on Walmart+ membership and more, consumers should first join the free My6 program:
at Sun, 24 Nov 2024 07:05:29 +0000
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Princess Cruises is setting sail on a wave of nostalgia and star power with its new global advertising campaign, “Love Boat by Hannah,” featuring Ted Lasso’s Emmy-winning actress and musical theater sensation Hannah Waddingham. Bringing her powerhouse vocals and signature charm, Waddingham reintroduces audiences to one of TV’s most recognizable theme songs: The Love Boat.
at Sun, 24 Nov 2024 07:04:37 +0000
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Tobiano Golf Course has once again been recognized as the best course in the country — again.
The picturesque track that runs alongside Kamloops Lake was named the best course in Canada at the 2024 World Golf Awards, held in Portugal.
at Sun, 24 Nov 2024 06:59:10 +0000
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Portugal has won the award for “Best Golf Destination in the World” at the World Golf Awards 2024 in Funchal, and has also scooped the prize for “Best Golf Destination in Europe” for the third year running.
The announcement came this afternoon, with Turismo de Portugal attributing the country’s success “to the integrated tourist experience, good air and land accessibility, exceptional hospitality, high-quality sports and hotel infrastructures that cater for different profiles of players (whether professionals or amateurs), and excellent value for money.”
at Sun, 24 Nov 2024 06:57:49 +0000
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Irish based Fairways and FunDays was awarded the title of World’s Best Golf Tour Operator at the prestigious World Golf Awards held in Madeira last night. This marks the first time an Irish company has won this award, surpassing some of the biggest names in global golf tourism.
The World Golf Awards 2024 programme, celebrating its 11th Anniversary, received a record number of votes. The award results followed a year-long search for the world’s best golf tourism and hospitality brands, with votes from golf industry professionals and consumers alike.
at Sun, 24 Nov 2024 06:54:34 +0000
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In Las Vegas, the holiday season shines brighter and the festive cheer rings louder. This year, the destination will glow throughout the holidays with breathtaking decoration displays, merry cocktails and one-of-a-kind festive experiences throughout the iconic Las Vegas Strip and beyond. Here’s how to enjoy the best of Vegas this holiday season:
at Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:51:10 +0000
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Trump International Dubai was named Best Par 3 Course at the 11th annual World Golf Awards while Yas Acres Abu Dhabi was voted World’s Best Nine Hole Course
at Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:49:34 +0000
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Sentosa Golf Club’s Serapong Course continues to be recognised as a premier golfing destination, capturing the titles of Singapore’s Best Golf Course and Asia’s Best Golf Course at the 2024 World Golf Awards.
Additionally, Sentosa Golf Club was named Asia’s Best Eco-Friendly Golf Facility, further highlighting its on-going commitment to sustainable practices and environmental leadership within the golfing community.
In May, the LIV Golf Singapore tournament on The Serapong, which is set to return in 2025 for the third consecutive year, saw American Brooks Koepka secure his fourth LIV Golf League victory, two strokes ahead of Australians Marc Leishman and Cameron Smith.
at Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:43:57 +0000
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World Golf Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in golf tourism – has unveiled this year’s top golf tourism organisations at its 11th annual Gala Ceremony in Madeira.
Portugal enjoyed a strong showing, with the sun-blessed nation named ‘World’s Best Golf Destination’, and Terras da Comporta claiming ‘World’s Best Golf Course’.
at Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:40:03 +0000
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A new report from Arival, the leading in-destination experiences industry community, reveals a pressing need for increased technology adoption among tour, activity, and attraction operators. Despite the significant growth of online channels, many operators still lack modern booking systems, potentially hindering their efficiency and ability to compete in an increasingly digital marketplace.
The report, titled “The Global Operator Landscape: The State of Experiences, 3rd Edition”, is Arival’s largest ever study, surveying more than 7,000 operators. It highlights that almost two in five operators globally still do not have a reservation system. This is even though online travel agencies (OTAs) now account for nearly one in three bookings for tour and activity operators.
at Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:37:15 +0000
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“Hoteliers wanting to drive direct sales shouldn’t rely solely on rapid AI-based placements for their marketing strategy in 2025” warned Mirai’s Pablo Delgado during an executive panel at Phocuswright – taking place this week in Phoenix, Arizona – titled ‘Travel’s tech driven retail revolution’.
at Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:34:37 +0000
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Delta will kick off its 100-year anniversary at CES 2025 with an immersive keynote experience at Sphere in Las Vegas, hosted by Delta chief executive, Ed Bastian
at Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:35:41 +0000
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Madeira is making final preparations as it steps up to host the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2024 on 24 November. The leaders of the global travel and tourism industry are gathering in the capital Funchal to find out who amongst them has been voted the industry’s best of the best.
at Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:05:19 +0000
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Madeira is making final preparations as it steps up to host the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2024 on 24 November. The leaders of the global travel and tourism industry are gathering in the capital Funchal to find out who amongst them has been voted the industry’s best of the best.
at Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:05:04 +0000
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The inaugural International MICE Summit (IMS24) will bring together over 1,000 global leaders from the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry between 15-17 December at Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City (MISK) in Riyadh, hosted by the Saudi Conventions & Exhibitions General Authority (SCEGA).
at Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:03:04 +0000
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Addressing world leaders during Ocean Action Day at COP29 in Baku, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) called for urgent climate investment in coastal and marine tourism to protect it from escalating climate risks.
To achieve necessary mitigation, WTTC says that coastal and marine tourism will require annual investments of $30 billion for direct emissions reduction, with total needs reaching as high as $65 billion when including climate adaptation efforts.
at Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:00:53 +0000
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today launched the second edition of its groundbreaking Net Zero Roadmap for Travel & Tourism, revealing the number of global Travel & Tourism businesses setting climate targets has surged by 27% in the past three years, with more than half now actively committed to emissions reduction.
Launched at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan today, the report reveals, 53% of the 250 leading Travel & Tourism businesses analysed have now set climate targets, a significant increase from 42% in 2021, when the first Net Zero Roadmap was created.
at Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:58:29 +0000
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Tourism operators and local Reef industry worked through the night during the most remarkable coral spawning event on the planet, learning cutting-edge restoration techniques to help boost healthy coral numbers.
The annual coral spawning event, triggered by the November full moon, sees the Great Barrier Reef’s magnificent corals burst into life in an underwater ‘snowstorm’ by releasing trillions of eggs and sperm into the water in a mass breeding phenomenon, which Sir David Attenborough describes as ‘one of the greatest of all natural spectacles’.
at Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:55:56 +0000
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Renowned for transforming historic buildings into cultural hubs, real estate development, brand and design powerhouse, LEFT LANE, is bringing the Bardo brand to Pittsburgh. Specialising in boutique hospitality, the firm will convert the existing 40-story Gulf Tower – an Art Deco architectural icon in the heart of downtown, into a mixed-use urban development. Hotel Bardo Pittsburgh is scheduled to open in the summer of 2026, offering 130 guestrooms and suites, 220 residences, three restaurant and bar concepts and 10,000 sq ft of leisure spaces, including a kids club and golf simulator. With thoughtful “modest deco” interiors throughout, the hotel will be designed to celebrate the building’s original architectural details.
at Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:52:01 +0000
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Missoni unveils its latest Missoni Resort Club project in collaboration with The Ritz-Carlton, transforming the exclusive beachfront at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali into the iconic Missoni Resort Club. Through this collaboration the renowned Italian fashion house brings its signature Resort Club aesthetic and motifs to The Ritz-Carlton’s iconic beach resort in Nusa Dua, Bali, overlooking the Indian Ocean. This exclusive luxury hospitality partnership in Indonesia makes it an exclusive experience in the region.
at Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:50:32 +0000
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oneworld® has taken to the skies with its newest global marketing campaign, as it continues to soar during its 25th anniversary year.
The campaign, targeted at premium globetrotters travelling for business and leisure, marks the alliance’s first major initiative in five years.
With the aim of expanding its reach to new audiences globally, oneworld’s latest promotion is set to engage over 40 million travellers worldwide up until early December, with new digital out-of-home advertising at a number of key airport locations across the world, including at member airline hubs.
at Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:48:06 +0000
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Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, continues to maintain its innovative spirit while providing its guests with a high-quality travel experience. The global brand has introduced its Business Class passengers to a new amenity kit collection designed in collaboration with Lanvin.
at Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:46:47 +0000
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An exclusive whitepaper produced for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) by Digital Tourism Think Tank (DTTT) has highlighted that only 15% of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to tourism are on track to be achieved by 2030 according to the body, underscoring the need for more action to be taken across the sector.
at Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:43:50 +0000
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Madeira is making final preparations as it steps up to host the World Golf Awards Gala Ceremony 2024. Leading names from the golfing world are joining VIPs and figureheads from the golf tourism industry for what marks the first World Golf Awards to take place in the enchanting Atlantic archipelago.
at Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:42:25 +0000
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St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and iconic porcelain brand Ginori 1735 are excited to announce a worldwide partnership, infusing the best addresses around the world with Italian allegria (joy), bringing creative plating and playfulness to the culinary experience. The first Café Ginori created as part of this partnership officially opens on November 26 at The St. Regis in Florence, birthplace of the Ginori 1735 brand. This groundbreaking collaboration unveils a bold, unexpected dining experience that celebrates the joy of luxury hospitality and artistic expression in every detail. Following the Florence debut, Café Ginori will open at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi at the beginning of 2025 with more global locations to follow.
at Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:13:04 +0000
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Jumeirah Bali proudly announces the expansion of its luxury accommodation portfolio with the introduction of exceptional new One- and Three-Bedroom Residences. Set against the dramatic cliffs of Uluwatu and offering direct access to the pristine Dreamland Beach, these residences are a masterful blend of Indonesian tradition and contemporary luxury, designed to provide the ultimate retreat for couples, and multigenerational groups.
at Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:40:55 +0000
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Canberra’s annual Pride Festival SPRINGOUT has started its month-long festival celebrating everything LGBTQIA+. For the entire month of November, Australia’s most LGBTQIA+ friendly city will be holding fun and exciting events to celebrate the local community in all its fabulous diversity.
at Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:37:40 +0000
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Love is in the air! St. Johann in Tirol launches dating event for skiers - and takes romantic dinners to the next level (literally).
Snow-sure pistes, cosy huts, a down-to-earth charm and tons of activities to keep the kids busy. St. Johann in Tirol has been a long-term winter favourite for families and those looking for a more chilled skiing experience. It’s on the smaller side (40 km of slopes), but still has everything winter sports fans could wish for: state-of-the-art lifts, ski schools, family-owned hotels and traditional mountain restaurants dishing out Gröstl, Kaiserschmarren and all the other Austrian delights.
at Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:34:19 +0000
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Serenity Holidays is offering savings on exclusive mega yacht cruises aboard the Harmony G, through its specialist brands The Gambia Experience and Cape Verde Experience. Book by November 30, 2024, to enjoy:
£150 per person discounts
No single supplements
Free child places for kids under 12 sharing their parents’ cabin
Two complimentary shore excursions
at Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:32:27 +0000
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Vancouver Dining & Accommodation:
NUMBER OF MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANTS RISES
The MICHELIN Guide has announced the 2024 restaurant selection for the MICHELIN Guide Vancouver. A new MICHELIN-Starred restaurant, one new Bib Gourmand and two new Recommended restaurants joined this year’s selection. Sushi Masuda joined the exclusive list of MICHELIN-Starred restaurants - taking the total number of MICHELIN-starred restaurants from nine to ten - with Gary’s recognised with a Bib Gourmand. The full selection, including Recommended eateries, totals 76 restaurants with 23 cuisine types represented.
at Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:30:21 +0000
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As we look ahead to 2025, those looking to discover a new destination should head to Muscat – named as one of 2025’s best places to visit by Condé Nast Traveller – which offers the perfect blend of adventure, culture and wellness. Located in the secluded cove of Bandar Jissah, against the backdrop of the Al Hajar Mountains, Jumeirah Muscat Bay is the perfect base for exploring the dramatic landscapes that surround this charming city.
at Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:28:57 +0000
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Boatsy, the premier marketplace for sailing holidays, today releases data forecasting trends for 2025 and beyond, revealing that consumer demand for boat rentals is expected to continue growing and compete with traditional hotel-based holidays in terms of affordability.
at Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:26:04 +0000
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This brand new tri-centre winter voyage offers a truly magical adventure combining the majestic splendour of Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle with the sublime alpine experiences offered at Airelles’ two incredible ski properties, Les Airelles and Airelles Val d’Isère.
at Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:21:19 +0000
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InterLnkd, the travel industry’s intelligent shopping mall partner, has today announced that justfly.com has become the first online travel agency to bring its pre-travel shopping platform to US travellers.
Powered by InterLnkd’s intelligent matching engine, the new virtual ‘shopping mall’ provides justfly.com customers with curated recommendations across fashion, beauty, and essential products, tailored to their upcoming vacations.
at Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:13:00 +0000
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Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort is proud to announce its relaunch following an extensive revitalization, redefining the guest experience at this iconic destination. As the first hotel built in the Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) area, Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort has set the standard for excellence in hospitality for over two decades. This transformation ushers in a new era, blending modern design, amenities, and cutting-edge technology while preserving the resort’s rich history and cherished legacy.
at Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:13:53 +0000
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The hospitality group has commenced Morocco operations with the takeover of the five-star Marchica Lagoon Resort and Michlifen Resort & Golf
at Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:26:31 +0000
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Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has released its traffic statistics for October 2024, highlighting continued strong performance. The airline welcomed 1.6 million guests during the month, achieving a notable average passenger load factor of 87%.
at Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:59:31 +0000
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Vacationers are in for more ways to make memories across Royal Caribbean’s latest combination of tropical and Northeast 2026-27 getaways. The lineup of 12 Royal Caribbean ships rounds out a variety of adventures across Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico and the Northeast for every type of family and vacationer to get away any time of year. Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members can be among the first to book on Royal Caribbean’s website ahead of the official openings on Wednesday, Nov. 20, and Thursday, Nov. 21.
at Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:11:49 +0000
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