Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel, situated in a 13th-century cliffside Capuchin convent in one of Italy’s most popular getaway destinations, has been announced today as one of TIME’s 2024 World's Greatest Places. TIME’s World’s Greatest Places, highlights 100 extraordinary destinations to visit and stay. To compile this list, TIME solicited nominations of places—including hotels, cruises, restaurants, attractions, museums, parks, and more—from its international network of correspondents and contributors, as well as via an application process, with an eye toward those offering new and exciting experiences. Following extensive renovations, Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel launched in April 2023 and invites guests to immerse in convent life amid centuries-old...
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Singapore breaks away from the peloton of six countries that shared the top spot on the Henley Passport Index as we entered the new year, reclaiming its title as the world's most powerful passport in the latest ranking. The city-state also sets a new record score, with its citizens now enjoying access to 195 travel destinations out of 227 around the world visa-free. France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Spain drop to joint-2nd place, each with visa-free access to 192 destinations, and an unprecedented seven-nation cohort, each with access to 191 destinations without a prior visa — Austria, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, South Korea, and Sweden — now sit in 3rd place on the ranking, which is based on exclusive and official data from the International Air Transport Association (IAT...
Read MoreAvani Hotels & Resorts, the upscale lifestyle brand of Minor Hotels, has launched AvaniWell, the brand’s first wellbeing clinic at Avani+ Hua Hin Resort in Thailand. Beyond the usual spa offering, guests are invited to discover what wellbeing means to them with guidance from AvaniWell’s team of experts. From Traditional Thai Medicine and physiotherapy to Reformer Pilates and healthy dining, AvaniWell provides wellness “à la carte”, designed to kick-start healthy habits through weekend resets, serene staycations and weekly wellbeing programmes. Traditional Meets Modern AvaniWell offers a personalised path to wellbeing through a choice of traditional and modern practices. Guests are invited to discover Thai Traditional Medicine (TTM), an ancient system ...
Read MoreAnnounces the opening of Welcomhotel Belagavi, Karnataka ITC Hotels, India’s leading hospitality chain, achieves a significant milestone in its growth trajectory as it announced the opening of its 25th property under the distinguished Brand Welcomhotel. The landmark launch of Welcomhotel Belagavi, Karnataka, is a testament to ITC Hotels' robust asset-right expansion strategy and reflects the Brand’s ability to adapt to diverse market demands while consistently delivering exceptional service and hospitality. Brand Welcomhotel has witnessed substantial growth, establishing itself as a prominent player in India’s hospitality sector. The Welcomhotel brand has emerged as a growth driver for ITC Hotels. The Brand opened 7 managed hotels and 3 owned assets with a total of 916 keys over the...
Read More● 72% of aviation workers experience verbal or physical abuse during ● 55% have negative impact on mental health due to flight disruption ● 82% agree to be battling with fewer resources to manage disruption effectively Aviation workers say that 72% of airline or airport staff have been intimidated, shouted at or physically hurt during disruptions to customer travel. Shockingly, 71% of air travel workers say they see an increase in staff being abused by customers when disruption occurs. This number correlates closely with customer anger, as 73% of aviation workers see customers “furious or frustrated” in the face of travel disruption. Research, conducted by travel technology specialist IBS Software and Aviation Business News finds that 55% of...
Read MoreMonday beats record set on Sunday, according to Copernicus Monday was the hottest day ever globally, beating a record set the day before, as countries around the world from Japan to Bolivia to the United States continue to feel the heat, according to the European climate change service. Provisional satellite data published by Copernicus on Wednesday shows that Monday was 0.06 degrees Celsius (0.1 degree Fahrenheit) hotter than Sunday. Climate scientists say it’s plausible that this is the warmest it has been in 120,000 years because of human-caused climate change. While scientists cannot be certain that Monday was the very hottest day throughout that period, average temperatures have not been this high since long before humans developed agriculture. But it’s a difficult de...
Read MoreTivoli Portopiccolo Sistiana features two new partnerships with Purobeach Portopiccolo and Terme Di Saturnia Tivoli Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of Tivoli Portopiccolo Sistiana Wellness Resort & Spa bringing the brand’s timeless glamour to the Gulf of Trieste, in northern Italy. Following some renovations, Tivoli Portopiccolo welcomes guests to experience its unique location, exciting dining concepts and two new partnerships: Purobeach Portopiccolo, the beach club that brings the Mediterranean lifestyle to the unspoiled coast of the North Adriatic, and Terme di Saturnia, a well-known Italian wellness brand that will be operating the spa. Nestled in the beautiful Duino Cliffs Nature Reserve, the property is set in the mixed-use development of Portopi...
Read MoreBarcelona will raise the tourist tax for cruise passengers visiting the city for less than 12 hours, the mayor said in an interview published on Sunday. Jaume Collboni said the current tourist tax for stopover cruise passengers was 7 euros ($7.61) per day. He did not say by how much the tax would be increased. FILE PHOTO: A man ties protest banners in the balcony of a building that was recently converted for tourist use at Sants neighborhood in Barcelona, Spain, May 19, 2023. The banner reads "No more tourist flats". REUTERS/Albert Gea "We are going to propose..substantially increasing the tax for stopover cruise passengers," he told El Pais newspaper. "In the case of stopover cruise passengers (less than 12 hours) there is intensive use of public space without any benefit for...
Read More2024 marks the third consecutive year The Nature Island has been granted these prestigious Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards Travel + Leisure readers have once again voted Dominica as the No.1 island Caribbean destination and No. 5 island in the World in its 2024 World's Best Awards. Dominica receives this number one spot for the third year in a row and moved up three spots in the 'Best Islands in the World' category, reinforcing the destination's exceptional allure as a unique vacation experience and captivating tourism product. "We are honored that Dominica has completed its 'three-peat' as the top destination in the region by such a well-respected travel brand and its readers," said Denise Charles, Dominica's Minister of Tourism. "This is a true testament to our ongoin...
Read MoreUnique itineraries, small-group shore excursions, and remote ports allow guests to dive into local life Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is offering an extensive collection of voyages across East Asia in the first half of 2025 that boast destination-rich adventures for even the most seasoned world travelers. Within the new collection of sailings, Oceania Cruises invites guests to explore the wildly diverse landscapes of Asia from the vibrant city of Hong Kong to the lush coves of Bali, and the ancient temples of Kyoto to the stunning turquoise coastlines of Phuket. Oceania Cruises' small, luxurious ships carry no more than 1,250 guests and are more than an elegant means of travel with exceptional guest-to-staff ratios. They are perf...
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