August 9, 2024 – आवारा मुसाफिर

Montenegro’s Adriatic gem struggles with tourist influx

August 9, 2024188 Views

A UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled on the edge of a picturesque Adriatic bay, the town of Kotor in Montenegro is struggling to cope with a surge in tourism that is clogging its narrow streets and raising environmental concerns. Many visitors arrive on the hundreds of boats, yachts, and cruise ships that dock daily in Kotor's harbour, leading some people to call for a hike in the 1-euro ($1.09) fee that visitors from cruise ships are charged to enter the town. Vehicles move in a traffic jam in front of a cruise ship docked in front of Old Town amid concerns about 'over-tourism' in Kotor, Montenegro, August 8, 2024. REUTERS/Stevo Vasiljevic The number of annual cruise ship arrivals has risen steadily over the past decade, with about 500 expected this year. On Wednesday alone, fou...

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A new era in hospitality as 5,000 hotels adopt WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics

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August 9, 2024249 Views

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) celebrates yet another milestone as over 5,000 properties across more than 80 countries have now embraced its Hotel Sustainability Basics (Basics) programme. Hotels in major destinations across Europe, Africa, the Americas and Asia-Pacific have adopted Basics, and the programme continues to receive global support with new partnerships in tourism powerhouses such as Japan, the Philippines and India. Designed to guide hoteliers in their initial steps towards enhanced sustainability, Basics is an independent verification program, supervised by renowned assessors Green Key and SGS, ensuring rigorous standards and credibility. The programme empowers hotels of all sizes with a comprehensive 12-step criteria aimed at reducing carbon emis...

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Experience the dazzling power of 30 Michelin stars at Bangkok’s World Gourmet Festival

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August 9, 2024205 Views

World’s Top Chefs and Bartenders Are Set to Converge at Anantara Siam Bangkok to Present the Latest Innovations in Fine Dining and Mixology For food lovers, September heralds the much-anticipated annual World Gourmet Festival. Hosted by Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel, the 24th instalment of Bangkok’s premier fine dining event will take place from 24-29 September 2024. This year’s grand showcase will feature the star power of 16 globally acclaimed chefs, boasting a collective 30 Michelin stars, alongside guest bartenders from Asia’s and the World’s 50 Best Bars. Kicking off this year’s World Gourmet Festival is the glittering Gala Dinner, featuring an exclusive six-course menu, each dish prepared by one of the World Gourmet Festival chefs. Representing a diverse ar...

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Cathay unveils ‘Song of Cathay’, its new sonic branding

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August 9, 2024216 Views

The new song captures the love for travel and aviation, deepens airlines’ emotional connection with customers and extends its purpose to move people forward in life Cathay has launched its new sonic branding, Song of Cathay — an uplifting, inspirational and journey-like musical composition designed to forge deeper ties with customers and create an auditory expression of its purpose to move people forward in life. Adding a new dimension to Cathay’s already established brand identity, Song of Cathay draws inspiration from its heritage as a leading airline and travel brand. The musical composition, instrumentation and arrangements come together to captivate customers by evoking fond memories of travel, capturing the spirit of adventure, and exuding the warm sense of hospitality t...