Industry experts join forces to revolutionize travel & hospitality with new standard Wellness in Travel & Tourism (WITT), an independent organization composed of experts with over 125 years of combined experience at the intersection of hospitality, wellness, and travel, has announced the launch of the industry's first wellness certification for hotels and resorts. This groundbreaking initiative aims to transform the hospitality sector by providing prestigious certification criteria that sets properties apart in a competitive market, enabling them to enhance their wellness offerings and attract travelers. "The WITT Certified seal provides hotels and resorts with a significant advantage in attracting travelers by offering objective and rigorous audits of their wellness ame...
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NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort, the first NH Collection resort in the Maldives, proudly announces its selection as the ‘Best Beach Resort’ by the Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) Awards 2024. In honour of the recognition, NH Collection Maldives Havodda invites guests to feel the extraordinary of the Maldives by offering complimentary roundtrip domestic transfers for stays through December 2024. The TTM Awards 2024 celebrate Maldivian travel and tourism industry excellence across 28 categories. Voting by industry professionals and the public determines the award winners. NH Collection Maldives Havodda earned the title of ‘Best Beach Resort’, recognising the resort for its exceptional white sandy beaches and excellent swimming conditions. NH Collection Ma...
Read MoreTourism Minister Riyas launches ‘Ente Keralam Ennum Sundaram’ campaign video More than 30 social media influencers from the South Indian states converged at Kalpetta to reaffirm their unwavering support to the tourism activities of Wayanad that witnessed devastating landslides recently. Initiating the campaign, Tourism and Public Works Minister P A Mohamed Riyas launched the official video of Tourism Department, “Ente Keralam Ennum Sundaram,” at Mananthavady in the district. Outside Kerala, the campaign will take off under the tagline “It’s Kerala Season.” Riyas also interacted with the social media influencers, including vloggers and bloggers. The visit of social media influencers is part of a series of promotional activities for Kerala Tourism’s new campaign, which aims ...
Read MoreResidents of several areas of Poland and the Czech Republic rushed to evacuate on Monday as others in central Europe began cleaning up after the worst flooding in over two decades left a trail of destruction and a rising number of deaths. Border areas between the Czech Republic and Poland were hit hard over the weekend as heavy rain that has fallen since last week and surging water levels collapsed some bridges, forced evacuations and damaged cars and houses. At least 17 people have died in flooding from Romania to Poland in the past few days. A drone view shows a flooded area in Piszkowice, Poland, in this still image from a social media video taken on September 15, 2024. Mariusz Kula/via REUTERS On Monday afternoon, the mayor of Nysa, a town of more than 40,000 people in sou...
Read MoreIn a record year for tourism revenues, Greece to ban new short-term lets in Athens
Ban to be in force for at least a year, tax on holiday lets to be increased A ban on new licences for short-term rentals in three districts in central Athens will be in force for at least a year, the Greek government said on Monday, also raising the tax on such holiday lets. Like many other European tourism destinations, Greece is seeking to balance a profitable industry fuelled by online platforms such as Airbnb with the needs of locals facing a housing shortage. A lack of housing and the rising cost of living prompted the country this month to announce an increase in a tax on short-term rentals, ban new licences in central Athens and give homeowners incentives to switch to long-term rentals. A view of the cityscape with the Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis hill seen in th...
Read MoreThe Ultimate Beachfront Music Experience every Saturday at Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island Get ready to dive into the most electrifying beachfront event of the season! Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island is excited to announce the launch of the Sand & Sound Ula RAK Music Festival 2024, a weekly musical escape that will turn your Saturdays into an unforgettable experience. Starting October 19th, Ula Beach RAK will host live DJ performances by internationally acclaimed artists and GCC’s finest talents, making it the place to be this winter season in Ras Al Khaimah. The Hottest Lineup on the Coast The Sand & Sound Ula RAK Music Festival is not just another event—it’s a celebration of life, music and the stunning coastal vibes of Ula Beach Ras Al Khaimah. Imagine danci...
Read MoreHong Kong Tourism to stage its first-ever mid-autumn festival-themed drone show
Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance Elevated and Expanded Innovative Elements Infused with Traditional Celebrations City-Wide Events to Enhance the Festive Appeal This year’s Mid-Autumn Festival features an impressive lineup of events, surpassing those of previous years. The classic Fire Dragon Dance has undergone an upgrade by expanding the performance zone and introducing a live broadcast area in Victoria Park for three consecutive nights (16 to 18 September), engaging more visitors and locals to feel the boundless vibrancy of the traditional festival. On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival (17 September), the festive experience will be further elevated by the debut of the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s (HKTB) first Mid-Autumn Festival-themed drone show, featuring thousands of drones weaving to...
Read MoreStained glass windows, a sweeping staircase and embellished interiors make Mohatta Palace a gem in Karachi, a Pakistani megacity of 20 million people. Peacocks roam the lawn and the sounds of construction and traffic melt away as visitors enter the grounds. The pink stone balustrades, domes and parapets look like they’ve been plucked from the northern Indian state of Rajasthan, a relic of a time when Muslims and Hindus lived side by side in the port city. But magnificence is no guarantee of survival in a city where land is scarce and development is rampant. Demolition, encroachment, neglect, piecemeal conservation laws and vandalism are eroding signs of Karachi’s past. The building’s trustees have fended off an attempt to turn it into a dental college, but there’s still a dec...
Read MoreIndigenous chants and the rattle of maracas resounded Thursday in a Rio de Janeiro park, where Brazil’s Tupinambá people gathered to celebrate the homecoming of a sacred cloak absent for some 380 years. Made of feathers from the scarlet ibis, the artifact from northeastern Brazil resided in Copenhagen until the Danish National Museum donated the cloak to its Brazilian counterpart. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Indigenous Peoples Minister Sonia Guajajara attended a ceremony at Brazil’s National Museum atop a hill in the Boa Vista Park. “It is impossible not to appreciate the beauty and strength of this centuries-old and well-preserved piece, even after so much time outside Brazil, abroad. It is our commitment to preserve this heritage,” Lula said, addressing dozens o...
Read MoreVirgin Atlantic has announced that it will open its iconic Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at Los Angeles International Airport early next year. The lounge, located in the Tom Bradley International Terminal, will invite customers to relax and enjoy the airline's premium, personalized experience before they board their flight to London and beyond. The new Clubhouse will be just minutes away from the Virgin Atlantic gates so they can soak up every moment in the space before boarding. The Clubhouse will feature Virgin Atlantic's signature touches including an expansive bar and social area with table service dining options, exclusive spaces – including a VIP Booth dubbed 'The Royal Box' – and flexible seating areas in which to work, dine and connect. The airline will p...
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