Tourism leaders from both Africa and the Americas have jointly committed to working together to make the sector a pillar of collective sustainable and inclusive development across both continents. The “Punta Cana Declaration” was adopted at the conclusion of the very first joint meeting of UN Tourism’s Regional Commissions for Africa and the Americas and followed two days of shared dialogue around the key themes of education and investments into the sector. Recognizing the historic ties between the two regions, as well their unique and complementary cultures, the Summit served as a landmark platform for strengthened cooperation, capitalizing on innovation, education, investments and creative industries for the future development of tourism. Welcoming around 200 high-level part...
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Maldives Reethi Resort will open in late 2025 following an extensive renovation Minor Hotels, in partnership with a private equity fund managed by Ares Management, has announced the upcoming rebrand of Reethi Beach Resort as NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort, set to re-open in Q4 2025 after an extensive renovation. The 129-key property is set on a lush island in Hanifaru Bay within the Baa Atoll. Just a 35-minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport in Male, the resort offers easy access to the atoll's unspoiled beauty, home to manta rays, whale sharks, turtles, and an abundance of vibrant marine life. Reethi Beach Resort will remain open until 25th April 2025, after which it will close for six months to undergo its transformation into NH Collection. The renov...
Read MoreUntil Spain’s La Sagrada Familia Basilica’s “Tower of Jesus Christ” is done, anyway The Ulmer Münster in southern Germany is the world’s tallest church. For now, anyway. The Gothic-style Lutheran church’s reign — begun in May 31, 1890 — could end in 2025, when La Sagrada Familia Basilica’s “Tower of Jesus Christ” in Spain is set to be completed. At an eventual 172.5 meters (about 566 feet) high, the Catholic basilica in Barcelona should inch out the Ulmer Münster by a mere 11 meters (36 feet). Interior view of the world’s tallest church, Ulmer Münster at Ulm in southern Germany. (AP Photo) But La Sagrada Familia ‘s construction has taken 142 years and counting. The ultimate completion could come in 2026, 100 years since the death of the original Catalan architect, Antoni Gaudí...
Read MoreThe Brussels Volume Pass, created in collaboration with visit.brussels and the City of Brussels, gives exclusive and unique access for 24 to 48 hours to the best clubs and several cultural institutions in the city. Starting from 10 October, this exclusive pass will also include entry to the museums of the City of Brussels, including Centrale for Contemporary Art. It offers plenty to satisfy clubbers eager for cultural discoveries. Brussels is undoubtedly one of Europe’s essential clubbing capitals. From lively bars to trendy nightclubs, the city pulsates to the rhythm of its vibrant nightlife. The Brussels Volume Pass offers clubbers from all backgrounds a deep dive into Brussels' nightlife with up to 48-hour access to the capital's iconic clubs. Whether you're a fan of techhouse, hip-...
Read MoreMinor Hotels wins 34 accolades in 2024 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
Anantara’s European properties named #2 in Central & Southern Europe and Rome, and #3 in Ireland Minor Hotels, the parent company behind the Anantara, Avani, Elewana Collection, Tivoli and NH Collection hotel brands, announced a total of 34 accolades awarded to its hotels and resorts worldwide in the 2024 Condé Nast Traveler US and UK Readers’ Choice Awards – the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry, as voted by the publications’ audiences. Reflecting the Group’s growing presence in key European destinations, this year’s winners feature many of the grand dames lovingly renovated and brought back to life by Anantara. Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel – home to “the most beautiful café in the world” – shot up 26 positions to c...
Read MoreAnantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome celebrates her 90th birthday Italy’s film and music royalty gathered on the rooftop of Anantara Palazzo Naidi Rome Hotel to celebrate the 90th birthday of beloved cinematic luminary and icon, Sophia Loren. To mark the occasion, the hotel announces the creation of the Sophia Loren Suite in honour of its most glamorous guest. On Friday 20th September, nearly 200 guests including renowned actors, directors, and friends from around the globe, gathered at the hotel to celebrate Italy’s cherished starlet as she extinguished her 90 candles in a place she has known and loved for years. Sophia was dressed for the occasion by Giorgio Armani and guests were served a carefully curated menu of her favourite dishes inspired by Ms Loren’s cookbooks and prepared by the ...
Read MoreSwiss glaciers melted at an above-average rate in 2024 as a blistering hot summer thawed through abundant snowfall, monitoring body GLAMOS said on Tuesday. Earlier this year, glaciologists had celebrated heavy winter and spring snow dumps in the Alps, hoping this would signal a halt to years of hefty declines or even a reversal of losses. A drone view of crevasses on Morteratsch Glacier amid climate change, in Pontresina, Switzerland, September 3, 2024. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse But with average August temperatures a few degrees above freezing even at the 3,571 meter high Jungfraujoch station perched above the Aletsch Glacier, scientists measured record ice losses across the country that month. Overall, GLAMOS said Swiss glaciers lost 2.5% of their volume this year which was abo...
Read MoreArchaeologists in Peru have uncovered evidence that could point to a woman ruling in a coastal valley during the ancient Moche culture more than 1,300 years ago, including a stone throne and unique scenes depicted in elaborate wall paintings. The nature of the ancient murals "could indicate it was a woman who used the space, possibly a ruler," said Jessica Ortiz, research director for the project at the Panamarca archaeological site on Peru's northwest coast. A view of a lower figure painted on the pillar at the archaeological site of Panamarca where archaeologists have uncovered evidence that could point to a woman ruling in a coastal valley during the ancient Moche culture over 1,300 years ago. PRIA (Archaeological Research Program) Paisajes Arqueologicos de Panamarca - Lisa Treve...
Read MoreUN Tourism and TUI Care foundation announce grants UN Tourism and the TUI Care Foundation launch 'Colourful Cultures', a call for proposals focused on supporting the creative talent of a continent. The initiative aims to empower local artists and artisans, particularly women and youth, in rural tourism destinations across selected African countries. These projects will enhance the benefits of tourism for local artists and artisans, progressing sustainable economic opportunities while safeguarding cultural heritage and enhancing community empowerment and engagement. UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili says: "Tourism has the potential to deliver significant socio-economic benefits in rural areas, preserving cultural heritage and creating jobs. We are proud to launch the ...
Read MoreThe town of Hilario Ascasubi near Argentina's eastern Atlantic coast has a parrot problem. Thousands of the green-yellow-red birds have invaded, driven by deforestation in the surrounding hills, according to biologists. They bite on the town's electric cables, causing outages, and are driving residents around the bend with their incessant screeching and deposits everywhere of parrot poo. Parrots stand on power lines in the town of Hilario Ascasubi, which they invaded driven by deforestation in the surrounding hills, according to biologists, in Argentina, September 23, 2024. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian "The hillsides are disappearing, and this is causing them to come closer to the cities to find food, shelter and water," biologist Daiana Lera said, explaining that much of Argentina'...
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