In an extraordinary display of the strength of country's tourism sector, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation has announced record-breaking visitor arrivals for 2023, which exceeded the forecasted projections. Surpassing all previous records, the Caribbean nation welcomed a total of 9,654,838 visitors in 2023, marking a historic milestone in its journey as a leading global tourism destination. This figure represents a 38% increase over 2022 and a 33% increase compared to the previous 2019 record. The 2023 result reveals a remarkable 17% percent increase in foreign air arrivals, totaling 1,719,980 visitors, compared to 1,470,244 in 2022. This significant growth underscores the increasing appeal of The Bahamas as a premier air travel destination. ...
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Portugal ranks no. 1 beach in world in Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award India’s Radhanagar among new Top 10 Sustainable Beaches List Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform, has released its latest wave of inspiration with the second Travelers' Choice Award for 2024: the Best of the Best Beaches. Based on an analysis of all the reviews left on Tripadvisor for beaches globally over one year, the award reveals the highest-rated beaches by real people who recently visited. From rave reviews of breathtaking views to unrivaled cleanliness to watersport-friendly seas, award-winners provided the best overall experiences during this time period. "It's hard for me to play it cool when it comes to beaches, where my all-time-favorite memories have been made. And I...
Read MoreNiyama welcomes back surf pro Brad Gerlach and surf photographer Junior Gracia At Niyama Private Islands Maldives, surfing is a way of life. And with peak surf season fast approaching, two renowned surfies – Wave-Ki founder and instructor Brad Gerlach and whiz-behind-the-lens Junior Garcia – are set to take up residence. Niyama Private Islands Maldives is the ultimate surf destination. Guests can jet in with their boards or get fully outfitted at the Rip Curl boutique, set up camp in one the specially outfitted surf villas, then hit the waves – including Vodi, a powerful and sometimes hollow wave that breaks right on shore. Afterwards, chill time awaits at the Surf Shack with rum and reggae, or at Drift Spa with a recovery back massage and sunburn-soothing aloe vera wrap. In ...
Read MoreThe Board of Directors of NEOM has announced Elanan, an exclusive guest retreat that redefines luxury and well-being experiences, set in the heart of nature. Its announcement marks the latest addition to NEOM – the evolving sustainable development taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia. Situated on the pristine Gulf of Aqaba coastline where the mountains meet the sea, Elanan sensitively emerges from within its lush oasis surroundings, fed by ancient natural springs. Featuring 80 bespoke rooms and suites, the retreat is designed with well-being at its core, offering a unique nature resort that embraces all the senses. Elanan takes a modern approach to wellness, perfectly blending new technologies in a discreet luxurious setting that promotes relaxation and reflection. The signatu...
Read MorePoised to become Muscat's premier beachfront destination, Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, the leading dining destination in Muscat is proudly introducing a new venue to complete its 13 existing dining offerings. The Si02 The Beach Lounge is set to redefine the coastal experience in Muscat, as the city's hotspot for a feet-in-the-sand experience. Elegantly set on the edge of the 500m long stretched beach of Al Bandar hotel, opposite the resort’s two dining venues Capri Court and Chow Mee, the SiO2 Beach Lounge draws its name from the very elements that make up the sandy shores - quartz, silicon and oxygen. This synthesis of nature serves as inspiration for a place where the elements of earth, breeze and sea converge to create an unforgettable afternoon and evening atmosphere. The Inspiration...
Read MoreCelebrity Interior Designer Gauri Khan has launched her first restaurant, Torii. A progressive Asian restaurant that seamlessly blends global Asian influences, Torii is designed to be an immersive, experiential space with an exciting menu and a technique-driven, yet playful bar program. Gauri has launched the restaurant along with restaurateur Abhayraj Kohli (Director of the Pritam Group) and entrepreneur Tanaaz Bhatia (Founder and Managing Director of Bottomline Media Pvt. Ltd.). Having designed several restaurants in Mumbai and Pune, Gauri has now effortlessly forayed into her first hospitality venture with this distinctive new space. The restaurant, aptly named ‘Torii,’ whose actual meaning in Japanese is a ‘traditional Japanese gate most commonly found at the entrance of a Shinto s...
Read MoreKhiri Reach, the 16-year old charitable arm of Khiri Travel, has joined Wildlife Alliance’s ambitious long-term One Million Tree initiative to reforest illegally cleared land in Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains Khiri Reach, the charitable arm of Khiri Travel, has donated US$15,000 to the One Million Tree reforestation project in Koh Kong and Sihanoukville provinces in Cambodia. The charity has pledged to support the project for at least three years. The project, run by Wildlife Alliance, is planting hundreds of thousands of tree saplings to restore forest areas that were burned or cleared by land grabbers and loggers. The aim is to reforest the cleared areas so that biodiversity and habitat can recover. The Southern Cardamom mountains harbour the world's last wild, unfragmente...
Read MoreThis International Women’s Day, taking place on 8th March 2024, Avani Hotels & Resorts salutes the women who inspire guests through their courage and creativity. Guests can join them on four transformational travel experiences, led by women who have carved their own paths in the worlds of ballet, craft beverages, weaving and gastronomy. Whether it’s learning ballet in the Maldives, discovering Cambodian botanicals through gin, supporting female weavers in Sri Lanka, or making new friends at a supper club in Milan, these unique journeys lead guests to return home with a new skill and a newfound sense of purpose. Raising the Barre with Karis Scarlette at Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort A former Royal Ballet dancer who overcame a career-ending injury, Karis Scarlette is an inspira...
Read MoreAstronomers have discovered what may be the brightest object in the universe, a quasar with a black hole at its heart growing so fast that it swallows the equivalent of a sun a day. Using the European Southern Observatory’s (ESO) Very Large Telescope (VLT), astronomers have characterised a bright quasar, finding it to be not only the brightest of its kind, but also the most luminous object ever observed. Quasars are the bright cores of distant galaxies and they are powered by supermassive black holes. The black hole in this record-breaking quasar is growing in mass by the equivalent of one Sun per day, making it the fastest-growing black hole to date. The record-breaking quasar shines 500 trillion times brighter than our sun. The black hole powering this distant quasar is more than ...
Read MoreTravellers can enjoy the beauty of Germany in a different light As the world gears up for the European Championship commencing on 14th June, Germany is also preparing for a significant influx of visitors. The diverse and captivating travel destination extends an open invitation for explorers seeking inspiration this summer, whilst aligning with its sustainably focussed narrative, ‘Germany Simply Inspiring’. Expecting over 2.7 million spectators in stadiums and an additional 7 million for public viewings. This surge, informed by data from previous sporting events like the 2006 World Cup, positions Germany as an ideal travel destination during this period. From unspoiled landscapes to authentic culinary delights, urban attractions to historical sites, Germany stands as the ulti...
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