Every year around mid-March, Amsterdam’s parks and fields across The Netherlands transform into real-life impressionist paintings, marking the arrival of tulip season. To help guests navigate this astonishing landscape, Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam has unveiled a collection of three curated experiences that celebrate the iconic flower’s enduring appeal through historical insights, natural immersion and gourmet food. The newest addition to the hotel’s ever-evolving “Tulips in Bloom” collection is the “Tulip Treats” package, which begins with an audio tour of the Tulip Museum, focusing on the flower’s role as a symbol of wealth and its cultural significance. In the museum’s recently expanded show garden, four million tulips arranged in perfect symmetry provide a stunni...
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Partners announce a range of new initiatives designed to expand Ras Al Khaimah’s reach in China, including enhanced digital engagement, cultural storytelling and marketing innovations Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and Trip.com Group, a leading global travel services provider, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at ITB Berlin 2025 to launch a range of new initiatives designed to boost Ras Al Khaimah’s appeal as a must-visit destination for Chinese travellers. The signing of the MoU builds on a period of significant momentum for Ras Al Khaimah in China. The agreement, signed by Amanda Wang, Vice President of Trip.com Group, and Iyad Rasbey, Vice President of Destination Tourism Development at RAKTDA, builds on the success of an existing partnershi...
Read MoreI first arrived in the United Arab Emirates in 2012 from my native Egypt. I had just covered the tumultuous events of the 2011 Egyptian revolution from the Reuters Cairo bureau, fresh with the emotional upheaval a reporter goes through when writing about seismic events at home. Initially I lived in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi. But like many UAE expats, I found myself regularly making the one-hour drive from Abu Dhabi to the thriving tourism hub of Dubai, for both work and leisure. For most outsiders, Dubai is associated with extreme wealth, skyscrapers and - more recently - the Dubai chocolate bar, a delicious mix of pistachio, kunafa and milk chocolate that has gone viral. The city grew on me, and I finally moved here in 2017. Home to the world's tallest building - the mo...
Read MoreIn a polarized wellness market, we'll see both "analog wellness" (a great logging off and seizing of pre-digital experiences) and a futuristic "augmented biology" for superhuman optimization; saunas and supplements will be reimagined; and the wellness world will tackle serious issues like addiction, teen wellness, the global water crisis, and the aging workforce The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) recently released its annual Future of Wellness report, the longest-running, most detailed (130-page) forecast of what will make waves in health and wellness in the year ahead. Last year's report noted that the wellness market was fast becoming a place of contradictory mindsets. A dramatically more high-tech, medical, hyper-optimizing and expensive market was emerging ("hardcare"). At the s...
Read MoreElewana Collection launches new explorer brand as first lodge opens in the Serengeti
Serengeti Explorer offers a central yet private location with panoramic views, extensive facilities and a competitive price point catering to an underrepresented market between budget and full luxury For almost two decades Elewana has been delivering unforgettable experiences through its collection of 15 luxury properties across East Africa. The new Explorer by Elewana collection of upscale safari lodges will cater to a wider audience through a more moderate price point as well as an increased range of activities on property. The first lodge, Serengeti Explorer by Elewana, opened its doors in January 2025. Ngorongoro Explorer will follow in 2026, and Tarangire Explorer is also scheduled for the future. Serengeti Explorer is exemplified through its remarkable location. Sat high u...
Read MoreAchieves Green Destinations Certificate meeting the world's strictest criteria Helsinki has been granted the Green Destinations GSTC certificate, which is one more step towards its goal of becoming the world's most sustainable travel destination. Helsinki is the first city with over half a million residents to receive this certificate. Helsinki receives the Green Destinations GSTC certificate, which meets the strictest criteria of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) for a sustainable travel destination. Achieving it essentially requires full compliance with the criteria. There are over 280 items in the GSTC criteria that cover all areas of sustainability. The criteria examine operations from the perspectives of environmental, cultural, socia...
Read MoreCathay celebrates double victory at the ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards
Cathay has been honoured with two prestigious accolades at Air Transport World’s (ATW) 51st annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards. Cathay Cargo has regained its position as Cargo Operator of the Year, having previously been named the world’s best cargo airline in 2023, while Cathay Pacific has been named Eco-Airline of the Year, the first airline in Asia to receive this recognition. Expressing pride in achieving these significant recognitions, Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: “Winning these two prestigious airline industry awards at the same time is an extraordinary achievement and a true testament to the efforts and dedication of our entire global team over the past year. I would like to sincerely thank our people for their incredible support and com...
Read More• Silver Star for innovative marketing campaign and Excellent Award for music video “Shubha Mangalyam” In a splendid global recognition, Kerala Tourism bagged the Silver Star in the Campaign International category for the "Come Together in Kerala" marketing campaign at the Golden City Gate Awards 2025 at ITB Berlin, considered as the world’s biggest travel show. It also received the Excellent Award in the Music International category for its outstanding music video, ‘Shubha Mangalyam – Weddings in Kerala’. The awards were presented by Wolfgang Jo Huschert, President of the Jury of the “Golden City Gate Award. Kerala Tourism Additional Director (General) Vishnuraj P. received the award at an impressive function in Berlin, the capital city of Germany. The ‘Come Together in K...
Read MoreUN Tourism unites ministers around shared vision at ITB Berlin UN Tourism has returned to ITB Berlin 2025, placing the need for investments and the sector’s role as a vehicle of peace high on the agenda of the world’s biggest travel trade show. As it celebrates its 50th year, the United Nations specialized agency is reaffirming its founding vision of tourism for peace and security whilst also looking ahead to a more resilient and inclusive sector underscored by investments and innovation. At Messe Berlin, a UN Tourism Affiliate Member, UN Tourism again served as the bridge between public and private leaders and for the first time hosted a high-level summit featuring Ministers of Tourism from 23 countries. Officially opening ITB Berlin 2025, UN Tourism Secretary-General Zura...
Read MoreRooted in natural beauty, holistic wellbeing, and legendary service Raffles Sentosa Singapore debuts a glamorous resort experience Raffles Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of the highly-anticipated Raffles Sentosa Singapore, the country's first all-villa resort. Set within 100,000 square metres of lush tropical greenery on Sentosa Island, this exceptional resort, created in collaboration with the Royal Group, thoughtfully blends natural beauty with impeccable hospitality, building on the rich legacy of the storied Raffles brand, which was founded in Singapore in 1887. "Through the debut of this resort, we are introducing an elegant all-villa offering on Sentosa Island, where guests can immerse themselves in nature while embracing tranquility and wellbeing. We ...
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