The Black Sea is rising fast in popularity as a summer destination, with record rates of occupation in resort towns, a higher number of foreign guests landing in bordering countries, and a rapid post-crisis recovery that supersedes that of some Mediterranean countries. For years, the Mediterranean – commonly called the Med – was seen as…
H World Announces Preliminary Q2 Operating Results
RevPAR Recovers To 121% Of The 2019 Level HONG KONG, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — H World Group Limited (“H World” or “the Group”, NASDAQ: HTHT and HKEX: 1179) announced its preliminary results for hotel operations in the second quarter ended 30 June 2023 (“Q2 2023“). As of 30 June 2023, H World operates 8,750 hotels with…
10 Cities Where Airbnbs Are Still Cheaper Than Hotels
Vacation accommodation prices have increased considerably in the past 12 months. Alongside the soaring price of international and domestic air travel, that means the overall price of traveling has increased too. As a result, many tourists are focusing on price when choosing their accommodation and their next vacation destination. But which is cheaper: Staying in…
Top 5 tips to make your holiday fund go further
Holidaymakers have been told the best ways to make their money go further whilst abroad so they can make the most of the time away. UK residents spent £12.7 billion on their visits abroad in the first few months of 2023, that’s £5 billion more than the year before.* It has likely been several years since…
The Riu Plaza London Victoria to open with 435 keys on 28 July 2023
RIU Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its line of city hotels with the opening, this Friday 28th July, of its first establishment in the United Kingdom: the Riu Plaza London Victoria. The new four-star establishment with 435 rooms is located in central London in the heart of Westminster, which is known the world over as the home of Britain’s political institutions,…
5 Lesser-Known European Destinations U.S. Travelers Should Visit This Summer
It’s not a secret that Americans are traveling to Europe in record numbers this summer, with flights selling out, accommodation booking up, and crowds squeezing into the top attractions across the continent. While hotspots such as Rome and Paris are without a doubt deserving of their popularity, keep in mind that for every mega-popular destination…
8 Must-See Places To Visit On Your Trip To Merida, Mexico
Merida is the vibrant capital of Yucatan, Mexico. Known as the White City for its architecture, it has a rich Mayan and colonial heritage. Here is a list of must-see places for your next escape to this magical peninsula: Paseo Montejo Paseo Montejo is a French style majestic avenue named after the conquistador Francisco de Montejo who founded Merida in…
Mastercard and Saudi Esports Federation connect Kingdom’s gamers to their passions at Gamers8
Building on the success of the inaugural edition of the largest gaming and esports festival in the world, Gamers8, Mastercard has announced its return to the 2023 edition, which will be larger than ever. Mastercard’s role underlines the company’s commitment to delivering a diverse and exciting range of experiences for young people and passionate gamers…
Why These 6 Lesser Known Mexican Destinations Are Set To Explode In Popularity
Mexico is one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations, with a wide variety of landscapes to explore. This trend is not about to slow down anytime soon as the government of Mexico has plans to make travel within the country more accessible than ever. Mexico plans to have 11 new tourist trains by 2050,…
2023 Tourism Trends: What’s been taking off and what’s next?
Arival, the leading resource for the tours, activities and attractions sector, has released a new report looking at the major trends that have been shaping the industry this year – as well as offering a sneak peak of what’s to come. Generative AI, short-form video and the boom of immersive experiences are among the trends…