One of Malaysia’s leading luxury beach destinations, Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas has been voted the Best Beach Resort in Asia/Pacific by the readers of Travel Trade Gazette (TTG) Asia, the leading publisher and organiser of events in travel and tourism throughout the region, at their 2022 awards. Hosted annually, the TTG Travel Awards honours the…
This Is Why Cancun Is Still Safe Despite US Safety Warnings
A resort haven where some of the world’s top hotel brands are located and the pristine, turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean line up the shore, Cancun draws in millions of visitors every year regardless of safety concerns. That is because it has been deemed a hotbed of both crime and kidnapping, but there may…
Best Western back in full swing
The pandemic may have slowed down the pipeline for Best Western after acquiring the WorldHotels, global upper, upscale and luxury hotel collection, but the hotel group is done dusting itself and is back on track. In an interview with TD, Olivier Berrivin, vice president – APAC at BWH Hotel Group, talked about Best Western Hotel’s…
Los Cabos Is Challenging Cancun For The Number One Vacation Spot In Mexico
In a surprising turn of events, Los Cabos is now on course to take the crown as Mexico’s number one destination, based solely on the growth it’s experienced this year and its post-Covid recovery. While Cancun is still Mexico’s most popular vacation by a large margin, Los Cabos is openly challenging the Caribbean powerhouse by…
Finland set to further restrict entry of Russians
The Finnish authorities have said that the country is set to further restrict the entry of citizens of Russia into the country as it has been registering a high number of arrivals. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland, Pekka Haavisto, said last week that all Russians who hold a valid tourist visa would be…
Top 10 Places To See Fall Foliage In The United States
The United States is home to some beautifully diverse landscapes, and the number of gorgeous fall leaf displays in the autumn serves as a testament to that. If you’re looking to see some autumn colors yourself, this is the list for you! Here are the top 10 destinations in the US to see fall colors.…
Immersive experiences with the marine life institute
Designed by leading architect Foster + Partners, the marine life institute on the Red Sea coast combines futuristic lab spaces with unmatched underwater expeditions. The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism projects, The Red Sea and AMAALA, has revealed design plans for its state-of-the-art marine life institute. The…
Post monsoon Kaziranga National Park reopens
Elephant safari and jeep safari in the park were closed in May due to the monsoon. The park, which hosts two-thirds of the world’s great one-horned rhinoceroses, is a World Heritage Site. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudeva of Isha Foundation formally opened the Kaziranga National Park (KNP) for tourists for…
Hong Kong Tourism Reopening Will Fail Due To Ridiculous Testing Requirements
News emerged over the weekend that Hong Kong, along with a number of other Asian countries, was finally opening. But is the news as exciting as some headlines would assume? The new rules in place as of September 26th are not as big of a step forward as assumed. The short and frank answer is…
Emirates expands flight schedules across Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban
Emirates will be bringing new travel opportunities, choice and convenience for customers traveling to and from South Africa with additional services to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. The ramp up of flights are part of the airline’s ongoing commitment to support South Africa’s economic and tourism recovery through enhanced connectivity across all of its gateways. The…