The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) reveals the UK Travel & Tourism sector is forecast to exceed the 2019 peak this year. The sector is set to contribute £252.4BN to the UK economy this year, surpassing the 2019 pre-pandemic high of £248.5BN. WTTC is also forecasting that the sector will…
Preferred Hotels & Resorts donates 1 Million I Prefer Hotel Rewards Points to Cancer Research
In celebration of the 2023 KPMG Women’s Irish Open, Preferred Hotels & Resorts – the world’s largest independent hotel brand – has donated 1 million I Prefer Hotel Rewards points to Ireland’s National Breast Cancer Research Institute, the event’s charity partner. As the official hole-in-one sponsor for this year’s KPMG Women’s Irish Open, Preferred Hotels…
Centara Hotels & Resorts strengthens leadership team with key internal movements
Centara Hotels & Resorts announces strategic leadership changes within the organisation to further reinforce its commitment to delivering the highest standards of service across all its brands across Thailand and overseas. Centara’s strong family values have been at the core of its success for the past 40 years, and the company believes that internal mobility…
“Enriched Journeys” abound as Centara Hotels & Resorts unveils exclusive offer
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s hotel operator, is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest package experience, Enriched Journeys, as part of its ongoing 40th Anniversary Wave of Celebrations. This exclusive offer is available at Centara Reserve and Centara Grand properties worldwide, inviting guests to enjoy unforgettable stays overflowing with personalised moments and experiences. From…
Rajan Datar to MC Summit on Culture & Heritage in Tourism
Rajan Datar, the award winning TV broadcaster familiar to BBC UK and BBC World viewers, will MC opening and closing sessions at the inaugural Global Leaders Summit presented by the World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage. The summit in Valencia, 24-25 September, will address issues and opportunities where tourism, culture and heritage meet –…
Pimalai Resort & Spa launches new sustainable experiences in lesser-discovered Koh Lanta
The southern Thai island of Koh Lanta is a paradise on Earth. Blessed with lush, jungle-clad hills, blissful beaches and crystal-clear seas, this exotic destination fulfils every traveller’s vision of a tropical island idyll. And yet, with far fewer tourists than nearby islands such as Phuket or Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta still feels blissfully…
IHG Hotels & Resorts launches new midscale conversion brand Garner™– an IHG hotel
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today launched its new midscale conversion brand, Garner – an IHG Hotel. The brand will be the leading choice for guests wanting great value stays at high-quality properties, and for owners seeking higher returns in the midscale segment. With a promise to deliver ‘easy…
FCM India’s Meetings & Events revenue grows by more than 50% pre-covid
FCM Travel India has reported a more than 50 per cent growth in the last six months, demonstrating that events in person are back in focus. High demand is seen right across the industry, despite organisations facing changing attitudes to work-life boundaries and budgetary constraints. As per the Global Quarterly Trend Report by FCM Consultancy,…
APT & Travelmarvel launches Europe 2024 river cruising programme
APT & Travelmarvel has launched its 2024 European river cruising programme online and with the return of a printed brochure that showcases the best of the continent via 17 authentic and expert-led itineraries. These include a NEW Travelmarvel ‘limited edition’ Springtime cruise through the Netherlands and Belgium. Savings of up to £1,500 per person* on selected…
New Caledonia Tourism Appoints Horus Development & Consulting as their representation agency in Singapore
New Caledonia is a vast French archipelago, located in the heart of the South Pacific, with an unspoilt and unique natural environment. Enriched with an astonishing diversity of cultures, remarkable landscapes and activities, New Caledonia offers a unique and unforgettable experience for travellers and was even awarded “Best of the World 2021 Sustainable Destination” by…
