The hotel is anticipated to feature more than 2,000 rooms and will be situated within the Holy City of Makkah (IN SHORT) Marriott International has signed an agreement with Al Qimmah Hospitality and Amwaj Real Estate to open the world’s largest Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, in 2026. The hotel will feature… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Emirates is expanding its flight services to Madagascar, increasing its frequency from four to six weekly flights starting on 2 April 2025. This expansion follows the successful launch of the route in September 2024 and is aimed at boosting tourism and enhancing connectivity between Dubai and Antananarivo. The airline’s increased services will offer… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Emirates will increase its flights between Dubai and Madagascar, from four to six weekly services starting April 2025, to meet growing demand and support Madagascar’s tourism ambitions. The expanded schedule offers better connectivity for travelers from various parts of the world, including North America and Europe, while also promoting the island’s unique attractions…. Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Wizz Air has launched a new route connecting Cluj-Napoca, Romania, to Castellon, Spain, starting April 11, 2025. Fares for the route start at €19.99, and the flights will operate on Mondays and Fridays initially, expanding to Tuesdays and Saturdays by June 16. Castellon offers a mix of natural beauty and cultural attractions, including… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) From March 5th to 7th, ITB Berlin hosts a platform dedicated to promoting social equality and ecological responsibility in the tourism industry. The Responsible Tourism segment, along with the ITB Berlin Convention and various trendsetting awards, serves to strengthen the commitment to a more sustainable and inclusive tourism sector. With a focus on… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) hosted its inaugural legal seminar in Salamanca, Spain, focusing on the International Code for the Protection of Tourists. This landmark code, established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has garnered support from 22 countries and aims to provide legal certainty to the global tourism sector. During… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2022-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the launch of a new online resource for increasing the sustainability of the tourism sector. The course, Targeting Zero Plastics in Tourism Businesses – with UNESCO, PATA & Expedia Group, is launched in conjunction with this year’s PATA Destination Marketing Forum (PDMF),… Read the full press release
Tourism must be sustainable if it is to avoid jeopardizing its future and the viability of tourism destinations, and contribute in that way to promoting a more responsible consumption. The role of travellers as agents of positive change will be addressed at FiturGreen 2015 through models, success stories and innovative tools that have improved the… Read the full press release
During an official visit to Japan, UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, highlighted the commitment of the Japanese government to the tourism sector and the positive results of tourism in the country. Mr. Rifai met the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to discuss the strengthening of the relationship between UNWTO and Japan and inaugurated the… Read the full press release