Dusit International has signed a hotel management agreement with Yasuda Real Estate, a community-focused property developer based in Tokyo, to operate the luxury Dusit Thani Kyoto.The hotel will thus become the first Dusit-branded hotel in Japan.Signed through a subsidiary of…
The third quarter of 2021 could spell the beginning of the recovery for international tourism, according to forecasts of the UNWTO Working Group of Experts. So far in 2020, the economic losses suffered by the global tourism industry as a…
World Golf Awards has announced the winners of its 2020 programme.Founded in 2014, the global initiative is designed to recognise and reward excellence in golf tourism, courses and golf destinations.Winners include Georgia’s legendary Augusta National Golf Club, crowned ‘World’s Best…
People of color represent more than $51 billion in potential adventure travel revenue, but the industry needs to do a better job of engaging a more diverse clientele to tap this growing market, according to a new report.The study, commissioned…
In a context of limited travel and a sense of insecurity, mini-trips close to home are booming all over the world, including in Vietnam.Vacations are often synonymous with lengthy journeys. But since the various economic or health crises, “staycation” (meaning…
The health crisis has accelerated the use of technology for many players. Many companies turn to virtual travel offer to maintain a link with the travelers’ favorite destinations and heritage sites.According to Sébastien Badault, Managing Director France of Alibaba, traveling…
Tourism in Saudi Arabia has a bright future, despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, delegates at the new Future Hospitality Summit have been told.Saudi minister of tourism, Ahmed Al Khateeb, opened the digital conference this morning on an upbeat…
Qatar Airways has taken delivery today of three more Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.The development reaffirms its position as the largest operator of Airbus A350 aircraft in the world, with 52 in its fleet.The new planes will operate on strategic long-haul routes…
The importance of tourism worldwide cannot be underestimated. In this sense, China’s big ace up their sleeve is the Golden Week – an annual holiday taking place at the beginning of October during which virtually the entire country is on…
Etihad Airways has become the first GCC carrier to operate a commercial passenger flight to and from Israel.The departure will bring top travel and tourism leaders from Israel to the United Arab Emirates.The historic flight departed Tel Aviv earlier, operated…
