In just over a decade – from 2007 to 2018 – the number of air travel passengers increased by 75%, from 2.48 billion to 4.36 billion. Thanks to technology, irregularities and related costs were reduced for operators, falling from 4.22…
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has continued its growth in China with the announcement of Rosewood Ningbo.The property is set to open in 2024.This latest project adds to Rosewood’s growing pipeline in China’s megacities including Guangzhou, Shanghai, Chengdu and Shenzhen, further…
Time Hotels is set to announce plans to open five new properties across the Middle East during 2019 – as it targets 35 properties by 2025.The properties, which will see the growth and launch of existing as well as new…
More and more agents, entrepreneurs and management companies are convinced of the need for innovation in the tourism industry to maintain a certain level of competitiveness and, above all, to attract tourists.It must be noted that tourism is an engine…
Located in the heart of Rome, Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese will reopen on July 1st, unveiling extensive renovations by contemporary architect and interior designer, Jean-Philippe Nuel.Situated on a quiet street in the epicentre of Rome, this former 19th century Roman…
Jamaica’s tourism sector is experiencing a strong start to the year with record breaking arrival figures and earnings.In just nine weeks since the beginning of 2019, Jamaica has become the first Caribbean destination to welcome one million visitors during the…
Central Hotels is preparing a strong presence at the Arabian Travel Market 2019 with several announcements lined up for the show.Arabian Travel Market will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from April 28th-May 1st.Abdulla Al Abdulla, chief operating…
Enterprise Holdings has announced a new partnership with Nippon Rent-A-Car International to expand car rental services in Japan.The two companies have entered into a franchise agreement that provides access to Enterprise’s brands for visitors to Japan, as well as for…
Responding to comments made at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Wednesday, Qatar Airways says its 49% ownership stake in Air Italy doesn’t violate an aviation agreement between the U.S. and Qatar governments.In a January 2018 deal that was…
Marjan, the master-developer of freehold properties in Ras Al Khaimah, is showcasing an array of investment opportunities offered by the emirate for hospitality and property investors at the Arabian Hospitality Investment Conference.Now in its 15th edition, AHIC is being held…
