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Peru Leads in Adopting STAR for Rural Tourism Development

Peru becomes the first country to implement a customized version of UN Tourism’s STAR tool to enhance rural tourism. This initiative aligns with national programs like "Pueblos con Encanto," supporting sustainable tourism planning and governance. STAR empowers local authorities with data-driven insights to foster economic, social, and environmental sustainability in rural destinations.

Create: Feb 28, 2025 Edit: Feb 28, 2025 International News

New Tourism Record Set in New York

New York, boasting the world's busiest airport system and ranking first in international arrivals to the United States, hosted 61.8 million tourists in 2023.This figure represents a 93% return to the record-breaking visitor levels of 2019, with expectations that it will reach 64.5 million by the end of the year. These statistics indicate a robust revival of New York's tourism industry following the downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Create: May 29, 2024 Edit: May 29, 2024 International News

Opening of Fortune Hospitality's All-Vegetarian Hotel

Fortune Hotels in India proudly announces the opening of its 144-room all-vegetarian hotel. The new Fortune hotel, with its modern design and luxurious amenities, is recognized as the first all-vegetarian hotel in the region. Highlighted features of this hotel include diverse vegetarian restaurants, fully equipped conference halls, an outdoor pool, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Additionally, its proximity to the Statue of Unity, one of India's main tourist attractions, makes this hotel an ideal choice for tourists and business travelers.The opening of this new hotel not only signifies the expansion of the Fortune brand in the hospitality industry but also demonstrates the company's commitment to sustainability and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Create: May 22, 2024 Edit: May 22, 2024 International News

Corendon Airlines to Fly Three Million Passengers to Europe

Dutch airline Corendon Airlines will transport three million passengers to popular tourist destinations in Europe this summer. Corendon, which operates direct flights to over 20 airports in Germany, its main market, currently offers flights to tourist and ethnic destinations in Turkey, Spain, Greece, Morocco, and Egypt. In the first quarter of 2024, Corendon saw a 14% increase in passenger numbers compared to the previous year. Strong demand in March led to a 25% increase in passengers.Corendon Airlines continues to expand its network of destinations and flight schedules, offering direct flights from 20 airports in Germany.

Create: May 22, 2024 Edit: May 22, 2024 International News

Etihad Airways Launches New Flights to New York

Etihad Airways has launched new flights from Abu Dhabi to New York, offering a luxurious and comfortable travel experience between the two cities. The Etihad Airways A380, flying to New York, features the Residence Suite, an opulent three-room apartment. This suite, the largest of its kind in the sky, includes a lavish bedroom, living room, bathroom, and shower facilities. Passengers in the Residence Suite will also enjoy the services of a personal chef and dedicated butler.Additionally, the Etihad A380 offers First Class, Business Class, and Economy Class cabins, all equipped with comfortable seats and ample space for rest and work.

Create: May 22, 2024 Edit: May 22, 2024 International News

Unveiling of Hyatt Grand Hotel in Barcelona

Hyatt Hotels Group unveiled the opening of the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Barcelona. This hotel marks the first urban hotel under the Grand Hyatt brand in Spain and the fifth of its kind in Europe. With the opening of this hotel, Hyatt expands its presence in Spain with eight distinctive brands and 50 hotels, ranking fourth in the country in terms of room count. Barcelona, as one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, is considered an ideal location for this new hotel.

Create: May 3, 2024 Edit: May 3, 2024 International News

Minor Hotels Group has inaugurated two new hotels in the UAE

Minor Hotels, a leading hotel group in Asia, unveiled two new hotels under the Anantara brand in the first quarter of the current year in the United Arab Emirates.These two new hotels are exemplary showcases of the group's ability to create distinctive hotel products with unique identities, even within one country and under a single brand.The opening of these two new hotels demonstrates Minor Hotels' commitment to expanding the Anantara brand in the Middle East. Currently, the hotel group operates 13 Anantara hotels in the region and plans to open fifty more hotels in the next three years.

Create: Apr 24, 2024 Edit: Apr 24, 2024 International News

Turkish Airlines introduces passports for pets

Turkish Airlines has officially become the world's first airline to introduce a special passport for household pets, called the "Pawpassport."This pioneering initiative aims to provide services tailored to the specific needs of pets during air travel within a limited timeframe . The Pawpassport can be obtained through the Turkish Airlines website or at Turkish Airlines ticket offices worldwide.This new initiative by Turkish Airlines has been well received by pet owners worldwide.

Create: Apr 24, 2024 Edit: Apr 24, 2024 International News

Izmir a Pioneer in Sustainable Tourism in Turkey

Izmir, as a pioneer in sustainable tourism in Turkey, has become the first city to receive the Sustainable Tourism Destination Certificate in collaboration with the largest international network of sustainable tourism destinations.Izmir joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) in 2023 and initiated research to obtain the Sustainable Tourism Certificate. Now, with the acquisition of this certificate, the city is taking steps towards becoming a significant sustainable tourism destination by implementing relevant strategies.To ensure the proper implementation of the certification process and meeting its criteria, the Destination Management Unit was established within the Tourism Directorate of İzmir Municipality.

Create: Apr 24, 2024 Edit: Apr 24, 2024 International News

Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Air Celebrates Its First Anniversary

Riyadh Air, the emerging Saudi Arabian airline, is celebrating its first anniversary with significant achievements both domestically in Saudi Arabia and on the international stage. In its inaugural year, the airline has signed significant agreements and established strategic collaborations with key partners worldwide. Riyadh Air, equipped with advanced technologies and innovative services, is poised to commence its flight operations in 2025.

Create: Apr 17, 2024 Edit: Apr 17, 2024 International News

Accor posts record EBITDA of over $1 billion for 2023

Accor chain hotels brand reached a new milestone in profitability in 2023, achieving its highest-ever gross operating profit of over 1 billion euros for the first time in its history.The group reported revenues of 5.056 billion euros in 2023, reflecting an 18% growth compared to 2022. This growth includes a 17% increase for the economy, mid-scale, and upscale segment, and a 22% increase for the luxury and luxury services segment.

Create: Apr 10, 2024 Edit: Apr 10, 2024 International News

Swiss-based Aman to open its first luxury hotel in Dubai

Renowned for its opulent and lavish hotels, the Aman hotel group is set to build its first hotel in the city of Dubai. The hotel will be located in Jumeirah 2 area, alongside the coastline.Aman Dubai will feature luxurious suites, a spacious spa, several restaurants, and an exclusive club.The design of this hotel is being undertaken by the architectural firm Kerry Hill Architects, combining a blend of minimal and contemporary styles with Arabic elements. Currently, the Aman hotel group is also constructing hotels in Saudi Arabia.

Create: Apr 2, 2024 Edit: Apr 2, 2024 International News