Slow return of Chinese tourists causing problems for Asia Pacific tourism
If the New Year is a time to feel optimistic, tourism organisations across the Asia Pacific region were certainly feeling the positivity. The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) was certainly upbeat; releasing an executive summary report in…
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As far as hospitality goes, the state has a varied mix, from five and seven star hotels, to home stays to cook-on-the-footpath. This all embracing policy, if it can be called that, has succeeded in drawing nearly six million guests to the stat…
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Egypt approves of LE 50B financing toward tourism sector to boost hotel room capacity
To bolster the tourism sector, the government recently gave the go-ahead to a new LE 50 billion initiative for building and operating new hotel rooms, including expansions of existing projects or converting closed buildings into hotel facilities…
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Floating hotel plan unveiled for Salford Quays
Looking to dock at the North Bay, Netherlands-based architects Ninetynine is drawing up innovative plans for a 180-guest-room vessel on behalf of The Good Hospitality Group. A pre-planning application consultation has started with a view to the…
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Fuji Speedway Hotel Guests Can Turn Laps On A Storied Japanese Track
The American writer Ernest Hemingway reportedly once said, "Auto-racing, mountain-climbing and bull-fighting are the only sports. The rest are games." At Fuji Speedway Hotel in Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture, guests can sample two of the great writer's…
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ANTI-TOURIST zealots last night chanted "empty hotels, no rental cars and no cyclists" during a massive demonstration. The protesters also spoke of ploughing up Majorca’s motorway network in a promo video for the Palma demo…
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Panic in Turkey as tourists abandon country for another hotspot leaving hotels empty
The number of Turkish tourists in Greece has surged since Greece launched visas on arrival for visitors from the neighbouring state, with Turkey now experiencing a drop in tourism.
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Keep Michelin men out of our hotels!
It’s probably escaped most people’s attention, what with the football, the election, the Ukraine war, the horrors of Gaza, the assassination attempt and the revelation that the most powerful human on the planet has the intellectual sharpness of a…
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Keys to the Pool, Not the Room
Hotels are increasingly making some of their most enviable amenities available to day pass holders.
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IHIF Asia slated for September 2024
This year’s regional forum aims to reassess models, consider progressive approaches, and diversify strategies as firms venture into new market segments.
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Egypt’s Tourism Sector Prepares for Major Hotel Expansion
Egypt’s newly appointed Tourism and Antiquities Minister, Sherif Fathy, introduced a comprehensive plan to expand the country’s hotel capacity in anticipation of the surge in tourist arrivals.
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What’s behind Guldsmeden Hotels’ industry leading sustainability stance?
Nestled in the heart of Berlin is Lulu Guldsmeden, a charming hotel that blends a warm atmosphere with spacious, eye-catching rooms and a focus on sustainability.
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Hybrid brand Kabannas expands across Europe
A new hybrid accommodation brand, with the look and feel of a lively hostel, is making ground as the well-backed Kabannas looks to acquire further sites in European city centres for conversion to its format…
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How Wellness is Transforming Travel
When the Global Wellness Institute released its latest valuation report this year, it forecasted that the wellness tourism market would surge from $651 billion in 2022 to $1,4 trillion by 2027, making it one of the fastest growing and robust sectors…
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China, Kazakhstan upgrade tourism cooperation
A report from People’s Daily: The opening ceremony of the Kazakhstan Year of Tourism in China in 2024 was recently held in Beijing. China and Kazakhstan will hold a series of splendid activities throughout the year of tourism, which include art…
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Hoteliers hit back at proposal to introduce hotel tax in Dublin
THE IRISH HOTELS Federation has criticised proposals that could see a hotel tax introduced in Dublin…
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Steady growth in Vietnam’s tourism attracts interest from international hotel companies
Tourism in Vietnam has been witnessing steady improvement since the past two years. With its stunning beaches, tropical forests, rice terraces and verdant islets, the South East Asian country has something for everyone…
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Expedia Report Finds Americans Win The Gold Medal For Taking Fewest Vacation Days In The World
24th Annual Vacation Deprivation Report finds Americans are more vacation deprived than ever; unveils tips from around the world to help U.S. travelers get more out of their time off and save on their next trip…
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