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Travel and Tour World, a travel trade media and an information platform, is an all-inclusive and far-reaching B2B travel magazine. It aspires to build a network of travel and tour professionals across the globe to mark its presence in this increasingly co

Entries from 2015-09-08 to 1 day

New Facial Recognition Technology The Solution To Hotel Security Problems

NEC, global leaders in technology and pioneers of the most advanced facial recognition tech in the market will open the first ever TecSec Summit at The Hotel Show Dubai 2015 on 28th September. continue reading...

Gulf Air and Batelco Partner for On-Board Technology Solutions

Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier is collaborating with Batelco, Bahrain’s leading communications solution provider, with an agreement that will see Batelco support the airline’s on-board operations by providing iPads for…

Air France increases capacity between Europe and St. Martin

As from 12 December 2015, Air France will be offering an additional flight (on Saturdays) to the Caribbean island of St. Martin, increasing its offer to 8 weekly flights in winter 2015. The flight operated by Airbus A340 with 275 seats, 30…

Lufthansa publishes special timetable for tomorrow: more than half of all planned long-haul flights to operate

Lufthansa has published a special timetable for its services tomorrow Tuesday 8 September. The action has been taken following a call by the Vereinigung Cockpit pilots’ union (VC) for its members at Lufthansa German Airlines and Lufthansa …

Rimba Jimbaran Bali by AYANA elevates the art of tea at the new Orchid Tea Lounge

Bali’s tea connoisseurs have something to celebrate at Rimba Jimbaran Bali by AYANA, as the resort’s new Orchid Tea Lounge pampers gourmands with an exceptional selection of world-class teas. continue reading.....

PATA Events Calendar Takes Shape with More Venues Confirmed for 2017/18

The Pacific Asia Travel Association has announced the host destinations for three major events in 2017 and 2018. The announcement follows the endorsement of all three venues by the Association’s Executive Board during a meeting in Bangalor…

Qantas announces hugh jackman as global ambassador

The “Boy from Oz” Hugh Jackman and Australia’s national carrier Qantas have announced a new partnership to promote Australia on the global stage.The award-winning actor has signed on to become an official global ambassador for the airline …

Minor Hotel Group announces development of AVANI hotel in the UAE

Minor Hotel Group (MHG), a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of 134 hotels and resorts in 22 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe,South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean, is today pleased t…

Hunter hosts peak industry conference this week, showcasing capacity of regions to host corporate events

A key conference in the Hunter this week organised by Australia’s peak business events body will help reinforce the capacity for regional areas to host major conventions, according to the Altogether Perfect marketing group which won the co…

Qantas Welcomes Hugh Jackman as Global Ambassador

The New York based “Boy from Oz” Hugh Jackman and Australia’s national carrier Qantas have announced a new partnership to promote Australia on the global stage.The award winning actor has signed on to become an official global ambassador f…

World’s largest Slip n’ Slide to be built in Jordan

Showcasing Jordan’s ability to compete with the giants in the profitable world of tourism, the country has come up with the world’s largest water slide. The longest “Slip n’ Slide” made of thin plastic that becomes slippery when wet will b…

Major operator Carlson Rezidor set to enter Iraq

The tourism and hospitability industry in Iraq is gradually picking up pace as is evident from the foray of top hoteliers into the country. The latest major operator to enter Iraq is Carlson Rezidor. continue reading.....

Geneva named ‘Europe’s Leading City Break Destination’ at World Travel Awards 2015

Consolidating its status as an ideal destination for a weekend break, Geneva for the second consecutive year has been named “Europe’s Leading City Break Destination” at the World Travel Awards 2015. The award ceremony, often touted as tour…

Dublin’s Guinness Storehouse is Europe’s leading tourist attraction

The World Travel Awards, touted as the Oscar for tourism, named Dublin’s Guinness Storehouse as Europe’s leading tourist attraction. continue reading....

DR Golf Travel Exchange 2015 aims to promote Dominican Republic’s golf tourism

Aiming to promote Dominican Republic’s golf tourism, the 2nd annual DR Golf Travel Exchange 2015 was opened on Saturday night. The DR Golf Travel Exchange is a venue that aims to showcase some of the country´s most breathtaking links locat…

Civil Aviation Bureau Director General appointed new head of Japan Tourism Agency

According to officials, Japan has appointed Civil Aviation Bureau Director General Akihiko Tamura, 59, as commissioner of the country’s Tourism Agency. continue reading....

Philippines’ tourism stalwarts honoured at SKAL International Tourism Awards

The 25th SKAL International Tourism Personality Awards were announced last Thursday night at the New World Hotel in Makati, Philippines. Awards in various categories in the field of tourism were awarded. continue reading.....

Tourism promo event held by Nepal Tourism Board in Bangalore

With an aim to revive Nepal’s tourism sector, a promotional event named “Nepal Evening” was organised in Bangalore, India under the “Nepal: Back on Top of the World” by Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). continue reading.....

South Korea contemplates visa waiver for Chinese tourists

With the betterment of Seoul’s economic and political ties with Beijing in recent years, a research has been started by South Korea into the possible introduction of visa waivers for Chinese nationals on a gradual basis. continue reading..…

Tanzania government rules out suspension of tourist hunting

Tanzania will not suspend tourist hunting because the practice helped in wildlife conservation, the country’s government announced on Saturday. continue reading.....

Tourism flagship event of baptism of gorillas held in Rwanda

A famous tourism flagship event known as “Kwita Izina”(attribution of name, in national Kinyarwanda language) took place in the Volcano National Park, located in the northern region of the East African country, Xinhua reported in Musanze, …

Tourist arrivals to Egypt increase during first half of 2015

The number of tourist arrivals to Egypt increased by 7.3 per cent during the first seven months of 2015, The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and the Egyptian Tourism Authority said on Monday. The number of tourists who visited Egypt in July 2…

Tourism Malaysia unveils 1 Malaysia Year End Sale at PATA Travel Mart 2015

Special packages for the ‘1Malaysia Year End Sale (1MYES)’ was announced by Tourism Malaysia at a three-day Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart 2015 in Bangalore. continue reading.....