Month: May 2023

Here is your weekly industry news round-up. Check out the short snippets here and follow below for more details. 

• Red Sea Global empowers accessible travel experiences 
• Vivid Sydney light up Four Seasons Hotel Sydney 
• Book your epic journey: Holland America opens 2025 reservations 
• Italy summer travel prices out of control 
• Fairfield by Marriott launches its new hotel in Agra, Delhi

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Red Sea Global’s vision for disability-friendly tourism 

Red Sea Global (RSG) has promised the giga project will be entirely disability friendly. Red Sea will cap its annual visitor figure at 1.5 million a year. Taking World Health Organisation’s figure that one in six people is disabled, the Red Sea could welcome around 250,000 disabled people annually. The exact estimation would equal around 83,000 disabled people at Amaala, with an annual cap of 500,000 visitors. 

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Time to shine for Vivid Sydney at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney 

Secure the best seats in town to experience this year’s world-famous Vivid Sydney, May 26 to June 17, 2023, at the city’s best-located five-star hotel, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney’s façade will also feature as a backdrop to a major Vivid Sydney light projection across the cityscape, illuminating the building each evening from 6:00 to 11:00 pm along with special fireworks.  

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Epic Holland America grand world voyages open for bookings 

Following a successful pre-booking period, Holland America Line officially opened bookings to the public today, May 24, for its two newest Grand Voyages. With the Grand Voyage: Pole-to-Pole and Grand World Voyage both departing in January 2025, this will be the first time Holland America Line offers two Grand Voyages of more than 120 days simultaneously. 

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Italy summer travel prices out of control 

A price emergency in the Italian travel and tourism sector is sending travel demand into a tailspin. If the trend was already clear in recent months, with the approach of the summer season, the mix of inflation, increased fuel costs, and economic uncertainties is sending travel prices out of control. This summer, with inflation in Italy in April reaching +8.3% on an annual basis and a speculative dynamic of all costs, prices have skyrocketed. 

https://eturbonews.com/italy-summer-travel-prices-out-of-control/ 

Fairfield by Marriott launches its new hotel in Agra 

Fairfield by Marriott, part of Marriott International’s portfolio of 31 extraordinary brands, announced the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Agra. Located at a convenient 30-minute drive from the Agra International Airport, the property is in the heart of the city and offers guests easy access to iconic tourist attractions and flamboyant markets bustling with beautiful artwork, mouth-watering cuisines, and magnificent architecture. 

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That’s all folks!    

Here is your weekly industry news round-up. Check out the short snippets here and follow below for more details. 

• Tourism rebounds: Continued recovery after the pandemic 
• Vinpearl Landmark 81: A romantic escape 
• Airbnb reveals the booking upliftment in Q1 2023 
• 1st Arabia joins World Tourism Network 
• IHCL expands footprint in Indore: Third hotel signing in MP 

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Travel and tourism reclaiming momentum after the pandemic 

As per the newest industry statistics, a projected 235 million tourists toured worldwide during the first three months of this year. Globally, travelers reached 80% of the levels before the pandemic. Last year, 960 million people traveled overseas, signifying a revival of 66% of the pre-pandemic times. As per a UNWTO report, global tourism earnings saw the $1 trillion mark last year, increasing 50% in actual terms compared to 2021, propelled by a recovery in global travel.

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Romantic bliss at Vinpearl Landmark 81 

Vinpearl Landmark 81 – Autograph Collection, the new flagship five-star hotel which is set on the upper floors of Vietnam’s tallest building, is inviting couples to experience the pinnacle of romance with an array of facilities, amenities and activities that will send hearts soaring and create memories that last a lifetime. Vinpearl Landmark 81 – Autograph Collection is also ideal for a romantic city break or honeymoon.  

https://eglobaltravelmedia.com.au/2023/05/19/romantic-bliss-at-vinpearl-landmark-81/ 

 Airbnb reveals the booking upliftment in Q1 2023 

 The latest data from Airbnb has revealed that nights booked for international travel by Indian guests more than doubled in Q1 2023 compared to Q1 20221. The United Kingdom, the United States, and various European countries have emerged as ass the top destinations among Indian travelers looking to travel abroad2. 

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Saudi Arabia welcomes Expo! Expo! Mena and 1st Arab tourism conference 

New tourism trends are in Saudi Arabia. This new partnership between WTN and 1st Arabia will open doors to members in 131 countries. 1st Arabia, the organizer of Expo Expo MENA, joined the World Tourism Network as a new corporate member and partner. At the same time, the World Tourism Network will partner with the upcoming EXPO EXPO MENA trade show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 10-12 September 2023 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center. 

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IHCL signs its third hotel in Indore, Madhya Pradesh 

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, signed a SeleQtions branded hotel in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The 125-key hotel is situated in the heart of Indore’s commercial hub. Sahil Wadhwani and Vansh Wadhwani, Partners, Winway Group, said, “We are delighted to bring the SeleQtions brand to Indore in partnership with IHCL. We believe this will transform the hospitality landscape in the city.” 

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Here is your weekly industry news round-up. Check out the short snippets here and follow below for more details. 

• Tourism industry shows resilience with a strong start to 2023 
• Tourism in Italy sets to smash record this year 
• Hotel Genevieve Louisville opening in the NuLu neighborhood
• Memorable family vacation at Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa 
• India’s tourism industry set to achieve $1 trillion by 2047 

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Tourism is on track for full recovery as new data shows a strong start to 2023 

International tourism is well on its way to returning to pre-pandemic levels, with twice as many people travelling during the first quarter of 2023 than in the same period of 2022. International tourism receipts reached the USD1 trillion mark in 2022, growing 50% in real terms compared to 2021, driven by the important rebound in international travel. 

https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article126310.html 

Tourism in Italy sets to smash record this year 

Tourism in Italy this year is set to smash record levels set before the coronavirus pandemic, new data showed, putting the sector’s recovery ahead of pace in Europe as a whole. The prediction that 2023 will overtake 2019 must push us to do more and more, intervening to favour policies of seasonal adjustment and overcome the phenomenon of over-tourism, said Tourism Minister Daniela Santanche after Cruciani’s speech. 

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First Bunkhouse Hotel opens in Louisville, Hotel Genevieve 

Hotel Genevieve, a new boutique hotel project from Austin’s acclaimed hospitality group Bunkhouse in collaboration with real estateBunkhouse Hotel development firm, Mountain Shore Properties, has officially opened its doors in the heart of Louisville’s East Market District. The opening marks a series of firsts for the brand and city, including Bunkhouse Group’s first hotel project in Kentucky and the first boutique hotel for the growing East Market district, NuLu. 

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Escape the summer heat at Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa 

Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa, the all-pool villa resort, invites families to beat the heat this summer holiday with a one-of-a-kind family getaway. Nestled in the North Malé Atoll and surrounded by the enticing turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, Hilton Maldives Amingiri is directly accessible at all times of the day from Velana International Airport via a scenic 20-minute premium speedboat ride.   

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India’s tourism industry aims to reach US$1 trillion by 2047 

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V), the global leader in digital payments, and EY, the leading professional services organization, have launched a comprehensive report titled ‘Charting the Course for India – Tourism Megatrends Unpacked’. The report reveals that India’s tourism industry is on track to reach US$1 trillion by 2047, with a data-led tourism set as a key growth driver.  

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Here is your weekly industry news round-up. Check out the short snippets here and follow below for more details. 

• Dubai welcomed 4.67 million visitors in Q1, 2023 
• Accor’s more affordable brands sign 18-property Saudi Arabia deal 
• During ATM 2023, Emirates Airlines emphasises a return to growth
• Melbourne to host Australian Tourism Exchange 2024 

• Renest Hotels & Resorts acquires and revamps a historic luxury property in Mussoorie

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  The emirate welcomed close to five million visitors in the first quarter of 2023 

  Dubai welcomed 4.67 million international overnight visitors in the first quarter of 2023, compared to 3.97 million tourists during the same period in 2022. This marks a 17 per cent year-on-year growth and the city’s best Q1 performance since the pandemic, placing it firmly on track to becoming the most visited international destination, according to data published by the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). 

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  Amsa to bring 18 Accor hotels into Saudi Arabia by 2032 

  Accor has signed a deal with Amsa Hospitality in Saudi Arabia to develop and franchise 18 hotels over the next ten years. Amsa Hospitality‘s CEO Mohammad Alathel said: “We are committed to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 success, a vision that set the path for our development locally, regionally and globally.” Amsa Hospitality will be responsible for hotels in several cities in Saudi Arabia, including Ha’il, Jubail, Taif, Al-Ula, Tabuk and Jazan. 

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  Emirates Airlines highlights a return to growth during ATM 2023 

  Sir Timothy Clark, President of Emirates Airlines, has addressed travel and tourism delegates at Arabian Travel Market 2023. Speaking on the Global Stage with renowned aviation commentator John Strickland, Clark discussed the resurgence in passenger numbers witnessed by the airline industry worldwide, as well as the opportunities and challenges ahead. 

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  Melbourne to host Australian Tourism Exchange 2024 

  The Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) will return to Melbourne next year for the first time since 2015, with Australia’s largest annual tourism trade event to be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from Sunday, May 19 to Thursday, May 23, 2024. Melbourne has proudly hosted their premier travel trade event on eight occasions, and they look forward to taking ATE. 

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  A historic Mussoorie property is acquired by Renest Hotels & Resorts and upgraded to luxury 

  Renest Dunsvirk Court Mussoorie is a boutique luxury hotel perched atop a hill, offering guests the highest elevation in Mussoorie at 7,200 ft. Originally owned by Lord Dunsvirk and Lord Guthrie during the British Raj, this historic property was later bought by the Maharaja of Baroda and was first converted into a hotel in 1989. The historic property boasts 41 well-designed rooms with all modern amenities. 

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  That’s all folks!