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- Qatar relaunches incentive for UAE travel agents
- Wyndham debuts the first U.S. Registry Collection hotel
- European travelers still prefer hotels over other options
- Sunwing unveils 250 best resorts for 2024-2025
- Marriott converts six SAMHI properties to managed
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Second edition of Qatar incentive programme for UAE agents
In partnership with Visit Qatar, VFS Global’s Tourism Services Unit presents the second edition of the ‘Qatar Incentive Programme’ for 2024, exclusively for travel agents and tour operators from the UAE. The initiative highlights the significance of the UAE market for Qatar and aims to boost the country’s tourism sector. Qatar is a must-visit, family-friendly tourist destination, offering travellers a seamless mix of tradition and innovation through year-round attractions and events.
Wyndham debuts the first U.S. Registry Collection hotel
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts debuted The Mining Exchange, a Registry Collection Hotel, marking the first property in the collection in the United States. The 128-room, newly renovated hotel is in downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado. First introduced in 2021, Registry Collection Hotels offer elevated guest experiences and inspire the wanderlust of today’s travelers.
European travelers still prefer hotels over other options
Despite a significant rise in hotel prices, estimated at approximately 40-50% over the last three years, with certain regions and high-demand locations experiencing even steeper hikes, European travellers continue to favour hotels over alternative lodging options. Recent statistics indicate that over 60% of travelers from Europe’s leading economies opt for hotels as their preferred accommodation.
Sunwing reveals 2024-2025 best resorts list
Sunwing Vacations has unveiled its 2024-2025 Best of the Best List, showcasing an extensive selection of over 250 top-rated resorts across over 50 categories. This curated collection is based on travel expert recommendations, star ratings, and customer feedback, offering Canadians a trusted guide to turn their winter vacation dreams into reality. In addition, September marks the launch of RIU September, a special month-long partnership with RIU Hotels & Resorts.
Marriott converts six SAMHI properties to managed
Marriott International Inc. announced the conversion of six properties owned by SAMHI Hotels Ltd from franchises to managed entities, enhancing Marriott’s managed portfolio across key business cities in India. The transition of Fairfield by Marriott Mahindra World City, Four Points by Sheraton Chennai OMR, Four Points by Sheraton Jaipur, Four Points by Sheraton Pune, Fairfield by Marriott Hyderabad, and Fairfield by Marriott Ahmedabad to the managed portfolio is expected to be completed by October 2024.
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