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Germany scores as a travel destination

Germany scores as a travel destination Petra Hedorfer, the CEO of the German National Tourist Board, used a sports analogy to showcase how well the country is performing as a top travel destination. “We’re playing in the Champions League of tourism destinations,” she told delegates on location in Chemnitz for the 50th Germany...

Sports tourism ranks high for Canadian travellers

Sports tourism ranks high for Canadian travellers With the NHL playoffs now underway a new survey by Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) -- conducted by YouGov – found that roughly one out of two Canadians (45%) are likely to travel for sports tourism, with over one-fifth (21%) expressing they’d be very likely to do so. Regionally,...

Industry groups release ‘Nature Positive’ report

Industry groups release ‘Nature Positive’ report The leading players of travel and tourism globally have published a landmark joint report setting out their joint plan to help halt and reverse biodiversity loss. “Nature Positive Travel & Tourism in Action” is the creation of the high-level Nature Positive Tourism Partnership, made...

Oceania Cruises unveils its new Tropics and Exotics Collection

Oceania Cruises unveils its new Tropics and Exotics Collection Oceania Cruises has unveiled its 2025-2026 Tropics and Exotics Collection, which includes a total of 135 captivating itineraries, visiting five continents on voyages ranging from seven to 180 days, including Vista’s debut Around The World Voyage. Spanning 329 ports, the new itineraries...

Stay & Cruise with MSC Cruises in the summer of 2024 

Stay & Cruise with MSC Cruises in the summer of 2024  MSC Cruises has unveiled its new summer 2024 ‘Stay & Cruise’ program, offering passengers an opportunity to turn their seven-night cruise into a nine or ten-night holiday. The program includes a new add-on package, that let’s guests extend their holidays after a seven-night cruise...

Marriott International marks milestone on net-zero journey

Marriott International marks milestone on net-zero journey Marriott International, Inc. reports that it has verified its near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). SBTi is a global climate action organization that develops tools that allow businesses to set greenhouse gas (GHG)...

Costa Cruises launches Discovery Sale

Costa Cruises launches Discovery Sale Costa Cruises North America is sailing into summer with a ‘Discovery Sale’ offer that runs through June 10, 2024 and fares for cruises starting at just $449 per person, double occupancy, on a diverse selection of itineraries in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and United Arab Emirates. As...

Booking.com taps into new Canadian attitudes on sustainable travel

Booking.com taps into new Canadian attitudes on sustainable travel In newly released research, Booking.com explores consumer attitudes, priorities and influences related to sustainable travel. And while the annual research reveals a continued sense of desire and awareness -- with 78% of Canadian travellers confirming that sustainable travel is important to...

WestJet, Korean Air enhance codeshare deal

WestJet, Korean Air enhance codeshare deal WestJet will add six more Asian destinations to its network through an enhanced codeshare agreement with Korean Air. Beginning May 17, 2024, WestJet guests will gain access to six additional cities across four Asian countries from Incheon International Airport (ICN) through the expanded...

Bahamas Ministry of Tourism names new Deputy Director General

Bahamas Ministry of Tourism names new Deputy Director General Valery Brown-Alce has been named Deputy Director General of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investment & Aviation. Brown-Alce’s appointment was announced by the Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) and it is...
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