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Indian hotel company sponsors internal flights in Cuba

Indian hotel company sponsors internal flights in Cuba The Indian hotel chain MGM Muthu Hotels will carry out domestic flights in Cuba with its own airline to promote tourism. MGM Muthu Hotels & Resorts was the first Indian chain to establish itself in Cuba, six years ago. Among its pioneering advances is the opening of the first LGBTIQ+ hotel, the Grand Muthu Rainbow Hotel in Cayo Guillermo, in the province of Ciego de Ávila. In statements during the 42nd International Tourism Fair this year, Nesamani Maran Muthu, president of the MGM Muthu Hotels hotel chain, confirmed that Muthu Aviation will operate to the Coco and Santa María keys, and to Santiago de Cuba and Holguín. According to the Cuban Ministry of Tourism, with the implementation of this platform the number of visitors to Cuba is expected to increase, especially those from Asian destinations such as India. MGM Muthu Hotels will make [...]

By |2024-05-27T17:02:53-04:0027 de May de 2024|Outstanding news, Transportation|0 Comments

UN Tourism connects leaders for Investment Conference

UN Tourism connects leaders for Investment Conference Public-private partnerships can stimulate investment into tourism and help drive the sector’s transformation across the Middle East. Recognizing the growing status of the region as a global investment powerhouse, UN Tourism brought key figures together for a special conference on "Investing in Tourism: Opportunities and Challenges for Sustainable Financing". Held within the framework of the UN Tourism 50th Regional Commission for the Middle East, the conference served as a platform m to discuss the opportunities and challenges related to financing the tourism sector in a sustainable way, with a special focus on innovation, technology and education. Tourism Investments and the Middle East The conference built on the massive momentum gaining around tourism in the region, including in the area of investments. According to UN Tourism data: 254 announced greenfield projects were announced in the Middle East between 2018 and 2023, representing a total capital [...]

By |2024-05-27T16:56:34-04:0027 de May de 2024|Outstanding news, Tourism|0 Comments

Air China’s Havana route: A flight of hope

Air China’s Havana route: A flight of hope By Daily Pérez Guillén A joke reveals the hope with which the Caribbean country received the inaugural Air China flight that has reconnected Beijing and Havana since Friday. It was recalled by the Ambassador of the Asian country in Cuba, Ma Hui, in his remarks at the official welcoming ceremony. "Tourism Minister Garcia Granda commented to me that he is not an ambitious person, he only hopes that one percent of the Chinese population can come to Cuba, which means 10 million. I only hope that 0.01 percent can come every year. With this flight route, that would mean 140,000 passengers and we would begin to advance toward his challenge." “This is a practical measure for the recovery of tourism and in support of Cuba's economy. It is a solid step for a community of the future,” the ambassador added, in agreement with [...]

By |2024-05-20T14:32:10-04:0020 de May de 2024|Outstanding news, Transportation|0 Comments

In Punta Cana, an all-inclusive designed with multi-generational travel in mind

In Punta Cana, an all-inclusive designed with multi-generational travel in mind It’s one of the biggest trends in travel right now: multi-generational travel, where families travel and stay together on their vacations, from the little ones to the grandparents. While more and more resorts are trying to capitalize on it, some properties are taking things to another level. That brings us to Finest Punta Cana, part of the Excellence Collection of resorts in the Dominican Republic: it’s a terrific resort for multi-generational families to visit, offering something for everyone in a single location. You can start with thehe Adults-Only Excellence Club (18+ and over), where Grandparents can enjoy the serenity of the beautifully landscaped surroundings and still be able to spend quality time with the rest of the family housed in the nearby Finest Club accommodations. While there are several wonderful restaurants that offer Adults Only (18+) dining, there are many [...]

By |2024-05-20T13:15:55-04:0020 de May de 2024|Tourism|0 Comments

Luxury South Bank resort to open in Turks & Caicos in November

Luxury South Bank resort to open in Turks & Caicos in November Grace Bay Resorts has announced a Nov. 1 opening date for its newest Turks & Caicos resort, South Bank. The 31-acre Providenciales resort will be situated along Long Bay Beach, comprising a mix of 92 one- to six-bedroom accommodations. Accommodations will be spread across four distinct "neighborhoods:" the Ocean Estate Villas, Lagoon Villas, The Boathouses and Arc. (As part of the property's phased opening plan, the Arc neighborhood is on track for completion in 2026.) The property's centerpiece will be its 5-acre, man-made "ocean swimming lagoon," which Grace Bay Resorts said is designed to provide "guests with a protected area for swimming and playing." The lagoon, which will be 4.5-feet deep, will be surrounded by white sand and feature two islands. Other amenities are a beach firepit lounge, fitness facilities, a tennis court, a pickleball court and a spa [...]

By |2024-05-20T13:12:57-04:0020 de May de 2024|Tourism|0 Comments

A new wave of tourism in Mexico: modern and innovative tourism

A new wave of tourism in Mexico: modern and innovative tourism Photo: Sefotur. Mexico is a thriving tourist destination; the country has years of unique culture and history that attract visitors from all over the world making it a prime destination to visit. However, it’s not just the historic landmarks that are attracting visitors but also the innovation being made specifically to campaign towards a modern way of tourism. Valentino Danchev, the VP of Sales at Vida Vacations, a luxury destination club offering access to Mexico’s most exceptional resorts, has an insider’s insight into how travel has changed over the last five years and how the future of travel looks like. Funding for Tourism Increases Opportunities  As an insider, Danchev shares that Mexico is amplifying their touristic impact through increasing methods of transportation that in turn, ensure accessibility and promote visiting other Mexican destinations. According to Explorando Mexico: Tourism in [...]

By |2024-05-20T13:09:56-04:0020 de May de 2024|Tourism|0 Comments

UN Tourism launches digital self-assessment tool for rural destinations

UN Tourism launches digital self-assessment tool for rural destinations Photo: ©mihtiander/123RF UN Tourism has unveiled its pioneering digital self-assessment tool designed to progress tourism development in rural areas The UN Tourism Self-assessment Tool to Assist Rural Destinations, STAR, allows local public authorities in rural destinations to self-evaluate and measure their level of tourism development. It also provides tailored recommendations, benchmarking different destinations and generating valuable data and insights for Member States to enhance sustainable and inclusive tourism policies. Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of UN Tourism, says: "The UN Tourism Self-assessment Tool is a game-changer for rural destinations. It empowers local authorities with a tool that allows them to self-evaluate their policies and actions, providing actionable insights fostering sustainable tourism development, and contributing to the overall growth of rural communities." It empowers local authorities with a tool that allows them to self-evaluate their policies and actions, providing actionable insights fostering sustainable [...]

By |2024-05-20T13:03:08-04:0020 de May de 2024|Outstanding news, Tourism|0 Comments

American Airlines expands winter schedule to Latin America and the Caribbean

American Airlines expands winter schedule  to Latin America and the Caribbean While summer kicks off, customers can get a head start on planning to get away this winter with more options to visit the Caribbean and Latin America with American Airlines. In winter 2024, American will enhance its industry-leading short-haul international network with eight new routes and increased service, offering flights to more destinations than any other U.S. carrier in the region. “Customers will have more reasons to choose American than ever before for nonstop fun in the sun this year,” said Brian Znotins, American’s Senior Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning. “We are excited to continue growing our network to the region with more flights this winter to the Caribbean and Latin America than any other U.S. carrier ever.” American’s winter schedule will offer 11% more departures and 10% more seats compared to its record-setting winter schedule in 2023. [...]

By |2024-05-20T13:03:31-04:0020 de May de 2024|Outstanding news, Transportation|0 Comments

UN Tourism calls for cross-cultural dialogue and climate actions in tourism

UN Tourism calls for cross-cultural dialogue and climate actions in tourism UN Tourism has joined leading international organizations and government leaders at the World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue, held in Baku around the theme of "Dialogue for Peace and Global Security: Cooperation and Interconnectivity." The sixth edition of the Forum forms part of the "Baku Process", launched by President Ilham Aliyev in 2008, brought together more than 700 participants from 107 countries, including 60 Ministers of Culture. Serving as the sector’s voice, UN Tourism held a special session on the sector’s role in fostering connections in post-conflict societies, with reference to Bosnia & Herzegovina, Colombia, and Rwanda. Opening the main high-level forum, UN Tourism Executive Director Zoritsa Urosevic said: “At UN Tourism, we have a duty to foster people’s desires to discover the world, making the unknown more inviting and building new connections between strangers, and also to give back to [...]

By |2024-05-13T12:50:29-04:0013 de May de 2024|Events|0 Comments

Curacao Travel Is Booming

Curacao Travel Is Booming The colorful streets of Willemstad; the floating bridge; the all-day party at Mambo Beach; the endless possibilities at Jan Thiel. Curacao has always been one of the most diverse places to visit in the region. Now, travelers have finally started to realize it — particularly Americans. Travel to the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao is, in short, booming right now, with visitors continuing to flock. The colorful streets of Willemstad; the floating bridge; the all-day party at Mambo Beach; the endless possibilities at Jan Thiel. Curacao has always been one of the most diverse places to visit in the region. Now, travelers have finally started to realize it — particularly Americans. Travel to the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao is, in short, booming right now, with visitors continuing to flock. It’s the latter that has been the most impactful — led by Delta’s long-awaited return to the destination [...]

By |2024-05-13T12:44:44-04:0013 de May de 2024|Tourism|0 Comments
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