News: Tourism

Saudi Tourism Authority and JCB partnership aims to boost Japanese tourism in Saudi

Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and JCB International Co., Ltd. (JCB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 15th October 2023 aimed at boosting tourism in Saudi among JCB cardmembers…

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Oct 19, 2023 Finance / Tourism /

 
 

WTTC and Global Sustainable Tourism Council agree a three-stage hotel sustainability initiative

A major new partnership has been announced between the World Travel & Tourism Council and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) aligned to establish a structured framework for…

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Oct 18, 2023 Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM adds to its sustainable tourism destinations

The Board of Directors of NEOM - Saudi Arabia’s sustainable regional development taking shape in the northwest of the Kingdom - have announced ‘Leyja’, its latest tourism…

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Oct 17, 2023 Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

South East Travel partners with technology provider Amadeus

Aiming to expand its footprint in Taiwan and across Asia Pacific, South East Travel - a leading travel agency in Taiwan - has signed a strategic partnership with travel technology provider…

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Oct 14, 2023 Technology / Tourism /

 
 

World Leisure unveils new branding and website

As a legacy of its 70th anniversary last year, the World Leisure Organization (WLO) has announced new branding and a revamped website. Since 1952, WLO has been advocating for leisure…

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Oct 13, 2023 Education / Recreation / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

War, inflation and interest rate hikes impact tourism sector deal activity

According to GlobalData - a leading data and analytics company - tourism sector deal activity declined by 33% compared to the same period in 2022. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at…

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Oct 13, 2023 ByKaren Sweaney Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Ras Al Khaimah’s EarthCheck Certification a green tourism first for the Middle East

The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah has cemented its status as the Arabian Gulf’s foremost advocate for green tourism with its attainment of EarthCheck Silver Certification. Reinforcing…

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Oct 12, 2023 ByNigel Benton Attractions / Environment / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

Partnership between Centara and SCG Energy paves the way for ‘Smart Hotels’ across Thailand

Thailand's leading hotel operator - Centara Hotels & Resorts - has formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SCG Cleanergy Company Limited - a service provider of solar…

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Oct 11, 2023 Environment / Hospitality / Technology / Tourism /

 
 

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