News: Tourism

Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya mega-project to include world’s first gaming and esport district

Qiddiya, the Saudi Arabian entertainment city being built near the city of Riyadh, has unveiled plans for what it claims will be the world’s first multi-use gaming and esports…

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Dec 15, 2023 Retail / Sport / Technology / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

WTTC’s hotel sustainability program verified in hotels across more than 30 countries

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 'Hotel Sustainability Basics' program has seen impressive results in its first year with more than 1,300 hotels verified,…

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Dec 14, 2023 Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

Vietnam’s Alma Resort looks to the community, sustainability and wellness for 2024

Lifelong hotelier Herbert Laubichler-Pichler sees that community involvement, protecting the environment and wellbeing will make for a winning trifecta for hotels in the new year.…

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Dec 12, 2023 Environment / Hospitality / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

Ice collecting festival marks start of snow and ice tourism in NE China

An ice collecting festival commenced last week in northeast China's Harbin, marking the beginning of the snow and ice tourism season of the ‘ice city’. This year's…

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Dec 11, 2023 Events / Tourism /

 
 

Introducing MENALAC

The Middle East and North Africa Leisure & Attractions Council (MENALAC) - a non-for-profit trade council representing leisure and attractions companies in the Middle East and North…

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Dec 10, 2023 Attractions / Entertainment / Events / Features / Tourism /

 
 

Dubai Reef project launched as one of the world’s largest marine reef developments

The Dubai Reef project has been launched and as one of the world's largest marine reef developments, it marks a pioneering step in the journey towards ecological preservation. The…

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Dec 7, 2023 Aquatics / Education / Environment / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Children’s cultural and environmental programs introduced at Ritz-Carlton Asia Pacific

An evolved 'Ritz Kids' program has been introduced by Ritz-Carlton across its Asia Pacific locations – offered in key cities including Tokyo, Singapore and Perth as well as…

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Dec 7, 2023 Culture / Education / Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

Sun Group releases luxury resort plans for Vietnam’s Phu Quoc island

Leading Vietnamese hospitality, entertainment and real estate company the Sun Group has announced plans for a luxury resort development at Phu Quoc island. One of south east Asia’s…

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Dec 6, 2023 Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

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