Monthly Archives: February 2018
Sjefke Jansen joins Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta
Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta is proud to announce that it has appointed a new general manager. The industry veteran Sjefke Jansen brings his award-winning hospitality experience to the historical hotel. Jansen actually started working in the industry …
Saudi Arabia plans for smartphone apps for mosques in the country
Saudi Arabia plans to make smartphone app which will give the detailed information of all the mosques in the country. The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Saleh Al-Asheikh visited the center for geographic information of mosques …
Music tourism is a top trend for 2018 in India
Music tourism is now becoming a newest trend for 2018 in India. As spring comes, India comes up with the numerous religious and music festivals. As the travel industry in India gears up for yet another year of …
Tanzania launches World Bank Fund Project to boost the tourism
The Vice President of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan launched a World Bank Funded project with an aim to promote the tourist destinations located in the southern tourist district. This tourism project will bring the tourists from all over the world …
Dubai’s 2020 visitor target to be accomplished due to continuous growth
A 6.2 per cent year-on-year increase in international overnight visitation in 2017 was observed in Dubai with an accelerated five per cent growth than the previous year. By the start of the next decade it is expected that …
Travelport announces new DACH leadership team
Travelport, the leading Travel Commerce Platform, announced it has formed a new leadership team for the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland). The change sees Dieter Rumpel, formerly Travelport’s lead in Germany and Switzerland, expand his role to cover Austria …
Princess Cruises launches West Coast Culinary Cruise for unique gastronomy experiences
Princess Cruises announced today its fourth Culinary Cruise featuring noted food journalist Bill Esparza. The culinary cruise sails the west coast departing out of Los Angeles on Ruby Princess March 22 – 26, 2018. Esparza brings along notable chefs Sabina …
TAT aims to transform Sukhothai into a destination of unique culture and local cuisine
The tourism authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to transform the UNESCO world heritage town of Sukhothai into a destination of unique culture and local cuisine as it wishes to promote local and international tourism in the province. According to …
Bengal Chief Minister visits Hindu holy places in Mayapur and North Kolkata
The Chief Minister of Bengal, Mamata Banerjee visited a series of Hindu holy places in Kolkata North on Monday, 12 February. The head of the Trinamool Congress offered prayers at the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) temple at …
Pearl of Africa Expo programme details released
The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE), that starts with tours across the country and ends with an awards dinner, was announced by the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB). The UTB has released the details of the programme for this year’s …
