Category Events, Tourism, Organisations & Operators,

WSTHA calls on sustainable travel pioneers to enter inaugural programme

World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) is calling on pioneers in sustainable travel to gain recognition for their work by entering its inaugural programme before 24 May.

Individuals and organisations across the globe accelerating change and making an impactful contribution to net positive tourism are invited to enter for free, with three weeks left before the 24 May closing deadline.

The Sevens Stadium Bounces Back: International Cricket Match Kicks Off After Quick Rehabilitation

Following heavy rains and wind damage, The Sevens Stadium in Dubai swiftly reopened its doors just two days later, showcasing resilience and community spirit. With concerted efforts from staff, suppliers, and partners, the stadium restored its pitches and facilities, allowing for the resumption of various sporting activities, including cricket, rugby, and football matches.

Jewel Changi Airport Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with Spectacular Events and New Offerings

As Jewel Changi Airport marks its fifth year, it celebrates remarkable growth in visitor numbers and sales, showcasing a 26% increase in footfall traffic and a 20% rise in overall sales compared to the previous year. To commemorate this milestone, Jewel unveils a year-long calendar of special events and retail offers under the theme ‘What A Feelin5’.

Dubai flooding chaos could hit trade insurance rates, warns TMU Management

Inbound tour operators and travel providers based in Dubai, or international tour operators and other sellers offering Dubai products, may find that the worst is not yet over as the weather clears up in Dubai. TMU Management, the data-driven insurance intermediary specialising in travel, has today issued a warning to the travel trade they are very likely to see increases in rates when applying for Package Travel Regulation compliant insurance.

Discover Aboriginal Experiences launches 4 member case studies

A collective of quality, authentic, Aboriginal-guided tourism offerings, Discover Aboriginal Experiences (DAE) is delighted to launch four case studies on collective members going to extraordinary lengths when it comes to sustainable tourism, whether that relates to protecting the environment, community, culture – or all three.

UN Tourism Commission Unites European Authorities to Propel Post-Pandemic Tourism Recovery

Europe’s national tourism authorities convened in Albania for the 70th meeting of the UN Tourism Commission for Europe, focusing on collaborative solutions to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities in the post-pandemic tourism landscape. UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili lauded Albania’s exemplary leadership in tourism recovery and discussed sustainable tourism development with Prime Minister Edi Rama.

Yellowstone Bourbon Launches Once-in-a-Lifetime Getaway Contest

Yellowstone Bourbon announced a contest for consumers to win an all-inclusive trip to Yellowstone National Park in 2024. Consumers can enter the Yellowstone National Park Getaway Contest now through July 15 by submitting a photo and a writeup about their love for the great outdoors – a hiking story, poem or another kind of written expression.