CELEBRITY CRUISES FIRST-EVER EDGE SERIES ALASKA ITINERARIES SET SAIL

For the first time ever, Celebrity Edge®, the ship that introduced the revolutionary outward-facing design, calls Alaska home for the summer. Today, Celebrity Edge will embark on her maiden sailing roundtrip from Seattle on a seven-night Dawes Glacier itinerary with stops in Juneau, Ketchikan, and Skagway.

Africa Travel Indaba 2024: Airlift Strategies for Economic Growth Discussed

The 2024 Africa Travel Indaba convened discussions on how airlift can drive economic development, tourism growth, and regional integration in Africa. Industry leaders including Ms. Mpumi Mpofu, CEO of Airports Company South Africa, and representatives from airlines such as CemAir and Kenya Airways participated in panel discussions addressing the challenges and opportunities surrounding airlift strategies on the continent.

Record Number of Villages Apply for UN Tourism’s Best Tourism Villages 2024

Over 260 villages from more than 60 countries representing the five regions of the world have put themselves forward for the 2024 edition of Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism 2024. This marks the highest volume of applications ever received in the past four editions.

IHG Partners with Kajima Corporation to Open ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa

IHG Hotels & Resorts has inked its inaugural management contract in Japan with Kajima Corporation, marking a significant stride in their mutual development partnership. Set to debut in 2025, ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa will offer 100 guest rooms, 2 pet-friendly villas, and an array of facilities, including a restaurant, natural hot spring, gym, and indoor swimming pool, amidst the picturesque Asama wilderness.

All Aboard Türkiye’s Newest Tourist Train Route: Mesopotamia Express

Anatolia awaits! Passing desert landscapes and snowy peaks, the Mesopotamian Express takes passengers across the Anatolia region with long breaks at its iconic cities. Travelling 1,051 kilometres over 24 hours from Ankara to Diyarbakır, the sleeper train passes through Kayseri, Sivas, Malatya, Elazığ, and Bingöl. The route includes three-hour breaks in Kayseri and Malatya, and a four-hour stop in Elazığ, giving guests time to rest and explore the cities’ unique architecture and delightful local tastes.

S Kingston unveils statue of Sintra Bronte

Tonight, a statue honoring Sintra Bronte was unveiled at the S Hotel in Kingston. Sintra, a female Trinidadian model and entrepreneur, gained fame for her iconic 1972 appearance in a promotional poster for the Jamaican Tourist Board. Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett highlighted that year over 500,000 visitors came to Jamaica. The statue, crafted by Scheed Cole, was made using recycled materials.