As Dubai gets ready to host the largest event ever to be held in the Arab world, homegrown hotel brand Rove is preparing to open the only property located on the Expo 2020 Dubai site.Rove Expo 2020…
Adventure travel not reaching the $51 billion POC market
People of color represent more than $51 billion in potential adventure travel revenue, but the industry needs to do a better job of engaging a more diverse clientele to tap this growing market, acc…
Thailand tourism: unrest needs to be solved quickly
Thailand has suffered significant losses due to the pandemic compared to $60 billion in revenue in 2019. Only 6.7 million tourists are estimated to arrive in Thailand this year – a huge decre…
Staycation to boost the tourism industry in Vietnam
In a context of limited travel and a sense of insecurity, mini-trips close to home are booming all over the world, including in Vietnam.Vacations are often synonymous with lengthy journeys. But sin…
Saudi Arabia prepares for Future Hospitality Summit
The travel community is gearing up for Future Hospitality Summit, a hybrid virtual conference developed to explore big ideas and tackle the challenges facing the hospitality industry.The event begi…
Luxury Collection selects Tan as global ambassador
The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts has signed Chinese ballet star Tan Yuanyuan as a global ambassador.Picked for her sense of adventure, Tan has spent years traveling the world as a multi-a…
Technological solutions to Covid-19 to be examined at Future Hospitality Summit
One of the most eagerly anticipated sessions at the Future Hospitality Summit will look at new technology that could allow the world to travel again.It is being moderated by David Tarsh, who recent…
New Covid-19 testing options rolled-out at Heathrow
A new pre-departure rapid testing facilities has been launched at Heathrow.The testing facilities, a UK first, are described by officials at the airport a critical step in the recovery of the aviat…
Dubai launches new remote working option to travellers
Dubai has unveiled a new annual programme for overseas professionals working remotely due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.The programme enables people to work remotely from Dubai while continuing …
Overhaul planned for Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa
Sunway City Kuala Lumpur has earmarked US$60 million for a transformation of its flagship property, Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa.The investment comes in a bold drive to establish the urban destina…