St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, today announced the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Chicago. Developed by Magellan Development Group and designed by Studio Gang, the world-renowned architecture and urban design practice led by Jeanne Gang, the 101-story tower is the tallest building in the […]
Bob van den Oord has been named Chief Executive Officer for Langham Hospitality Group, stepping up from his current role as Regional Vice President – Europe, Middle East and North America from September 1, 2023. He will succeed current Chief Executive Officer, Brett Butcher, who is stepping down from this role, but will retain responsibilities […]
Cumulative tourist arrivals in the Dominican Republic have increased by 35.7% in the first four months of the year compared to 2022. According to the latest data, 3,745,475 travelers visited the country in January-April, compared to 2,758,703 a year ago – a new record compared to the periods from 2018 onwards. As a result, the […]
The Egyptian Businessmen Association’s Tourism and Civil Aviation Committee recently convened to assess the state of the tourism sector. It developed strategies to enhance it amidst the current economic climate in Egypt and globally. Dr. Farouk Nasser, Chairman of the Tourism Committee, pointed out that the committee is preparing a set of recommendations to the […]
According to a recent report by the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai in the UAE, the number of tourists who visited Dubai from 11 international markets during the first quarter of 2023 exceeded the growth levels observed in 2019 before the pandemic. During the first quarter of this year, around 2.11 million tourists […]
To truly understand the development of the Spanish economy, it is imperative to consider the impact of tourism. In 2022, with 75.6 million foreign visitors, Spain became the second-world tourist destination, behind France and tied with the United States. It is a position the country has maintained for years. About 10% of the Spanish economy […]
The tourism industry in Istanbul is preparing for the UEFA Champions League Final, which will be played on June 10 at Atatürk Olympic Stadium. Experts point out that about 50 000 football fans come to Istanbul for the final match with an average of two nights’ stay. Although the match is an ideal opportunity for […]
The Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, Levan Davitashvili, estimated the country’s tourism profit from the resumption of air traffic with Russia at $300 million to $400 million per year. On May 10, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on the resumption of air traffic with Georgia, which was terminated in the […]
According to the National Institute of Statistics (INE), Portugal’s tourism industry earned 338 million euros in March, a 45.1% increase from the same month in 2022. Compared to March 2019, before the pandemic, the sector grew by 36.2%. Income from accommodation reached 250.9 million euros, an increase of 49% over the same period of the […]
Yachting vacations are becoming increasingly popular, and there are a number of advantages of going on a yachting vacation. People are inspired to go on vacations that are the greatest to experience the best moments in life with family or friends because sailing holidays allow you to enjoy the beauty of the sea while staying […]