While the aviation sector was hit hard all over the world, it seems that European companies were affected the most. According to the latest data, Europe lost more than half of its airline seat capacity last year, which was more than any other region. In 2019, Europe was the region with the second-largest airline […]
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The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes unveils $30 million renovation and redesign
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes will also be renovating its beautiful sprawling pool and cabanas and the luxe Ritz-Carton Club Lounge The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes unveiled its highly anticipated, newly renovated guest rooms, luxury pool and Club Lounge. The $30 million renovation features cohesive, layered, and refined accommodations, a new luxury pool and cabanas […]
African Tourism Board shining, fighting, and endorsing at General Assembly
The Chairman of the African Tourism Board Cuthbert Ncube today endorsed Her Excellency Mai Al Khalifa from Bahrain for the post of Secretary-General for UNWTO. UNWTO upcoming election will be held in Madrid in a week from today on January 18. Ncube summarized the achievements of this organization in 2020 when going through impossible times. Patron Dr. […]
COVID-19 in Italy: Fewer nurses than needed
There seems to be enough vaccine to go around for now, but at the rate they are being administered, how long will it take to get everyone vaccinated? How can Italy overcome its shortage of nurses to meet the demand to achieve vaccine goals? In recent days, reassuring news has arrived for the national vaccination […]
New dual General Manager appointed at The Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Miami Beach
Jacqueline “Jackie” Volkart has been named GM of Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour Jacqueline “Jackie” Volkart has been appointed dual general manager at The Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Miami Beach, including the newly re-imagined, 376-room Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and the 95-room Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour. She joins the Miami resorts with over 30 years of hospitality […]
Eight people dead, thousands stranded as huge snowstorm hits Japan
During the worst of the snow, about 1,500 vehicles were stranded on the Hokuriku Expressway in Fukui Perfection Powerful winter storm battered the west coast of central Japan from late last week into the weekend and buried some areas with over 3 feet of snow. According to the government officials, at least eight deaths were […]
Ascott adds over 14,200 units globally in 2020 despite COVID-19
CapitaLand’s wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has added a record of over 14,200 units across 71 properties globally for 2020. Despite COVID-19, this exceeds the number of units secured in 2019, marking a fourth consecutive year of record growth for Ascott. In China, Ascott has also achieved an 80% year-on-year growth […]
Canada funds new COVID-19 safe voluntary isolation center in Waterloo, Ontario
The Government of Canada remains committed to protecting the health and safety of Canadians and reducing the spread of COVID-19 in Canada. Self-isolation is one of the most effective ways to help stop the spread of COVID-19. However, for some Canadians, crowded housing conditions and restrictive costs can make it unsafe or impossible to self-isolate, […]
National COVID-19 Immunization Campaign begins in Seychelles
Seychelles, one of the top tourist destinations for travelers, leaps towards immunization as the country launched its national COVID-19 Immunization Campaign on Sunday, January 10, 2021. Being the first country in Africa to start a COVID-19 national vaccination program, Seychelles aims to be the first country in the world to vaccinate 70% of the over […]
IMEX cancelled once again
IMEX Frankfurt scheduled for May 25-27, 2021, has officially been cancelled as announced by the IMEX Group Chairman Ray Bloom and CEO Carina Bauer. The Chairman of IMEX Group, Ray Bloom, along with CEO Carina Bauer announced that IMEX 2021 scheduled for May 25-27, 2021 will have to be cancelled due to the surging COVID-19 […]