ΔΙΕΘΝΗΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΗΛΕΚΤΡΟΝΙΚΗ ΕΦΗΜΕΡΙΔΑ ΠΟΙΚΙΛΗΣ ΥΛΗΣ - ΕΔΡΑ: ΑΘΗΝΑ

Ει βούλει καλώς ακούειν, μάθε καλώς λέγειν, μαθών δε καλώς λέγειν, πειρώ καλώς πράττειν, και ούτω καρπώση το καλώς ακούειν. (Επίκτητος)

(Αν θέλεις να σε επαινούν, μάθε πρώτα να λες καλά λόγια, και αφού μάθεις να λες καλά λόγια, να κάνεις καλές πράξεις, και τότε θα ακούς καλά λόγια για εσένα).

Δευτέρα 18 Μαρτίου 2024

Hilton caters to rising number of sleep tourists with debut of Hilton Sleep Retreats

 

Hilton’s 2024 Trends Report found the No. 1 reason people of all generations want to travel this year is to rest and recharge. In fact, some travelers are even building their entire trip around sleep, which is a trend now known as “sleep tourism.” Sleep tourism first picked up speed in 2023 and has accelerated this year – in its recent report, the Global Wellness Institute cites Wellness Tourism as one of the fastest-growing segments of travel, projected to reach $1.4 Trillion USD by 2027.

News In Brief:Seatrade Cruise News Latest Headlines

 


Sun Princess: New and different, yet familiar for Princess cruisers

Sun Princess is 'something new, something different, yet something familiar for our Princess guests,' a cruise line spokesperson said. That sums it up well.

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Here's where Royal Caribbean ships are going in lieu of Labadee

With the situation in Haiti deteriorating, Royal Caribbean International suspended calls to Labadee through March 22 and is substituting various ports.

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2024 Air Transport Awards – IndiGo, Ciceo, Calio and iGA Istanbul Airport among the winners

Ekali, 17 March 2024: This year’s awards ceremony for the Air Transport Awards took place next to the 2024 Air Transport Symposium with the participation of industry leaders. 

The 2024 Air Transport Awards are in partnership with Hermes - Air Transport Organisation and ATN - Air Transport News.

Caribbean tourism experiences strong growth in 2023, recovery to continue into 2024

 

BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS – Continuing its positive recovery trend, Caribbean tourism grew in 2023 with an estimated 14.3% increase in international stay-over arrivals to the region, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has reported.

Salomague Port welcomes back Oceana Cruise with 500 guests in Philippines

 In a significant boost to the tourism sector of Ilocos Sur, the international cruise ship Oceana Cruises MS Insignia made its second appearance at the Salomague Port in Cabugao on Monday, carrying around 500 passengers. This visit, following closely on the heels of its inaugural stop on June 9, 2023, underscores the growing appeal of Ilocos Sur as a prime destination for cruise travelers.

Air Serbia posts profit of 40.5m. euros in 2023

 

Thanks to the introduction of over 20 new destinations, a significant increase in the total number of flights and carried passengers, and efficient operations, Air Serbia achieved a record profit of 40.5 million euros in 2023, according to preliminary results. In this way, the Serbian national airline continued its positive business trend.

Trip Affiliates Network signs Taiwan’s ChiuGai Travel Services

 

Trip Affiliates Network (TA Network) has partnered in a new B2B travel technology collaboration with Taiwan’s ChiuGai Travel Services (CGT).

CGT was an early pioneer in the hotel wholesale sector, established in the late 1990s.

Etihad reports big jump in passenger traffic

 

Etihad Airways saw passenger traffic swell by 84% year-on-year last month.

The UAE flag carrier handled more than 1.4 million passengers with its load factor at 89%.

Ocean Albatros: Eco-Friendly expeditions to start in Copenhagen

On the 7th of May, 2024, Albatros Expeditions is set to mark a significant milestone in its illustrious journey of crafting unforgettable travel experiences. In the historic and picturesque city of Copenhagen, Denmark, the company will officially welcome its newest addition to the fleet, the Ocean Albatros, through a ceremonial christening event.

Convention centers in USA getting complete makeover to attract more MICE delegates

 

The MICE industry is witnessing a significant transformation across the United States, with major cities investing heavily in the expansion and renovation of their convention centers. These enhancements aim to attract larger groups and boost the respective destinations’ standings in the Convention Cities Index, a crucial metric in the competitive landscape of large-scale events. Here’s an in-depth look at the progress of 19 pivotal convention center projects around the country, illustrating the commitment to elevating the MICE travel experience.