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Reading Time 2 Minutes Portugal/Greece: Travel association ABTA has been added luxury hospitality group Domes Resorts is its first ever hotel partner. ABTA members can connect with companies offering services and travel products through its partnership programme. Members receive exclusive access to partner services, such as insight reports and special offers, while partners benefit from marketing support, industry insights, and networking opportunities. Hotel brands are now included in the programme, alongside airlines and tourist boards as well as legal and financial service providers. Hotels who want to increase their sales via the UK travel trade can now establish relationships with…
Revisions to data show that the total export revenue from international tourism, including receipts and passenger transportation, grew 11% in real terms. This is about 15% higher than pre-pandemic levels. This is about 6% (in real terms) of all global exports, both of goods and of services. Tourism service exports are primarily based on international tourism receipts. grew 11 % to USD 1.7 trillionAlso in real terms, (adjusted to inflation and exchange rate fluctuations). The average spending per international trip remained USD 1,170 in 2024. This is higher than the USD 1,000 pre-pandemic (both in constant dollar). In 2024, growth in…
According to the U.S. Government, a Caribbean island is now safer for Americans. The U.S. Department of State reduced the price of gasoline on May 29. Jamaica’s travel advisory rating From Level 3, where travelers are advised to reconsider traveling to the country to Level 2, where increased caution is recommended and there may be an increase in risk. Jamaica’s evaluation is primarily based on crime and health care. While violent crime in Jamaica is down since 2024, the statistics show that it remains high all over the country. Travel advice for Jamaica notes that tourist areas have lower violent…
If you know the answer, please let us know. importance of a good pair of walking shoesDisney cast members. They easily clock up tens or thousands of steps per day, whether working long shifts at Cinderella Castle or enjoying a well-earned break to go park-hopping. When it comes to finding the best shoes They know the styles for those who walk all day at Disney Hold up under pressure and humidity Disney employees and current Disney employees were asked to share their favorite walking shoes, both on and off the Disney property. You can also find out more about the…
In recent times, the word ‘tariff’ has jumped from the back pages of economic textbooks to front-page headlines. Tariffs were once the exclusive domain of industry insiders and trade negotiators, but now they are part of a wider political conversation that influences everything from stock exchanges to airfares. In this article, we look at how tariffs, especially when used in unpredictable and strategic ways, are affecting global perceptions and putting pressure on hospitality-related industries that depend on openness and a friendly ‘welcome’. What is a Tariff? A tariff It is a tax imposed on goods imported from another country. This…
The Nickel, Charleston’s newest boutique-hotel, will open on 2 June in the Cannonborough district. Choose from 50 rooms or suites that feature residential features such as full-sized kitchens, laundry facilities, dining areas and lounges. All-day bar Daniel, open to hotel guests only, serves espresso in the morning and cocktails at night.The hotel will open a rooftop bar in late June that offers small plates, cocktails and panoramic views of Charleston’s skyline. Charleston’s Upper King Street draws locals and visitors for its charming mix of antique shops, art galleries, and restaurants—and it’s about to get a lot buzzier. The NickelThe new boutique-style hotel…
‘D”Do you prefer soprano or alto?” asks Steve Moss, poised at his electric piano. My mind goes blank. I’m usually more of a pinot grigio girl, but that’s not the answer the former musical director of Les Misérables is looking for. Although I struggle to carry a tune in a bucket, I’m an enthusiastic karaoke singer, a big musical theatre fan and a shameless show-off, so Sing the Greatest Showman, a residential singing retreat in Spain, is right up my street.Founded by Zane Rambaran, a veteran concert promoter with his roots in musical theatre, Sing Eat Retreat offers a choice of breaks…
After traveling to over 100 different countries, you become an expert in packing. Cherene Saradar She is a travel anaesthetist and spends the first half of the year working in hospitals across the U.S., and the second half traveling the world for pleasure. To date she has been to all seven continents and visited 116 different countries. She prioritizes comfort and health as her main packing criteria. As a proud mother, she prioritizes items that focus on comfort and health. carry-on-only traveler Even for long trips of three months, she knows the right way to pack to avoid wasting precious…
Images from Pullman Melbourne City Centre The team at Pullman Melbourne City Centre, in partnership with the hotel’s owners ERDI and the ERDI Foundation, has completed a remarkable 12-month fundraising effort, raising $57,196 in support of Melbourne homelessness charity 300 Blankets – demonstrating the powerful role hospitality can play in building stronger communities. Funds raised at the hotel through staff-led activities will support flagship 300 Blankets programmes, such as Outreach, Soul Kitchen and other programs that provide essential care, food and connection to those experiencing homelessness or at risk. James Muscat said that Pullman Melbourne’s General Manager at the City Centre,…
Elephant Tree Resort and Villas Tobago – Tapestry Collection By Hilton – Beach Rendering Aerial Image – Image Credit Hilton Hilton announced that it will be developing Elephant Tree Resort and Villas Tobago. This new resort, which is part of the Tapestry Collection, will open in the year 2028. Hilton will expand its Caribbean presence with the addition of a new resort to Tobago. The Elephant Tree Resort and Villas Tobago will be a part of Hilton’s Tapestry Collection. The resort in Roxborough, Tobago is expected to open by 2028. The resort will be located on a 21-acre property, with…