Africa

From Brazil to Bali, South Africa to Greece, the wish listed homes are diverse and geographically spread.

Turkey, Thailand, Jordan, Costa Rica and Mexico revealed as some of the leading emerging economies for medical tourism inbound spending.

In Thailand, emerging destinations across the country are increasingly appealing to both domestic and international travellers.

Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), Busan Tourism Organization (BTO), and Control Robot Systems Society, Korea’s member of IFAC, supported the bid. In 2018, KTO appointed Vice President of IFAC, Professor Cho Dong-il, as the honorary Korea MICE Ambassador.

Air cargo continues to face strong headwinds from the intensifying trade war between the US and China, as well as weakness in some of the key economic indicators and rising political uncertainties worldwide. Global trade volumes are 1% lower than a year ago.

One of the travel industry’s most prestigious annual awards, this year saw the voting combined for the readers of both the US and UK editions of the magazine.

Ascott has today announced this acquisition and the signing of 13 other properties under franchise and management contracts at the grand opening of La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris in France.

6 chefs from 6 Hyatt hotels competed against one another for the coveted position to represent Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and the Philippines in the Asia Pacific final.

Mr Thomas brings with him more than 25 years of international experience leading pre-opening and operational hotels for brands such as Sun International, Hilton, Mövenpick, and The Leela.

“To become a Finalist in the WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards is a significant achievement, it marks you out as a leader in Responsible Tourism; it carries a responsibility to exercise leadership,” said Chair of the Judges Harold Goodwin.