2022 was the year that saw the much anticipated return of inbound travel to Vietnam, as the country welcomed over 3.6 million tourists. Building on the success of last year, 2023 is projected to be an exciting year, as Vietnam is expecting to see this number boost to approximately 8 million inbound tourists.
Tijana Lazarov has been promoted to complex director of marketing by Marriott International, after completing 18 months as complex marketing manager at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Le Méridien Fairway, Aloft Al Mina and Aloft Dubai Airport, Element Al Mina and Element Dubai Airport.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that 2022 recorded a provisional full-year visitor arrivals of 600,000. Since the Government gradually lifted various pandemic-related inbound control measures, visitor arrivals have picked up gradually in the past few months, with most visitors coming from the Mainland and Southeast Asian markets.
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce that Alwin Zecha, founder of the Pacific Leisure Group, has been inducted into the PATA Gallery of Legends.
Singapore’s international visitor arrivals reached 6.3 million in 2022 (~33 per cent of 2019 IVA), exceeding STB’s forecast of between 4 and 6 million visitors. Tourism receipts (TR) are estimated to reach $13.8 to $14.3 billion (~50 per cent to 52 per cent of 2019 TR). Barring unexpected circumstances, tourism activity is now expected to recover to pre-pandemic levels…
Known throughout the world for its portfolio of luxurious properties – and the remarkable long-term dedication of its team members – The Peninsula has created a new global brand campaign, “Peninsula Perspectives,” which honours the diverse individual histories of the employees who contribute to its hotels’ highly personal guest experience.
Hilton has announced the opening of the 319-room Hilton Motif Seattle. The hotel, formerly Motif Seattle, is located in a prime downtown area, offering a rooftop restaurant and bar and more than 36,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
Start planning your fun-filled weekend at the exciting Bangkok Riverside Fest as we unveil the Best of the Best at this long-awaited event of the year.
Shining a spotlight on Northeastern Thai food culture and the addition of the Northeast (Isan) to the 2023 edition of The MICHELIN Guide Thailand.
Jamaica is now the number one destination in the Caribbean for UK travellers. Known for its warm hospitality, bold personality and larger than life spirit, the vibrant Caribbean island continues to welcome a record number of UK visitors with 2022 visitor arrivals surpassing previous records, catapulting the island to the top spot in the Caribbean for British holiday makers.
