Newsletter - 20th May 2023

Daily News Updates / 20th May 2023

International
TAT launches ‘Amazing Thailand Culinary City’ project to boost gastronomy tourism To develop and promote Thailand as a world-class gastronomy tourism destination, and to raise the profile and value of Thai food on the international stage. The Tourism Authori... READ MORE

International
Jamaica welcomes over 1.5m. visitors since January 1, 2023 With the Jamaican tourism sector continuing on its robust growth trajectory for 2023, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has revealed that as of May 10, 2023, the isl... READ MORE

International
Spain Recorded Over 8.1 Million International Passengers Last Month Data provided by Spain’s official tourism website, Turespana, revealed that Spain registered more than 8.1 million international passengers in April 2023, thus marking an increa... READ MORE

International
France Saw 12.6% Increase in Tourist Overnight Stays in Q1 2023 France’s National Statistics Institute has revealed that in the first quarter of 2023, the country saw a 12.6 per cent growth in overnight stays in collective accommodation, exc... READ MORE

Visas and Passports
Surge in Greece’s Golden Visa Programme: €1.57 Billion Invested in 12 Months A total of €1.57 billion have been invested in Greece through the Golden Visa Programme in the last 12 months, according to Ekathimerini report. Based on the recent data of t... READ MORE

Visas and Passports
The Golden Visas are expected to benefit as Spain closes its doors With pressure increasing from EU officials to have member countries scrap Golden Visa programs, Spain has become the latest country to consider doing so, or to at least increase t... READ MORE

Hospitality
Rove Hotels named Sustainable Hospitality Alliance member, promoting Net Positive Hospitality Lifestyle hospitality brand, Rove Hotels, becomes the latest member of the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance. The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance announces the arriva... READ MORE

Trends
London crowned as the world’s best city brand in a new ranking With a score of 84.6/100, London tops the inaugural Brand Finance City Index, based on a global survey of 15,000. New York and Paris are close behind in 2nd and 3rd among 100 citi... READ MORE

Hospitality
IHCL signs its third hotel in Indore Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has announced the signing of a SeleQtions branded hotel in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The currently operational property will be rebranded SeleQtions.&nb... READ MORE

Destination
Luxury hotels favoured by celebrities in California California is a treasure trove of rich experiences for those seeking a lavish getaway. Whether you are looking for fine dining, a high-end shopping experience, or a romantic escap... READ MORE

People
Tittu Koikkaran appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at Crowne Plaza Kochi Crowne Plaza Kochi has announced the elevation of Tittu Koikkaran as Director of Sales & Marketing. Coming with an experience of over 17 years in the hospitality industry, he ... READ MORE

Hospitality
Brij Hotels signs up a historic property in Dharamshala Brij Hotels has announced the signing of Brij Anarya - a luxury boutique resort in Dharamshala. A 245-year-old colonial estate in the heart of Dharamshala, the resort has an envio... READ MORE

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