GSTC publishes new GSTC Attraction Criteria

 

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the GSTC Attraction Criteria has been published. Developed with the support of the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) for attractions – such as theme parks, museums, national parks, etc. with the aim to guide businesses toward implementing sustainable practices in response to the growing focus on sustainability.

High Demand for Innovative Climate-Controlled Sunken Balcony Leads to Sellout on Day one of the launch for Reef Luxury Developments’ REEF 1000 Project

 

The company is set for significant expansion, with plans to launch 30 projects by December 2025

COP29 sees 600 airports now certified for carbon management globally

 

BAKU – On the occasion of the COP29 side‑event co‑hosted by ACI Europe and Heydar Aliyev International Airport, the global airport industry marked a new milestone on its accelerated journey to decarbonisation.

Royal Jordanian to launch a nonstop service to Washington, D.C. mid-March 2025

 

AMMAN – Royal Jordanian announced the launch of a new nonstop route between Queen Alia International Airport, Amman, and Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C. This exciting new service will commence mid-March 2025, while further solidifying RJ’s commitment to expanding its global network and enhancing connectivity between the Middle East and North America.

Windstar Introduces Fall 2026 Canada & New England Season with New Itinerary, First-time Ports, and an Early Booking Offer

  

MIAMI, FL, November 19, 2024 –Windstar Cruises is adding a new itinerary in 2026 to its popular Canada & New England season of sailings, which are fall travel favorites thanks to the line’s ability to visit primarily smaller, scenic ports where big ships don’t go.

Weekly Asia Pacific Snapshot: Canada to end 10-year multiple-entry visa; Jeju to attract digital nomads via 'workcation' visa; and more.

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Windstar Cruises Launches New Online Booking Capability for Travelers

 

MIAMI, FL, November 20, 2024 – Windstar Cruises has announced the launch of its new online booking engine now available on its website. This new advanced online booking capability streamlines the vacation planning process allowing guests and travel advisor partners to easily lock in their cruise date, destination, excursions, and hotels.

Guadalajara Convention and Visitors Bureau joins IAPCO’s Destination Partnership Community

 

The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) is pleased to welcome Guadalajara Convention and Visitors Bureau as their latest Destination Partner of the IAPCO community.  

VOLOTEA - LEADING EUROPEAN AIRLINE IN RELIABILITY, CIRIUM REPORT

Volotea, the airline connecting small and medium-sized European cities, closed October with excellent operational results. The airline ranked first in Europe for completion factor, achieving a rate of 99.92%, according to Cirium, the leading provider of aviation data analytics. This metric, also known as the completion rate, measures the percentage of flights operated versus those planned, highlighting Volotea's commitment to reliability and adhering to its schedules.

Silver Nova Debuts in Australia: Silversea’s Innovative Cruise Ship Brings Luxury and Local Flavors to Darwin, Adelaide, Sydney, and Beyond

 

The luxury cruise industry in Australia marked a significant milestone with the arrival of Silver Nova, the first vessel in Silversea’s innovative Nova-class fleet. The ship, designed to redefine luxury cruising, has begun its debut summer season in Australian waters.