Polar cruise boom harming the Arctic, explorer warns
German adventurer Arved Fuchs says he has seen Inuit villages flooded with gawping tourists – ‘Party ships have no place here’
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Asia and Australasia’s finest travel brands unveiled at World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony 2018
World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2018 in Hong Kong recognised leading hotels, airlines and hospitality providers from destinations across Asia and Australasia (the full list of 2018 winners are here). Winners at the red carpet gala evening included Vietnam, which fended off stiff competition to be named “Asia’s Leading Destination”. Meanwhile Sydney, … Read more
World Travel Awards 2017: Meet the Asia’s Leading Luxury Train
World Travel Awards celebrates its 24th anniversary this year and is acknowledged across the globe as the ultimate travel accolade. It serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry. Maharashtra Splendor, Maharashtra Wild Trail, Hidden Treasures of Gujarat, Jewels of the Deccan, Indian Odyssey and Indian … Read more
Gustav Klimt helped Vienna enjoy a record year for tourism
Viennese tourism industry announces its best year ever. Gustav Klimt helped Vienna enjoy a record year for tourism in 2012 Thanks to the events marking the 150th anniversary of the birth of painter Gustav Klimt, a key figure of Vienna’s art scene, Vienna saw a record number of overnight stays in 2012 – in total, … Read more