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Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has set an ambitious target of $5 billion in tourism receipts for 2025. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the MMPRC headquarters on Sunday by Abdulla Ghiyas, Chairperson of MMPRC, and Ibrahim Shiuree, CEO and Managing Director of MMPRC. Building on the achievements of 2024, which marked a record-breaking year for the Maldives tourism industry, the destination welcomed 2 million tourists. February saw record-breaking daily and monthly arrivals. According to MMPRC, this success was driven by extensive marketing efforts, including participation in 23 fairs and roadshows, 15 social…

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Keraton at The Plaza, a luxury hotel and distinguished address in Jakarta that reimagines Indonesia’s royal palaces for the discerning traveller, offering access to an exclusive private club for dining and socializing. The opening also marks the debut of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Southeast Asia, with Keraton at The Plaza promising a story-worthy stay marked by personalized attention and intuitive service, as well as luxurious amenities inspired by Javanese traditions to curated culinary delicacies. MODERN INDONESIAN FLAIR Keraton at The Plaza offers 138 rooms and suites, featuring…

New year, new routes.While most people are thinking about their New Year’s resolutions, AvGeeks and airline industry enthusiasts have a list of their own to look forward to as the calendar flips from December to January.That would be the bevy of new airline routes announced last year, many of which launch in 2025. In the U.S. alone, hundreds of new routes were announced in 2024 to varying degrees of fanfare. They included everything from ho-hum expansions — think new flights from a hub to a small city or seasonal routes to vacation hotspots — to outright blockbusters.TPG’s Aviation team looked…

When we discuss credit cards at TPG, we usually focus on the bank that issues the card or the type of rewards the card accumulates rather than which network it belongs to. Still, your card network matters a lot. It can affect everything from where your card is accepted to some of the benefits you receive.Today, we’ll examine the difference between a credit card issuer and a card network and take a look at the four biggest networks in the U.S.Related: Comparing Visa Signature and World Elite Mastercard benefitsWhat’s the difference between a card issuer and a network?The easiest way…

It’s no secret among Philadelphia locals that Fishtown is one of the city’s buzziest neighborhoods these days. What started as a small fishing village in the 1700s — hence the name — became a working-class hub of the commercial shad-fishing industry over the next two centuries.North Front Street is the western boundary of Fishtown in North Philadelphia. LYNDSEY MATTHEWS/THE POINTS GUYBut the neighborhood, which is about 20 minutes north of Center City by train, fell on hard times by the 1990s and early 2000s. About 10 years ago, however, things began to change with the opening of a popular beer…

It’s a good day for World of Hyatt members, with the Chicago-based hotel chain taking another step forward in the expansion of its all-inclusive portfolio.Hyatt and Grupo Piñero, the owner of Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts, have officially inked their partnership after announcing a joint venture earlier this year. The long-term strategic venture, based in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, will oversee Bahia Principe-branded properties.This exciting development will add 22 resorts and about 12,000 rooms to Hyatt’s growing portfolio. Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts are spread across Spain, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Mexico. This development will also grow Hyatt’s all-inclusive…

The European hotel market in October 2024 showcased overall stability and moderate growth across various segments. Global occupancy rates improvedslightly to 74.3%, reflecting a +1.0-point increase compared to the previous year. ADR saw a slight decline of -1.0% to €132.7. RevPAR, supported by steady demand, grew marginally by +0.4% year-on-year to €98.6. In the budget segment, challenges were evident. Occupancy dropped by 1.0 point compared to 2023 reaching the 67,2%. ADR also declined significantly by 6.5% from 2023. RevPAR followed a similar downward trend, decreasing by 7.9% from 2023 and 2.1% from 2022, reflecting ongoing struggles in this category. The…

My first walk through Carnival Legend left me thinking, “Girrrl, 22 looks good on you!”A well-used ship over 20 years old often begins to show a few wrinkles, not only in minor damage and dated color palettes but also in lagging innovations and improvements. Carnival Cruise Line did a good job of overhauling both visual and functional appeal during Legend’s 2024 dry dock in Marseille, France, which added more accessible features to bring the ship in line with Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines, expanded the casino by removing the bar, and added modern cabin touches like bedside lamps with USB…

If you’re an avid business traveler or an enthusiastic globe-trotter, achieving Delta Air Lines Million Miler status demonstrates your unwavering loyalty to the Delta SkyMiles program and rewards you with lifelong Delta Medallion status.Only a small fraction of Delta SkyMiles members will attain Million Miler status, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth striving for. So, let’s delve into the details of Delta Million Miler status.Delta lifetime flight milesUp until Jan. 1, 2024, it was possible to earn Delta Million Miler status based on your Medallion Qualification Miles. However, now you’ll earn Delta Million Miler status based on your lifetime…

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and Naif Alrajhi Investment, are proud to announce the signing of the first TRIBE and TRIBE Living addresses in Saudi Arabia within King Salman Park project. This milestone reflects both TRIBE’s ambitious global expansion and the Saudi Vision 2030 to create vibrant urban spaces that inspire residents and visitors alike. This follows the King Salman Park Foundation’s announcement last year to develop the first real estate investment plot within King Salman Park, in partnership with Naif Alrajhi Investment. This agreement reinforces the strong and growing partnership between Accor and Naif Alrajhi…