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From left: Dorchester Collection’s president Christopher Cowdray; CEO Eugenio Pirri; and CEO Helen Smith.

Dynamic trio sets a new course for Dorchester CollectionDorchester Collection announces Christopher Cowdray as company president, with Helen Smith and Eugenio Pirri as joint CEOs.

Leading destinations like Rome, Paris, Tokyo, Seoul, and Singapore are experiencing robust recovery.

Cracking the code for tailored travel adventuresAmadeus highlights the evolving expectations of travellers and the need for personalised, flexible, and sustainable journeys.

On April 9, a total of 67,594 guests visited the port, marking the busiest passenger day in its history.

Record-breaking cruise passengers flood PortMiamiPortMiami breaks records with 67,594 cruise passengers in one day, thanks to eight different cruise ships visiting the port.

Hallstatt authorities recently erected fences to block popular photo spots, but quickly removed them due to public outcry.

Let it go: Picture-perfect Austrian town says no to tourist selfiesThe town that inspired Disney’s Frozen attempts to tackle overtourism with a selfie-blocking fence.

Despite receiving positive feedback from guests, the immersive Star Wars hotel will shut down in September 2023.

Disney's Star Wars hotel sets course for closureThe Star Wars-themed hotel in Orlando is set to close its doors after just one year of operation.

Which are the world’s top city brands?ASEAN rising: Cities in Southeast Asia sit firmly among the world’s top 100 in new ranking.

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Arival has highlighted six key factors that are shaping travel experiences in the Asia-Pacific region.

6 trends driving recovery of APAC’s tourism industryRecovery in the tours and experiences sector is very much driven by younger travellers and their booking habits.

On September 1, Bob van den Oord will assume the role of CEO, succeeding current CEO Brett Butcher.

Langham picks Bob van den Oord as new CEOBob van den Oord, regional VP for Europe, Middle East and North America, will be promoted to the top post from 1 September.

McKinsey explores the potential of virtual travel in the metaverse, highlighting opportunities and challenges for the industry.

Can the travel industry capture the $20b opportunity in metaverse?For travel agents, virtual spaces have the potential to spark the desire to travel and give a holistic idea of a destination.