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NYC & Company rebrands to New York Tourism + ConventionsNew name is part of a brand overhaul that includes a new brand strategy, logo and website for New York City.

Switzerland ranked first for having the best drivers in the world.

Top 20 countries with the world's best driversSwitzerland and the UAE have the best drivers, while Malaysia tops the list for Asia, according to i'way survey.

Holland America Line said Alaska bookings helped make the third week of January its best January booking week on record.

Record number of cruise ships to sail Alaska in 2023Alaska is set to welcome a record number of 1.65 million cruisers on 50 ships, surpassing even 2019 figures.

Guests will have one complimentary Umi Uma reservation per person for sailings of 11 days or fewer.

New Crystal returns with old favourite: Umi UmaBoth Crystal Serenity and Symphony will sail later this year with Umi Uma restaurant and sushi bar onboard.

From left: Harry Sommer, the incoming CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings; David Herrera, who becomes president of Norwegian Cruise Line; and Frank Del Rio, who is retiring as chief of NCLH effective 1 July.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings picks new CEO as Frank Del Rio retiresHarry Sommer to succeed Del Rio as CEO and president, while David Herrera replaces Sommer as NCL president.

The upcoming beachfront resort is situated on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese offering stunning views of the Mediterranean.

Mandarin Oriental goes Greek with new resortMandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino is scheduled to open in summer 2023.

"I am excited to see the full potential from Southeast Asia as a source market for Switzerland and raise our Swiss destinations’ awareness about this potential," says Batiste Pilet, director of Southeast Asia, Switzerland Tourism.

The high potential of Southeast Asia for Switzerland TourismThe Swiss NTO predicts full recovery in 2023 with a focus on Southeast Asia market growth.

New study ranks Switzerland as the safest place to travel in Europe, followed by Iceland and Norway.

Europe's top 10 safest countries for travellersThese destinations top the ranks when it comes to safety indexes, scenic experiences and cultural offerings.

European package holidays business TUI plans to launch a loyalty programme by the end of this year.

TUI to launch loyalty programme for guest convenienceTUI chief executive Sebastian Ebel expresses interest in hotel group's moves in the rewards programme space.

The spire of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is being painstakingly restored after the 2019 fire.

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris rises from the ashesNotre Dame Cathedral in Paris rises from the ashes Authorities expect to reopen the city’s iconic cathedral in December 2024....