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“My China Story of Chinese Culture” International Short Video Competition award ceremony held in Jining, Shandong

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On February 22, the award ceremony of “My China Story of Chinese Culture” International Short Video Competition and related activities were held in Jining, Shandong Province, the hometown of Confucius and Mencius. The event was organized by China International Communications Group (CICG) and the Information Office of the People’s Government of Shandong Province, and jointly … Continued

10 Years of Bilateral Relationship Between Maharashtra and Wakayama, Japan marked with MoU Renewal Signing Ceremony

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Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), Government of Maharashtra, today announced that the State of Maharashtra and Wakayama Prefecture of Japan had completed ten years of cordial relations and are now renewing the relationship. The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Eknath Shinde signed the MoU renewal agreement with the Hon’ble Governor of Wakayama, Mr. Kishimoto … Continued

Royal Caribbean Group Names Palle Laursen Executive Vice President, Head of Marine

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Today, Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) named Palle Laursen as executive vice president, head of marine, effective May 1, 2023. Laursen will report to Royal Caribbean Group’s President and CEO Jason Liberty and will join the company’s Executive Committee. Photo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1998780/Palle_Laursen.jpg Logo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213007/RCG_Logo.jpg With this newly created position, the company will centralize its … Continued

The First Lantern Festival Show of Fuqing City Opens Grandly

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From January 31 to February 10, 2023, Fuqing City holds the first Lantern Festival Show on the banks of the Longjiang River, promoting the culture of “Fu (good fortune)” and launching the “night-time economy” for local cultural tourism, according to Fuqing District Convergence Media Center. The 3-kilometer “Neon Avenue” is composed of 30 groups of … Continued

Imperial Hotel, Tokyo Offering Frank Lloyd Wright (R) Suite in Celebration of 100th Anniversary of Opening of Wright Building

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Tokyo’s world-famous, 132-year-old Imperial Hotel, Tokyo is now celebrating the 100th anniversary of the opening of its second main building (commonly known as the Wright Building) designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. To celebrate the anniversary, the Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, is offering an exclusive Frank Lloyd Wright … Continued

Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa Offers Ecotourism Activity “Learn about Sea of Seragaki Island and Clownfish”

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– Support Conservation and Restoration of Clownfish around Seragaki Island – Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa, located on Seragaki Island in Onna Village on the west coast of Okinawa, is offering an ecotourism activity, “Learn About the Sea of Seragaki Island and Clownfish,” and it is now bookable in “FIND,” an experiences platform launched in … Continued

The Concert of World Great Rivers held in China’s Wanzhou

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While rivers nourish the world, they also nurture inspirations to music arts that add up to the charm of cities. On the evening of Jan. 8, the 2022 Concert of World Great Rivers was held at the Three Gorges cultural park in Wanzhou District, southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality. Musicians from all over the world, famous … Continued

THE WORLD’S 50 BEST HOTELS – 50 BEST’S BRAND-NEW AWARDS PROGRAMME CELEBRATING THE HOTEL INDUSTRY – TO DEBUT IN 2023

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– 50 Best, the organisation behind The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and The World’s 50 Best Bars, announces its first global launch since 2009 50 Best will launch the inaugural list of The World’s 50 Best Hotels in September 2023, highlighting outstanding hotel experiences across the world that will shape the aspirations of millions of … Continued