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Ministry of Culture: Moldova commits to developing a sustainable tourism industry in partnership with GSTC

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Moldova has taken an important step in its commitment to sustainability in the tourism industry through its recent partnership with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)(https://moldova.travel/en/sustainable-tourism/). Promoting implementation of GSTC’s sustainability criteria will ensure that Moldova’s tourism sector is aligned with the industry’s highest global standards for sustainable tourism. This commitment was confirmed by signing … Continued

Shibei District, Qingdao: Promotion of People-oriented Urban Renewal

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Located on the east bank of Jiaozhou Bay, Shibei District, Qingdao is the origin of Qingdao’s urban development as well as the birthplace of Qingdao’s industry and commerce. The century-old Qingdao Port sets sail here, and brands such as Haier, Green Beer, and Sifang Machinery Factory all originate here. Shibei District has firmly assumed Qingdao’s … Continued

A Glimpse of Picturesque Idyllic Scenery at the Paddy Rice and Floral Display Scenic Area in Huaiyin District, Jinan City, Shandong Province

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Recently, the Huaiyin Carnival, celebrating the 2022 Chinese Farmers’ Harvest Festival, took place at the Paddy Rice and Floral Display Scenic Area in Huaiyin District. Themed ‘Celebrating a Bumper Harvest, Welcoming the Grand Event’, this carnival serves to promote the integrated and first-rate development of agriculture, culture and tourism, according to Jinan City Huaiyin District … Continued

Royal Caribbean Group Forms a Strategic Partnership with iCON Infrastructure to Launch New Chapter of Destination Development

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Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) announced today that it has entered into a new partnership with iCON Infrastructure Partners VI, L.P. (“iCON VI”) [1], a fund advised by iCON Infrastructure LLP (“iCON Infrastructure” or “iCON”) to develop strategic cruise port infrastructure in support of Royal Caribbean Group’s robust growth plans. Logo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213007/RCG_Logo.jpg Access to … Continued

China’s island province to hold 4th international film festival

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The fourth Hainan Island International Film Festival (HIIFF) opened December 18 in Sanya, a resort city in south China’s Hainan Province. HIIFF is dedicated to strengthening international film and culture exchange and collaboration, promoting innovative development in the film industry, and fostering creativity in filmmaking. This year’s film festival has amassed a total of 3,761 … Continued

Odakyu Electric Railway Upgrades Ticket Purchase Website to Allow Passengers via Traditional, Simplified Chinese

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Odakyu Electric Railway Co., Ltd. on December 1 upgraded its ticket purchase website offering discount tickets including “Hakone Freepass” discount tickets and “Limited Express Romancecar” tickets to allow passengers to use it in traditional and simplified Chinese. Image of digital tickets: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M104691/202212141176/_prw_PI2fl_IKjkXiw2.jpg 1. About Odakyu’s digital ticket purchase website The browser-based website allows passengers to … Continued

SILVERSEA CRUISES PRESIDENT AND CEO ROBERTO MARTINOLI TRANSITIONS TO SENIOR ADVISOR ROLE; BARBARA MUCKERMANN NAMED TO SUCCEED HIM

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–Martinoli to assume senior advisor role to Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty, after building Silversea Cruises into the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises President and CEO Roberto Martinoli has elevated the brand into the industry’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line. On January 1, 2023, Martinoli will assume the role of senior … Continued

Hotel New Otani Tokyo and Osaka Offer First-ever BT21-themed Rooms in Celebration of 5th Project Anniversary

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New Otani Co., Ltd. has announced that it will exclusively offer at its properties, Hotel New Otani Tokyo and Osaka, a limited number of themed rooms in celebration of the 5th anniversary of BT21, the internationally popular character series by LINE FRIENDS. Stays in the BT21 Chill Staycation #Rainbowroom, decorated entirely to present the ambience … Continued

Royal Caribbean Group Announces Strategic Agreement with Meyer Turku Oy, Finnish Government

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Today, Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) announced it has signed a maritime declaration with the Finnish government, represented by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (MEAE) and Meyer Turku Oy, to chart the way forward for innovative and sustainable shipbuilding in Finland. The commitment is set to advance innovation, strengthen competitiveness and bolster the … Continued