Today, the European Commission launches the European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) 2022 competition. This initiative rewards the best achievements in sustainable tourism and green transition practices in smaller destinations across Europe. EDEN was first introduced by the European Commission in 2007 as an initiative to reward non-traditional, emerging sustainable tourism destinations in Europe based on […]
Women in tech report: Where are we now?
According to the latest study by Kaspersky, more than a third (38%) of women working in the IT field consider that the small number of women in the sector made them afraid to enter the profession. Encouraging more women into the IT space has been traditionally challenging in terms of achieving quick results. This is […]
European Power & Renewables Conference: European commission joins international leaders
Join executives from Lightsource BP, Vattenfall, BEIS, the European Commission, Ocean Winds as new event assesses impact of European Green Deal and COP 26. 2021 will be pivotal for Europe’s energy sector. As the UK prepares to host COP 26 in Glasgow, the EU is mobilising its €1 trillion European Green Deal. And the industry […]
91% of travelers would be comfortable using digital health passports to help restart travel, according to new research
The study, commissioned by Amadeus and delivered by Censuswide, provides encouraging news for the industry, with 41% of travelers keen to book international travel within six weeks of restrictions lifting As governments and the travel industry explore the benefits of digital health passports, the message from travelers is clear: digital health passports can be a […]
Marriott International: Pilot program for contactless kiosks and furthering “Commitment to Clean”
Marriott International, Inc. announced the debut of a pilot program for contactless arrival kiosks at several select-service hotels, as well as the launch of a proof-of-concept for contactless grab-and-go marketplaces at two Fairfield by Marriott hotels. Both concepts build upon ongoing measures to boost traveler confidence while reinforcing the company’s Commitment to Clean initiative. Marriott’s […]
Virgin Hotels Checks In To Glasgow, Scotland. The Second International Lifestyle Hotel For The Brand
Hotel Brand Announces a New Property In-Development; Slated to Open in 2022. Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson, announces plans to open and operate a new hotel in Glasgow, Scotland. Expected to open in 2022, Virgin Hotels Glasgow will be the brand’s second Scottish hotel to be signed […]
Brussels: A new and stylish hotel will open right in the heart of the city, close to landmarks and attractions
Newest opening in Belgium joins a growing list of boutique conversion Trademark Collection hotels, and more destinations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, company with over 8,900 hotels across nearly 95 countries, announces the opening of Hotel Avenue Louise Brussels, its first Trademark Collection by Wyndham hotel in Belgium. The new property […]
Precision Toxicology consortium aims to protect human health from effects of harmful chemicals
A major research project to shape regulation and policy on chemical safety without the use of animal testing has been launched with the aid of €19.3M funding from the European Commission under H2020 program. Led by the University of Birmingham and involving 15 European and US organisations, PrecisionTox aims to protect human health from the […]
Taormina’s Legendary San Domenico Palace: the crown of historic properties throughout the Mediterranean region
Long-time favourite of European travellers on the Ionian coast of Sicily has been fully updated while retaining its unique charms and honouring its historic past. Perched high above the deep blue waters of the Ionian Sea and in the magnetic presence of Mount Etna, one of Europe’s most storied hotels will soon be reborn as […]
Sandals Royal Barbados Announces Impressive Expansion. Just In Time For Summer
66 dreamy suites will join the South Seas Village, two new wellness-inspired eateries, two new tranquil pools, and more. Sandals Resorts International (SRI) continues its development in the Caribbean as Sandals Royal Barbados breaks ground on an exciting new expansion, just in time for the summer season. Set to premiere July 1, 2021, the South […]