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Agora Hospitalities Co, Ltd and Dorsett Hospitality International announced that they are jointly introducing a new brand, Dorsett by Agora, the first property of which is slated to open in spring of next year.

Located just a 10-minute train ride from the heart of Osaka’s Minami  district, Namba, the soon-to-open Dorsett by Agora Osaka Sakai is situated in a prime location surrounded by Osaka’s only World Heritage site, the  Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group, as well as areas rich in the history and culture of Sakai.

The hotel features a spacious seaside terrace and guest rooms with stunning views of the old Sakai Port. The  refreshing and serene atmosphere provides a comfortable welcome for guests. Those staying here can enjoy beautiful sunsets in the evening and the sparkling night  views of Sakai City not only from their rooms but  also from various parts of the hotel.

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The post Fliggy presents its Mid-Autumn Festival Travel Forecast for this year appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media.

Alibaba’s online travel platform Fliggy released the newest edition of its Mid-Autumn Festival Travel Forecast just in time for one of the busiest seasons of the year.

Based on observations of the East Asian travel market over the past few weeks, there has been a significant increase in travel bookings compared to figures registered at the time of this year’s Dragon Boat Festival.

In terms of domestic travel in China, hotel bookings in the country are up by 60 percent compared to where they were during the same period in 2019. Of these, upscale hotel and boutique homestays made up around 60 percent of all bookings.

The forecast also noted how rates for domestic flights and hotels are lower than during the same period last year but slightly higher than in 2019.

What to do and where to go

In terms of getting to specific destinations, the Fliggy forecast noted how car rentals doubled in time for this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival, making numbers considerably higher than those registered the year before the pandemic. 

A number of seasonal activities have also piqued the interest of would-be travellers, with moon viewings, flower appreciation events, lanterns displays, and temple fairs. Interest in these events is up by 60 percent from where it was last year.

The report shows that popular destinations for the season include Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Nanjing, Chongqing, Wuhan, and Xi’an. At the same time, the report also noted increased interest in emergent destinations like the Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Jingdezhen, Yanbian, Datong, and Diqing.

For those heading overseas, many of the trips booked are off to Japan, Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Hong Kong, and Indonesia.

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The post UK’s Meadow Bay Villages shows support for British military and their families appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media.

British holiday and residential parks provider Meadow Bay Villages recently partnered with armed forces charity Give Us Time to support the work of the country’s military personnel.

Throughout this year, Meadow Bay Villages donated complimentary holidays to service families, giving them a moment of respite and an invaluable opportunity for families to reconnect, strengthen their bonds, and create lasting memories.

To date, the company has donated 32 holiday packages, enabling families to enjoy breaks at the Hayling Island Holiday Park in Hampshire and the Billing Aquadrome in Northampton. These packages cover the company’s accommodation offerings, including its brand-new gold standard caravans.

Company CEO Geoffrey Smith said of the initiative: “[We are] deeply honoured to announce our partnership with Give Us Time. Through this collaboration, we eagerly anticipate welcoming families [they support] to enjoy much-needed holiday breaks. These moments of respite provide an invaluable opportunity for families to reconnect, strengthen their bonds, and create lasting memories.”

Give Us Time operations director Alex Youngs added: “We’re thrilled that Meadow Bay Village has joined Give Us Time as a charity partner. The growing number of families joining us this year shows how essential these getaways are in allowing Armed Forces’ families to spend time away together and create lasting memories. We’re sure that families will thoroughly enjoy all the opportunities Meadow Bay Village offers to spend time together away from the stresses of everyday military life.”

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The post Indonesia sets moratorium against hotel construction in Bali appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media.

The Indonesian government is poised to impose a moratorium against the construction of hotels, villas, and nightspots in the popular resort island of Bali in a bid to curb overdevelopment and overtourism.

As of end-2023, there were 541 hotels operating in Bali, up from 507 in 2019.

The imposition of the moratorium is also part of government plans to reform tourism on the island by way of improved quality in terms of services and amenities, increased opportunities for employment, and the preservation of the area’s cultural heritage.

According to relevant authorities, the moratorium may be in place for up to ten years. This is meant to return a sense of balance to the island destination in terms of security, culture, and its economy.

As of Saturday, 7th September, the island’s interim governor Sang Made Mahendra Jaya proposed that the moratorium should cover four of the busiest areas in Bali.  However, the government has yet to announce when the moratorium will take effect.

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The post Daryl Kornelsen takes global sales role at VIVA Cruises appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media.

European river cruise firm ViVA Cruises appointed sales and marketing veteran Daryl Kornelsen as its new head of global sales. 

The Canadian industry-renowned sales expert brings decades of global experience in sales and marketing to his new role and he plans to expand VIVA Cruises’ sales team within the foreseeable future.

VIVA Cruises CEO Andrea Kruse said of Kornelsen and his future team: “With this skilled and experienced management team, we are positioned to strengthen our position as a true international player in river cruises.”

Kruse added that, with his international experience and passion for premium products, Kornelsen is the perfect fit for VIVA Cruises, pointing out how he will be instrumental in shaping the cruise line’s global growth. 

Kornelsen also stands to play a key role in the further development and expansion of VIVA Cruises’ international sales strategy, particularly into the UK market.

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The post Could halal-friendly destinations draw Malaysian tourists to China? appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media.

In a bid to boost its pandemic-stricken tourism sector, Chinese tourism professionals seek to draw in Malaysian tourists with halal-friendly travel packages.

Not only does this move aim to uplift the travel industry, but it will also deepen diplomatic and economic ties with one of Southeast Asia’s largest Muslim nations.

The move itself is timely thanks to the current surge in Malaysian interest in various tourist destinations in China born of recently eased visa regulations.   

Over the past year, industry analysts noted a 20 percent increase in the number of Muslim-Malay travellers making their way to China, specifically to historically Islamic regions like Xinjiang and Ningxia.

Stronger demand at trade fairs

Just last week at this year’s Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair, observers noticed a strong demand for Chinese travel packages, a third of which aimed for the attention of Malaysian Muslims.

According to MATTA president Nigel Wong: “The post-pandemic era and China’s lifting of travel restrictions [are the factors driving] this surge. With increasing awareness of halal-friendly facilities and food options, destinations like Xinjiang, Xi’an and Ningxia are becoming prime locations for Muslim tourists.”

The rise in interest coincides with enhanced visa agreements between China and Malaysia. These were first announced during Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s state visit to the country back in June to commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

More recently, Tourism Malaysia took 200 participants from Chinese online tourism platform JD.COM on a FAM tour of various Malaysian destinations, particularly in Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, and Melaka, to help them draw Chinese travellers into the Southeast Asian country.

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The post The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts opens new wellbeing clinic in Phuket appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media.

The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts augmented their wellness offerings in Thailand with the opening of its new wellbeing clinic The Pavilions Vitality in Phuket.

Focused on promoting overall well-being, immunity optimisation, nutrient support and longevity, the new clinic offers a range of personalised, science-based and holistic treatments to guests and non-guests from its location within integrated wellness centre, Life Balance Phuket. 

The Pavilions Vitality likewise aims to inspire clients to change their personal strategies in order to optimise their health. This is achieved through a combination of science-backed treatments, holistic practices and functional medicine principles. 

Expert care on the premises

Led by Dr Jay, a highly-experienced physician whose practise centres on regenerative medicine and anti-ageing, the team at The Pavilions Vitality offers a range of health checks, consultations and personalised holistic wellness plans.

Those coming to the clinic may also avail of cutting-edge IV treatments for rejuvenation, as well as ozone, stem cell and peptide therapies to stimulate the body’s healing processes and support hormonal balance. 

Complementary therapies

Complementing the IV treatments, the centre also offers NAD+ therapy, one of the latest developments in the fields of anti-ageing and brain health. 

Found in virtually all living cells, NAD+ is derived from vitamin B and is essential to sustaining life. Increasing NAD+ levels help slow the ageing process and reverse age-related disease, providing benefits such as DNA repair to help reverse sun damage and inflammation, improved mental clarity, and increased serotonin levels, aiding management of anxiety and depression. 

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The post Qantas flies inaugural flight to Vanuatu appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media.

Qantas officially launched its route to Vanuatu through its inaugural flight from Brisbane to the capital city of Port Vila on 10th September.

Flying at full capacity, QF159 made the three-hour journey to the island destination.

The new route aims to promote tourism between Australia and Vanuatu, strengthening economic ties and providing a boost to the local economy and tourism economy of the broader Pacific region, encouraging ongoing Australian visitation to the island capital.

Adela Issachar Aru, chief executive of the Vanuatu Tourism Office said of the maiden flight: “The launch of Qantas’ inaugural flight from Brisbane to Port Vila marks a significant milestone for Vanuatu’s tourism industry and strengthens our connectivity with Australia.”

Thrice a week from Brisbane

Qantas’ new route offers three direct flights per week from Brisbane.

Also, from 12th December, sister airline Jetstar will fly four flights a week between Sydney and Port Vila.

Between the two airlines, this expansion into Vanuatu enables them to offer over 150,000 new seats per year between Australia and Vanuatu. This makes it and making it easier than ever for Australians to experience the beaches, rich culture, and unique adventures that Vanuatu has to offer.

Qantas Group international CEO Cam Wallace said of this development: “We are thrilled to expand our network with the introduction of direct flights between Brisbane and Port Vila. This new route will maintain connectivity between Australia and the South Pacific, opening new opportunities for leisure and business travel to the region.”

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Virgin Voyages announced an exciting new option for those soon to tie the knot: seafaring wedding packages.

Cruise line founder Sir Richard Branson  helped kick off the new offering by officiating at three onboard weddings in the Dominican Republic, the Netherlands, and Spain. 

These weddings were held during Virgin Voyages’ Celebration Sailings itineraries, enhancing the celebration of the cruise line’s history which now spans over five decades.

The ultimate romance for adventurers

Virgin Voyages’ wedding packages will set sail in April 2025, but those seeking to book the ultimate nuptials at sea may book their celebrations in the fourth quarter of this year.

Whether on-board or at sea, couples will find themselves spoilt for choice with regard to venues and amenities to celebrate their engagements, weddings, and even anniversaries in style.

From the blue roofs of Santorini to the sparkling azure waters of Bimini, there are dozens of gorgeous backdrops for couples to choose as their ultimate something blue. 

With three curated wedding packages to choose from, Virgin Voyages’ “I DO” Crew hopes to take the stress out of planning, making it simple and smooth sailing so Sailors can fully enjoy the journey both on board and into the next phase of their lives together.

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