Hong Kong – AYANA Resort and Spa Bali has been certified as an Eco Hotel by the prestigious TUV Rheinland Germany, in recognition of its commitment to reduce its carbon footprint through environmentally sustainable practices. TUV Rheinland conducted a rigorous audit over an 18-month period, including a thorough site inspection, documentation review, interviews with staff [...]
The European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) has reported that they have just heard confirmation that the Commune of Venice has agreed to impose a hotel bed tax, commencing on July 1, 2011. After a meeting on Wednesday morning of the mayors of the Veneto region, the Commune of Venice, led by Giorgio Orsoni, announced in [...]
Various hotel associations and other representatives of the travel industry were told in a special meeting yesterday with city authorities that Florence (Italy) plans to introduce an accommodation tax as of July 1 this year. The tax will be based on 1 euro per person, per night, per star of category for up to a [...]
ROMFORD, England – A recent travel survey has unveiled what British holidaymakers want most from their ideal holiday this year, with the old favourites, sun, sea and sand still proving to be the most popular desires for travellers. However, the results of the survey also reveal that British holidaymakers are becoming much more specific when [...]
LOS ANGELES, California – Green Globe Certification today announced the certification of Anantara Kihavah Villas, Maldives. Located on the Baa Atoll island archipelago, Anantara Kihavah Villas is on the frontline of ecological preservation, battling against the effects of rising sea temperature and climate change. Mr. Guido Bauer, CEO Green Globe Certification said, “On no other [...]
