The Grand Palace will reopen its doors to tourists and visitors from 1 November, 2016.
Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said, “The Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha or Wat Phra Kaeo are the jewels in the crown of Thailand’s attractions. It is a superlative example of Thai art and architecture and has been the heart of the country for over two centuries. So we’re happy that visitors can come and enjoy this special place and take home glittering memories of our capital.”

The Croatian Sustainable Tourism Observatory (CROSTO) has become a member of the UNWTO International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO). This Observatory, hosted by the Institute for Tourism in Zagreb, is responsible for monitoring sustainable tourism in the Adriatic Croatia.

Hard Rock Café International (USA), Inc., one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, announced today that Hamish Dodds, its President and CEO, has decided to step down from his position in early 2017 to pursue new opportunities. The company is wholly owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. It has been led by Dodds since 2004.

2017 launch of “9th Early Reservation Campaign” of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism will be made at Travel Turkey Izmir Tourism Fair and Congress. Travel Turkey Izmir Tourism Fair and Congress hosted by Izmir Metropolitan Municipality and organized by the partnership of İZFAŞ and TÜRSAB Association of Turkish Travel Agencies will bring the tourism professionals together for the 10th time in Fuar Izmir between the dates of 8-11 December, 2016.

Turkish Airlines General Manager and Vice Chairman of the Executive Board Mr. Temel Kotil has resigned from his duty as of October 21, 2016. With reference to this, the Group’s Executive Board decided to appoint Mr. Bilal Ekşi as the General Manager of Turkish Airlines Inc.

Since its launch two weeks ago, airberlin guests on short- and medium-haul routes have been able to enjoy Business Class, which has been very well received. Around 15,000 Business Class seats have already been reserved by airberlin passengers – and this number is trending upwards. ‘The current booking figures show that the decision to introduce Business Class on our European flights as well was the correct one.