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Portsmouth first in UK to launch wheelchair navigation
A new app is being launched in Portsmouth to help people with limited mobility plan their travel routes with ease. The free Route4U app is a handy pavement navigation app and information…
UK is largest inbound market for Philadelphia
In 2018, 697,000 overseas visitors came to the Greater Philadelphia region, of which 112,000 are from the UK, according to a new report from the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors…
Aerotel opens inside Heathrow airport
Plaza Premium Group has announced the opening of Aerotel London Heathrow, the first and only hotel inside Heathrow Terminal 3. The hotel is just steps away from the check-in desks and…
Chinese tourists increase by 33% in Cambodia
Cambodia attracted 1.7 million Chinese tourists during the first eight months of 2019, up 33% over the same period last year, according to its Tourism Ministry’s latest report. The…
The perfect family getaway at InterContinental Koh Samui
The luxurious InterContinental Koh Samui Resort is celebrating its 2019 Reader’s Choice award for Top Ten Family Resort with a promotion that recognises its appeal to families and…
G Adventures launches animal welfare policy
G Adventures has unveiled its new animal welfare policy. It has been developed in consultation with World Animal Protection, the Jane Goodall Institute, and the World Cetacean Alliance.…
Brand USA concludes India Travel Mission
Brand USA, the destination marketing organisation for the US, organised their eighth annual India Travel Mission with an aim to educate the Indian travel industry on the potential of the…
Jet2 launches new direct service to Tivat in Montenegro
Jet2 and Jet2holidays has announced new direct services to Tivat in Montenegro, with flights and holidays going on sale from London Stansted and Manchester Airports.
Montenegro which…
Merlin plans to build the world’s largest Legoland in China
Merlin Entertainments, the second-largest theme park operator in the world, announced that it plans to build Legoland Sichuan in China, the largest Legoland in the world. The company has…
Hello four legged friend! Airbnb unveils Animal Experiences
Booking platform Airbnb has now unveiled Airbnb Animal Experiences - a brand new category of Airbnb Experiences that allow people to better understand animals through caring, expert…
Indian tourist inflow to UAE set to reach 3.3 million
The number of international travellers from India to the UAE is set to grow from 2.6 million this year to 3.3 million in 2023, increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%,…
Portugal records highest tourism growth in Europe
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the global body that represents the private sector of the travel and tourism industry, commended the Portuguese government for recognising…
Themed travel fast-growing trend among Chinese
Research by Mintel finds that three in five urban Chinese respondents (of 3000 surveyed online aged 20-49) say they are motivated to try themed travel because it would make a suitable…
Thomas Cook India’s recent acquisition enters high-end Caribbean market
Digiphoto Entertainment Imaging (DEI), a recent addition to Thomas Cook India’s Group portfolio has augmented its presence in the international market by venturing into The Bahamas. The…
Destination Europe: The most aspirational for South-East Asian travellers
The scenic beauty, natural landscapes, diversity of cultural attractions and the good weather are just some of the reasons why Europe remains the most aspirational holiday spot among…
Plastic usage to be banned within 100-metre radius of protected monuments
Speaking at the inaugural of the Paryatan Parv, a week-long celebration of tourism to sensitise people about the value of tourism at the India Gate lawns in Delhi, Prahlad Singh Patel,…
TripAdvisor takes steps to free the whales
TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets for attractions that continue to contribute to the captivity of future generations of cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises), according to a…
Snow-reliable glacier skiing events to open the winter season
For the upcoming ski season, ski tour operator SnowTrex has put together packages for opening events in several glacier ski areas – some as early as October and November.
RIU Hotels launches first water park in Jamaica
RIU Hotels & Resorts has presented the completely renovated Hotel Riu Ocho Rios, a resort in Jamaica located on the beautiful beach of Mammee Bay that first opened in 2005. The work…
‘Fly me to Thailand’ unveiled for short-haul markets
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Bangkok Airways have launched a new ‘Fly me to Thailand’ promotion, offering privileges, gift cards, discounts and many more special deals for…
Fiesta in the sky: Myanmar balloon season starts
The newly announced UNESCO World Heritage town of Bagan is betting big on the upcoming ballooning season. This was revealed by Myanmar Tourism Marketing. This year, the town’s famous…
Time Hotels expands wellness offerings across UAE
UAE-based hospitality firm Time Hotels has launched a new health and wellness initiative - ‘Healthy You, Healthy World’ – across all of its properties, in line with its Tomorrow’s World…
Led by UK, Samoa sees increase in European travellers
Samoa has experienced a rapid increase of visitors from European countries in the past year. The Polynesian islands have seen the number of tourists from Europe rise by 18% between July…
The Extraordinary Story: Isle of Man rolls out second phase of campaign
Visit Isle of Man has launched the second iteration in its three-year tourism campaign aimed at encouraging people to experience the full breadth of the Island’s offering.
The ‘Isle…
New collection of accessible Rome tours launched
Roma Experience has launched a collection of new accessible Rome tours available to anyone with unique access requirements. These exclusive tours explore the Colosseum and Vatican City,…
Disney Skyliner gondolas opens
The much-awaited Disney Skyliner gondola transportation system at Disney World has opened to the public. The system has five stations connecting the Epcot and Disney Hollywood Studios…
Al Hamra becomes first golf club in Middle East to go plastic-free
Al Hamra Golf Club in Ras Al Khaimah, the leading golf club in the northern Emirates, has announced that it has become the first golf club in the entire Middle East region to go fully…
Enter the bizarre world of Lambana where Filipino folklore is front and centre
There’s a new attraction in Manila. Think of horror house, escape room, and stage play combined. If you love “Choose Your Own Adventure” books or Dungeons and Dragons as a kid, you will flip…
National Express witnesses increase in night travel
The appetite for a 24-hour society is being reflected in the changing habits of UK travellers according to recent figures from the country's largest coach operator. National Express has…
Top destinations for Chinese travellers during National Day holiday revealed
Bedbank company Hotelbeds has provided an update on the top international destinations for Chinese travellers during the seven-day Chinese National Day holiday period starting on 1…
73% of US travellers want innovation
When considering whether to buy travel products, services or experiences, 73% of leisure travellers care a lot or somewhat about whether those offerings are innovative, according to a…
Virgin Atlantic unveils Star Wars: Galaxy Edge-themed Boeing aircraft
Virgin Atlantic has unveiled a new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge plane wrap on one of its Boeing 747 aircraft, which took to the skies on 25 September. The themed plane will now transport…
Airbnb announces latest community-led destination marketing efforts in Buriram
Ahead of World Tourism Day this week, Airbnb reaffirmed its commitment to continue promoting Thailand’s emerging destinations on the global stage, with its latest community-led…
Halloween horror nights now open at Universal Orlando
Halloween Horror Nights has opened at Universal Orlando Resort, delivering one of the best Halloween experiences with original nightmares and most terrifying names in horror.
Guests…
Hunan tourism festival takes centre stage
The 2019 Hunan International Culture & Tourism Festival opened with the showcase of many diverse opportunities for tourism the Hunan Province is able to offer.
This year also…
Vietnam Airlines and Sun Group ink pact
Vietnam Airlines and Sun Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop and provide even more inspiring product and service offerings to their customers. The cooperation…
Israel Tourist Office launches campaign video
The Israel Tourist Office has launched their latest campaign video showcasing the incredible cities of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, which, with such different cultures and merely an hour…
One love: Championing tennis tourism, Royal Cliff to kick off new event in October
Mark your calendars as Royal Cliff Hotels Group will be staging the 11th Fitz Club Tennis Tournament from 4-6 October 2019. Teaming up with The Aspen Tree by Magnolia Quality Development…
Unexpected journeys with SIA and STB
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will take Singapore to the world stage with the launch of a light-hearted film series, titled ‘Unexpected Journeys’. The series…
Singapore to demolish iconic Sentosa Merlion
The tallest Merlion statue in Singapore will make way for a themed linkway between the north and south shores of Sentosa, as part of plans to give the resort island and its adjacent…
PATA adventure mart goes to Sabah
Malaysia will host the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Adventure Travel Conference and Mart 2020. This was announced by the association at the close of the PATA Travel Mart. The…
The Lounge, Burj Khalifa makes new Guinness World Record
The Lounge, Burj Khalifa has officially been verified by Guinness World Records (GWR) as the ‘highest lounge in a building’ anywhere in the world. At a height of 585.36 metres, The…
Vietjet celebrates Vietnamese Week in Thailand
Vietjet joined 4th ‘Vietnamese Week in Thailand 2019’ at Central World under the theme ‘Taste of Vietnam’ which gathers popular products from Vietnam, with participation of more than 50…
Sooty and friends light up Golden Mile at Blackpool
Britain’s best-loved bear has been given the ultimate accolade – pride of place on Blackpool’s famous Golden Mile. Giant models of Sooty and his friends, Sweep and Soo, form a brand-new…
Beijing’s Universal theme park to open in 2021
The Universal Beijing Resort has announced the park will open in 2021, bringing China another major international theme park. The park will be the largest Universal theme park in the…
Klook partners with West Japan Railway
Hong Kong-based travel destination platform Klook has partnered with West Japan Railway (JR West). Through the partnership, travellers across all of Klook’s markets in Southeast Asia…
Ras Al Khaimah welcomes 118,000 visitors in August
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has announced record-breaking visitor numbers to Ras Al Khaimah in August 2019, with almost 118,000 visitors choosing the UAE’s…
Buriram, Thailand: MotoGP’s newest location
Moto GP, the world’s most celebrated motorcycle racing championships, is returning to Thailand this October following last year’s successful launch of PTT Thailand Grand Prix. The…
Magnificent Fort Manoel opens gates for public
By the direction of The Manoel Island & Tigné Point Development (MIDI), the illustrious Fort Manoel has now been opened for the public. Tourists from around the world and local…
Himachal Pradesh unveils new tourism policy, incentivises new projects
The Himachal Pradesh government has approved the draft of the new tourism policy in the state aimed at holistic development of tourism. The state cabinet has approved ‘Capital Investment…
Historic German building opens as Fraser Suites
Frasers Hospitality, a member of Frasers Property Group, has announced the opening of its 154-unit Fraser Suites Hamburg. Formerly the Oberfinanzdirektion, a tax authority building in…
Assembly Rooms leads way for Edinburgh’s carbon reduction plans
The Assembly Rooms, a beautiful Georgian building in Edinburgh, has replaced all 888 lights in its iconic glittering chandeliers with LED bulbs in a bid to cut carbon emissions.…
Wego to promote Singapore in Middle East
Online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Wego, has partnered with Singapore Tourism Board (STB) Middle East, to drive more travellers from the Gulf…
West Midlands unveils USD 1.25 billion tourism strategy
A regional tourism strategy to grow the West Midlands’ visitor economy by more than GBP 1 billion (USD 1.25 billion) has been launched today. It also aims to create a further 19,000 jobs…
Thailand promotes ASEAN pop culture
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is promoting local cities with the recent launch of its latest ‘Experiencing ASEAN Pop Culture’ campaign, which is also aimed at creating greater…
Sustainability in rural accommodation wins accolade
Anurak Community Lodge in southern Thailand has won the global 2019 SKAL Sustainable Tourism Award in the rural accommodation category. The award was presented during the opening…
Thomas Cook announces partnership with G Adventures and G Touring
Thomas Cook has appointed G Adventures and G Touring as its new Thomas Cook Tours partner. With more than 90 years of combined experience in the touring sector, G Adventures and G…
Jumeirah Vittaveli launches floating villa
No longer confined to land-based or stationary accommodation options, you can now live your Robinson Crusoe fantasy and explore the hidden treasures of the Maldives with a luxury twist…
Adrenaline rush: New roller coasters amplify thrills at Seaworld and Busch Gardens
SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay have revealed details regarding new attractions coming to the parks in 2020. This marks the first time in four years that both parks have…
On a football trail with Eurowings
Cashing in on the football frenzy, Eurowings will be flying thousands of fans from 16 September to the guest appearances of their favourite teams throughout Europe. During the group…
Fairmont Maldives unveils underwater art installation
Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi has unveiled a series of new sculptures within the Coralarium - the Maldives’ first and only coral regeneration project in the form of an underwater art…
Football connection: Manchester United cements ties with Malta
Manchester United and the government of Malta have announced a multi-year partnership which will see United promote Malta as a tourist destination to its global fan base.
At an event…
STB unveils global INSPIRE to enrich MICE experience
Singapore Tourism Board has unveiled In Singapore Incentives & Rewards (INSPIRE), an incentive programme to attract potential visitors from the global Meetings, Incentives,…
Ctrip to develop tourism in Morocco
Online travel agency Ctrip has signed a strategic co-operation agreement with Morocco’s National Tourism Office to boost Chinese tourism to Morocco.
Spanning over three years, the…
Bangkok Airways teams up with Shopee
Bangkok Airways has partnered with Shopee, an e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. The tie up is part of a promotion called ‘2019 Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day’ and creates…
Alipay and Fliggy join hands to grow Chinese tourism to San Diego
Alipay, digital payment platform operated by Ant Financial Services Group (Alibaba Group) and Fliggy, Alibaba’s travel services platform, announced a collaboration with Brand USA and the…
Unplugged: W Hotels and Mixcloud present Future Rising Asia
W Hotels Worldwide, the lux rebel of Marriott International, has announced it has once again joined forces with Mixcloud, the world’s leading long form music streaming platform that is…
Contiki unveils new conscious experiences for 2020 trips
Contiki Holidays has launched four brand new conscious travel experiences for Europe 2020 as part of a new commitment by the travel provider to have conscious travel experiences on every…
G Adventures adds 12 tours to Jane Goodall Collection
For the first time since it launched in 2016, G Adventures is updating its exclusive Dr. Jane Goodall-endorsed collection of wildlife-focused tours for 2020 with adventures in Indonesia,…
Old City of Jerusalem now more accessible
The Old City of Jerusalem has become more accessible for both wheelchair users and the visually impaired, thanks to improved infrastructure and audio apps to help residents and visitors…
Sound on: Aloft brings music makers back to their roots with first-ever homecoming tour
Some of the hottest names in music will be returning to their hometowns for free live music performances for fans as part of the Live at Aloft Hotels Homecoming Tour. Aloft Hotels,…
World’s largest underwater park opens in Bahrain
Aiming to boost tourism further, Dive Bahrain, the world’s largest underwater theme park, has officially opened. The new theme park was inaugurated by Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani, the…
SOTC to drive Singapore travel from India
SOTC and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have collaborated to bring the magic of Singapore to the malls of India. Launching a unique series of 3-D art installations in three cities –…
Lip-smacking foodie trail unveiled at Las Vegas Arts District
Following the success of its innovative gourmet culinary walking tours through Las Vegas’ revitalised downtown and along its desirable strip, Lip Smacking Foodie Tours has introduced a…
‘Make it Edinburgh’ boosts business tourism
Edinburgh reinforces its status as the fastest growing tech hub in Europe as the city hosts ESOMAR Congress 2019 - The Global Data & Insights Summit at the Edinburgh International…
Portugal ranks 12th in tourism competitiveness
Portugal has re-affirmed itself as the world’s leading tourist destination, according to the recent rankings from the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Competitiveness 2019…
The Enchanted Forest enhances accessibility for visitors
The Enchanted Forest, Scotland’s premier sound and light show, has joined forces with Blair Athol Distillery to make the award-winning event as accessible as possible for visitors. For…
Yas Expert training programme unveiled
Experience Hub, the trade and promotion arm of Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, has launched ‘Yas Expert’, a new destination training and certification programme for travel agents.
In the first…
AGORA Place Namba opens in Central Osaka
Japanese hospitality company AGORA Hospitality Group has added another four-star offering to its diverse portfolio -- AGORA Place Namba, Osaka. Strategically located in the heart of the…
Turkey registers 56% growth of Indian tourist arrivals
Turkey has registered a 56% increase in the number of Indian tourist arrivals in comparison to the same period last year, hosting 130,000 Indian visitors. This was revealed by the…
Sail on: Scuba divers take the plunge from luxury yachts
Burma Boating is set to launch monthly cruises around the Mergui Archipelago, combining two of the most sought-after activities in these pristine waters – yachting and scuba diving.…
TAT’s ‘happy shopping’ campaign jazzes up tourism offering in Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) together with key public-private sector partners are jointly launching a ‘Happy Shopping’ campaign to stimulate inbound travel and tourist…
WebBeds’ Indonesian campaign to boost Macao travel
WebBeds, B2B accommodation provider, has penned a major new agreement to promote Macao to the travel trade in Indonesia, as part of the Macao Government Tourism Office’s (MGTO) efforts…
Radisson Red to take the stage in London
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of the Radisson Red London Greenwich in the UK. It will be the first property to bring the group’s upscale, lifestyle select-service hotel…
VisitEngland urges young Brits to holiday at home
VisitEngland has launched the next phase of its campaign to get more young Brits to take a short break at home with a series of new short films and images.
The new content targets…
JNTO bets big on India, hosts two-city roadshows
To boost their outreach in India, Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) conducted its annual ‘Visit Japan Roadshow 2019’ in Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Aiming at strengthening the…
Raffles Hotel Singapore reinvigorates literary heritage
Raffles Hotel Singapore has announced its plans to continue its legendary literary tradition that began as far back as 1887, when renowned writers and novelists such as the likes of…
West Midlands sees record 131 million visitors in 2018
The West Midlands attracted a record 131 million visitors last year, with sporting spectacles, small screen smash-hits and cultural carnivals all playing a part in the region’s pulling…
Sterling Holidays opens doors in Guruvayur
Sterling Holidays, experiential holiday brand, has unveiled its new property in Guruvayur, Kerala. The launch comes after Sterling’s big announcement on expanding its footprint, through…
Road to recovery: Cinnamon Hotels to host Future of Tourism Summit in Sri Lanka
Recognising the need to uplift Sri Lanka’s travel industry in the wake of 4/20 incident, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is set to host the third edition of the ‘Future of Tourism Summit’…
Titanic Belfast set to cook up a storm this autumn
Titanic Belfast, iconic six-floor building featuring nine interpretive and interactive galleries that explore the sights, sounds, smells and stories of Titanic, has unveiled its…
Doha airport’s Summer in Qatar festival engages over 7 million fliers
Hamad International Airport (HIA) continues to make its mark on redefining the airport experience for its millions of travellers. During the summer peak season, the airport focused its…
Loganair debuts at East Midlands Airport, unveils Brussels and Inverness routes
Loganair has now unveiled its first services from East Midlands Airport, flying to Inverness and Brussels. From East Midlands, Loganair is offering early morning and afternoon flights to…
Join a masterclass by The Travel Corporation
The Travel Corporation (TCC) has unveiled a new e-learning programme for its Luxury Gold portfolio and is inviting travel advisors to enrol and become a brand expert. Luxury Gold is a…
VIP SKI opens new hotel in Val d’Isere, France
Luxury chalets and ski hotel group VIP SKI, has announced the launch of a new hotel, Aspen House, in Val d'Isere in France. It will open doors for winter 2019-20. The hotel is located in…
Booking.com’s first-ever Genius Week unveiled
Booking.com has announced the start of its first-ever Genius Week, which will run in select markets until 10 September. During this time all travellers are invited to experience the…
Scottish tales to come alive at Edinburgh Castle
History is set to come to life at Edinburgh Castle this winter, as the iconic landmark will be illuminated with tales from Scotland’s past. The mesmerising 90-minute journey of light,…
Hertz drives into Vietnam with new franchise
Hertz Asia has appointed New City Rent A Car as its new franchisee partner in Vietnam. As a local car rental expert, New City Rent A Car will offer customers the full range of car hire…
TourDragon: Giving back the power to travellers
Every once in a while, a disruptive platform or app comes along that changes everything in travel. TourDragon gets local tour operators to bid live in a reverse auction for the first time in…
Inaugural Malaysia Travel & Tourism Mart 2020 announced
CEMS Conference & Exhibition (Malaysia) announced the launch of Malaysia Tourism and Travel Mart 2020 (MTTM 2020) to be held from 25-27 June 2020 at Malaysia International Trade and…
Discovery Cove sees flamboyance of flamingos
Florida Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida recently welcomed a colourful new group of guests to the park – eight Caribbean flamingos. Comprised of four males and four females, the group…
National Geographic Journeys and G Adventures introduce eight new trips
National Geographic Expeditions has entered into its fifth year in partnership with G Adventures and has added eight new trips to their National Geographic Journeys collection, all of…
A.I. It’s Donald From Skye! The world’s first tourist chatbot is here
The Isle of Skye has become the first region to offer an artificial intelligence information service for tourists. The creator of Donald from Skye has officially launched the tourist…
MMT rolls out MyIndiaMyTrips campaign
MakeMyTrip (MMT) has rolled out its digital campaign MyIndiaMyTrips to assist Indian travellers to plan their travel and explore the best of India. In line with Prime Minister Narendra…
Salalah Khareef festival boosts tourist arrivals to Dhofar
Oman’s Ministry of Tourism (MoT) revealed that there has been a significant increase in the number of tourists who flocked to Dhofar during this year’s Salalah Khareef Festival,…
Genting Cruise Lines unveils new chapter with Global Dream
Genting Cruise Lines officially announced the name of her first 208,000 gross ton Global Class ship at IBTM China, the nation’s largest business travel and MICE show, in Beijing.…
TAT unveils Amazing Hua Hin 2019 programme
The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) Prachuap Khiri Khan office, together with 33 participating hotels in Hua Hin, has launched the ‘Amazing Hua Hin 2019’ promotion, offering up to…
All-new Amari Pattaya opens
Occupying a strategic location on the North Pattaya waterfront and a short walk from the new Terminal 21 shopping mall, Amari Pattaya has now fully reopened following a major…
ANA Honolulu Music Week brings global artists to Oahu
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline will be partnering with the state of Hawaii and the city and county of Honolulu to create the inaugural ANA Honolulu Music Week on Oahu…
Qatar Airways unveils Langkawi route
Qatar Airways has announced a new route to Langkawi, Malaysia. The service to Langkawi, starting 15 October 2019, is part of the airline’s strong expansion plans in Southeast Asia and…
Abercrombie & Kent unveils innovative feature for curated trips
Luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) has gone one step further with its tailor-made holiday offering by giving its clients even more opportunity to curate their own…
Jet2holidays launches new national ad campaign
Package holiday specialist Jet2holidays launched a new version of its national advertising campaign over the bank holiday weekend, with exciting new scenes helping to evolve the popular…
ITB China to host inaugural Business Travel MICE Procurement Conference in Shanghai
ITB China, the largest B2B-exclusive travel trade show in China announced that it will be organising the first edition of the ‘Business Travel MICE Procurement Conference – Shanghai…
This is the ultimate bucket list experience for most travellers
The latest survey from smarTours reveals that most travellers want to see the Northern Lights at least once. 47% of travellers listed the Northern Lights as their ultimate bucket list travel…
Disney reveals ‘next generation’ of attractions at Disney Parks
At the D23 Expo 2019 this weekend, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek unveiled details on Disney's up and coming offerings.
British tourism boost to economy
Ahead of the late August Bank Holiday weekend, research from the UK Caravan and Camping Alliance (UKCCA) shows that nearly GBP 5 billion (USD 6.11 billion) is due to be spent in rural…
Cosmos unveils 2020 tours to South Pacific
Cosmos has launched its 2020 line-up of South Pacific tours and invites holidaymakers to explore the red roads of the Australian Outback and the breezy beaches of Fiji. Its premium…
Big spurt in UK visitor numbers to Chicago
The US city of Chicago has seen a large spike in UK visitor numbers, reporting a 15.2% increase in those visiting in 2018 compared with the year before. 141,000 UK visitors came to…
Israel Tourism conducts roadshow in Delhi
Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) conducted a roadshow in New Delhi to enhance commercial ties with the Indian travel trade fraternity. In an effort to retain the growth momentum of…
China records surge in travellers to central and eastern Europe
China saw rapid growth of tourists going to central and eastern European countries in the first half of the year, thanks to the opening of more direct flights, according to a new report…
Sea World begins construction of new dive coaster
On the back of National Rollercoaster Day, construction has begun on Sea World San Diego’s new attraction for 2020 — the tallest, fastest and longest dive coaster in California. The…
Onboard offerings: Princess Cruises unveils new production show
Princess Cruises has revealed details of its newest production show, ‘Rock Opera’. Created exclusively for Princess Cruises, Rock Opera will feature avant-garde inspired costumes, a…
Los Angeles Tourism strengthens India connection
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (Los Angeles Tourism) is deepening its foothold in the India market with the appointment of Seema Kadam as it’s first-ever regional director in…
Kensington Tours introduces itineraries inspired by world’s foremost adventurers
Kensington Tours has expanded The Explorers Club Collection, a selection of exclusive travel itineraries inspired by the world’s leading adventurers and scientists.
The Explorers…
AirAsia connects Kuala Lumpur to hidden island paradise of Belitung
AirAsia launched a new route connecting Kuala Lumpur to Belitung, an island paradise off the east coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. As the first airline that connects Kuala Lumpur and…
Thailand tourism confidence holds steady in 2019
The quarterly Thailand Tourism Confidence Index of 600 tourism operators was steady at 100 in the second quarter of 2019 and stood at 100 as predicted in the previous quarter. The…
Thomas Cook Airlines fly with Pride
With Manchester Pride’s biggest ever festival just days away, long-standing Pride partner Thomas Cook Airlines' ‘Fly with Pride’ flight to San Francisco took off from Manchester Airport…
Brand USA celebrates destination storytelling at ESTO 2019
Brand USA, the destination marketing organisation for the US, announced winners of the first-ever Brand USA Video Storytelling Award during the Educational Seminar for Tourism…
How tourism trails give a modern take on Egyptian heritage
Tourism trails are allowing tourists to discover Egypt in a new light. Visitors can now follow the footsteps of the ancient Egyptians.
Being a responsible tourist in Asia gets easier
Student travel company Ground Asia has created responsible traveller training modules and made them free for anyone interested in travelling responsibly. The move means that not just…
Museums and art galleries in England see greatest increase in visitors
Museums and art galleries in England have witnessed the most significant growth in visitor numbers last year. Visits to England’s attractions rose by 2% in 2018 with revenue up 2% on the…
Turkey named sixth most visited country in the world in 2018 by UNWTO
UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has announced that Turkey was the sixth most visited destination in the world in the year 2018 with 46 million visitors.
The UN’s travel arm has…
Go local, the Oceania Cruises way
Oceania Cruises has unveiled a new series of immersive destination tours under its Go Local brand. The new, exclusive small-batch tours seek to go beyond the tourist sites and embed…
Sri Lanka unveils new measures to boost India inbound
The Sri Lankan government has launched an ambitious tourism promotion programme in aiming to give a boost to the key revenue-generating sector of the island nation by attracting more…
Cinnamon launches ‘Bring A Friend Home’ campaign to speed up tourism recovery in Sri Lanka
Cinnamon’s Bring A Friend Home (BAFH) introduces an exclusive initiative to spearhead tourism in Sri Lanka and also to overcome challenges faced by the tourism industry. BAFH encourages…
Japan becomes first overseas market for Mafengwo
Mafengwo, China-based travel information site, announced its entry into the Japanese market. Listing about 10 million travel content a month, including destination guides or…
Hidden costs come as a shock to holidaying families
Research from Post Office Travel Money has revealed that it is resort rip-offs that families dislike the most while on holiday abroad. Topping this list is unexpected charges incurred…
Holiday Extras Group and Doncaster Sheffield Airport ink pact for expansion plan
Holiday Extras, the UK-based company with a focus on travel extras such as airport parking, transfers and travel insurance – has joined forces with Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) to…
Singapore tourism receipts in Q1 dip 4.8% amid global economic uncertainty
Spending by visitors to Singapore fell 4.8% to SGD 6.5 billion (USD 4.69 billion), in the first quarter of 2019, compared to the same period last year, although international arrivals…
Luxury Escapes launches ‘Experiences’ platform for travellers in Asia
Australian travel deals company Luxury Escapes has announced the launch of its new category-leading product, Experiences. Building on the e-commerce platform’s extensive partnerships…
Millennials could turn the tide for seaside resorts
The National Coastal Tourism Academy (NCTA) has worked with market research consultancy BVA BDRC to identify the specific intentions and motivations of British holidaymakers to the coast…
Genting Hong Kong secures USD 2.88 billion financing for Dream Cruises’ two new ships
Genting Hong Kong (GHK) announced that it has signed loan agreements of EUR 2.6 billion (USD 2.88 billion) with a consortium led by KfW IPEX-Bank for construction and post-delivery…
Dubai Tourism conducts three-city India roadshow
In order to strengthen relationships with travel agents and tour operators, to boost Indian arrivals to Dubai as part of the 2019 marketing strategy, the Department of Tourism and…
Brits spend over a day online before finding one holiday
As eager Brits get ready to down tools for a well-earned holiday this summer, a study by communications provider Plusnet reveals that they spend, on average, a staggering 11 hours online…
Swiss-Belhotel unveils expansion plans in Vietnam
Swiss-Belhotel International, the global hospitality management chain, has revealed plans for a major expansion of its hotel collection in Vietnam.
At present, the group operates one…
Tourism Authority of Thailand goes mobile
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched its latest promotional initiative, ‘TAT Mobile Car’ to deliver information to tourists as they tour the capital city’s sights. This…
John Herrington is keynote speaker at Brand USA Travel Week
Brand USA has announced John Herrington, the first native American astronaut, as one of the keynote speakers at the inaugural Brand USA Travel Week Europe in London from 9-13 September.…
Port of Tyne welcomes arrival of Cunard’s Queen Victoria
The Port of Tyne welcomed 2,000 visiting passengers and 981 crew on-board Cunard’s Queen Victoria – a maiden stop on her 12-night voyage around the British Isles. The visit marked the…
Grange Hotel, York launches ‘What Buster Did’ for kids
The Grange Hotel in York has launched a ‘What Buster Did’ activity for children staying at the hotel, taking inspiration from the hotel’s resident pooch.
Guaranteed to get children…
Japan partners with Tom Daley to promote Tokyo Olympics
Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) celebrated their Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games campaign with the launch of an ongoing collaboration with British Olympic diver, Tom…
Louvre Museum introduces compulsory advance booking
From now on, online ticket booking is compulsory for those visiting the famous Louvre museum. This has been done to combat the problem of over tourism and the chaos that follows owing to…
UNWTO Global Summit on urban tourism to take place in Kazakhstan
The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Mayor’s Office of Nur-Sultan will be organising the eighth UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan on 9-12…
Taiwan Tourism gets on track with Mumbai Metro
The Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB) has partnered with the Mumbai Metro, a rapid transit system serving Mumbai, and the wider metropolitan region, to expand awareness of Taiwan as a…
Global cocktail programme at Fairmont gets refreshed
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has revealed a refreshing new spin on its global line-up of cocktails known as Classics Perfected 2.0: 'The Decades'. Created as an exciting new spin-off to…
Dream Cruises unveils regal gastronomy at sea
“Taste the Dream – Wine and Dine at Sea”, the signature culinary extravaganza of Dream Cruises, will return this year with the launch of “A Taste of the Palace”, featuring regal menus by…
Wales Coast Path unveils new app and trails
Wales Coast Path has launched a free augmented reality (AR) app, alongside new family-friendly walking trails, aimed at encouraging families to get out and enjoy the 870-mile path.…
Sonoma County Tourism unveils training programme
Sonoma County Tourism recently launched its first-ever training platform that will certify travel professionals as Sonoma County destination experts.
Created in coordination with…
Lights, camera, action! TAT Mumbai hosts ASEAN-Indian Film Festival
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Mumbai in cooperation with the tourism boards of the ASEAN countries and India, inaugurated a three-day film festival at the National Museum of…
Innsbruck is Jet2’s new ski destination this winter
Jet2 has added a new ski destination – Innsbruck – for winter 2019-20 as part of its expanded ski programme. The UK airline has initiated flights to the Tyrolean capital from Birmingham,…
Windstar celebrates record-breaking booking month
July was a record-breaking month for Windstar Cruises, which reported strong consumer demand following an exceptionally high volume of bookings. The cruise line witnessed increased…
Hong Kong tourism suffers from massive protests
Hong Kong’s tourism industry is feeling the paralyzing effect of the extradition protests as it enters its 10th week.
10 most Insta-worthy experiences
From a trip down the picturesque French Riviera to a captivating tour of one of the oldest Hindu temples in Bali, Klook curates the ultimate list of photogenic spots to up the Insta-game.
TAT hosts Thailand Golf Travel Mart 2019 in Chiang Mai
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) organised the fifth Thailand Golf Travel Mart (TGTM) 2019 in the kingdom’s northern capital as part of an ongoing strategy to further develop a…
Visit Orlando rolls out new travel trade tools
Visit Orlando has launched new interactive sales tools and resources for travel agents, including a re-designed Orlando Travel Academy.
The new academy will provide agents with quick…
Travel Counsellors: Sustainable credentials essential for over 75% of travellers
Over three-quarters of travellers look for sustainable credentials when booking holidays. This was revealed by a recent research by Travel Counsellors.
A survey of 500 UK consumers…
Tourism boom continues in Germany
German tourism is out pacing global growth and continues to pull in punters from across the world, striding ahead of other European destinations -- according to the IPK International…
On a mission: Agoda launches Travel Guides
Nature, beaches, food and drink, landmarks and culture are the five top global reasons to travel, according to new research from Agoda. Whether travellers are looking for nature or…
Norwegian Cruise Line enhances entertainment quotient with British pop musical
Norwegian Cruise Line announced that SIX, the critically-acclaimed British pop musical about Henry VIII’s six wives will debut on board Norwegian Bliss, Breakaway and Getaway beginning…
Growing the game: Qatar showcases golf offerings to UK
Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) co-hosted a golf day along with its partners Discover Qatar, Qatar Airways, Education City Golf Club and Doha Golf Club. Held at the prestigious…
Dippy the dinosaur is coming to Cardiff
Visitors to Cardiff are in for a treat this autumn as Dippy, the Natural History Museum’s iconic Diplodocus dinosaur cast, is coming to National Museum Cardiff from 19 October 2019 to 26…
Cosy up in Edinburgh’s first ‘cocktail domes’ at The Glasshouse
The Glasshouse, YTL Hotels’ five-star luxury hotel located in the heart of Edinburgh, has announced its partnership with Edinburgh Cocktail Week (ECW) 2019. Following its huge popularity…
West Bengal to showcase new face of Kolkata at IATO convention
While playing host to the 35th Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) Convention, West Bengal Tourism will attempt to showcase the new face and identity of Kolkata as a hub city and…
Family, ninjas and a top-notch day out
In part one of my interview with Sarah Somerville, Hilton’s senior director of customer engagement, loyalty and partnerships in Asia Pacific, we put the brand’s recent study into the travel…
Dubai sees 51% increase in cruise visitors
Strengthening its position as a premier international cruise destination, Dubai concluded its 2018-2019 cruise season with a record increase of over 51% in cruise tourist footfall and a…
The world’s greatest living explorer joins TRIP Group
Sir Ranulph Fiennes has thrown his support behind the Travel Risk and Incident Prevention (TRIP) Group by becoming patron of the travel safety think tank. The world’s greatest living…
TAT announces five new national parks in Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that Thailand added five new national parks around the country, during 2016 to 2019, since the start of the reign of King Maha…
Paws for tea at The Murray, Hong Kong
The Murray, Hong Kong will mark the launch of its pet-friendly themed afternoon tea series with an inaugural gathering on 24 August 2019. To be staged at The Arches, the hotel’s iconic…
Singapore welcomes Vistara’s debut flights
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) welcomed passengers on board Vistara’s inaugural international flights from Delhi and Mumbai with a taste of Singaporean hospitality, this week. The…
Turning 90: Fairmont Peace Hotel celebrates anniversary
Accor has announced a week’s worth of exciting events befitting the 90th anniversary of Fairmont Peace Hotel, a legendary property renowned throughout China. Over the decades, the hotel…
Scandic reopens iconic hotel and event venue
Hotel company in the Nordic region, Scandic, has opened the historic hotel and event venue Scandic Falkoner in Copenhagen’s Frederiksberg theatre district.
Following a two-year…
Princess Cruises attempts to break world record for largest vow renewal at sea
Princess Cruises has announced it will attempt to set a world record for the largest number of married guests renewing their vows at sea to mark Valentine’s Day.
On 14 February 2020,…
Ctrip bats for Sicily in China
Ctrip has announced a strategic partnership with Sicily that promises to bring a bigger share of the world’s largest outbound tourism market to the Mediterranean island.
Tourism is a…
Tourist arrivals in Kerala up 14.81%
Kerala Tourism has regained the pre-floods tourist footfalls, registering an impressive growth rate of 14.81% in the second quarter of the current year as against the figures of the…
Malayasian rainforest sets the stage for chef series
As part of the ongoing chef series, a signature experience at The Datai Langkawi, the resort will welcome London born chef, Nelly Robinson, from 30 August to 1 September 2019, inviting…
Disney World, going on safari and Lapland top family bucket list
UK parents’ ultimate wish is to take their families to Disney World. Research from Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Insurance reveals parents are creating new family bucket lists – a list of…
Portugal launches MICE incentives to promote inland corporate travel
The Portuguese government has announced the launch of a new incentive programme to promote the support for inland MICE events across the country, including the mainland and autonomous…
Largest indoor virtual reality park opens in Louisiana
New to Youngsville, Louisiana, Planet VR has opened its doors for the first time in the state and will be the group’s biggest virtual reality amusement park to date. Experiences offered…
Bubble button: Eurostar invites travellers to ‘press for champagne’
High-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, Eurostar, has launched a ‘Press for champagne’ button to kick off the 100-day countdown to its 25th anniversary. In…
Shop till you drop! TAT launches Give Me 5 campaign
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a new shopping campaign, ‘Give Me 5’, to entice an additional 200,000 visitors from India and six ASEAN countries during the off-peak…
Wellness quotient: Juice detox retreat for new lease of life
Providing a unique wellness getaway experience in the heart of Portugal’s Algarve region, Longevity Cegonha Country Club is offering a new juice detox retreat programme for seven nights,…
Free admission, extended hours during August at NMAJH
The National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH) has extended free admission for all visitors through August after welcoming more than 13,000 visitors for free in July.
Free…
Tourism Nova Scotia and WestJet Taxi deliver ‘lobster-licious’ lunch
In a unique destination promotion campaign, Tourism Nova Scotia and WestJet branded taxi zoomed all around London dropping world-known Nova Scotia inspired lobster rolls and cookies off…
Green beats: Club Med introduces eco-music festival
Club Med has announced its inaugural eco-music festival Green Beats, along with a slew of conscious activities across its Asia-Pacific (APAC) resorts for the year. Hosted at Club Med…
In the lap of luxury: YTL’s Hinode Hills Niseko Village in Japan to open in December
Hinode Hills Niseko Village, the highly anticipated hotel with 79 luxury rooms and suites opens for arrivals on 1 December and is the latest addition in luxury accommodation to join YTL…
Universal Orlando unveils plans for Epic Universe park
Universal Orlando Resort will open a fourth theme park, Universal’s Epic Universe, on a 750-acre site a few miles south of its existing Florida parks.
Tom Williams, chairman and CEO…
Happy feet: New penguin parade visitor centre opens
Phillip Island’s iconic Penguin Parade, one of Australia’s most popular tourist attractions, has officially opened the doors to its breath-taking new visitor centre. The new centre…
Bangkok’s old town gets more accessible
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced the opening of four new subway stations in Bangkok’s Old City and Chinatown neighbourhood, which will make exploring the area’s rich…
Return of the legend: Iconic Raffles Singapore reopens
Raffles Singapore has officially reopened, heralding an exciting new chapter in the iconic property's rich history and heritage. A flagship property within Accor, Raffles Singapore is…
Flight of luxury: Seawings launches bespoke journeys for quick getaways in UAE
Luxury seaplane tour operator in the Middle East, Seawings, has launched a slew of experiential journeys for quick getaways in the UAE. Each carefully selected tailor-made experiential…
