Guernsey sees strong start to 2017
VisitGuernsey has reported strong results from their Q1 ‘Visitor Exit Survey’ with an overall 1.5% increase in staying visitors from the UK, compared to the same period in 2016.
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Tourism “supports twice as many jobs as the financial sector”
The global travel and tourism sector directly sustains twice as many jobs as the financial sector, and five times as many as the chemicals manufacturing sector, according to a new report by…
Thai arrivals edge higher
Thailand continued to experienced rising visitor arrivals in the first five months of 2017, albeit at a slower pace than in recent years.
According to data from the Tourism Authority…
Dubai Tourism unveils training tool for travel agents
Dubai Tourism has announced the launch of Dubai Expert, an online educational game that has been created for travel agents.
Created in collaboration with the Dubai College of Tourism…
Increased uncertainty for UK travel industry following election results
The UK travel industry faces increased uncertainty at the outcome of a hung parliament in last night’s election according to Finder UK.
As the sterling takes yet another hit with a 2% drop…
Dubai Tourism unveils training tool for travel agents
‘Dubai Expert’ announced as a destination travel trade training programme that will be rolled out to travel agents from around the world.
Created in collaboration with the Dubai College of…
Jet2holidays launches new villa offer
Jet2holidays has launched Jet2Villas, a new villa offer with hundreds of properties on sale.
The new proposition gives independent travel agents the option to offer their customers the…
Japan “relaunches” quake-hit Tohoku
The Japanese government has used a major travel event in the US to announce that the Tohoku region, which was devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, is now ready to welcome tourists.…
China’s Deer Jet partners Waldorf Astoria for “Dream” holidays
Following the recent launch of its inaugural "Dream Journey" to Tahiti, China's Deer Jet has partnered with Waldorf Astoria to offer ultra-luxury private jet holidays to Europe.
Under the…
Combine Christmas and culture with Simply Sweden
Simply Sweden is offering guests a festive experience with its new break Jokkmokk Christmas market.
The three-night escorted trip includes a visit to a new Christmas market in the pretty…
Build it and they will come: Qatar Tourism Authority’s mega fam trip
Shimmering gloriously in the golden glow of evening light, the waters of Doha bay with their bobbing wooden dhow boats provided a splendidly serene welcome to the Qatar Tourism Authority’s…
City of Muharraq appointed ‘Capital of Islamic Culture 2018’
Muhurraq, the second largest city in Bahrain, has been awarded the accolade of ‘Islamic Capital of Culture 2018’.
The appointment reflects Bahrain’s significant contribution to the…
First quarter of 2017 brings record growth to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi has achieved a record 4% rise in the number of hotel guest arrivals over the first three months of the year in comparison to the same period in 2016.
The UK has made a…
Qatar travel hit as neighbours suspend transport links
Several Middle Eastern airlines have suspended their flights to Doha following a diplomatic spat with the Qatari government.
Airlines based in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE -…
India’s UN tourism ranking boosted by non-resident arrivals
India's international tourism ranking has risen sharply, following a change in the way the country records its visitor arrivals.
When it compiles its data for international visitor…
TAT aims to boost tourism in Nakhon Si Thammarat
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has embarked on a major campaign to promote the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat to domestic and international tourists.
Under the new…
Long-haul holiday travel trends from Southall Travel
Booking data from travel company Southall Travel has revealed the top destinations of 2017.
The Thai island of Phuket is the most popular long-haul destination for sun-seeking Brits this…
Thailand clamps down on new wave of “zero baht” tours
Thailand has revealed fresh plans to clamp down on online travel companies that sell low-quality tour packages to the country.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the new…
Make Holidays Greener returns for 2017
Make Holidays Greener is returning for 2017, led by ABTA in partnership with Travelife for Hotels & Accommodations.
This year’s campaign will launch on 1 July and will encourage…
UK, Germany to remain Asia’s top European source markets
The UK and Germany will remain the most important European markets for Asia Pacific destinations this year, despite the rise of Russia.
This is according to PATA's Asia Pacific…
Dubai Parks and Resorts introduces conference and event spaces
Dubai Parks and Resorts, the Middle East region’s largest integrated theme park destination, has unveiled its collection of tailor-made corporate and private event spaces.
Dubai is…
Korean boost for Lombok tourism
Lombok’s tourism industry will get a significant boost this summer, when Korean Air launches direct flights to the Indonesian resort island.
The Antara news agency reported the general…
“盛世公主号”罗马启航，将行走海上丝绸之路
5月21日，“盛世公主”号邮轮在意大利罗马正式启动了 “沿海上丝绸之路，讲中国故事”活动，向西方游客展示中国文化。…
British summer getaway is still a top priority
Adobe has revealed its Adobe Digital Index (ADI) 2017 Online Travel Industry Report, projecting continued growth for online travel spend this summer.
This is despite uncertainty…
Virgin Holidays opens holiday home development in Florida
Virgin Holidays has opened a holiday home development in Florida and the new property has been developed in response to the growing number of British travellers who want to experience…
Hotelbeds着眼亚洲扩张 继GTA收购之后
Hotelbeds集团日前相继收购了Tourico Holidays和GTA，正在极具战略性的继续扩张亚洲市场，GTA执行总监Carlos Muñoz日前与Travel Daily进行了一 i对话。
在日本周于Avani Riverside酒店办的MarketHub亚洲活动上，Muñoz表示，收购GTA的决定代表了一步战略性的步伐，将进军亚洲市场。…
旅游业复苏 巴黎展望未来
巴黎正在面向一个更加光明的未来，游客们正在越来越多的来到这个城市。
自从2015年11月发生在巴黎的恐怖袭击后，巴黎迎来的旅客数量出现了大幅的下降。不顾，5月18日，巴黎旅游局执行总监François Navarro对Travel Daily Media表示，巴黎的旅游业现在形势良好，并将在接下来的几年内迎来一系列的国际会议。…
Dominica sees increase in year-on-year visitor figures
Dominica has seen an increase of almost 20% for Q1 2017 when compared to the same period last year.
According to the Discover Dominica Authority, the 19.5% increase can be attributed to…
Avoid passport panic with APH’s latest research
Research by Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) follows a new initiative launched by the government in March 2017 allowing holidaymakers to renew their passport online in just 10 minutes.
APH…
Cox & Kings names top destinations for Indian vegetarians
Dubai, the UK and Singapore have been identified as the most “vegetarian-friendly” destinations for Indian travellers.
In a survey, Cox & Kings Survey found that these three…
Research shows savings made on all inclusive holidays
As more families choose all inclusive packages, new research for the Post Office Travel Money All Inclusive Holiday Report reveals that those who stick to what is included in their package…
Paris focuses on the future as tourism starts to recover
Paris is looking ahead to a brighter future, as tourists start returning to the city in greater numbers.
The French capital suffered a sharp drop in visitor numbers following the…
Value for money drives golfers to the Algarve
The Algarve has exceeded golf visitor records so far this year and it remains a value holiday destination for UK tourists.
The region is widely-regarded as Europe's number one golf…
Indian tourism soars in April
India welcomed 740,000 international visitors in April 2017
India's tourism industry continues to flourish, with the country registering a sharp increase in terms of international…
Managers reveal their main concerns for travelling staff
New research by Censuswide reveals the top concerns that managers with decision-making responsibility have for their staff who travel on business.
When asked about their main concerns for…
AirAsia agrees to drive tourism in Terengganu
AirAsia has signed a new agreement aimed at bringing more tourists to the Malaysian state of Terengganu.
The low-cost carrier penned a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Terengganu…
Taiwan arrivals decline in first quarter
The number of international travellers visiting Taiwan declined in the first quarter of 2017.
The total of 2.54 million visitors for January-March 2017 was 10% lower than the same…
区域内旅游拉动亚洲旅游业增长
近日，一分来自PATA的新报告显示，亚洲旅游业现在很大程度上倚靠于地区间的旅游。
PATA近日公布了2016年的全年数据，并表示亚洲（不包含大洋洲地区）总共迎来了4.36亿人次国际旅客。其中94％的旅客都来自同一片区。
太平洋地区的目的地去年总共迎来了245万人次国际旅客，不过只有32%来自这一区域。亚洲国家总共占前往太平洋国家旅游的国际旅客的52%。…
Adventure sports can boost national pride and domestic tourism
Adventure tourism has huge potential in stoking national pride and sustaining domestic tourism, according to Haitham Mattar, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA).…
ABTA launches new #ValueTourism campaign
ABTA is launching a new #ValueTourism campaign ahead of the General Election.
The campaign aims to ensure tourism and its importance to the UK economy remains a priority for the new…
Cyprus Tourism Organisation announces strong visitor figures
The Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO) predicts that 2017 will be a record-breaking year with over 3% year-on-year increase in visitors recorded from January to March (3.6%).
The…
Intra-regional travel drives 94% of Asian arrivals
Asian tourism is now almost completely reliant on intra-regional travel, a new report from PATA has revealed.
Releasing its full-year arrivals data for 2016, the association reported that…
China becomes Bali’s top tourism source market
Bali continues to experience a sharp increase in terms of international visitor arrivals, driven by rising number of Chinese tourists.
According to the latest official data, reported…
Miami to host Advantage Conference 2018
The Advantage Travel Partnership has announced Miami, Florida US, as the host destination for the 2018 conference.
As the 2017 conference drew to an end at Club Med Opio, Advantage…
Asia drives Solomon Islands tourism growth
The Solomon Islands experienced rising international visitor arrivals in 2016, driven by a sharp increase in interest from Asia.
According to data released this week by the Solomon…
Yunnan Tourism targets US travel trade
The provincial tourism board in Yunnan, southwest China, recently completed a roadshow in the US, where it met with American travel agents.
From 7-11 May 2017, the Yunnan Provincial…
马来西亚旅游局和亚航签订合作备忘录
日前，连续8年荣获世界最佳低成本航空公司的亚洲航空与马来西亚旅游促进局正式签署市场营销合作协议以共同推广马来西亚旅游。
此次合作协议由马来西亚旅游促进局副局长拿督斯里阿都卡尼(Dato’ Sri Abdul Khani Daud)及亚洲航空（马来西亚）公司商务总监李德龙(Spencer Lee)共同签署， 马来西亚旅游文化部长拿督Dato’ Seri Mohamed…
ABTA offers warning relating to false gastric illness claims
On 11 May, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) updated the travel advice for Portugal with an inclusion relating to personal injury claims.
This follows a similar update to the…
Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand announce partnership
Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand have announced a marketing partnership to promote the country in key offshore markets, with a focus on off-peak periods.
The organisations…
海洋水手号将提前来到新加坡
皇家加勒比邮轮（Royal Caribbean）将于今年提早一个月开启东南亚邮轮航季，为了配合新增从新加坡出发航线的计划。
海洋水手号（Mariner of the Seas）将在今年9月新增10趟新加坡出发的航程。
这艘可以容纳3，807位旅客的邮轮，将于2017年至2018年航季的9月10日返回新加坡，比原定的10月提早了一个月的时间。9月航行的售票本周就已开始。…
Sabre：增加的收入拉动更多中国旅客出游
Sabre发布了一项研究结果，对中国旅行者不断变化的喜好，以及正在塑造中国蓬勃发展的旅行业的主要趋势展开了深入分析。
与五年前相比，如今，10名中国旅行者中有9人拥有了足够的资金，并且希望能够更频繁地旅行。较高的可支配收入（占比20%），使旅行更方便的技术（占比17%），轻松获得相关旅行信息（占比15%）是促成旅行增长的三大因素。…
British parents opting for family city breaks
A new study on behalf of an aparthotel operator indicates that an increasing number of British parents are taking children on European city breaks.
Amsterdam, Paris and Dubrovnik were…
Holiday spending habits revealed
Travel site momondo recently carried out a survey of Brits’ travel spending habits for 2017.
It revealed 47% of them set money aside regularly to be spent on holidays, 18% pay for a trip…
Belmond expands South American offering
Belmond has enhanced its Peru portfolio with the acquisition of Belmond Las Casitas in Colca Canyon and the launch of Belmond Andean Explorer, South America’s first luxury sleeper train.…
JNTO launches Middle Eastern packages
The Japanese National Tourist Office has launched targeted Middle Eastern packages in collaboration with Cathay Pacific Airlines.
As part of its strategy to welcome travellers from the…
Win a ski holiday to Alberta
Travel Alberta has launched the Alberta Specialists Programme for UK agents to increase their knowledge of the Canadian province.
Those who complete all six modules by the 31 May…
Historic World War 2 warship converted into new Caribbean dive site
A former fuelling vessel that was one of just a handful of ships that survived the attack on Pearl Harbour in 1941 has become a new artificial reef, world-class dive site and marine habitat…
Tokyo unveils new tourism branding
Tokyo has created a new tourist logo and slogan as it prepares for a sharp increase in international visitors arrivals.
Revealed on Monday by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the new…
Rising incomes drive more frequent Chinese travel
Chinese travellers now have the means and desire to travel, and the vast majority expect to do so more often in future.
These are the key findings of a new report from Sabre, which…
British Airways launches flights to Pula
Starting from 1 July 2017, British Airways will fly twice a week to Pula, Istria in Croatia from London Heathrow.
Undiscovered and situated in the westernmost county of the Republic of…
London takes pole position for musical tourists
New research released today by lastminute.com confirms that London takes pole position for musical tourists from across the world.
A third of French (34%), two-fifths of Spanish (40%) and…
Jetstar to help drive tourism industry in Indonesia
Jetstar has signed a major new deal aimed at enhancing Indonesia's tourism industry.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the low-cost airline group and Indonesia's Ministry of…
Parents hit with rise in cost of school travel
Parents are being hit with increased prices on school travel due to the weakened GBP according to members of ABTOT, the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust.
ABTOT’s latest…
Jordan sees an increase in UK visitors
Jordan saw further growth in UK visitor numbers in the first quarter of 2017, January – March, increasing by 15.8% compared to the same period in 2016.
The Jordan Tourism Board reveals…
Valencia Tourism celebrates new flight connections
Valencia Tourism celebrated the addition of new connections from Glasgow and Birmingham with two events for the British travel trade held in these two cities on 26 and 27 April.
The event…
Jordan sees increase in UK visitors
Jordan saw further growth in UK visitor numbers in the first quarter of 2017, January – March, increasing by 15.8% compared to the same period in 2016.
The Jordan Tourism Board reveals…
Vietnam welcomes 1m visitors in April
Vietnam's tourism industry continues to thrive, as the country welcomed more than one million international visitors in April 2017.
The monthly total of 1.07m arrivals, revealed by…
Palawan tourism boosted by airport expansion
The Philippine island of Palawan is now able to welcome more visitors, following the expansion of Puerto Princesa International Airport - the island's main gateway.
Opened on 4 May 2017,…
东南亚拉动穆斯林旅游业发展
近日一份新调查显示，包括马来西亚、新加坡、印度尼西亚在内的东南亚国家正拉动着迅速发展的穆斯林旅游市场。
最新发布的2017年万事达卡全球穆斯林旅游指数（GMTI）覆盖了全球130个目的地，显示马来西亚位于穆斯林旅游业的榜首，接下来紧随其后的是新加坡、印度尼西亚。…
Brussels-Capital Region launches Where will Brussels take you campaign
The Government of the Brussels-Capital Region has launched a new campaign "Where will Brussels take you?" to promote Brussels both within Belgium and abroad.
The website…
Dubai launches Dubai Association Conference
The Dubai Association Centre (DAC), a joint initiative of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), in collaboration with the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing…
Jet, Etihad to promote Maharashtra tourism
Jet Airways and Etihad have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help promote tourism to Maharashtra.
A new partnership with the Indian state's government will see the two…
Southeast Asia drives growth of Muslim travel market
Southeast Asian countries including Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia are helping to drive the rapid growth of the Muslim travel market, a new report has revealed.
The latest…
Guernsey Food Festival returns
The Guernsey Food Festival returns for a third year in 2017 running from 16 – 24 September.
During the festival, there will be a range of special promotions in bars and restaurants on the…
Indian tourism achieves record first quarter
India welcomed a record number of international visitors in the first quarter of 2017.
The total of 2.85 million arrivals for the January-March 2017 period marked a 13.7% increase…
Barr Al Jissah unveils programme of events and developments
Barr Al Jissah in Muscat, Oman has announced a programme of activities and events for 2017.
Throughout the year the destination will offer a programme of entertainment, sports activities,…
Jordan announces first international golf course
The Ayla Golf Club, Jordan's first signature 18-hole grass course, will open at the Red Sea resort of Aqaba this October.
Designed by golfer Greg Norman, the 18-hole championship course…
Global preferred travel habits revealed
Travel search engine momondo.co.uk recently conducted a global travel survey revealing preferred holiday habits.
The company asked 23,149 people from 23 countries and analysed more than…
UK attractions must improve their offerings: report
Staycationing is still of appeal in the UK but local visitor attractions have room for improvement if they’re to capitalise on the numbers of people planning visits this year, according to…
Travel stats reveal most wanted holiday
Travel search engine momondo.co.uk recently conducted a global travel survey revealing preferred holiday habits.
The company asked 23,149 people from 23 countries and analysed more than…
Destination Canada offers fam trips
Destination Canada and its industry partners are seeking 60 travel agents to join one of 11 trips across Canada this autumn.
Participating agents will be flown courtesy of one the airline…
最后杀人鲸宝宝于德州海洋世界出生
美国德州海洋世界主题公园（Seaworld），一条杀人鲸宝宝出生了，这将是最后一条在海洋世界出生的杀人鲸宝宝。
这条杀人鲸重约为三百至三百五十磅。她的母亲Takara在去年三月海洋世界宣布停止繁殖杀人鲸的时候，已经怀孕。一般杀人鲸的孕期为18个月。
去年，面对社会舆论压力和出于人道考虑因素，海洋世界向公众宣布不会再让鲸鱼繁殖，因此以后不会再有杀人鲸宝宝于海洋公园出生。…
GTA加入Hotelbeds集团
旅行行业的全球酒店住宿和B2B服务提供商Hotelbeds Group日前宣布GTA加入其Bedbank业务单元的计划。
Joan Vilà，Hotelbeds集团执行总裁表示，“公布GTA将加入Hotelbeds集团是一件非常振奋人心的事。”…
Dubai Tourism reports 11% increase in overnights
Dubai Tourism has reported a 11% increase in overnight visitation in the first three months of the year compared to the same period in 2016.
January to March 2017 saw 4.57 million…
Dubai sees 5% increase in UK visitors
Dubai Tourism has reported a 11% increase in overnight visitation in the first three months of the year compared to the same period in 2016.
There was a 5% increase from the UK market.…
British and Irish marriages in Jamaica up 40%
British and Irish couples choosing to get married in Jamaica are up 40% from the previous year.
The Jamaica Tourist Board says the island achieved a record breaking 210,103 visitors from…
Brits eye overseas holidays as Sterling shows signs of life
Better-than-expected currency sales in the first quarter indicate strong and sustained demand for overseas holidays, Post Office Travel Money has declared in its latest Holiday Money Index.…
Record-breaking start to year for Britain’s inbound tourism
Figures show that a new record has been set for inbound visits to the UK in the first two months of the year with 5.2 million visits, up 6% on the same period last year.
Overseas…
老挝计划开发新项目
据金边时报报道，老挝政府正在计划向国际旅客们开放新的旅游目的地。
老挝国家旅游局部长Phonemaly Inthaphom表示，政府同意进行一项开发计划，来扩张旅游景点的范围。
Phonemaly女士表示，“每一个省都需要开发20个旅游景点，同时政府部门自己需要有23个旅游景点。”…
迪士尼探索家度假酒店
香港迪士尼乐园度假区 (下称“香港迪士尼“)的全新度假式酒店 — 迪士尼探索家度假酒店将于4月30日开始运作。今天，度假区率先展示了这家刚落成的酒店的独特设计，带传媒初探香港这个繁华都会中，一个充满异国风情的理想度假胜地。
酒店以拉丁文“ad explorare et somniare” (即勇于探索，开创梦想)为格言启发宾客，引领他们体验和探索独特的异国风情。…
Laos plans to develop new tourist attractions
The government of Laos is planning to expand its tourism industry by opening up new destinations and attractions to international travellers, the Vientiane Times reports.
Speaking to the…
Japan to exhibit at ATM for first time
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) will exhibit at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) for the first time this year, as part of the country's aim to attract more visitors from…
Goa ramps up security to reassure tourists
Following a series of high-profile incidents involving tourist safety, Goa is aiming to reassure visitors with a range of enhanced security measures.
The Indian coastal state's…
Alain St Ange vows sustainable future for tourism
The global tourism industry will soon have a new leader, with seven candidates bidding to become the next Secretary-General of the UN World Tourism Organization.
Talking to Travel Daily…
Easter holiday travel adds estimated £1.7bn to UK economy
VisitEngland’s Easter Trip Tracker survey showed that 6.6 million Brits were planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK over the Easter weekend, bringing an estimated £1.7 billion boost to…
Intrepid Travel offers Real Food Adventures
Intrepid Travel is highlighting a trend towards gastronomy and authentic culinary experiences becoming the most important part of a holiday for Brits.
After conducting research, the…
Indonesia reconsiders visa-free policy
The Indonesian government is considering reversing its visa-free policy for some countries.
The widespread visa waiver policy was introduced to boost tourism arrivals, but the…
India trials “Vistadome” trains for tourist routes
The first trial run of India's new "Vistadome" scenic rail carriages was flagged off on Sunday, ushering in a new era of tourism train travel in the country.
The Economic Times…
Singapore tourism comes together for record-breaking campaign
Singapore's main tourism operators have joined forces for a record-breaking new partnership.
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB), Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Changi Airport Group (CAG)…
Tourist port planned for Labuan Bajo
Indonesia is planning to develop a major new port for tourist boats in Labuan Bajo, on the island of Flores.
The Antara news agency reported Indonesia's Tourism Minister, Arief Yahya,…
Taiwan eases visa rules for Asian visitors
Taiwan is easing visa restrictions for a number of Asian countries, in a bid to boost regional trade and tourism.
The island's Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed that, effective 1…
Thailand hosts Iranian tourism roadshow
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hosting a roadshow in Iran this week, aimed at promoting Thailand as a destination for the country’s travellers.
The first event was held in the…
Thailand embarks on pre-ATM roadshow
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Dubai & Middle East office is hosting a road-show in Iran and Qatar ahead of Arabian Travel Market, with a view to promoting ‘Unique Thai Local…
Bulgaria best-value European destination this summer
Bargain hunters looking for a holiday where their pounds will stretch furthest should head to Bulgaria, according to this year’s Post Office Travel Money Holiday Costs Barometer, which…
Chinese overseas tourism spending surges
Spending by Chinese tourists in international destinations continued to rise sharply in 2016, as the world's most valuable outbound tourism market further strengthened its position.…
All Blacks offer tourist tips to Lions fans in NZ
With less than 80 days to go until the first match of the British & Irish Lions rugby series in New Zealand, three All Blacks players have created a video offering tourist tips to…
New York top destination for Brits this Easter
Brits are choosing to travel to New York over any other destination this Easter, according to Opodo. The online travel agent has revealed that bookings to the Big Apple have almost tripled…
KSA plans mega city dedicated to entertainment
Saudi Arabia has revealed plans to build a city dedicated to entertainment on the outskirts of its capital, Riyadh.
At 334-sq-km, the new district will cover an area the size as Las…
Online Travel Group acquires Get Travelling
The Online Travel Group ('OTG') has completed a deal to acquire the specialist travel business Get Travelling.
Following the conclusion of the transaction, Get Travelling’s brands (Get…
AccorHotels partners with Roland Garros for Grand Slam package
For the third year running, AccorHotels is teaming up with the French Tennis Open for a unique two-day experience.
From 22 May to 11 June, the Parisian Dream adventure offers guests the…
India extends e-Tourist visas for Brits
India’s Ministry of Tourism has announced that British tourists visiting India on the e-Tourist Visa (eTV) will now be entitled to stay in the country for up to two months and enjoy…
Brits spend millions replacing lost holiday items: report
British holidaymakers spend a staggering £144 million replacing lost items each year.
According to a new survey, over half of the nation’s households (53%) have misplaced a major item…
越南一季度到达旅客增幅29%
越南的旅游业正在蓬勃发展，并在2017年第一季度迎来了破纪录的旅客到达人次。
根据越南国家旅游局（VNAT）发布的最新数据显示，2017年首季度里，越南迎来的国际旅客到达人次为321万，比2016年一季度增长29%。…
Bali tourism boosted by Emirates double
Bali's tourism industry will get a significant boost this summer, following the announcement that Emirates will introduce a second daily flight to the island.
Commencing on 2 July 2017,…
Vietnam arrivals surge 29% in first quarter
Vietnam's tourism industry is booming, with a record number of international travellers having arrived in the country in the first quarter of 2017.
According to the latest data from…
Cox & Kings targets adventurous Indian travellers
Cox & Kings has launched a new website which it believes will "redefine outdoor adventure tourism in India".
Trip 360º features a series of adventure travel itineraries in India…
Chinese visitor numbers to Sharjah surge 63% in 2016
Sharjah hotels and hotel apartments registered a 63 percent increase in visitors from China during 2016 according to new figures from Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority…
Indian tourism supports 40 million jobs
India’s travel and tourism industry supported 40.3 million jobs in 2016 - the second most of any country in the world.
According to a report by the World Travel & Tourism Council…
ABTA sets out priorities for Brexit negotiations for travel and tourism
Following the triggering of Article 50, ABTA - the Travel Association, is setting out priorities for the Brexit negotiations in a new report “Making a Success of Brexit for Travel and…
More Brits plan summer breaks despite Brexit, terror concerns
A recent member survey from Simply Holiday Deals has revealed that nearly 90% of respondents intend to take a summer holiday in 2017.
This is despite Brexit, terrorism threats in popular…
Cayman Islands to become ‘Space Tourism Capital of the Caribbean’
Already famed for being the culinary capital of the Caribbean, the Cayman Islands is now set to boldly go where no Caribbean island has gone before and become a new hub for space tourism.…
2016 a bumper year for sustainable tourism
TUI Group has published the 2016 progress report for its sustainability strategy ‘Better Holidays, Better World’. The data in the report suggests that 2016 was the year that sustainable…
柬埔寨海边旅游业升温
西哈努克省经历了2016年以来的强势增长。
柬埔寨海滨城市西哈努克省，是该国主要海滨度假胜地西哈努克城的所在地。去年，该地接待的旅客人数出现了显著的上升。
据金边邮报报道，该省的旅游官员表示，2016年，超过240万人次旅客前往了西哈努克省旅游，同比增长37%。…
Cambodian beach tourism heats up
The Cambodian coastal province of Preah Sihanouk, which is home to the country's main beach resort destination, Sihanoukville, experienced a sharp rise in visitor numbers last year.…
Cruise body CLIA offers agent training in India
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the global cruise body, has launched its travel agent training programme in India.
A travel industry event was held at the Four Seasons…
Dubai Tourism launches Sustainability Awards programme
Dubai Tourism has launched a new Sustainability Awards programme, another facet of the Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST) initiative.
The awards also confirm the tourism authority’s…
President of Mexico showcases record tourism figures at Tianguis Turistico
Tianguis Turistico, Mexico´s largest trade event, is the number one platform for promoting the country´s diverse tourism offerings. The four day event began with a large opening ceremony…
Thai tourism’s financial focus starts paying off
Thailand's strategy of focusing on quality over quantity, in terms of its international tourist arrivals, appears to be paying off.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) revealed today…
Indian medical tourism surges
The number of overseas travellers visiting India for medical treatment has surged in recent years.
According to figures released by India's Ministry of Tourism, the number of people…
More than half of over-50s prefer to fly from regional airports
When booking a holiday flights from regional airports are the preferred option for the over 50s, according to new research by Saga Holidays.
In a poll of more than 10,300 over 50s, 51%…
London and Paris to partner on tourism initiatives
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and the Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, have announced new business and tourism collaborations to attract international visitors to both cities and help…
Thailand hosts fam trip to mark new “Phuket Express”
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has teamed up with Thai Airways to celebrate the launch of the national carrier's new Beijing-Phuket flights.
The new route marks THAI's first…
Airbnb takes Trips to Delhi
Airbnb has launched its new Trips platform in New Delhi, adding 15 local experiences in the Indian capital.
Launched in November 2016, Airbnb Trips offers visitors the chance to book…
Airbnb发布中文名称“爱彼迎”
本周三，Airbnb发布了中文名称“爱彼迎”，对中国游客来说，这一名字比该公司早先在宣传材料中使用的英文名称更好读。
Airbnb计划今年将在华投资增加一倍，将在华员工数量增加两倍，还计划在上海推出旅程体验项目，并发起新一轮广告攻势。
Airbnb多年来一直努力提升其在中国的市场份额，上述举措就是最新的动作。中国的出境游人数世界第一。…
Lithuania reports rise in UK visitors
The number of British tourists visiting Lithuania increased by 7.6 percent in 2016, according to government statistics.
More than 58,000 British holidaymakers visited the destination…
Paphos this year’s bargain break for Brits
After eight years in which Eastern European cities have rated as the cheapest places to take a bargain break, their stranglehold has been broken by Paphos in Cyprus. 2017’s joint Capital of…
JSF Travel & Tourism School launches senior executive programme
JSF Travel & Tourism School has launched its inaugural programme in partnership with IESE in New York.
The Senior Executive Program (SEP) is specifically designed to further advance…
RAK promotes experiential travel and sustainability at ATM
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), which develops the emirate’s tourism infrastructure and initiates its domestic and overseas promotions, will utilise this year’s…
Chinese and Russian visitors drive Dubai tourism boom
Dubai’s visitor numbers surged 12 percent year on year during the first two months of 2017 to just over three million, nearly four times the growth rate witnessed the previous year.
An…
Africa’s ‘fastest-growing travel company’ launches in the UK
Africa’s fastest growing OTA, Wakanow, will provide a one-stop-shop for travel to Africa, offering a diverse range of competitively-priced flights and hotels for key destinations including…
Travel Daily Media USA launches Fast Forward Awards
Travel Daily Media USA has launched a new awards programme that will honour the best and most innovative marketing videos produced across the travel industry.
The Fast Forward Awards…
高雄将大力发展邮轮旅游业
台湾第二大城市高雄，将在不久的将来迎来更多的邮轮和旅客，作为其邮轮业发展计划的一部分。
高市观光局长曾姿雯表示，观光产业发展，邮轮动能十分重要。高雄港今年预计将有44艘邮轮停靠，带来超过12万名旅客。其中丽星邮轮从3月至6月共有18艘航次返高雄、香港、菲律宾港口，以平均每航次带来1,800名旅客计，预估将带来近3万名旅客。
丽星邮轮于2017年3月21日首航高雄，…
Indian arrivals continue to surge in 2017
Having welcomed a record number of international visitors last year, India has continued to experience strong growth in the first part of 2017.
According to the latest data from…
UNWTO applauds Japan’s tourism focus
The secretary-general of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Taleb Rifai, met with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe recently, to discuss the country's tourism development…
Lufthansa boosts Thai tourism with largest jet
Lufthansa will provide a further boost to Thailand's inbound tourism market this winter, with the deployment of its largest airline, the Airbus A380, on the Frankfurt-Bangkok route.…
Cape Verde reports rise in UK tourism arrivals
Cape Verde reported a 13.6 percent increase in the number of tourists visiting the archipelago in 2016, with UK arrivals leading the growth.
Most tourists came from the UK (20.5…
EVA Air hosts UK agents in Thailand
Earlier this month, EVA Air – in conjunction with the Tourism Authority of Thailand – hosted eight UK agents on a FAM trip to Bangkok and Chiang Mai in Thailand, to collectively promote…
Arena Travel acquires Diamond Shortbreak brands
Arena Travel has announced that it has acquired The River Cruise Line and Diamond Rail Holidays brands from Diamond Shortbreak Holidays.
The announcement follows confirmation yesterday…
Wendy Wu Tours promotes Joe Sutcliffe and John Warr to co-deputy MDs
Wendy Wu Tours has bolstered its executive management team by promoting John Warr, alongside already promoted Joe Sutcliffe, as co-deputy managing directors for its UK operations.
Both…
Tourism accounts for 10% of global GDP and jobs – WTTC
The travel and tourism industry generated one in 10 of the world’s jobs and accounted for more than 10% of global GDP in 2016.
These are the key findings of a new report by the World…
New tours to tap “US$6.7bn cannabis market”
A company in the US says it is aiming to tap the "US$6.7 billion global cannabis market" with a series of new luxury tours.
ML Capital Group has launched "Platinum High Life Tours", a…
Japan sets up first tourism office in Malaysia
Japan's national tourism board has set up its first office in Malaysia.
The Japan National Tourism Organization's (JNTO) latest overseas office launched in Kuala Lumpur this month,…
越南监狱岛增加前往渡船
越南Con Dao，曾经是法国殖民者、美军政治犯监狱，现在是游客前往越南的热门旅游景点。现在，旅客们前往该岛旅游将变得更加容易。
越南新闻社NDO报道，一个新码头的修建工程已经开始。该码头位于越南南部的Soc Trang省的湄公河三角区，将提供前往监狱岛的渡轮服务。
该轮渡码头预计将于2017年6月投入使用，将覆盖Tran…
VisitBritain launches search for America’s biggest EPL fan
VisitBritain has launched a competition to find America’s biggest Premier League fan and send them on a dream trip to the UK to attend a Premier League football match.
The competition…
New ferry port to boost tourism on Vietnam’s prison island
The Vietnamese islands of Con Dao, which were once home to a notorious French colonial prison camp, will soon be more accessible.
Vietnamese news service NDO reports that construction…
Korean woman stands for UNWTO top job
South Korea's Young-shim Dho is one of seven candidates in line to become the UN World Tourism Organization’s new secretary-general.
Ms Dho is currently the chair of the UNWTO's…
Bahrain targets $1bn tourism receipts by 2020
Bahrain's tourism industry is growing rapidly and is expected to reach $1 billion by 2020, according to figures released ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2017.
Bahrain witnessed an 8.4…
NZ holiday for two up for grabs with Travel 2
Travel 2 is giving agents the chance to win a holiday for two to New Zealand with Business Premier seats as part of its latest campaign – ‘Discover New Zealand, Uncover the World’. …
Airbnb brings local Trips to Thailand
Airbnb has launched its new Trips concept in Thailand, as it continues to diversify out of the accommodation sector.
At a press conference held in Bangkok on Thursday (16 March 2017),…
Vietnam’s Cham heartland aims for tourism boost
Binh Dinh province in south-central Vietnam, which was one of the centres of the ancient Cham civilisation, is targeting a sharp rise in its visitor numbers in the coming years.
The…
Restaurant bus takes diners sightseeing in Hong Kong
A special bus is now plying the streets of Hong Kong, providing tourists with the chance to dine and go sightseeing at the same time.
Crystal Bus is a 47-seat double-decker which has…
US travel ban to impact MICE bookings: GBTA
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, polled its US and European members this week to assess the business travel impact of…
Vietnam publishes tourist code of conduct
Vietnam has released a national code of conduct for tourists, in an effort to curb disorderly and damaging behaviour.
Developed by the country's Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism,…
China drives Gold Coast tourism to 1m visitors
Australia's Gold Coast set a new record for international tourism last year, attracting 1.03 million visitors in the 12 months to December 2016.
The latest International Visitor…
Women in Travel launches its social initiative
To celebrate International Women’s Day, the Women in Travel initiative officially announced its status as a social enterprise to support women in the sector internationally.
As a social…
Carlson Wagonlit Travel breaks US$2bn new business sales barrier
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), the global travel management company, reported strong results for 2016, highlighted by US$2 billion in sales attributable to new business.
"We are making…
UK visitors to Jordan increase in 2016
2016 marked another successful year for Jordan with UK visitor numbers rising by 7 per cent, compared to 2015, with Britain remaining the largest European source market for the Hashemite…
Caddy service launches for Japanese golf travellers
A premium travel service dedicated to the needs of golfers has launched in Japan.
DUFL Golf's Japanese operations will launch in May 2017, providing a series of services for business…
Myanmar hopeful over Thai tourism deal
Tourism authorities in Myanmar say they are optimistic that a new agreement with Thailand will give the country a tourism boost - especially during the green season.
Thailand and…
海南计划发展国际医疗旅游业
中国的海南岛近日公布了计划，希望能发展成为全球顶级的医疗旅游目的地。
据中国日报报道，海南省长刘赐贵表示，将把海南打造成医疗旅游的新目的地，同时将开展招募优秀医生和儿科医师的工程。其中一个重要的项目就是吸引孕妇前来生产。…
Kenya welcomes FCO’s travel ban removal
Kenya’s tourism industry has welcomed the removal of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) travel advisory for Lamu Island and Manda Island by the UK Government.
Both areas are now…
New campaign highlights best of Stirling
A new campaign promoting the best of the Stirling area was unveiled this week at a launch event in the city’s historic Tolbooth.
A new slogan, brand campaign and short film…
Top European destinations more expensive for cash-strapped Brits
Due in part to sterling falling to a six-year low against most major currencies, new data from Hotels.com shows that UK travellers paid more for their hotel rooms overseas in 90% of…
Chinese giant Caissa reveals new inbound tours
Caissa Tourism Group, the Chinese travel giant operated by the HNA Group, used this week's ITB Berlin to introduce 12 new inbound routes.
Designed to "boost inbound tourism from…
‘Philippines Mega-fam’ trip for UK agents
This month Philippine Airlines and the Philippine Department of Tourism London are to host a ‘Philippines Mega-fam’ for agents to key destinations throughout the archipelago.
The week-long…
Hainan plans to become global medical tourism hub
The Chinese island of Hainan is planning to become one of the world's top medical tourism destinations.
The China Daily reported the island's governor, Liu Cigui, as saying that Hainan…
Phuket gets double cruise boost
Phuket's cruise sector received a major boost on Wednesday (8 March 2017), when two large Royal Caribbean ships called at the Thai resort island.
The Mariner of the Seas, which docked in…
Agoda reveals Asia’s rising destinations
Agoda, the hotel booking site, is seeing rising demand for many of Asia's lesser-known destinations.
These regional rising stars are gaining in popularity with travellers, and Agoda…
亚洲每年将吸引超过5亿旅客
一份最新调查显示，在2021年时，每年将有超过5亿的旅客将前往亚洲旅游。
亚太旅游协会（PATA）最新发布的旅游预计显示，这一地区目前有着每年5.8%的国际旅客达到人次年增长率。所以，亚洲的总旅客到达人数将在2021年达到5730万人次，和2016年的4330万相比。
这表示，在五年内，亚洲将会迎来大约1.4亿人次旅客，几乎和整个俄罗斯的人口数相等。…
泰国将投资亿万打造航空枢纽中心
日前，泰国官员称，泰国将致力打造地区航空中心，包括发展一流的机场、航空货运中心和飞机维修中心。
泰国交通部长阿空日前表示，未来10年，泰国拟投入4060亿泰铢(约810亿人民币)，将国内39座机场旅客总吞吐量从现在的每年1.3亿人次增加至2.77亿人次，航空货运能力从每年130万吨增加至300万吨。这一计划已经得到泰国总理巴育的批准。…
UK tourism arrivals to Indonesia boom in 2016
Figures released by the Ministry of Tourism for the Republic of Indonesia have shown an impressive 17.37% increase in visitor arrivals from the United Kingdom, year on year. …
London tops Europe for overnight visitor stays
London’s hotels and other accommodation recorded over 56 million overnight stays last year, more than any other city in Europe, new research reveals.
According to European Cities…
Garuda boosts Australian routes
Garuda Indonesia will increase its flights to Australia this summer, providing more connections to and from Jakarta and Bali.
In a joint press conference with Tourism Australia, the…
RAK tourism outperforms regional market: CBRE report
Ras Al Khaimah has continued to outperform the wider UAE and regional tourism markets, real estate consultancy firm CBRE has revealed.
In its latest Ras Al Khaimah MarketView report,…
Saudi tourism authority to pay out $106 million loan
Saudi Arabia's Commission for Tourism and National Heritage has set aside 397 million riyals ($105.86 million) for 2017 to support a new lending program for hospitality and tourism projects,…
India offers free SIM cards to tourists
The Indian government has launched a new scheme aimed at making it easier for tourists to stay connected when they visit the country.
Recently unveiled by India's Tourism & Culture…
Vietnam to develop tourism on Danang peninsula
The Vietnamese government is moving ahead with plans to develop Danang’s Son Tra Peninsula into a national-level tourism area by 2025.
Danang Today reports that the country's Prime…
Asia to attract half a billion visitors per year
More than half a billion people will travel to destinations in Asia every year by 2021, a new report has predicted.
In its latest tourism forecast, the Pacific Asia Travel Association…
ExploreGB 2018 to be staged in NewcastleGateshead
VisitBritain has announced that its flagship annual travel trade event ExploreGB is to be held in NewcastleGateshead in 2018.
ExploreGB is VisitBritain’s largest travel trade event…
Vietnam’s tourism surge continues in 2017
The rapid growth of Vietnam's tourism industry is continuing in 2017, following the record figures achieved last year.
The Southeast Asian country welcomed 10 million international…
Singapore fly-cruise sector takes off with Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean has entered into a new agreement aimed at boosting Singapore's fly-cruise sector.
The cruise company has signed its second multi-million dollar marketing partnership…
亚洲旅客爱对比旅游网站计划出行
新报告显示，在生活工作节奏极快的新加坡、香港，旅行者们喜爱用旅行对比网站来为其节省计划旅行的时间。
在一份由旅行搜索引擎Kayak和GoBear共同发布的报告里，比较了保险、银行产品，并发现42%的香港、新加坡受访者会前往旅行对比网站，作为其计划旅行的第一步，主要的原因是其带来的便捷和便利。…
Scottish tourism on the rise
The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA) has announced that visits to its member sites rose notably for the third year running in 2016.
ASVA, which represents the…
Travel ban ‘puts US economy at risk’
Peak US travel industry body the GBTA has revealed the impact Trump’s travel ban has already had on the country’s business travel sector.
In a comment piece written by Michael W.…
New survey reveals top summer holiday destinations
With Spring just around the corner, attention for many Brits will be turning to where to go for their summer holiday.
According to KAYAK.co.uk, prices to many key destinations,…
Indonesia welcomes one million visitors in January
Indonesia's tourism sector continued to thrive in January 2017, as the country welcomed more than one million visitors.
According to the latest data from the country's Central Bureau of…
Indian domestic tourism surges in 2016
India's domestic tourism sector is booming, with the country witnessing a double-digit jump in domestic trips during 2016.
According to the latest data from India's Ministry of…
First-time travel experiences “the secret of success”
First-time travel experiences have the potential to boost confidence levels and make people more successful, a new study has found.
In a survey of more than 15,000 travellers from 20…
HNA to bring Chinese tourism boom to Vanuatu
Vanuatu, the island nation in the South Pacific, has received a major tourism boost following the signing of an agreement with HNA Tourism Group, the Chinese travel giant.
The new…
Winter sports to head east following two Asian Olympics
The focus of the global winter sports industry will shift to the Far East in future, following the hosting of two Winter Olympic Games in the region.
This is the view of Chinese…
