Persistently avoiding Tunisia for three years because of a gun attack on a beach in Sousse wherein 39 tourists got killed followed by another at the Bardo National Museum in Tunis killing over 21, important tour operators of Europe have …

New global research from Booking.com, the global leader in connecting people with the most incredible places to stay, reveals that interior design is a holiday accommodation “sweet spot”.     Four in 10 travellers (39%) said the interior design of …

Amber Kirby has been appointed by Virgin Holidays as the new marketing and customer experience director , she will lead the 35-strong marketing team following the departure of Claire Cronin last year.     Amber Kirby has previously held senior …

The European Commission provides 129 million euro to Romania for the modernization of railways, which will enhance the economic growth along with the travel and tourism industry.     The money backing from European Union, made available under the EC …

The Asian Development Bank has approved loans totaling about 360 million U.S. dollars to buy modern rolling stock and support reform in Bangladesh Railway in order to revolutionize the transportation system of Bangladesh, which helps in gaining the tourism interests. …

Turkish travel and tourism market opens for the world tourism development as Turkey becomes the excellent and amicable place for incentive conference facilities.     Adding to this, Turkish Airlines has the largest network of any airline in the world. …

Railway trips in China had witnessed a record high following the holiday of Spring Festival as travellers returned to work as mentioned by the national railway operator on Thursday.   On Wednesday about 12.1 million passenger trips were made via …

Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) and their agency has been presented by The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI), Concept Farm, with 11 awards for innovation in travel marketing at the 60th Annual Adrian Awards.     Ronella Tjin Asjoe-Croes, …

The risk of urban and small stream flooding will continue while multiple rivers are already at or projected to reach major flood stage in the central United States over the next several days. Almost a month’s worth rain fell on …

The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) had honored Destination Niagara USA with a Gold Adrian Award for web design and development excellence at the 61st annual Adrian Awards Gala in New York City on Tuesday.     It …

The Priceline Group Inc.  the world’s leading provider of digital travel experiences, announced that it is changing its name to Booking Holdings Inc., effective today. Booking Holdings stock will begin trading under the new ticker symbol on February 27, 2018. …

The Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba hopes for funding and support for small, micro and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) to enrich in tourism world and also it also help in boosting the tourism.     The corporate communications manager at the Tourism …

As the only North American luxury cruise line to be granted permission to offer voyages to Cuba, Regent Seven Seas Cruises is adding more visits to the Caribbean island on two itineraries in 2019 and 2020.   Seven Seas Mariner …

Of late, the Bardstown-Nelson County Tourist and Convention Commission have declared the hiring of Mike Mangeot as it’s newly appointed executive director. Mangeot started his new position on Monday, Feb. 19th onward.   Mangeot, a native of Frankfort, was associated …

Hotel room supply in Dubai is expected to reach 132,000 by the end of 2019 with the hospitality sector recording strong growth and occupied room nights expected to reach 35.5 million next year. While occupied room nights is set to …

In 2019, Caribbean’s largest tourism marketing event will take place in Jamaica.   The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) formally declared that the 37th edition of Caribbean Travel Marketplace will be hosted from January 29th to 31st, 2019 at …

Recently at the Poppy Awards, Visit California paid a tribute to all the tourism destinations and attractions in California in terms of their excellence in tourism marketing, organized at the City National Grove in Anaheim. Best overall marketing programs, best …

On Tuesday March 13th, Visit Harrogate is arranging the Conference at the Pavilions of Harrogate.   Richard Spencer, the CEO of Visit Harrogate will highlight the main objectives of the organization for this year and beyond.   Dom Dwight, Marketing …

Lately, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia has explained Visit Malaysia Year or VMY 2020 as a national mission of the country and an important catalyst for the tourism sector to make sure Malaysia …

At the international HOLIDAY & SPA EXPO in Sophia, Bulgaria, an Azerbaijani kiosk was set up to popularise the country’s tourism potential, as well as its history, traditions, culture.   Azerbaijan’s participation was co-organized by the country’s embassy in Bulgaria, …

The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) had declared that it has plans of hosting its 18th Regional Convention in Colombo in Sri Lanka.   HRAWI is ready to host the Regional Convention overseas.   It is scheduled …

Cape Town Tourism is projecting to the New Yorkers to visit the city as President Cyril Ramaphosa eyes on the major growth in the travel and tourism sector.     Cape Town Tourism has partnered with New York City’s official …

Justin Huffman of Alto is the new tourism director for the village of Ruidoso for the 4 month test period.     On the recommendation of Alan Riches, the chairman of the Ruidoso Lodgers Tax Committee and a member of …

The travel industry is moving towards increased personalization, as merchandizing techniques drive new revenues and business opportunities, and as travelers expect brands to know them and adapt offers accordingly. It is against this backdrop that Amadeus today announces the creation …

Tui UK & Ireland has appointed a new managing director Andrew Flintham.     He will take up position from March 1, 2018 after  the departure of Nick Longman after 20 years with Tui.   Tui UK & Ireland said …

Northwest Florida is teaming up to maintain ecological balances and with that it Florida is planning to boost the eco tourism for the tourism revenue.     The management of Northwest Florida counties is bordering the Apalachicola and Choctawhatchee Rivers …

Singapore  announced that it would impose carbon tax from 2019 to cut its greenhouse gas emissions and make companies more competitive as global agreements on climate change take effect.     The Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat said this environment …

The PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games isn’t the only thing South Korea is proud of this February. As the world tunes in, South Korea takes the lead with the world’s most powerful passport. Ranking with an impressive visa-free score of …

Egencia, the business wing of Expedia.Inc. has launched the new post-ticketing online air exchange for all its clients which are allowing the travellers to change the flight themselves.     By using this online system, the travellers can now change …

Kansas, a US state in Midwestern part with the capital city Topeka, has seen the vast influx of the international tourists and the visitors spending over last few years.   The local Cherokee County communities are working to continue this …

Barrhead has expanded its web team  to develop fresh content and has launched new website search technologies to improve user experience and support online growth.   Travel Leaders took its acquisition last month.   The developments to the website will …

The buyers and sellers of the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) have concluded two jam-packed days of networking and business meetings which included 25 new exhibitors to the show floor.   On the evening of day one, the popular …

Indian railway engineers will now work with Fiji to develop the railway network in Fiji. Within few weeks they will reach in Fiji to access the development of Fiji rail works.     The Indian railway engineers’ team will comprise …

Food, tourism and culture would be celebrated in Galway in late April when Good Food Ireland marks the city’s European region as gastronomy destination. International chefs and key players in all the three sectors would take part in the second biennial “touRRoir …

On 19th February, eZadar writes that financial assistance will be provided through a sequence of measures to uplift the standards, quality along with extra amenities, developing new products in destinations, sustainable development, business’s internationalization, and using new equipment to enhance …

Scotland, England and Wales will be engulfed by a massive swathe of sub-zero air by the middle of next week as per the weather maps. In the past few hours the UK weather models a possibly lengthy historic freeze to …

Caribbean tourism industry professional Stacy Cox has been elected president of the Caribbean Society of Hotel Association Executives (CSHAE) for the next two years.     Cox, who unexpectedly took the top job early last year following an unscheduled leadership …

HeyHolidays, a global player in the alternative stay online accommodations market, has expanded its footprint in Croatia, Hungary and other European countries which are slowly becoming popular destinations among Indians.     Croatia is a perfect blend of beach, mountain, …

OneFineStay that is an upmarket rental brand owned by AccorHotels is eyeing corporates as part of an ongoing expansion plan with an aim to accomplish the goals of high-end business tourists.   This agreement comes amidst a few high-level exec …

The Galway event in the late April will energize the tourism economy in Ireland. The food and the cultural extravaganza marks as a culinary tourism destination.     The International chefs and key players in all three sectors are due …

  Zoe Wall  will join spa, Asia, at Minor Hotel-owned MSpa International, based in Bangkok as the new group director.     Having worked in locations from the Caribbean to the Middle East she holds a wealth of global experience. …

The Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) has officially opened today welcoming event professionals and exhibitors from over 20 countries to connect, learn and be inspired over two days of networking, exhibition and meetings.   The Honourable John Eren, MP, …

The number of 5-star hotel spas in Dubai is on track to increase by a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.7% to 2021, according to data released by Colliers International ahead of the 25th edition of Arabian Travel Market, …

Norwegian Cruise Line is ready to add brand new seven-night Caribbean cruises that are inclusive of a call in Havana, Cuba, and this is going to be a first for the line.   Until now, this Miami-based company’s only voyages …

The Odessa region of Ukraine known to the tourists for its Black Sea beach resorts will develop the green and eco tourism to attract more tourists.     The report cited Svitlana Shatalova, deputy head of Odessa regional administration, as …

Tbilisi had hosted the professional luxury travel event B2B Luxury & MICE Workshop in Radisson Blue Iveria Hotel for the second time.   The workshop witnessed 30% more international participants as compared to in 2017 owing to the great potential …

Cyclone Gita, a category 5 tropical storm is due to hit the south island tomorrow morning and cause huge travel disruption in New Zealand.   Tonga and Samoa had already suffered damage and the MetService warned it is expected to …

At the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) today, Karen Bolinger, Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) CEO, highlighted how the state is evolving its business events offering thanks to its deeper engagement with Government.   Melbourne boasts a sophisticated business events …

Attractions across England have been awarded VisitEngland Accolades in appreciation of the outstanding experiences they provide. There are 86 attractions to receive accolades, highlighting all aspects of the overall visitor experience from story-telling to food and drink and from customer …

Now is the time to visit Seattle and take advantage of half-price admission to 40 of the region’s top arts and cultural institutions when you stay at any participating downtown Seattle hotel throughout the month of February.   A wide …