GlobalData’s latest report: ‘Tapping into the Luxury Travel Market’ reveals that upscale tourism is gradually changing, with travellers shifting from opulence to exclusive experiences. The global number of guests staying in luxury hotels increased from 186.3* million in 2009 to 306.3* million in 2017 and is expected to reach 394.6* …

Have you ever dreamed of building your own log cabin? I know I have, and now, that dream can become a reality.  Stonehouse Woodworks has been building log cabins in Golden, BC, for nine years. Located in the Rocky Mountains, it’s a gorgeous setting for antique and new log buildings. …

PALMA – Hotelbeds Group, leading bedbank worldwide and business-to-business provider of services to the travel industry globally, has published European source market bookings for the Easter period measured by room nights for its bedbank brands – including Hotelbeds, Bedsonline, Tourico Holidays, and GTA. The Group has seen a marked trend …

Qatar Airways is continuing its expansion in Asia by adding an additional flight to Bangkok, providing its passengers even more flexibility in visiting the Thai capital. The new service to Bangkok, which commences on March 25th, is part of the airline’s continued expansion in south-east Asia, following its launch of …

The Egyptian parliament has approved the appointment of Rania Al-Mashat as the country’s new minister of tourism. The decision means Al-Mashat will become the first woman to hold the position and is now one of six women to currently occupy ministerial roles in the country – the nation’s highest ever …

The Reunion Island Tourism Board is giving its Ultimate Island branding a facelift. After more than a year of coexistence between the destination’s old visual identity and the pictograms used in the Ultimate Experience signature, the tourist arm of the Reunion Region has chosen the beginning of 2018 to breathe …

Brand USA has appointed travel representation and PR consultancy Hills Balfour to act as its agency of record across Europe. Following an in-depth review process initiated by Brand USA in September 2017, Hills Balfour will represent Brand USA’s travel trade interests in France, Benelux, Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria and Switzerland, …

The first day of spring also ushered in the official federal opening of the Canada-China Year of Tourism, an initiative designed to build stronger ties, attract investment and enhance visitation between the two countries. “Canadian ties to China run deep – almost 1.8 million Canadians have Chinese heritage and are …

Canadian Traveller magazine is launching the inaugural Top 40 Under 40 award, recognizing outstanding individuals working in Canada’s travel industry. Celebrating the Top 40 Under 40 from the best of the Canadian travel and tourism industry encourages the growth and recognition of the next generation of tourism professionals, whether they are …

Ever thought to yourself “my colleague is a great leader and role model, she deserves some kind of award”? Travel Alberta is once again reminding you – there’s an Alto for that. Every year the Alto Ambassador Award recognizes an exceptional Albertan who has made an outstanding contribution to the …