Statistics from tour company TUI confirm Turkey is back on the map as a top summer holiday location. Featuring in the five most booked TUI destinations by 11 countries, including the UK, the mid-haul hot spot scores an overall European ranking of third behind Med stalwarts Spain and Greece. Italy …
Read More »Travel + Leisure announces 17th annual A-List, a collection of the world’s best travel advisors
[ad_1] NEW YORK – Meredith Corporation‘s Travel + Leisure announced the 17th annual A-List, a collection of the top 117 agents and tour operators. The list is featured on TravelandLeisure.com and in the September issue, available on newsstands now. “We’re delighted to announce this year’s A-List, which guides our audience …
Read More »Booking.com reveals how a passion for fashion fuels the style-conscious global traveler
[ad_1] AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – Travel and fashion are a perfect match with almost half of all global travelers agreeing that looking their best while on vacation is important (48%). Whether functional or fashionable, a vacation wardrobe is a big part of any trip, from planning and packing to the actual …
Read More »Mexico Summer Reception showcases tourism offering in UK
The first Mexico Summer Reception has come to a close after holding events in Edinburgh, Manchester and London in a highly successful and busy week for the Mexico Tourism Board. The Mexico Summer Reception saw a week of celebrations as Mexico tourism continues to thrive, as evidenced by Mexico’s increase …
Read More »Saint Lucia Tourism Authority launches new UK promotional campaign
This summer, holiday makers can take advantage of a new promotion from the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority. Launching this week and running until September 30th, the Summer of Discovery is the island’s biggest and most interactive summer promotion ever. A prize draw of £7,500 is up for grabs for anyone …
Read More »Egypt launches new e-visa service
The Egyptian government have introduced a new e-visa service, whereby citizens from stated countries, including the UK, can now easily obtain an entry visa online. The new service offers an alternative to applications upon arrival, or through the Egyptian consulate prior to travel. Simplifying travel to the country and speeding …
Read More »World Gallery opens at Horniman Museum in London
Over 3,000 objects from around the world exploring the fundamental question of what it means to be human go on display this week as the Horniman’s much-anticipated World Gallery opens to the public. The 600 sqm gallery opens following a major redevelopment of the historic South Hall to provide a …
Read More »US traveler sentiment and intentions are down but spend per trip is up from 2017
[ad_1] ORLANDO, FLA. – Following two record years for the travel industry, Traveler Sentiment and Intentions are beginning to taper off. Traveler Sentiment displayed a 6 point decrease from this time last year while travel intentions also displayed a 6 point decrease, according to the latest travelhorizons survey of 2,303 …
Read More »Luxury Travel Intelligence uncovers the world’s 12 best luxury hotel brands
[ad_1] This is not just another World’s Best list. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence has spent seven months creating the perfect assessment process – a sophisticated algorithm that analyses 118 significant points in the luxury hotel industry. Each touch point has its own weighted score value, and the maximum accumulative …
Read More »Anguilla Tourist Board signs Virgin Holidays partnership
The Anguilla Tourist Board has signed a new partnership with Virgin Holidays. The holiday company is currently expanding its Caribbean product to include Anguilla and other smaller islands for the first time. The new programme launches with stylish accommodation at three very different properties in Anguilla – Carimar Beach Club, …
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