Jamaican minister of tourism Edmund Bartlett has welcomed delegates to the Montego Bay Convention Centre for the United Nations World Tourism Organisation Global Conference on Jobs & Inclusive Growth: Partnerships for Sustainable Tourism. With more than 1,300 delegates registered to attend over three days, the event will be the largest …
Read More »Germany sees strong tourism growth in early 2017
German incoming tourism continues to show steady growth rates. From January to September, according to preliminary figures from the Germany federal statistical office, 65.3 million international overnight stays were registered (in accommodation establishments with at least ten beds). This represents an increase of four per cent compared to the same …
Read More »Alberta launches the Tourism Entrepreneurship Startup Seminar – register now
If it’s entrepreneurs we need to grow tourism-focused businesses and diversify the economy of the province, we are in good shape. In a recent Calgary Herald ranking of the 10 most entrepreneurial cities in Canada, Alberta held six spots. However, even the folks willing to take a big risk in …
Read More »Canadian Badlands hosts 8th Annual Tourism Development Conference
Travel and tourism professionals are meeting in Medicine Hat from March 13-15, 2018, for the 8th Annual Canadian Badlands Tourism Development Conference and Annual General Meeting. This year’s conference, themed “The Future is Tourism”, will feature keynote speakers Paul Huschilt and Roger Brooks. Online registration and additional conference details can …
Read More »OneTravel recaps 2017 travel trends and shares predictions for 2018
[ad_1] NEW YORK – Leading online travel agency, OneTravel, has released a summary of key travel trends, showcasing findings that occurred within the industry this past year, as well as a look at what’s on the horizon in 2018. From the most expensive months to book airline tickets to the …
Read More »RewardExpert reveals which U.S. states are home to the grumpiest and the happiest travelers
[ad_1] ΝEW YORK, N.Y. – It’s human nature to form opinions concerning the nature and disposition of tourists according to where they call home. RewardExpert – a free service that helps users take full advantage of credit card points and travel rewards – set out to answer the question: which …
Read More »VisitWales unveils Wales Way scenic tours
VisitWales has announced the launch of The Wales Way, a family of three national scenic touring routes that cross the country’s most epic landscapes, showcasing its fascinating history, coastlines and attractions. Packing in over 6,000 years of history, the three routes lead travellers across ancient paths, drovers’ ways, and along …
Read More »August sees record spending from overseas visitors to UK
Figures out today show that August was the highest month ever for overseas visitor spending in the UK. Overseas visitors spent £2.8 billion in August, up the per cent on the same month last year. It was a record August for inbound visits to the UK, with 3.9 million visits, …
Read More »NYC & Company launches True York City global ad campaign
NYC & Company has revealed a new global tourism campaign entitled True York City, with advertisements and promotion now live around the world. True York City showcases the unique culture produced by the 8.5 million residents of New York City’s five boroughs. The campaign invites travellers to discover the iconic …
Read More »Cyprus on track for record tourism figures in 2017
The Cyprus Tourism Organisation has revealed is set to be another record-breaking year for the island, with January to October 2017 figures already exceeding total visitor arrivals in 2016. From January to October 2017, global tourist arrivals to Cyprus reached 3,408,473. This figure not only exceeds the level of visitors …
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