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Minister Bartlett welcomes global hospitality sector to Jamaica

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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