Closing borders, blanket travel bans and more extreme government policies will not stop the spread of coronavirus, argues the head of the World Travel & Tourism Council. WTTC president Gloria Guevara is the former tourism minister of Mexico and has first-hand experience of containing a major, viral incident after dealing …

Figures collated by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi have revealed that the number of international visitors coming to the UAE capital is estimated to have reached 11.35 million in 2019. This number includes 2.83 million overnight and 8.53 million same-day visitors, and is a 10.5 per …

Russia has stepped up as the Convention & Culture Partner for ITB Berlin 2020. In the role, Russia will be represented with several sessions at the ITB Berlin Convention. Zarina Doguzova will give a welcoming speech at the opening of the world’s largest tourism congress on Wednesday, March 4th in …

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority will officially open a skatepark at Saqr Park later this week. The brand-new outdoor attraction is located in the largest recreational park in the emirate. Its official opening will be celebrated on Friday, with special performances from renowned international skateboarders – 15-year-old Isabelly Avila, …

Tourists travelling to and from the Canary Islands have seen flights disrupted by a huge sandstorm. Airport operator Aena cancelled, suspended or diverted all flights to and from the islands on Sunday, citing low visibility. Some 822 flights were affected, according to officials. Flights are now returning to normal, with …

The United Kingdom is among six countries to be offered visa free travel to Turkey. Foreign ministry officials confirmed earlier tourists from Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland and Spain would also see fees waived. The changes will take effect from March 2nd. The new visa-free regime will allow entry for …

Master developer Nakheel is gearing up to welcome the world’s top cyclists for UAE Tour 2020. The event sets off from the Pointe at Palm Jumeirah on Sunday. Nakheel, sponsor of the White Jersey for the second consecutive year, is encouraging residents, their families and the general public to visit …

Brussels Airlines has launched year-round flights to and from Washington, DC, to Brussels, Belgium. The new service increases the air carrier’s capacity on this important route from a seasonal flight to year-round offering. Traveling four times per week, Brussels Airlines flight SN515 will depart from Brussels at 10:15 with an …

Royal Caribbean International has signed a partnership with the government of Antigua & Barbuda for the company’s first Royal Beach Club. With planning and development underway, the location is scheduled to break ground later this year. Created exclusively for Royal Caribbean guests, the Royal Beach Club at Antigua will sit …

The Latin American Travel Association has launched LATA Expo. The re-titled Experience Latin America event, will take place from June 8th-10th at Magazine London, a new event space located in the heart of Greenwich. Organisers hope it will be the largest dedicated business-to-business travel event focused on Latin America. The …