Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has argued there is need for global oversight of travel advisories issued for destinations. The minister made the call at the World Travel Market, which is being staged in London. Speaking on a panel discussion, Bartlett said: “This call for global oversight is being …
Read More »WTM 2019: Top long-haul UK inbound markets revealed by new research
The USA, Australia and India continue to take the top spot for the UK’s favourite long-haul inbound tourism markets, according to research revealed at World Travel Market. However, in a list of the top 30 long-haul countries and the top long-haul 50 cities, there have been some significant new entrants. …
Read More »WTM 2019: UK tourism industry faces five years as ‘basket case Britain’
Britain could be seen by European visitors as a ‘basket case’ country for up to five years after a potential initial Brexit agreement according to a leading figure in the travel industry. Tom Jenkins, executive director of the European Tour Operators Association said the country is suffering from huge reputational …
Read More »WTM 2019: Global Tourism Resilience Centre provides relief for Bahamas
Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has handed over US$50,000 to the director general of the Bahamas tourism and aviation ministry, Joy Jibrilu, at the second Global Tourism Resilience & Crisis Management Centre board meeting in London. The money forms part of the overall relief fund established by the GTRCM …
Read More »WTM 2019: Croatia prepares for centre stage in 2020
Croatia has big news to share at World Travel Market as the country seeks to highlight the trailblazing cities of Rijeka and Zagreb, as well as raising the destination’s profile further in the UK. The city of Rijeka, a beacon for tourists in the Kvarner Gulf, will be the Culture …
Read More »Saint Lucia drives strong tourism figures for September
The sun-drenched and events-filled Caribbean destination of Saint Lucia continues to grab headlines, as its diverse tourism offerings keep resonating with audiences far and wide. Already basking in seven record-breaking months of increases for 2019, the month of September has gone down as an unprecedented one for visitor arrivals to …
Read More »WTM 2019: Tourism Ireland unveils new brand in London
Tourism Ireland, in collaboration with Tourism Northern Ireland, has launched a new destination brand. The brand will be used to promote Northern Ireland in Great Britain with the aim of helping transform how prospective visitors see the destination. ‘Embrace A Giant Spirit’ will communicate a high-quality experience to visitors that …
Read More »TUI to return to Sharm El Sheikh for summer 2020
TUI has announced holidays to Sharm El Sheikh will be back on sale on Thursday, November 7th. Sticking with its commitment of offering more flexibility and choice for its customers, TUI will reintroduce holidays to the Egyptian resort town from popular airports Gatwick London, Birmingham and Manchester. The decision follows …
Read More »Hebei province closes glass attractions for safety checks
The Chinese province has closed as many as 32 glass attractions over safety fears. The tourism sites, including bridges, walkways and viewing decks, are currently undergoing safety inspections. It is believed many closed early last year, but the move has not been widely reported until now. The attractions are spread …
Read More »Krakow rated best city break destination in Europe by Which?
Britons have rated the Polish city of Krakow the best in Europe for a short break, beating more well-known destinations such as Amsterdam, Rome and Paris for the third consecutive year, a Which? Survey reveals. The consumer organisation asked thousands of holidaymakers to rate any recent trips to European cities …
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