More than 200 members of the UK hospitality industry have gathered at the Tower of London for an event organised by the Israel Tourist Board. The Regal Roadshow offered agents, operators and hoteliers a chance to network in the opulent surroundings of the famous landmark. Top of the bill was …
Read More »Elissa to offer fans free live show at the Pointe, Palm Jumeirah
Elissa will become the latest star to perform at new venue, the Pointe, at Palm Jumeirah. The Arab pop-star will offer fans a free show tomorrow night. As part of a regular series of free shows to promote the new Dubai entertainment district, the Lebanese singer will perform a selection …
Read More »World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit headed to Puerto Rico in 2020
The World Travel & Tourism Council has announced the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico as the destination for its 2020 Global Summit. The event is set to take place from April 21st-23rd next year. WTTC represents the global private sector of tourism. The location of the 2020 Global Summit, regarded …
Read More »Buenos Aires experiences impressive international tourism growth in 2018
[ad_1] BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – Buenos Aires is gaining momentum on the international tourism radar having welcomed an estimated 2 million travelers who arrived through the city’s major airports, Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) and Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) from January to December 2018, representing an increase of 5% over the …
Read More »STR: Accor, Marriott the largest hotel companies in the Middle East
[ad_1] LONDON – Accor and Marriott International maintain the top room counts among parent companies operating in in the Middle East, according to STR. As part of the STR 500, the company will release the top 50 companies and brands in the Middle East during this week’s Arabian Hotel Investment …
Read More »St. Kitts & Nevis touches new highs for tourism arrivals
Demand for travel to St. Kitts & Nevis continues to rise, with air arrivals for the first two months of this year posting a year-to-date increase of 15.3 per cent system-wide as compared to the same period in 2018. Results are even better from North America, the destination’s largest source …
Read More »Increase in British travellers to Jordan following launch of easyJet flight
Jordan welcomed more British travellers than ever before in 2018, with visitor numbers increasing by 21 per cent compared to the same period in 2017. In total 50,449 Brits visited the Middle Eastern destination last year. Growing adventure activities and tours, rapid development in the Red Sea resort of Aqaba, …
Read More »Antigua & Barbuda comes across all cool with new campaign
The Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority has unveiled its new global summer campaign, #WhatCoolLooksLike. The campaign is expected to convey the trendiness of the destination and its appeal as the ideal summer vacation spot for visitors looking for enjoyable experiences. It draws on what makes the country special and seeks …
Read More »New report urges destinations to uncover invisible burden of tourism
A report published today describes how destinations must uncover and account for the hidden costs of tourism, referred to as the “invisible burden”, to protect and manage vital destination assets worldwide. Failing to do so puts ecosystems, cultural wonders, and community life at increasing risk, and places the tourism industry …
Read More »Younger generation are influenced more by social media than friends and family on big life decisions
[ad_1] New survey released by experience design agency, 383, found that 18-35 year olds are twice as likely to take advice from influencers on social media than they are to trust the judgement of friends and family when booking a holiday. 58% of students (18-24 year olds) and 53% of …
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