Over 300,000 jobs could be at risk in the tourism sector in the United Kingdom if the country leaves the European Union without a deal on March 29th, according to new analysis from the World Travel & Tourism Council. In addition, almost 400,000 further jobs could be lost in Europe. …

International tourist arrivals grew six per cent in 2018, totalling 1.4 billion, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Long term forecasts issued by the organisation in 2010 indicated the 1.4 billion mark would be reached in 2020, yet the remarkable growth of international arrivals in recent years has …

[ad_1] In a new paper, EPI Research Director Josh Bivens examines the economic costs and benefits of Airbnb’s expansion into U.S. cities. He finds that the costs Airbnb imposes likely outweigh the benefits for city residents, and certainly provide no reason for local policymakers to change local regulations and tax …

[ad_1] MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA – Caribbean tourism officials are upbeat about 2019 and confidently expect another year of positive growth bolstered by increased airlift, improved sales, ongoing investments in hotel upgrades and refurbishments, and new properties coming on stream. Speaking with reporters at the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association‘s (CHTA) …

FCM Travel Solutions has established a global airline distribution team to spearhead industry collaboration between technology and global distribution providers, travel management companies and airlines in developing solutions to book and service NDC content. Appointed to lead the team is Jason Toothman, executive general manager, global air distribution for FCM-parent …

Thomas Cook China, the joint venture between Thomas Cook Group and Fosun, has announces plans for further growth in its own-brand hotel portfolio in the country with an additional two projects. The two new hotels include the first Asian Casa Cook, Thomas Cook’s boutique hotel brand. In a ceremony in …

Ras Al Khaimah has revealed an exciting new adventure addition, a skating rink at the Jebel Jais Viewing Deck Park. It is time to wrap up in your winter woollies because the overhanging skating rink is nestled 1,300 metres above sea level. Guests can truly experience the magic of winter …

The Abu Dhabi Department of Culture & Tourism has announced the promotion of Jane Dawkins to the role of country manager for the UK & Ireland. Dawkins was previously senior trade executive with the tourist board for the UAE capital, where she oversaw the trade and marketing campaigns undertaken in …

[ad_1] A strong finish to 2018 secured a second consecutive year of GOPPAR growth for UK’s hotels, as they sidestepped challenging economic and political conditions, according to the latest data tracking full-service hotels from HotStats. The UK recorded a strong 6.7-percent year-on-year increase in profit per room in December, helping …

[ad_1] NEW YORK, NY – When 650 wellness experts from 50 nations gather to debate the future of wellness, a uniquely informed and global view of trends unfolds. That’s what transpired at the recent Global Wellness Summit (GWS), which brought together leaders from the medical, travel, spa, beauty, fitness, nutrition, …