World Tourism

So, how long has Barbados been pleasing celebrities who visit its shores? For the first positive “review” of the destination by a famous tourist, you would have to go all the way back to America’s first president. “Barbados has long been the playground for the rich and famous – way …

LONDON, UK – A new report by SiteMinder, the global hotel industry’s leading guest acquisition platform, has found that more of France’s accommodation seekers prefer to book their stays directly than with a third party. Connaître les habitudes et préférences des voyageurs français pour anticiper leurs attentes dans le secteur …

“Yeah, that Greenville.” Greenville, South Carolina’s self-deprecating slogan admits that when considering hotspots for fine arts, culture, festivals, haute cuisine, craft spirits, outdoor recreation and history—so many of the reasons we hit the road for—this city between Atlanta and Charlotte on Interstate 85 doesn’t immediately spring to mind. It should. …

HENDERSONVILLE, TENNESSEE – The U.S. hotel industry reported positive results in the three key performance metrics during April 2019, according to data from STR. In a year-over-year comparison with April 2018, the industry posted the following: Occupancy: +0.3 at 68.0% Average daily rate (ADR): +0.9% to US$131.85 Revenue per available …

Tourism Ireland is doubling its marketing investment in China, to €1 million, and will also double its marketing team to 12 over the coming months. The destination aims to grow Chinese visitor numbers to 200,000 by 2025. The announcement was made by Ireland tourism minister, Shane Ross, ahead of Tourism …

Abu Dhabi saw hospitality sector revenue increase by 16 per cent in the first quarter of 2019 when compared to last year, according to the latest figures from the Department of Culture & Tourism – Abu Dhabi. Events such as the AFC Asian Cup, IDEX exhibition, Special Olympics World Games …

American Airlines is providing travellers with more access to Guyana. The airline will begin a direct service from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York to Cheddi Jagan International Airport in Georgetown, Guyana, from December. The new service from JFK will be operated daily on a Boeing 737-800 with …

A recent study found that nearly three out of four American travelers would prefer to hit the road this summer instead of fly to their destination. According to a survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Ford, 73 percent of the 2,000 respondents would rather drive to their vacation destinations, …

Tourism and hospitality firms that score highly for leadership and cultural values see higher staff satisfaction, according to a new study by the University of East Anglia (UEA). Researchers analysed almost 298,000 online review ratings by employees for 11,975 firms in the US to find the key elements of job …

From now through October 1, Grenada is providing travelers with discounted hotel and restaurant rates, accommodations upgrades and complimentary services ranging from island tours to spa massages as part of the Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA)’s #NextStopGrenada summer travel campaign. Visitors can access the discounted services and amenities by obtaining a …