World Tourism

The Balearic Islands government has introduced a new initiative encouraging town councils to contribute to a network of smoke-free beaches in the archipelago. The ministries of health and environment have welcomed the project with the aim of promoting a healthier lifestyle among residents and tourists while also preventing the pollution …

[ad_1] The popular Thailand hotspot that shut down last year after an influx of tourists arriving since the Leonardo DiCaprio film “The Beach” debuted in 2000, has announced it will reopen in 2021. According to BBC.com, government officials announced in early 2018 Maya Bay on Phi Phi Leh Island would …

[ad_1] BRUSSELS – According to the European Travel Commission‘s latest quarterly report, “European Tourism – Trends & Prospects 2019”, Europe kicked off 2019 on a positive note following an impressive 6% growth in 2018. Looking ahead to the rest of the year, a more moderate rate of expansion is expected …

[ad_1] As a result of government officials in the Netherlands growing concerned about overtourism, the country’s tourism board plans to stop trying to attract visitors through promotion. According to The Independent, Dutch tourism officials expect the number of international arrivals to jump from 19 million people per year to 29 …

[ad_1] BOSTON – Baby boomers are personalizing their travel plans more than ever before, according to Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.), a leader in small group travel on the road less traveled for travelers 55+. In 2019, 85% of O.A.T. travelers are personalizing their experiences in more than 90 countries, the …

The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah, the new waterfront dining and leisure destination from master developer Nakheel, is on the menu at the Arabian Travel Market. The event will take place in Dubai until Wednesday, May 1st. The seafront attraction, already a magnet for UAE residents and tourists, will be under …

His excellency Ahmad Al-Khateeb, the newly appointed president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism & National Heritage, has been promoting the domestic tourism industry during a visit to Arabian Travel Market in Dubai. Al-Khateeb, who stepped into the role at the start of the year, was at the industry leading …

Saudi Arabia is participating the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai. Now in its 26th year, the event runs until May 1st at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre in the United Arab Emirates. The participation of the kingdom, which is organised by the Saudi Commission for Tourism & National …

Analysis by ForwardKeys has revealed a tidal wave of cancellations has hit Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the terror attacks on Easter Sunday. Three luxury properties – Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Shangri-La and the Kingsbury Hotel – were hit during the assault, along with three churches. As many as 300 …

[ad_1] Charlotte radiates an energy that you’ll feel soon after arriving. Civic pride and can-do spirit pervade the city. New residential towers and construction cranes populate Charlotte’s Uptown area, both fueled by continued growth in the banking industry which has made Charlotte one of its global hubs. This momentum continues …