World Tourism

Travellers looking to book their Hajj pilgrimage this year are being warned against deals that seem too good to be true. The UK Civil Aviation Authority’s campaign is working to protect travellers after an increasing trend in the sale of illegal or fake package deals. In the worst cases, these …

Shaving hours off journey times for inbound Asian and European travellers, Qantas’ new twice-weekly 737-800 year-round service between Darwin International Airport and Uluru commenced today. The new service links the Northern Territory’s capital with its, and perhaps Australia’s, most iconic attraction for the first time. Operating on Wednesdays and Saturdays, …

Virgin Voyages has signed its first contract to sail to Cuba. The deal was formalised by Virgin Voyages president, Tom McAlpin, and Diana Block-Garcia, vice president of destination, itinerary and revenue at the cruise line, following a meeting with La Habana Cruise Port officials earlier. Virgin Voyages is now expected …

[ad_1] After an American was kidnapped in Uganda, the U.S. State Department has updated its travel warnings for 35 countries with an indicator that shows the risk of kidnapping or being taken hostage. Countries deemed high-risk will be labeled with a “K” in order to “communicate more clearly to U.S. …

[ad_1] DALLAS, USA – Latin Americans still plan to travel this year, even if only domestically to compensate for the socioeconomic turmoil across the Latin American region, a new study has revealed. El Turismo Nacional – La Tendencia Mas Fuerte en Los Paises de Latinoamerica en 2019 launched this week …

[ad_1] WHY IT RATES: When planning a vacation for a client with children, travel agents and advisors should be considering a trip to Orlando.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. With a host of new attractions for the smallest visitors, the upcoming summer season is the perfect time for a visit …

[ad_1] SpaSeekers conducted research into some of the most popular European cities and ranked them by how relaxing they are. The Annual European Relaxation Index ranks 28 of the top cities across Europe by analysing six factors: How busy the city is How happy the locals are Living standards Access …

Arrivals from the Middle East to Egypt are expected to increase 50 per cent from 1.49 million in 2018 to 2.23 million in 2022, with visitors from Saudi Arabia driving this growth, according to data published ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2019. While arrivals from Europe are expected to be …

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 …

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 …