World Tourism

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 …

[ad_1] As one of the centers of civilization and home to historic and religious sites, Isreal has drawn travelers for centuries. First-time visitors are astounded by Isreal’s history, the food, the cultural experiences and the fun that the country has to offer, but if you’re not careful in the planning …

[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 …

[ad_1] It’s no secret that summer is one of the most popular times to visit top destinations throughout Europe. The crowds in places like Rome, Madrid, Barcelona, and Venice are notorious. And as an added challenge, August is when most Europeans take their vacations too. For travelers who loathe being …

[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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

[ad_1] Not many American tourists make it to, or have even heard of, St. Eustatius, an eight-square-mile island in the Dutch Caribbean. Yet dive enthusiasts and frequent Caribbean travelers looking for something different may be surprised at how easy it is to get in step with this history-rich Caribbean idyll, …