World Tourism

The Malta Tourism Authority has added to its UK team with the appointment of Lindsey Thorpe as the new UK & Ireland MICE manager. Thorpe will be managing all opportunities within the MICE sector for the tourist board. With a strong background in the MICE market, she joins after nearly …

US Virgin Islands governor Kenneth Mapp has welcomed the inaugural Spirit Airlines flight from Orlando to St. Thomas on touchdown. Spirit flight 284, with a full flight of 145 passengers, landed at Cyril King International Airport shortly before 15:00 to a traditional water cannon salute. The Airbus 319 was greeted …

A new report from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation and the European Travel Commission has revealed that outbound tourism from the Gulf Cooperation Council has grown strongly in recent years, with international tourism expenditure surpassing US$60 billion in 2017. The Gulf Cooperation Council Outbound Travel Market, a new report …

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has announced the start of construction on a flagship adventure tourism product. The Jebel Jais zipline tour will be located at the Toroverde Adventure Park on the United Arab Emirates’ highest mountain. The new project will add another world-class attraction to the emirate’s expanding …

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[ad_1] As Christmas approaches a recent survey by Away Resorts, leading park operator and holiday home provider, discovers 45% of Brits will be going away this Christmas, but 24% plan on staying in the UK. In contrast, only 21% of Britons are opting to go abroad over the holiday season …

Delegates from the secretariat of state for tourism in Argentina have announced a new development strategy to drive sustainable tourism in the country. Argentina aims to become a leading and global nature destination. Last year, nearly seven million tourists visited Argentina as president Mauricio Macri demonstrated political commitment to the …

British Airways has launched new flights from London City Airport to the capital of Italy, Rome. The year-round service is the fourth Italian city to be served by British Airways direct from the Docklands and will operate every day except Saturday. A special bust of one of Rome’s most famous …