World Tourism

[ad_1] The winners of the first edition of the European Capital of Smart Tourism competition were awarded today at a ceremony in Brussels, on the occasion of the European Tourism Day the largest annual meeting on European tourism. Pia Pakarinen, Helsinki’s Deputy Mayor, Alain Galliano, Vice-President of Lyon Metropole and …

As the Golden Week Chinese holiday begins, UKinbound has released its latest Business Barometer, which reveals a surge in growth from the market in July and August this year. Conducted in conjunction with Qa Research, the results also highlighted the positive effect the hot summer had on the tourism industry …

The Algarve Congress Centre, one of the largest and most modern facilities for meetings, conferences and events in Portugal and Europe, has opened next to Vilamoura Marina and the Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort. After a €10 million investment from Minor Hotels Group, the Algarve Congress Centre is now available …

Saint Lucia has been voted in as chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation, with the country’s minister of tourism, Dominic Fedee, taking the role of chairman of the organisation. The move brings to an end the two-year term of the Bahamas, which ascended to the position in Barbados in 2016. …

The finest travel brands in the Caribbean and North America have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Jamaica. The who’s who of the travel industry gathered for the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2018 at Sandals Montego Bay to find out who among them …

[ad_1] The Copenhagen of California has more to it than Danish architecture, bakeries and windmills. Go to see a replica of the famous Little Mermaid statue, as well as a bust of the Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen. Stay for the vast terrain, peaceful wildlife—I spotted some deer and a …

[ad_1] While most of us are familiar with what we can and can’t bring on planes, some travelers choose to live life on the wild side and bring prohibited items on board. Stratos Jets asked over 1,000 air passengers who admitted to smuggling some type of illicit substance or prohibited …

[ad_1] Japan may be best known for its historic temples and legendary Mount Fuji, but starting in December, it will also offer travelers a unique winter wonderland to explore. An ice village—complete with an Ice Chapel (built from a single piece of ice), Ice Hotel, Bar Icewood, and even ice …

[ad_1] LANGLEY, UK – The countries that have seen the greatest growth in flight bookings from travelers in France are Tunisia, Spain and Morocco, according to analysis conducted by Travelport, the leading travel commerce platform. Fastest-growing destinations for travelers in France booked through global distribution systems Rank Destination Vol. Increase …

Despite the European summer coming to an end, Dubai Tourism has launched a multi-touch point campaign to drive holiday bookings during the winter season. The campaign, running until December, will include YouTube pre-rolls, YouTube bumper ads, social media content, display advertising and trade print advertising. All are designed to raise …