World Tourism

The embassy of Ireland has opened the United Arab Emirates’ first external visa application centre in partnership with VFS Global. Operations at the new centre in Abu Dhabi are now live. All non-UAE nationals who are based in the UAE and who require a visa in order to enter Ireland …

Thrill-seeking travellers will soon be able to enjoy high-flying paramotoring, exciting mountain biking and some serious cycling routes in Rwanda as part of new adventure experiences unveiled by Visit Rwanda. Paramotoring is a form of paragliding where the user wears a motor on their back which provides enough thrust to …

Statistics from tour company TUI confirm Turkey is back on the map as a top summer holiday location.  Featuring in the five most booked TUI destinations by 11 countries, including the UK, the mid-haul hot spot scores an overall European ranking of third behind Med stalwarts Spain and Greece.  Italy …

[ad_1] An Israeli teenager who was visiting Yosemite National Park fell to his death while trying to take a selfie. The Fresno Bee reported that the teen was identified by the Israeli Foreign Ministry as 18-year-old Tom Frankfurter. The teen apparently had repeatedly tried taking a picture of himself at …

[ad_1] NEW YORK – Meredith Corporation‘s Travel + Leisure announced the 17th annual A-List, a collection of the top 117 agents and tour operators. The list is featured on TravelandLeisure.com and in the September issue, available on newsstands now. “We’re delighted to announce this year’s A-List, which guides our audience …

[ad_1] Travelers to Brazil will find innumerable ways to enjoy cachaça (pronounced kah-SHAH-sah), the country’s national drink, throughout the year. Yet September offers a special opportunity to sample the nation’s signature beverage. National Cachaça Day on September 13 celebrates the 1661 Brazilian revolt that led to the legalization of the …

[ad_1] AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – Travel and fashion are a perfect match with almost half of all global travelers agreeing that looking their best while on vacation is important (48%). Whether functional or fashionable, a vacation wardrobe is a big part of any trip, from planning and packing to the actual …

The first Mexico Summer Reception has come to a close after holding events in Edinburgh, Manchester and London in a highly successful and busy week for the Mexico Tourism Board. The Mexico Summer Reception saw a week of celebrations as Mexico tourism continues to thrive, as evidenced by Mexico’s increase …

This summer, holiday makers can take advantage of a new promotion from the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority. Launching this week and running until September 30th, the Summer of Discovery is the island’s biggest and most interactive summer promotion ever.  A prize draw of £7,500 is up for grabs for anyone …

The Egyptian government have introduced a new e-visa service, whereby citizens from stated countries, including the UK, can now easily obtain an entry visa online. The new service offers an alternative to applications upon arrival, or through the Egyptian consulate prior to travel. Simplifying travel to the country and speeding …