World Tourism

Virtually all source markets reported higher tourism spending in 2017, reflecting continued strong demand for international tourism across all world regions. Both emerging and advanced economies fuelled growth, led by the United States which spent US$ 12 billion more on travel abroad, according to the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. China …

European Union ambassadors have reached an agreement with the EU presidency and the European parliament on a proposal for a European travel information and authorisation system (ETIAS). The system, modelled on the ESTA system in the United States, is seen as an important step in protecting the external borders of …

airBaltic has launched a new route from Riga International Airport to Almaty in Kazakhstan. The new service offers convenient travel between the two cities, and beyond to destinations in the Baltics, Scandinavia, Russia, and the CIS. Wolfgang Reuss, senior vice president of network management at airBaltic, said: “We are delighted …

[ad_1] Scottsdale has long been known as Phoenix’s most tiny suburb. But this western resort town continues to blend new and old, and its eclectic mix of urban sophistication and active outdoor activities has helped to maintain its unique sense of place. Start with the art Scottsdale boasts 150 art …

[ad_1] With summer officially here, First Data has taken a look at spending data to identify the fastest growing summer vacation destinations in the U.S. – and the results might surprise you. While you may think of the sunny beaches of Florida or Southern California when you think of summer …

[ad_1] Utah’s travel slogan is “Life Elevated,” and that certainly seems apropos when venturing to the state’s famous Bryce Canyon. My partner and I, along with our kids, visited the park and luckily brought our hiking shoes and lots of water. Bryce is one of Utah’s so-called Mighty Five national …

[ad_1] According to the Central Bureau of Statistics of Israel, from January to June 2018 about 2.1 million tourist entries were recorded – an increase of 19 percent over the same period in 2017 (1.74 million) and 26 percent more than in 2016. The United States remains the largest source …

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced today a record-breaking $26 billion in expenditures by overnight visitors to the destination in 2017, representing a 2.1 per cent increase over the previous year.  Employment in the leisure and hospitality industry grew by 2.4 per cent reaching a record 144,800 …

The number of hotel guests staying in the emirate’s 163 hotels and hotel apartments in March reached 464,960, representing an increase of 12.3 per cent compared to the same month last year, according to figures released by the Department of Culture & Tourism – Abu Dhabi. That meant that the …

Destination developer Miral has announced that the Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi indoor theme park will open its doors to the public on July 25th. When the highly-anticipated Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi opens this summer, it will feature six immersive lands including DC’s Metropolis and Gotham City, as well …