World Tourism

The secretary general of the World Tourism Organisation, Zurab Pololikashvili, has paid an official visit to Kazakhstan where he discussed with national authorities the Kazakh Tourism Strategy 2030. Pololikashvili met prime minister, Bakytzhan Sagintayev, to discuss the development of the tourism sector in the country and how to further strengthen …

[ad_1] One of America’s most scenic stretches of highway is set to reopen just in time for summer. The Pacific Coast Highway’s iconic stretch near Big Sur, California is scheduled to reopen next month following an extensive rebuild on the heels of a massive landslide last year. California transportation officials …

[ad_1] NEEDHAM, MASS. – TripAdvisor announced the top wellness travel destinations in the U.S. and around the globe. TripAdvisor identified zen destinations where travelers can retreat to focus on well-being, yoga, meditation and self-care based on destinations seeing the greatest amount of related search terms on TripAdvisor. Wellness tourism is …

[ad_1] You’re probably not alone if your only association with Albuquerque is the five-season award-winning AMC drama Breaking Bad (and maybe also the yearly Balloon Fiesta or Better Call Saul). New Mexico’s largest city offers bike tours, RV tours, trolley tours and do-it-yourself tours, all stopping at familiar filming locations …

[ad_1] SafariBookings.com, an online marketplace for African safari travel, has published a definitive ranking of the 10 best safari parks in Africa. The analysis was based on more than 2500 reviews – a total of 1670 reviews were contributed by safari-goers from 72 countries; another 860 park reviews were written …

[ad_1] Travelers looking for a unique destination need to consider Qatar. A place filled with ancient cultures and traditions, Qatar has a number of activities for travelers of all types. Explore new lands and try new things along the way—it’s what travel is all about. Here are five amazing attractions …

[ad_1] HENDERSONVILLE, TENNESSEE – The 2018-19 School Break Report from STR shows notable shifts in school calendar dates and subsequent periods of high hotel leisure demand. Whether located in colder or warmer markets, schools follow distinct, weather-related calendar patterns. “The warmer the climate, the earlier school begins and ends,” said …

The Egyptian State Tourist Authority has revealed 61,481 Brits travelled to Egypt in the first two months of 2018, an increase of almost 40 per cent compared to the same period last year. The latest figures reflect the broader upward trend for the destination over the past year, with 319,388 …

Star Wars actor Mark Hamill has opened the Skywalk at the top of the Rock of Gibraltar. Standing 340 metres directly above sea level, the Skywalk is higher than the tallest point of London’s Shard. Gibraltar’s Skywalk offers breath-taking 360-degree views spanning three countries and two continents. The Skywalk is …

New York City mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that 2017 was the eighth consecutive year for record-breaking tourism, with the city welcoming an estimated 62.8 million visitors last year. The figure represents an increase of 2.3 million visitors over 2016.  Visitation for 2017 was comprised of 49.7 million domestic …