World Tourism

[ad_1] The staycation boom shows no signs of slowing, as three-quarters of the public (74%) plan to holiday closer to home over the next year, according to new research released by Sykes Holiday Cottages. This marks an increase from the 56% who said they staycationed last year. Britons choose a …

In anticipation of the inaugural Qatar Airways flight to Cardiff in May 2018, a marketing partnership agreement has been signed between Welsh government and the airline. The partnership is designed to increase Wales’ visibility in key markets as a holiday and business destination. The Qatar Airways service is Cardiff Airport’s …

World Travel Awards has revealed that its Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony will this year be hosted at Durban International Convention Centre, South Africa. Hospitality leaders from across the region will gather for the red-carpet gala ceremony on October 6th to see who among them has been voted the …

Vietjet is set to make Brisbane its first Australian long-haul destination following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the airline and Brisbane Airport Corporation in Queensland, Australia. Scheduled to commence in 2019, the non-stop service between Ho Chi Minh City and Brisbane is expected to boost trade integration …

Eva Air will launch daily non-stop flights between Taipei and Chiang Mai on July 1st. Taiwan’s independent airline will serve the route with an Airbus A321-200, configured in business and economy classes for 184 passengers. With easy, one-stop connections through Taipei, the new route will give passengers on Eva Air’s …

[ad_1] Like many other destinations in the Caribbean, the Turks and Caicos suffered its share of bumps and bruises as a result of last year’s hurricanes. An archipelago of 40 low-lying coral islands southeast of the Bahamas, the British Overseas Territory sustained the most damage from Hurricane Irma, though it …

[ad_1] SAN FRANCISCO – Sojern, travel’s marketing demand engine, published its latest Global Travel Insights report, which offers a quarterly look at travel trends from around the world. Sojern’s data science team analyzes 8 billion travel intent signals annually to help 93 percent of the Fortune 500 travel brands better …

[ad_1] Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, is reaching new heights and, after a successful 2017, the destination is looking forward to future growth. The region generated nearly $200 million in revenue from tourism last year and maintained hotel occupancy above 80 percent with high-end properties reaching levels of more than 90 percent …

[ad_1] The tipping point of mobile use over desktop to browse the internet happened back in 2015, thanks to the evolution of smartphones and their promise of an improved user experience. What didn’t happen at this point was a widespread increase in consumers completing purchases via mobile, especially for larger-value …

Renowned for its enchanting forests, burgeoning creative hubs, rich history, and unique food delicacies, Estonia is also an unexpected spa and wellness haven. To coincide with its 100th anniversary celebrations for 2018, Visit Estonia has launched a spa trail to invite visitors to discover some of the best wellness, sauna …