World Tourism

Following record tourist figures reported at the end of 2016, Reunion counted a total of more than 550,000 visitors in 2017. With 11 per cent more tourists than in 2016, this double-digit increase has delighted the destination’s tourism authority as well as local stakeholders across the sector. The cruise industry, …

Vietjet has announced it will launch the first direct flights form Vietnam to India. The move was announced at the recent Vietnam–India Business Forum, with the first flights expected to depart in the third quarter of this year. The move is set to create bigger opportunities for the airline as …

Etihad Airways has launched the first ever scheduled flights linking Abu Dhabi and Baku. The inaugural flight, EY297, departed Abu Dhabi yesterday carrying a special delegation including diplomats, dignitaries, media representatives, and senior members of Etihad Airways’ management team. On arrival in Baku, the aircraft was greeted with a traditional …

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[ad_1] NEW YORK – Nearly 1 in 4 Americans (24%) won’t go on vacation this summer because they can’t afford it, according to a new Bankrate.com report. Not having enough money greatly tops other obstacles like having too many family obligations (12%) and being too busy at work (11%). The …

[ad_1] The city that never sleeps isn’t resting on its laurels, because New York City has big plans for 2019 and beyond. At IPW 2018, NYC & Company unveiled their thoughts for 2019 in the city with transformational projects that won’t simply bring more tourists to New York City, but …

[ad_1] NEW YORK and SAN DIEGO – Generali Global Assistance‘s Travel Insurance division released its annual survey findings on vacation plans for U.S. travelers. The survey found that more U.S. travelers will be packing a bag and heading out on a summer vacation – 68% up from 61% in 2016. …

The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has appointed Rooster PR as its retained UK PR agency. Rooster will promote the Emirate through creative campaigns, activations and a combination of media and influencer relations. Home to the highest mountain in the UAE including the newly launched Jebel Jais Flight – …

ITB Berlin reflects worldwide dynamic developments and growth in the travel industry. From March 7th-11th, the leading travel trade show will again be the industry’s meeting place and must-see event, devoting itself to innovative and forward-looking trends in the travel industry, politics and business. In the future, ITB will present …

Representatives from Myanmar Tourism Marketing have called for action from European tour operators to support tourism in the country. Speaking at the start of ITB Berlin, the body called on tour operators to be leaders in sustainability and to keep engaging with Myanmar. “We do call on everybody visiting the …