World Tourism

Russian cultural capital Saint Petersburg will host the 23rd General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation. The event will take place in 2019 and follows the successful hosting the 22nd event in Chengdu, China, this month. The holding of the General Assembly in Saint Petersburg will be a …

Tencent, Helsinki and World Tourism Cities Federation have signed a tripartite cooperation agreement, according to which Helsinki will serve as an intelligent tourism model for China outbound tourism. The agreement was signed at the WTCF Los Angeles Fragrant Hills Tourism Summit 2017. This cooperation combines Helsinki as an intelligent tourist …

Air China will soon begin non-stop flights between Beijing and Brisbane from December 11th. The new route will provide a convenient connection between China’s bustling capital city and the sunny climate of the southern hemisphere, where passengers can experience adventure, and appreciate local art, culture and cuisine. Brisbane is the …

Figures released today show that July was the strongest month for inbound tourism to the UK since official records began in 1961. There were a record four million overseas visits to the UK in July, the first month to ever break through the four million mark, and up six per …

[ad_1] Count Mexico among the nations creating marine parks for the sole purpose of protecting maritime life. On Friday, Mexico’s president Enrique Pena Nieto designated the Revillagigedo Archipelago, a set of four volcanic islands and its surrounding waters, as the nation’s newest national park. Con el Decreto del Parque Nacional …

[ad_1] The latest January-September edition of the quarterly ECM-MKG Destinations Observatory report1 reveals that in European cities, in Q3 2017, the Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR)2 grew by 6.1% since January 2017. The Occupancy Rate3 increased by 2.4 pts and the Average Daily Rate (ADR)4 by 2.7%. For the first …

[ad_1] Often overshadowed by nearby Chicago, Milwaukee is the hidden gem of the Midwest. It’s a big city with a small-town feel, friendly people and a rich history. This lakefront destination has plenty to offer when it comes to affordable vacations for families with young children: Explore the Riverwalk Stroll …

[ad_1] ATLANTA – Among the 50 busiest airports in the world, 23 have smoke-free indoor policies. This means air travelers and employees at 46 percent of the world’s busiest airports are protected from exposure to secondhand smoke. The other 27 busiest airports allow smoking in designated or ventilated indoor areas. …

[ad_1] People take trips for myriad reasons. Some explore the world in order to follow in the footsteps of a historical figure or to peruse a renowned art gallery. Others will go anywhere to watch a big sporting match or to feast on great food and drink. And some set …

The first batch of tickets for London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks have gone on sale. This year’s stunning spectacle will once again be focused around the Coca-Cola London Eye on the River Thames. More than 3,000 people, from pyrotechnicians to stewards, work together to ensure that the capital’s celebrations run …