World Tourism

No tourists remain at risk in the Monchique mountain range, according to the Algarve Tourist Board. Forest fires have been burning in the area since the afternoon of August 3rd, with the Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa evacuated over the weekend. Hundreds of tourists were told as flames came within …

Belize saw a 24.3 per cent increase in overnight European tourism arrivals between January-June this year when compared to 2017, with the UK market increasing by 20.6 per cent over the period.  This establishes a positive trend for the first half of 2018 and showcases a steady growth for tourism …

Go Vilnius, the official tourism organisation for Lithuania’s capital city, has launched a new ad campaign – Vilnius; the G-spot of Europe. A multimedia advertising campaign, it will be directed at the UK and German markets. The campaign aims to increase the visibility of Vilnius, and to position the city …

The legalization of cannabis has been on the up-and-up in multiple places around the world. While some states have begun to legalize its recreational use, others haven’t made it that far and have only legalized its medical use. On Thursday, Ontario, Canada introduced a new proposal in regards to marijuana …

London is a hot spot for North American meeting and event planners, with latest data from the London Convention Bureau showing that bookings for 2018 are already up 20 per cent compared with the same time-period last year(1). The UK capital continues to attract a number of meetings and conferences …

Ft. Lauderdale: a city notorious for being a few seasons behind bigger cities when it comes to fashion, five-star restaurants and nightlife, but that’s all about to change. Just 28 miles north of Miami and easily accessible via the Brightline, this South Florida city is experiencing a revival. There are …

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched a new Travel & Tourism Power and Performance Report. China, the USA and India take the top three spots in the new Power Ranking which combines growth over the past seven years in tourism’s contribution to GDP, international visitor spend, domestic tourism …

A vital new long-haul connection from London Gatwick to Shanghai – China’s largest city – was announced today, as Gatwick recorded year-on-year long-haul growth of 21 per cent during July. The new service will be flown by China Eastern and will connect the UK to one of the world’s leading …

Organisers of Expo 2020 today unveiled Dubai-based Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure subsidiary of global developer Emaar Properties, as its newest partner. One of the most successful homegrown hospitality groups in the Middle East, Emaar Hospitality Group will provide authentic experiences with a strong local flavour at various …

VisitEngland’s annual Attractions Survey shows historic properties experienced significant growth in visitor numbers in 2017. Of the 1,400 English attractions surveyed the research found that historic properties such as mills, monuments, boats and burial grounds saw the largest increase in visitor numbers, up eight per cent on 2016.  Visits to …