From mass tourism to a deserted destination: the island paradise of Bali has to reinvent itself in the Corona crisis. Is there a future beyond commerce and coma drinking?Well known Kuta Beach is hardl…
African diaspora a key source market
Understanding the diverse needs of African diaspora travellers presents African operators with a US$63bn tourism spend opportunity.This is according to industry experts discussing the need to fully un…
UNWTO: domestic travel is the path to tourism recovery
Promoting domestic travel as the first step towards the recovery of tourism is one of the strategies recommended by the UNWTO.The international travel restrictions, reduced flights and strict protocol…
Qantas offers seven-hour ‘flight to nowhere’
While most airlines are seeking to boost their environmental credentials and cut carbon emissions, Australian carrier Qantas has taken the opposite tack.The flag-carrier will next month offer a seven-…
Resorts World provides details about the Crockfords Las Vegas resort
Resorts World Las Vegas has released new details about its LXR Hotels & Resorts project, which is one of three Hilton-flagged properties set to open next summer as part of the $4.3 billion Las Veg…
Sri Lanka moves safaris online to revive wildlife park tourism
Sri Lankan authorities announced Wednesday that they will offer livestreams from the island nation’s wildlife parks, in a move to help revive a tourism industry that has been decimated by the co…
CLIA and members announce core elements of health protocols as ocean-going cruise operations in Americas resume
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), which represents 95% of global ocean-going cruise capacity, announced today the adoption of mandatory core elements of a strong set of health protocols t…
Female visitors dominate attendance at EXPAT Travel Deal 2020
The ‘Expat Travel Deal 2020’ organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) from 11 to 13 September 2020, saw a majority turnout of female visitors, highlighting the role of women as…
Alluring retreats await you in Jamaica
From stunning sunsets, to intimate catamaran cruises, to moonlit dinners, even romance is outsized in JAMAICA. Couples will return home with a deeply emotional and transformative experience to remembe…
Falklands announces support schemes for the tourism industry
The Falkland Islands Government provided details on Wednesday of a range of support schemes designed specifically to mitigate the effects of the global pandemic on tourism businesses, operators, and e…