Qatar Tourism Authority and its partners will return to the Arabian Travel Market with the largest delegation to represent the country at the renowned travel industry event.The delegation comprises of…
Sun Aqua Vilu Reef to host World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony
World Travel Awards has revealed the five-star Sun Aqua Vilu Reef will host its prestigious Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2017 on the July 8th.The event will take place on Meedhuffushi Island in the Mald…
13 000 tourists denied entry to South Africa – DA
Around 13 000 people en route to South Africa in 2016 were turned away at foreign airports because they were not in possession of the relevant documentation. This is according to Beverley Schäfer…
San Agustín Archaeological Park in Colombia
San Agustin is a small town fairly indistinct from the rest in Colombia: a main plaza perpetually filled with people of all ages watching the world go by, a hodge podge of local shops, the odd man cal…
Cruise Tourism expected to contribute $490 million to the New Zealand economy
The cruise of the Ports of Auckland have reported to have the busiest months after acclaiming the recognition of ‘Cruise Terminal Operator of the Year’ at the Global Post Forum Awards earl…
Windstar launches campaign, puts Europe cruises on sale
Windstar Cruises launched a marketing campaign themed around the phrase “Have You Ever?” and will pair it with a sale on 2017 Europe itineraries.The concept revolves around new experiences…
Jordan witnesses 16% growth in tourism revenue in 2017
As per official figures, in the first two months of 2017, Jordan witnessed a rise of 16.2% in tourism revenue, which is equivalent to $652 million. As per the data released by the Central Bank of Jord…
CroisiEurope joins USTOA
CroisiEurope America, the U.S.-based division of French river cruise line CroisiEurope, has joined the U.S. Tour Operators Association (USTOA).CroisiEurope America brings to 55 the number of USTOA&rsq…
Air India announces two new international flights for 2017
Air India has announced two new international flights for 2017, with the first being between India and Israel beginning from May 2017. The airline plans to open the New Delhi-Tel Aviv route with three…
Mindful consumption trumps mass tourism
Mindful consumption and slow travel are some of the trends changing the consumer psyche of today’s traveller, says Grant Thornton Deputy CEO and leader for Travel, Tourism and Leisure, Gillian S…