Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa visited by delegates of the 3rd conference on sustainable tourism in Small Island Developing states Representatives from the International Organisation of Francophonie (OIF) and its subsidiary body, the Institute for Sustainable Development of the Francophonie (IFDD) along with representatives from seven small island developing states namely Mauritius, Sao Tome and Principe, Haiti, Madagascar, Comoros, Guinee Bissau, Seychelles and the representative...
New tourism brand draws heavily on Pacific Islands’ cultural elements
Trinidad and Tobago's new destination website goes live
Etihad Airways to be the Official Airline Partner of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), continues to extend its footprint in the Middle East to capture a bigger share of the market, by clinching contracts to manage another three properties in Saudi Arabia, including its first in the Islamic holy city of Makkah. The 280-unit Ascott Makkah, 92-unit Ascott Villas Riyadh and 69-unit Spectrums Residence in Jeddah are all slated to open in 2017. In addition, Ascott is set to open Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh, its first serviced residence in the Kingdom’s...
A province in Lao PDR and the city of Meishan in China are the winners of the US$1 million PATA CEO Challenge 2016. Southern Laos receives the Top Destination Award in the category of ‘Regions/States/Provinces’. The People’s Government of Meishan, Sichuan, China is granted the Top Destination Award in the category of ‘Second and Third Tier Cities’. The two winning entries will work with PATA CEO Challenge 2016 partner TripAdvisor to develop and create digital marketing campaigns to showcase...
Africans traveling within the continent are required to fill multiple cross-border documents with visa issuance becoming a nuisance and hindrance to business development, tourism, and investments between the African people. Aliko Dangote, the Nigerian tycoon and the richest man on this continent, is among key personalities facing traveling hiccups when moving from one country to another in search of investment opportunities. In his recent discussions with Nigerian media, Dangote has advised...
Leading figures from every major political party in the UK have called on Prime Minister Theresa May to clear Heathrow expansion for take-off. The PM has the opportunity to deliver on a key pledge from her Conservative Party conference speech – to take big decisions about the country’s infrastructure, the leading politicians say. A decision for Heathrow is a decision for the whole of the UK, with thousands of new jobs and billions in economic benefits for every region and nation. Fifty leading...
Lamu is a UNESCO World Heritage site with origins traced back to the late 14th century.
Nepal making efforts to rebuild tourism infrastructure and revive the tourism industry.
Pisa, for whatever reason, frequently comes under the radar screen... but it shouldn't.
Morocco is working on a strategy to match digital development in the world of tourism.
Philippine Tourism has launched a promotional campaign taking place on Delhi’s roads.
The highly revered king has been an important unifying figure in the country
Khai Dinh's tomb in Vietnam is a tourist destination that should not be missed.
135 moving islands on Delhi road
The world’s longest-reigning monarch died on Thursday aged 88, sparking a national outpouring of grief. Thailand is now in an official period of mourning following the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
New tourist attraction in Vietnam: the world's largest cave.
Morocco government program is maintaining tourism as a national property as it works to achieve Vision 2020.
Minister Bartlett outlines island's plans to use Gastronomy Tourism
Scotland to decide, afresh, if it wants to take a different path from UK
Southwest Airlines announces its flight schedule of new nonstop flights between Florida and Cuba
UNWTO will work alongside the affected countries in all the necessary measures to support them
The Thai nation is in shock. Thais everywhere in the world are in disbelief. A kingdom is in mourning. King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away today at 1552 hours local time. What is the future for Thailand? Tourism industry professionals are worried along with everyone else. The Thai Royal Palace confirmed Thailand’s King Bhumibol, world’s longest-reigning monarch, had died at age 88. His death will bring uncertainty. The people of Thailand will have to deal with a situation they have...
Morocco Tourism Minister Lahcen Haddad participated in a Think Tank this year in Paris on co-development relationships between Morocco, Africa, and France.
World's first water park devoted to Buddhism.
Executives from the tourism departments of a US company will soon be in India to check out the shopping scene.
Guam's new Convention Center wraps successful first year
Chinese incentive travel group will send 6,000 of its elite salespeople to Toronto in 2018
Juan Garaizabal presents Havana's Balcony in Miami
