The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) has created a webpage with offers from UK tour operators featuring selected holidays for couples who want to make plans for their wedding
Ministry of Tourism in Israel will allocate a budget of NIS 25 million to provide guided tours for the general public, tens of thousands of free tours will be offered every day
Tourism Australia has launched a new campaign internationally to encourage travellers to book their next big holiday to Australia, as borders re-open to all fully vaccinated tourists and…
Promoting Kerala as a safe and glamorous honeymoon destination, Kerala Tourism has launched a high-octane campaign by stapling it with lyrical micro-video songs to lure honeymooners from…
From now on, UK children and teenagers aged between 12 and 17 can present a negative NAAT test (PCR or similar), taken within 72 hours of arrival to Spain, as an alternative to presenting a…
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turespaña, Spanish Tourism Institute, to help boost trade and tourism to Spain.
Turkiye emerged as one of the top destinations for FIT and MICE tourists from around the world in 2021, by welcoming over 30 million international visitors
Dubai welcomed 7.28 million international overnight visitors between January and December 2021, representing 32 per cent year-over-year growth (YoY), establishing a momentous marker in the…
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Tourism Ahmed bin Aqeel Al Khateeb has announced a three-year Digital Tourism Strategy, as the next step in the Kingdom’s continued reform of the sector
Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced the 11th edition of the Sharjah Light Festival, which will take place from February 9-20 across nine sites in the…
With an innovative pilot scheme, residents and visitors to AlUla can now experience the future of sustainable, zero emission mobility on their doorstep with the launch of a new, fully…
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Mumbai and New Delhi Offices have launched the ‘Thailand Specialist Programme’, an industry-focused online training course for Indian travel advisors and…
Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of a key tourism project in the Eastern Province being set up at an investment of over SR230 million ($66.6 million)
Valencia has once again been named the healthiest city in the world according to Money.co.uk. Crowned consecutively for a second year, the study evaluates how cities prioritise the health of…
Hong Kong will shorten its 21-day quarantine requirement for incoming travellers to two weeks from February 5 given the much shorter incubation period of the Omicron variant
India has been the largest tourist source market for Maldives for two years in a row with a total of 291,787 Indian tourists travelled to the island nation in 2021
Singapore had record low international arrivals in 2021 but saw signs of recovery after introducing a quarantine waiver system for vaccinated visitors and offering cash vouchers, Singapore…
Emirates has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Public Service of The Bahamas to explore joint initiatives to promote tourism to the island…
As cooler temperatures attract more visitors to Abu Dhabi this winter season, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has released a comprehensive guide for…
In an effort to further protect the health and wellbeing of international visitors and Belizeans from COVID-19, Belize Tourism Board (BTB), the official tourism organization for Belize, has…
Kerala has launched a major marketing initiative to tap the immense tourism potential of the Malabar region by roping in top tour operators from India and abroad to attract domestic and…
For existing, approved Thailand Pass Test&Go passengers, the health minister first set a January 10th deadline but has now changed his tune and the new date is expected to be January 15,…
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the launch of a new tourism campaign under the theme “Amazing Thailand New Chapter”, with an aim to revive the hard-hit tourism sector
Following the announcement by South African Tourism (SAT) last year that the trade show will be staged in a physical format after an absence in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Maldives welcomed 1.3 million tourist visitors during 2021 and celebrated it with a ceremony held at Velana International Airport for the 1.3 millionth visitor
The National Arts Council (NAC) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have partnered to launch Art Around The City, a series of visual art installations and programmes across key precincts…
Travellers from abroad will need to home quarantine for a week after landing in India and test on the eighth day, in new rules that take effect on January 11 to tackle a huge Omicron-driven…
From 11 January, international travellers will be able to travel to Thailand under the Sandbox programme, and can choose to undergo mandatory 7-day stay in either Krabi, Phang-Na, Phuket or…
Visit Wester Ross, a voluntary tourism association based in Wester Ross in the Scottish Highlands, has launched a campaign designed to attract visitors who have an affinity with Wester Ross…
Tourist arrivals in the Maldives increased 138 per cent in 2021 compared with 2020, with Indians accounting for the majority of the holidaymakers, the Ministry of Tourism in the country said
NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organisation and convention and visitors bureau, has launched its first-ever NYC Hotel Week
Indian government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is coming out with a new tourism policy to strengthen and build capacity of tourism sector in order to provide better services and…
India Pavilion at EXPO 2020 Dubai is showcasing the country as a leading tourist destination globally and highlight the vast opportunities in India’s tourism and hospitality sector during…
Hong Kong Tourism Board has announced the return of the much-anticipated Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon on 16 January 2022 in a hybrid format event on a new route
in line with the “World’s Coolest Winter” campaign, the Ajman Department of Tourism Development is issuing the 2nd collection of its children story books
Following its collaboration with Tourism Ireland back in 2018 for a campaign, Hotelbeds is once again joining forces to promote the destination to travel agents in Germany, Spain, the UK…
While the Philippines is known for the pristine beaches of Boracay and rock formations in Siargao and Palawan, eco-adventure sites in Central Luzon are becoming increasingly popular among…
In light of the current COVID-19 situation, the recommendations and activities mentioned in this article are for the purpose of possible future holidays. Please always refer to local…
With an ambitious goal to raise the number of annual visits to 100 million by 2030, STA is investing heavily in marketing domestically and worldwide and building massive tourism…
As part of the ‘Qatar Tourism Strategy 2030’, the country has added a variety of exciting experiences, including a wave of new luxury hotels, theme parks, shops, and major leisure projects
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has relaunched its UK travel trade website. The platform features news, resources, webinars and giveaway campaigns across Japan to prepare…
VisitBritain has announced a new fund available to destination management companies (DMCs) and inbound tour operators to support building back demand for Britain.
The Health Promotion Department (HPD) at the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah has revealed the details of the 8th Health & Tourism campaign, which the department organises…
December 10, 2021 will mark 20 years since the international premiere of the first film in the iconic The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy, The Fellowship of the Ring
Setouchi has a mild winter climate, with comparatively little precipitation, meaning you can still enjoy hiking, walking, and other outdoor activities – although there are also plenty of…
Two live-streamed online experiences called “Japanese Castle and Ninja Culture” and “Mindfulness Meditation with Japanese Monk” will be held from October to March 2021.
Australian actress Rebel Wilson stars in a new campaign for Tourism Fiji as the country opened for quarantine-free travel for fully-vaccinated travellers from selected travel partner…
Visit Arizona has partnered with performance-based destination marketing platform, Vacaay, to highlight the depth and splendour of Arizona through an inspirational pictorial journey…
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has issued its instructions to all airlines operating in the country to allow direct entry from all countries for passengers who…
Ten innovative responsible tourism projects across the country have been made possible as part of the Scottish government’s £25 million tourism recovery programme
Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai has announced that 10,707 Instant Licences were issued during the first 10 months of 2021, among which 63% were professional and 37% were…
Tourism Australia is excited to be welcoming back fully-vaccinated travellers from South Korea as it reopens its borders to quarantine-free travel starting 1 December.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization have launched a new campaign 'Come Play with Korea, K-VIBE Festa' using the metaverse platform on an extended…
Destination Ontario (DO), an agency of the government of Ontario, has developed an international advertising campaign to help spur interest in travelling to the province as restrictions are…
Visit Maldives has recently unveiled a campaign with India’s online travel agency, Yatra and Go First airline to revive travel bookings from Indian travellers
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to co-promote both destinations, develop tech solutions to…
Kerala has introduced a ‘responsible tourism’ (RT) classification for hotels and resorts, giving a thrust to environmental protection and ecological restoration through tourism
With a vision to transform the tourism in Oman in accordance with Oman Vision 2040, Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran Group) has revealed the masterplan and brand identity of ‘Yiti’ -…
International travel to India is a bit slow to pick up with just a little over 15,000 free tourist visas being issued so far out of the five lakh visas that were provisioned by the…
Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has launched a new five-year tourism strategy in an attempt to develop its position as a regional tourism opportunity
In light of the current COVID-19 situation, the recommendations and activities mentioned in this article are for the purpose of possible future holidays. Please always refer to local…
Iceland brings you ‘Icelandverse’, an entirely immersive open-world experience to discover Iceland’s breath-taking surroundings and endless landscapes in real life
DCT Abu Dhabi has announced a further update to the ‘Green List’ of countries for inbound travel into Abu Dhabi as it supports the easing of travel restrictions
The world’s first “Museum in the Sky” is a joint collaboration between AlUla and SAUDIA Airlines, to highlight the significance of AlUla as a living museum
Cambodia is now ready to reboot its tourism and welcome fully vaccinated tourists quarantine free if they stay at least five days in designated areas starting from 30 November 2021.
Ministry of Tourism for Andalucía has introduced the new General Plan for the Sustainable Tourism of Andalucía META 2027 (META 2027 Plan), designed to reform the region’s tourism strategy…
As the one year countdown to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 grows closer, Qatar Tourism has revealed its short-term goals for 2022, as well as a longer term tourism vision
Saudi Arabian government has launched the Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC), a multi-country, multi-stakeholder coalition that will accelerate the tourism sector’s transition to net…
Sri Lankan Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said the government will launch a special tourism promotion programme in five countries to boost tourism
New research from national tourism agency VisitBritain demonstrates the increasing importance of football in driving inbound tourism to the UK and in boosting visitor spending
Qatar Tourism has launched a new international multi-media campaign to drive forward the country’s tourism goals and cement its ambition to welcome more than six million visitors a year by…
As the pandemic situation moves towards stability in Macao, operation of the local tours has resumed now and interested individuals can sign up for the tours through travel agencies under…
John Cena has partnered with the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) for its new tourism campaign, encouraging travellers to book a trip to the capital state
Swiss authorities have announced that third country citizens arriving from countries outside the EU/Schengen Area can now apply for a Swiss COVID-19 Certificate
The cities of the Philippines offer fun and unique activities that can be toured in a single day, with a cosmopolitan vibe that is complemented perfectly by the warmth of the Filipino…
Austrian National Tourist Office (ANTO) has unveiled the new 'Winter Love' campaign which invites winter holidaymakers to experience the joys of Austria
Swiss authorities have announced that from this week on, the country no longer offers free Coronavirus tests for those who have not been vaccinated against the disease
New research from Britain’s national tourism agency VisitBritain provides valuable insights to harness the pent-up demand from British expats to visit the UK and to boost visitor spending
Safety first is the message from Sarawak’s Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Karim Rahman Hamzah, who is working closely with tourism industry players to ensure strict compliance with…
Remember the viral town of Kamikatsu in Japan, the world’s first zero-waste town? Japan is the innovator in modernisation and technology, but it is also a world leader in sustainable…
Beginning 1 November, the five-day isolation period announced previously will no longer be mandatory; travelers who are fully vaccinated and they can travel throughout the country without…
Pacific Tourism Organization (SPTO) and Destination Mekong have inked a pact to foster a collaborative partnership that will benefit both organisations and their stakeholders
The Qatar Pavilion was designed by internationally-renowned architect, Santiago Calatrava, who represented a modern interpretation of the four elements presented in the Coat of Arms of Qatar
The long wait is finally over! Japan is reopening its borders to international travellers as the nation’s health ministry has eased the entry restrictions for travellers to the country.…
As of 1 October, the quarantine time for fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Thailand, including the pilot reopening destinations through the Alternative Quarantine (AQ)…
Tourism New Zealand has launched its 100% Pure New Zealand Marketing Hub in India, housing free and professionally designed marketing assets for travel agents
In an exciting new global social media flash campaign to mark the reopening of its borders to international travellers, Mauritius launches social media competition
Japanese government said it would ease quarantine rules for travellers who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 starting from 1 October this week, shortening the required period for…
Under the banner of AlUla Moments, AlUla’s events calendar highlights four festivals including Winter at Tantora which is back by popular demand and celebrates heritage, AlUla Skies, AlUla…
After the successful reopening of the Langkawi, Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has revealed that it is planning to reopen Melaka, Genting Highlands and Tioman Island next…
International tourists have lauded Germany’s COVID19 safety precautions with the country ranking lowest for risk of infection in a new survey, while more tourists are now staying in Germany…
Thailand has pushed back plans to reopen Bangkok and some other major cities to foreign arrivals until November, due to vaccination rates falling short of targets
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced since the launch of the Samui Plus programme, number of arrivals to Samui totalled 786, resulting in 9,823 room nights
Kerala government has announced a caravan tourism policy, promising safe, customised, and close-to-nature travel experience for visitors in tune with the preferences of tourists in the…
Bangkok’s reopening for inoculated tourists will be delayed by two weeks as most of the city’s residents are still waiting for their second jabs, while the tourism ministry has pledged to…
Kerala Tourism has brought out an application that encapsulates the beauty of ‘God’s Own Country’ and provide information on tourist destinations with a single click
Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN), has launched a new ‘Creatourism’ programme, aiming to promote art, culture and heritage in various development projects and hotels of the group
As of 5 September 2021, Hua Hin has vaccinated 66,558, which covers 73% of the target population as herd immunity is one of the requirements for the safe reopening of the province.
Israel Ministry of Tourism will restart its tourist pilot programme from 19 September, allowing organised tourist groups of 5-30 tourists from “green, yellow and orange” countries to visit…
Licensed tour guides in Abu Dhabi are being encouraged to explore the emirate’s unique culture and experiences through a new incentive scheme launched by the Department of Culture and…
Although the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo shone a spotlight to Japan’s recovery after the devastating Tohoku earthquake and tsunami of 2011.
As per the latest travel guidelines issued by Turkish Embassy in New Delhi, the passengers fully vaccinated with WHO-approved doses will be exempted from mandatory quarantine provided at…
Abu Dhabi has welcomed fully vaccinated tourists and residents travelling from all countries around the world, as well as unvaccinated visitors from 'Green List' countries, with no…
Groups360, the leading online marketplace for meetings and events, announced today that it has joined the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) as a new Participating Organization.…
ClassPass and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have partnered to jointly promote Singapore’s wellness offerings and enhance the city’s attractiveness as an urban wellness destination.
As we celebrate today as Skyscrapers Day, Dubai Tourism has compiled a list of the top skyscrapers of Dubai that must be on your itinerary, for the next time you visit the city
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) India Offices in New Delhi and Mumbai have announced the launch of ‘Thailand Build Back Better Together’ campaign, which is a pan India travel agent…
Qatar Tourism and The Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) have announced a partnership to develop and host the newly designed Qatar Geneva International Motor Show in Doha during 2023
Launched on 16 August, 2021, the programme reduces the mandatory stay in Phuket from 14 to 7 days for MENA travellers who received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
The Agency for Cultural Affairs, in cooperation with the Japan National Tourism Organization, proudly unveiled a completely redesigned Japan Heritage website with additional special…
València has reached a new milestone in its commitment to the development of sustainable tourism by becoming the first city in the world to measure the water footprint of tourist activity
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is marking the first anniversary of its Abu Dhabi Specialists e-learning programme by introducing new modules and markets
Uddhav Thackeray, chief minister of Maharashtra launched several initiatives of the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) to push tourism in the state
VisitScotland is encouraging businesses to sign up to a new voucher scheme to help low income families, unpaid careers and disadvantaged young people who have been adversely affected by the…
Mauritius is looking forward to the full reopening of its borders on 1 October, when vaccinated international travellers will be welcomed in without restrictions
Just an hour from Tokyo by bullet train and home to the iconic Mount Fuji, it’s no wonder Shizuoka is gaining a growing reputation as an unforgettable cycling destination for riders of all…
In the first month of the ‘Phuket Sandbox’ programme since its launch on 1 July, over 14,000 foreign tourists have visited Phuket, and generated THB829 million (USD25 million) revenue,…
In celebration of the UK’s National Travel Agent Day, Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) is running its Travel Agent of the Year award for the second consecutive year
From 26 July, Finnish border restrictions will ease, allowing travellers from the UK who have been fully vaccinated to enter with no additional quarantine or testing requirements
Geneva, Europe’s leading city break destination, is staging its comeback with a rebranding of Geneva Tourism and the launch of its new ‘Geneva, The Resort City’ concept
VisitEngland in partnership with the tourism organisations of London, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales is stepping up its UK-wide ‘Escape the Everyday’ campaign to drive domestic day…
tri-island state of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique has been named the world’s first Culinary Capital by the World Food Travel Association (WFTA)
Ireland has become the first country in Europe that fully-vaccinated British travellers can visit without the need for any Covid-19 tests into or out of the country
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has joined hands with Voot Kids and Green Gold Animation to take Indian audiences on a virtual adventure in Singapore with the iconic Indian comic character,…
Visit Maldives has launched a new microsite providing travellers with the most up to date information on the country’s COVID-19 vaccination process within the tourism industry, as part of…
Abu Dhabi has issued updated ‘Green List’ of destinations from where vaccinated travellers will be exempt from mandatory quarantine measures in the emirate
Kouri Island, in Japan’s subtropical southern prefecture of Okinawa, has welcomed the opening of two new luxury properties: Away Okinawa Kouri Island Resort and LOISIR Terrace & Villas…
Qatar is adding 105 new hotels and serviced apartments to its already extensive portfolio of properties, as the country gears up to host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
The latest data from Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) shows the city welcomed 3.7 million overnight visitors during the 11-month period from July 2020 to…