Destinations

September 12, 2022September 12, 2022

Watch this space: keynote session at WTM London probes space tourism

Press Releases, WTM London, WTM Portfolio

The former President of Virgin Galactic, Will Whitehorn, is set to present a keynote at World Travel Market London, 7-9 November 2022, exploring the astronomic potential for ... Read more

July 5, 2022July 13, 2022

Europe is leading the Global Travel Recovery and sets the stage for World Travel Market London

Press Releases, WTM London

Global air travel is set to reach 65% of pre-pandemic levels this summer, according to the summer Travel Outlook Report 2022 produced by World Travel Market London ... Read more

June 28, 2022June 27, 2022

What is the Difference Between Destination Management and Destination Marketing?

Blog, marketing, Travel Industry

By Tom Mcloughlin, Founder, SEO Travel What is the Difference Between Destination Management and Destination Marketing? Destination marketing is a topic that we’ve been discussing a lot ... Read more

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022

Destinations must look to our oceans for regenerative tourism opportunities

Adventure, Blog, Destinations, Responsible Tourism

By Nick Cambden, Co-Founder, DeepBlueSee Numerous trends reports have identified sustainable tourism as a top trend for 2022. But sustainability – which aims to counterbalance social and ... Read more

April 22, 2021April 22, 2021

Community-led and owned Tourism: How Guyana’s own brand of sustainable destination management is helping indigenous communities thrive

Blog, Destinations

Community-led and owned tourism is an ethos in Guyana that has seen indigenous communities throughout the destination’s hinterland creating, implementing, and managing their own sustainable tourism projects ... Read more

April 7, 2021April 7, 2021

The expansion of travel and tourism in the Middle East

Blog, Destinations, Travel Industry

The Middle East represents the present and the future of global travel and tourism thanks to its approach in developing the industry throughout the years and during ... Read more

March 22, 2021March 23, 2021

Moving Forward Cautiously to Build Inclusive Smart Destinations

Blog, Destinations, Diversity & Inclusion, Technology

Conversations regarding equity in tourism through topics such as regenerative tourism and racial diversity have led to a greater need to consider inclusivity within our beloved industry. ... Read more

February 15, 2021February 15, 2021

2021: How New York is bouncing back post-COVID

Blog, Destinations

Due to the impact of coronavirus, sectors and industries dependent on tourists witnessed declines. With the start of 2021, the question is; how will New York bounce ... Read more

January 22, 2021January 21, 2021

These are the trends to expect for UK camping holidays in 2021

Blog, Destinations

A brand new report from camping experts Cool Camping has revealed the key trends the industry can expect to see in 2021. ... Read more

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

How purposeful travel will speed the sector’s recovery

Blog, Destinations, Travel Industry

The travel industry faces an opportunity to embrace a sustainable, authentic, and inclusive way of travelling beneficial from locals, to travellers, to the tourism industry. ... Read more

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

Re-starting the tourism economy in Central Asian countries

Blog, Destinations, Travel Industry

As the impacts of COVID-19 continue to be felt across the globe, the Central Asian trade forum took place in November to discuss and determine how this ... Read more

November 13, 2020November 12, 2020

Travelling to the Maldives: A Paradise Escape in the Time of a Pandemic

Blog, Destinations, Luxury

Last month, UK government authorities have made the decision to include the Maldives to their travel corridor after observing that the epidemiological situation in the island ... Read more

November 11, 2020November 19, 2020

Slovenia’s Guide to the Future of Culinary Tourism – Green Gastronomy

Blog, Destinations

In November 2020, the Slovenian Tourist board will be announcing a series of new initiatives to push for a green change within their country’s food sector and ... Read more

November 10, 2020November 10, 2020

The Transformational Power of Tourism

Blog, Destinations

Discover intangible cultural heritage inspired routes and case studies in poverty alleviation through tourism in China ... Read more

November 6, 2020November 9, 2020

Discover the Hidden Gem of the UAE – Ras Al Khaimah

Blog, Destinations

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority fully understands and shares the concerns of its business partners regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, which has significantly disrupted the global travel ... Read more

November 5, 2020November 5, 2020

Costa Rica, recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council for its efforts on sustainability

Blog, Destinations

Costa Rica has been recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) for the continuous efforts in developing and strengthening its sustainable tourism. ... Read more

November 4, 2020November 5, 2020

Time To Be Enlightened – Visit Gibraltar

Blog, Destinations

Visit Gibraltar and discover there is more to experience and unravel than you could ever have imagined. ... Read more

October 28, 2020October 27, 2020

From crowd-free cities to adrenaline-pumping adventure: Poland’s tourism plans for 2021

Blog, Destinations, Travel Industry

From the buzzing capital city of Warsaw, to the winding waterways of ‘The Land of a Thousand Lakes’, Poland is a European destination with a rich variety ... Read more

October 23, 2020October 27, 2020

South Korea offering ‘UNTACT’ travel in the era of COVID-19

Blog, Destinations

In an era where concerns about the health risks involved in travel are lodged in the forefront of everyone’s minds, South Korea has come up with a ... Read more

September 14, 2020September 17, 2020

Why destinations should reinforce responsible tourism within their strategies

Blog, Destinations, Responsible Tourism

In the new normal, destinations should place sustainability at the core of their strategies as it is the main element that underpins their resilience and tackles impacts. ... Read more

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020

8 best places to enjoy autumn in the UK

Blog, Destinations, Travel Industry

If you’re planning a staycation for the next couple of months, here’s eight places you can visit to make the most of autumn… ... Read more

August 26, 2020August 25, 2020

What can we learn from Sicily as they invest in tourism?

Blog, Destinations, Travel Industry

COVID has been a ‘total disaster’ for tourism to Sicily, as it has been for many destinations.  But now the Italian region is investing millions of euro ... Read more

August 7, 2020August 20, 2020

Camping: this summer’s hot holiday

Blog, Destinations

The months of lockdown have left a spectacular pent-up demand for a simple, safe place to relax and breathe. And that place is a field. ... Read more

August 3, 2020August 20, 2020

The incalculable value of ‘staycations’

Blog, Destinations, Travel Industry

The rise of staycations means a transformation in the way we approach travelling. By going on these holidays, people can avoid crowded places and attractions while they ... Read more

July 23, 2020August 19, 2020

How destinations should communicate trust: the case of Gran Canaria

Blog, Destinations

To communicate the safety of both Gran Canaria and the whole of the Canary Islands as a tourist destination, several initiatives are involving different industry’s stakeholders. ... Read more

June 26, 2020November 18, 2020

Saudi Arabia will be ready to welcome the world

Arabian Travel Market, Destinations, Press Releases

Tourism may be on hold, but Saudi Arabia is working hard to ensure we are ready to receive visitors again when international travel resumes. ... Read more

June 18, 2020November 18, 2020

Italy, the closest to heaven experience: Travel safely to the core of Italian authenticity

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Destinations, Travel Industry

The unique experience in the Italian lifestyle drives the strategies of the Italian Tourist Board for recovery. ... Read more

March 12, 2020August 10, 2020

City Sightseeing now in Hermanus

Blog, Destinations

City Sightseeing South Africa, the company who operate the iconic Red Bus in Cape Town and Johannesburg, have expanded into the scenic Western Cape town of Hermanus. ... Read more

August 11, 2015April 14, 2022

Luxury Travellers Seek Authentic Experiences When They Travel

Blog, Luxury

There’s more to life than thread count and butler service. At least that’s what luxury travellers these days are telling themselves. This year’s Virtuoso Luxe Report included finding out ... Read more

July 28, 2015September 18, 2017

How can cities meet the needs of locals and tourists?

Carbon & Water, Development, Responsible Tourism

Over the last few weeks there have been several stories in the press (including two on this blog) about issues to do with overcrowding at destinations and ... Read more

July 17, 2015April 20, 2022

10 Luxury Travellers’ Dream Destinations for 2016

Luxury

Yes, it’s that time of the year already. The first half of the year has gone and it’s now time to start planning where the travel bug ... Read more

July 6, 2015September 18, 2017

How to balance tourists and locals? Lessons from my home town

Overtourism, Responsible Tourism

I live in Faversham in Kent, a working town at the end of the motorway, traffic speeds by to Canterbury with its cathedral and World Heritage sites; ... Read more

April 15, 2015April 29, 2022

Luxury Travel Trends for 2015

Luxury

“Luxury is in each detail.” – Hubert de Givenchy, designer. While not exclusive to fashion, the description of luxury remains true, and year after year, luxury travellers ... Read more

March 23, 2015April 10, 2015

Reaching the Next Level of Sport Tourism Innovation

Reports, Trends and Forecasts

According to the World Tourism Organisation, Sport Tourism represents the fastest growing sector in global tourism.  Arguably, many destinations and host locations can boast of having the ... Read more

February 17, 2015May 18, 2020

How Japan is using bloggers to attract tourists

Blogging

The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has just launched a high-profile campaign working with three bloggers – Kash Bhattacharya of Budget Traveller (budgettraveller.org/), Abigail King of Inside ... Read more