April 28th was a Friday. It was cool and cloudy in the UK, warm and sunny in Coral Gables, with its tree-lined boulevards and ivy-covered mansions. Coral Gables is on Florida’s eastern coast, seven miles south of Miami, and looks out on Key Biscayne and across the Atlantic. The city is also headquarters to Express…
Join the Skal International Bangkok Luncheon Talk and Discover How Influencers Marketing Can Boost Thailand’s Tourism Business!
Join the Skal International Bangkok Luncheon Talk and Discover How Influencers Marketing Can Boost Thailand’s Tourism Business! Skal International Bangkok is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated business luncheon talk on “How Influencers Marketing and Key Opinion Leaders (KOL) can help Thailand’s Tourism Business,” to be held on Tuesday, June 13th, at the prestigious Sukhothai…
Vienna: 7 Things Travelers Need To Know Before Visiting
The Austrian capital of Vienna is an incredible destination to visit. Not only is it packed with historical and cultural attractions, but it also has a fun and hip vibe, efficient public transit, plenty of green space, and is a very safe city for tourists. Despite a population of nearly 2 million, Vienna feels more…
This Small Island Is The Trendiest Destination In Greece This Summer
Visiting Greece is a bucket list dream for many. The whitewashed buildings punctuated with bright blue paint, the food, the friendly people, and the beautiful beaches all draw in tourists from around the globe. But one Greek island, in particular, has caught the attention of American travelers this year. According to AirBnB, Mykonos is the…
Globe Thrivers taps Unlock Protocol to enable digital passports
Unlock Protocol is powering the NFT-based memberships used by Globe Thrivers, the members-only travel community saving travellers significant time and stress when planning trips. The integration makes it possible for members of the Globe Thrivers community to have membership NFTs land directly in their inbox, without the need for a crypto wallet. The memberships unlock…
What is there to see and do in Istria, Croatia?
Known for its idyllic coastal towns, lush vineyards, and mouth-watering cuisine, Istria offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. 1 Coastal Istria, in the north-eastern corner of the Croatian Adriatic, close to Italy, has long been a holiday destination, with the Roman amphitheatre of Pula a star attraction, and the town of…
The 6 Trending Destinations Where Your U.S. Dollar Will Go the Furthest Right Now
Foreign travel is skyrocketing this year, and people from many countries want to explore other cultures abroad. One such group ready to travel in near-record numbers is Americans, who have indicated that they are ready to finally get that long-awaited trip overseas on the books. One main issue for travelers right now is, of course,…
‘Advanced contact’ between Israel and Saudi Arabia for direct flights for Hajj travel
Saudi Arabia and Israel are continuing to cultivate “advanced contact” to facilitate direct flights to the Kingdom for Palestinians and Israeli Muslims intending to travel for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. According to the Israeli Channel 12, the two countries are holding discussions regarding the launch of direct flights between Tel Aviv and Saudi airports in order…
‘Assigned Seating Fees’ are big business with estimated revenue of $4.2bn for 8 US Airlines
IdeaWorksCompany report determines the scale of activity, how fees are implemented, and how this key ancillary revenue source can be improved for airlines and consumers. Dublin, Ireland & Shorewood, Wisconsin, 23 May 2023: The inclusion of seat fees in President Biden’s recent State of the Union address strongly suggests it is time to review the state…
WTTC Calls for urgent action on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today called on governments around the world to “get serious” on incentivizing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production and set ambitious targets to produce adequate quantities. Without meaningful quantities of SAF, the global tourism body says the aviation sector cannot decarbonise on a scale that will allow it…