Emirates, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Association of South African Travel Agents (ASATA) have launched online training courses for new travel professionals to help them develop and build stronger skillsets, as well as enhance understanding around the industry’s key principles to support the wider travel and tourism sector. Using the Dubai…
Tourism Cares launches ‘Global Meaningful Travel Map” for travel professionals and conscientious travellers
Today, Tourism Cares, a leading non-profit dedicated to advancing sustainable tourism, celebrates 20 years of uniting the travel industry to create positive social and environmental impact in communities around the globe. In 2003, the organization hosted a volunteer clean-up event on New York City’s Ellis Island, which ultimately set the foundation for what Tourism Cares is today…
5 Reasons Why Cruises Are Becoming A Top Vacation Choice For Young Professionals
Young professionals are the future of cruising. According to the Cruise Lines International Association’s annual report, 25 to 40-year-olds are the most enthusiastic demographic for both returning to cruises and trying cruising for the first time. While you’d expect more of a silver-haired crowd on a typical cruise, it’s still not a total shock that…