The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced the appointment of Lim Kean Bon as Area Director, India, South Asia, and Africa on September 1. He will succeed Raymond Lim as the India market lead based in New Delhi, leading STB’s promotion, and travel trade engagement activities in Northern and Eastern India to sustain and grow affinity…
Thai Vietjet teams up with JNTO to stimulate Thailand-Japan tourism
As a leader in international tourism recovery, Thai Vietjet has extended a partnership with the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), offering a special discount code valued at THB 500 for passengers travelling on Thai Vietjet’s flight between Thailand and Japan. Beginning today until October 31, 2023, passengers booking Thai Vietjet tickets on flights between Bangkok – Fukuoka…
Why This Destination Is The Next Big Tourism Hotspot In Mexico
Mexico is the number one international destination for American travelers, and this underrated city is quickly growing in popularity. While destinations like Cancun and Los Cabos remain the most-visited places in Mexico, there’s another city that is having a tourist boom right now. It’s one of Mexico’s lesser-visited destinations that’s set to become a new…
Rajan Datar to MC Summit on Culture & Heritage in Tourism
Rajan Datar, the award winning TV broadcaster familiar to BBC UK and BBC World viewers, will MC opening and closing sessions at the inaugural Global Leaders Summit presented by the World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage. The summit in Valencia, 24-25 September, will address issues and opportunities where tourism, culture and heritage meet –…
8 Reasons Why This Lesser Known Destination Is The Next Tourism Hotspot In Colombia
Usually when travelers think of Colombia, their minds immediately race to international tourist hotspots like Cartagena and Medellin. Yet when we look to Colombia’s Caribbean coast, we find the lovely city of Santa Marta. Though it may not be Colombia’s most popular destination for international tourists, Santa Marta has a whole lot for discerning travelers…
These 2 Islands Aim To Become The Next Big Tourism Hotspots In Europe
We all know the mainstream destinations in Europe; Paris, London, and Barcelona come to mind. Travelers love exploring Europe—perhaps this year more than any other before. There are so many trending places that it becomes hard to choose where you want to go. The options are wide-ranging from a fun trip exploring major cities, a…
Why This Cheap European Country Is Breaking Tourism Records Right Now
When most people think of Hungary they think of Budapest, cheap beer, and goulash. But there is so much more to Hungary than this. It is a beautiful country with so much to see and do, with much of it close to the Danube. The Danube River is the second longest river in Europe and…
5 Reasons Why Los Cabos Is Breaking All-Time Tourism Records
With air connectivity between the United States and Mexico stronger than ever before, and this semester’s figures in already, we can confirm Los Cabos is one of the most sought-after destinations by Americans traveling South of the border. As reported by The Cabo Sun, it is growing at an ‘unprecedented’ rate, set to overtake Cancun’s.…
OYO to add 50 homestays and hotels as it unveils plans to boost tourism in Rameswaram
Global hospitality technology platform OYO will open homestays, hotels and walking trail to promote tourism in Rameswaram. With its iconic Ramanathaswamy Temple, the town’s tourism potential predominantly revolves around its religious significance, making it a popular destination for spiritual seekers and pilgrims. However, other attractions such as Pamban Bridge and pristine beaches also offer opportunities…
Why You Should Visit This U.S. City That Is Breaking All-Time Tourism Records
Sometimes it takes a special event to find yourself in a place you’ve never visited before. For me, it was running, which saw me visit Chicago for the first time in October last year for the annual marathon. Before heading to ‘the windy city’, I had always disregarded it as somewhere a bit too cliched…
