Brits are falling in love with their capital city again, according to new data revealing the majority would prefer to holiday in London versus other European city breaks and 60% are proud to call London their capital city. The research has been commissioned by London & Partners, which runs Visit London, to coincide with the…
Singapore Tourism Board partners with Warner Bros
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) have announced a three-year partnership to collaborate on entertainment and lifestyle content, as well as joint marketing, to spotlight and inspire travel to destination Singapore. Clement Schwebig, president and MD, India, Southeast Asia and Korea, Warner Bros. Discovery, said: “Asia provides a rich tapestry for storytelling,…
MPTB invests in film tourism sector
Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB) participated in the recently concluded 19th Regional Convention in Nashik organised by the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Association of India (FHRAI). In the three-day event, the tourism board showcased possibilities in the hospitality and tourism industry and also invited them to invest in Madhya Pradesh. Sheo Shekhar Shukla, principal…
Morocco, Anguilla, and This Asian Hotspot Have Dropped Restrictions Returning To Normal Tourism
Three more countries have joined the ranks of other destinations around the world by removing their travel restrictions and returning to normal tourism once more. African tourism heavyweight Morocco, the idyllic Caribbean hotspot of Anguilla, and the stunning Southeast Asian gem Cambodia are amongst the latest destinations to make the much sought-after changes after years…
South Korea, Lebanon, And Luxembourg Drop All Travel Restrictions Returning To Normal Tourism
Countries worldwide have been dropping Covid restrictions recently, and three more have joined the restriction-free world. South Korea, Lebanon, and Luxembourg have dropped their travel restrictions and will return to normal tourism. This is welcome news for travelers who have been itching to visit these countries after years of closed borders, testing requirements, and vaccination…
Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing tourism destination in the G20
Saudi Arabia’s exponential sector growth has seen an extraordinary +121% increase from pre-pandemic international tourism levels as recognized by the newly published UNWTO Tourism Barometer. The substantial tourism recovery recognizes not only Saudi’s considerable investment in tourism, but also the country’s pioneering leadership in future-proofing its tourism sector. Saudi was swift in its response to the…
Hong Kong Tourism Reopening Will Fail Due To Ridiculous Testing Requirements
News emerged over the weekend that Hong Kong, along with a number of other Asian countries, was finally opening. But is the news as exciting as some headlines would assume? The new rules in place as of September 26th are not as big of a step forward as assumed. The short and frank answer is…
Barbados Drops All Entry Requirements Returning To Normal Tourism
Barbados has become one of the latest destinations around the world to completely drop its Covid-19 related entry requirements and return at last to normal tourism after a few years of tiresome travel restrictions. Almost the dictionary definition of a stunning Caribbean island, Barbados has long since been a popular destination for travelers from the…
Bhutan hosts major Bangkok trade event as Bhutan reopens for Tourism
At a special trade event held in Bangkok yesterday, participants learnt first-hand how the Himalayan country plans to protect itself from over-tourism. In his presentation at the Sukosol Hotel in Bangkok in front of a large audience of invited guests from Thailand’s travel community, HE Kinzang Dorji, Ambassador of Bhutan in Thailand, unveiled a new…
Puerto Vallarta Sets Tourism Arrivals Record: Here’s Why Travelers Love The Destination
The beautiful Puerto Vallarta, a coastal town located on Mexico’s Pacific coast, has been getting a lot of attention from international travelers—especially Americans— this 2022. The town has recently been breaking records in passenger arrivals. In a recent tweet, Miguel Torruco Marqués, the Secretary of Tourism in Mexico, shared the most recent data for hotel…