The future of tourism jobs in a changing world, and the way tourism can help provide education for all, are themes that have featured prominently among ministerial debates at the …
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TEMPTED?
French travel entrepreneur Mariam Bulin-Diarra has launched Tempted: a new travel startup what she claims is the "first and only digital travel platform that is entirely dedicated to accommodations and …
MAJOR NEW REPORT RELEASED ON CHINESE TOURISM IN EUROPE
A big data report on Chinese tourists traveling to Europe in the first half of 2019 reveals a 7.4% rise over 2018. The China Outbound Tourism Research Institute and Ctrip …
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GASTRONOMY AND URBAN EXPERIENCES BIG DRAW CARDS FOR EUROPE
Interests and hobbies are significant factors when it comes to selecting a travel destination, according to the European Travel Commission’s (ETC) latest research on “Tourism Passion Communities”. The study aimed …
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SHOOT THE WILDLIFE WITH A CAMERA, NOT A GUN!
A new survey by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has found that global wildlife tourism generates five times more revenue than illegal wildlife trade annually. In 2018, wildlife tourism …
3.6% GROWTH FORECAST FOR EU TOURISM in 2019
Demand for tourism in Europe is expected to maintain an upward trajectory over 2019, according to the latest quarterly report “European Tourism – Trends & Prospects 2019” by the European …
MALAYSIA PARTNERS WITH EXPEDIA ON NEW PROMOTIONS
Tourism Malaysia and Expedia have announced two new agreements aiming to support the nation's efforts to promote tourism in coming years. The first agreement is a Memorandum of Collaboration to …
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WIT: CONNECTING THE DOTS
Final preparations are under way for this year’s Web in Travel conference in Singapore; an event that will take a bird’s eye view of “where we are today and connect …
LUXURY TOURISM GOES ZEN
Japanese hospitality company Fujita Kanko has developed a new concept combining luxury accommodation and the world of Zen in Japan.
CTRIP SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH SICILY
Ctrip has announced a strategic partnership with Sicily that promises to bring a bigger share of the world’s largest outbound tourism market to the Mediterranean island.