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Summer Events to Generate €3.7 Billion in Incremental Tourist Spending Across Spain, Italy, France a

Summer Events to Generate €3.7 Billion in Incremental Tourist Spending Across Spain, Italy, France a

Large-scale events generate 51% of the incremental tourist spending linked to summer events despite representing less than 1% of all events scheduled in South Mediterranean, according to The Data Appeal Company / Almaviva Group based on insights from Data Appeal Mabrian, its travel intelligence solution. Overall, between May and September, total incremental tourist spending generated … Read more

WTTC Unveils Seven Principles to Help Destinations Turn Tourism Growth into Shared Prosperity

WTTC Unveils Seven Principles to Help Destinations Turn Tourism Growth into Shared Prosperity

As international travel continues to grow, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) encourages proactive and holistic destination stewardship, one that helps governments, destinations and the private sector work together to ensure tourism creates lasting value for residents, businesses and visitors alike. WTTC believes that, when managed proactively, tourism growth provides significant opportunities for destinations, … Read more

UPI now accepted for online Burj Khalifa bookings before Indians arrive in Dubai; first for UAE attraction

UPI now accepted for online Burj Khalifa bookings before Indians arrive in Dubai; first for UAE attraction

Image credit – istock Indian travellers can now use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to book tickets online for At the Top, Burj Khalifa, after NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) enabled UPI acceptance on the attraction’s official website in partnership with UAE-based payments firm NEOPAY and Emaar Entertainment.The move makes the iconic Dubai attraction the … Read more

UNESCO Heritage Sites in Japan: Celebrating 75 Years of Membership

UNESCO Heritage Sites in Japan: Celebrating 75 Years of Membership

This year marks the milestone 75th anniversary of Japan’s membership in UNESCO. Over the decades, Japan has shown an unwavering commitment to safeguarding its natural landscapes and historical treasures, aligning with global sustainable tourism initiatives. In an exciting continuation of this legacy, the Asuka-Fujiwara ancient capitals are officially expected to be inscribed on the UNESCO … Read more

Anantara’s Signature Anniversary Experiences, from Jungle and Sea to Savannah and Mountain

Anantara’s Signature Anniversary Experiences, from Jungle and Sea to Savannah and Mountain

Anantara Hotels & Resorts invites travellers to encounter five destinations through the landscapes, ecosystems and communities that define them. With 25 years of destination experience behind it, Minor Hotels’ experiential luxury brand Anantara Hotels & Resorts has built a collection of signature anniversary experiences grounded in one principle: the destination is not a backdrop. Across … Read more

WHERE TO FIND THE PERFECT LATE-SUMMER TEMPERATURES IN CANADA

WHERE TO FIND THE PERFECT LATE-SUMMER TEMPERATURES IN CANADA

As London prepares for another heatwave, many travellers are rethinking what they want from a holiday, swapping soaring temperatures for destinations with a more comfortable climate. Canada offers exactly that. Whether hiking through the iconic Rockies, spotting polar bears in Churchill, relaxing on Atlantic beaches or discovering vibrant cities, Canada’s diverse landscapes and climates mean … Read more

Amex GBT launches AI-powered business travel booking through Claude integration

Amex GBT launches AI-powered business travel booking through Claude integration

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has introduced the Egencia AI connector in Anthropic’s Claude, enabling business travellers and enterprise AI agents to search, book and manage policy-compliant air and hotel bookings directly within the AI assistant.The launch marks one of the first agentic AI integrations in the business travel industry and is powered … Read more

Tourism Trinidad has new board

Tourism Trinidad has new board

Tourism Trinidad Ltd. (TTL) has a new board of directors as the government advances plans to strengthen the tourism sector and increase its contribution to the national economy. Minister of Trade, Investment and Tourism Senator Satyakama Maharaj formally presented letters of appointment to the board, which will be chaired by Benedict Hatem. The board brings … Read more

RAS AL KHAIMAH WELCOMES RECORD VISITORS IN FIRST HALF OF 2026 AS LANDMARK DEVELOPMENTS ADVANCE

RAS AL KHAIMAH WELCOMES RECORD VISITORS IN FIRST HALF OF 2026 AS LANDMARK DEVELOPMENTS ADVANCE

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) today announced that the emirate welcomed more than 670,000 visitors in the first half of 2026, marking its strongest first-half performance on record. The growth was driven by robust domestic demand, despite regional conflict disrupting international travel flows. Phillipa Harrison, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, … Read more