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Multi-Destination Travel Surges Across Asia-Pacific This Labour Day, Trip.com Group Data Shows

Multi-Destination Travel Surges Across Asia-Pacific This Labour Day, Trip.com Group Data Shows

Multi-city travel across Asia-Pacific grew 35% year-on-year this Labour Day period, according to data from Trip.com Group. Several Asia-Pacific markets including Japan, South Korea, parts of Southeast Asia and Mainland China celebrate Labour Day, driving strong cross-border and domestic travel flows across the region. Over 30% of international trips now span multiple destinations, highlighting a … Read more

LONG-SERVING FORMER KENYA CABINET MINISTER, THE HON. NAJIB BALALA, APPOINTED TO WTTC

LONG-SERVING FORMER KENYA CABINET MINISTER, THE HON. NAJIB BALALA, APPOINTED TO WTTC

The highly-experienced former Kenyan Tourism Minister, the Hon. Najib Balala, has been appointed to the Leadership Team at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the global voice of the private sector within the industry. Based at WTTC’s global office in Madrid, Mr. Balala has started in a new role as Executive Vice-President for Advocacy, … Read more

Argentina in the Spotlight: From World Cup Glory to a New Era of Global Tourism

Argentina in the Spotlight: From World Cup Glory to a New Era of Global Tourism

Argentina stepped confidently onto the global stage once again — not just as a footballing giant, but as a destination redefining its place in the world of luxury travel, gastronomy, and experiential tourism. Fresh from its historic FIFA World Cup victory in 2022the country continued to benefit from a surge in global visibility, amplified by … Read more

Going Solo in Peru: Luxury Stays, Community-Led Adventures, and Off-the-Beaten-Track Hikes

Going Solo in Peru: Luxury Stays, Community-Led Adventures, and Off-the-Beaten-Track Hikes

Recent ABTA travel research reveals that one in five adults now prioritise travelling alone, the highest proportion seen this decade. With independent exploration firmly on the agenda, this growing appetite for solo travel aligns perfectly with National Walking Month in May. From two routes spotlighted in Lonely Planet’s Where to Go When: Hiking to experiences … Read more

OFF GRID UNVEILS A NEW STANDARD IN TRACKSIDE HOSPITALITY AT THE MIAMI GRAND PRIX 2026

OFF GRID UNVEILS A NEW STANDARD IN TRACKSIDE HOSPITALITY AT THE MIAMI GRAND PRIX 2026

Off Grid presents the most exclusive way to experience Miami Race Week, May 1 – 3, 2026. Off Grid Hospitality returns to the Miami Grand Prix with an unprecedented custom-built trackside environment, fueled by Imperial Moto, alongside premium cocktail service and luxury tasting experiences courtesy of Diageo Rare & Exceptional. Located at Turn 8, the … Read more

Paris named Official Host Destination for World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2026

Paris named Official Host Destination for World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2026

Paris has been named Official Host Destination for the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2026, with the Gala Ceremony to take place in the French capital on 9 December 2026 as the culmination of the two-day World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Summit. The announcement marks a significant strengthening of the strategic partnership between the Awards … Read more

BTN caught up with, Nick Pilbeam,  Chief Commercial Officer, Cheval Collection for a Q&A session.

BTN caught up with, Nick Pilbeam,  Chief Commercial Officer, Cheval Collection for a Q&A session.

The Cheval Collection has built a strong reputation in luxury serviced apartments, to find out how and more BTN caught up with , Chief Commercial Officer, Cheval Collection for a Q&A session. 1.Cheval Collection has built a strong reputation in luxury serviced apartments. What made now the right moment to formally enter the branded residences … Read more

China Ready Workshop launched at WTM Africa 2026

China Ready Workshop launched at WTM Africa 2026

China Ready Workshop, a sold-out, two-hour premium paid training session was held on 15 April at WTM Africa 2026 in Cape Town, marking the first time the workshop has been staged in South Africa. The program was partnership between CBISN and WTM Africa. Attendance reflected the breadth of the industry, with registered participants spanning hotels, … Read more

Visit Oman Launches Revolutionary AI Digital Hub and Global Collaboration to Transform Tourism Indus

Visit Oman Launches Revolutionary AI Digital Hub and Global Collaboration to Transform Tourism Indus

he small Gulf country of Oman is now poised to become a pioneer in the development of AI-powered tourism as Visit Oman introduces an AI digital hub that will revolutionize the travel and tourism industry all over the world. AI-Based Digital Tourism Platform Transforms Travel Experiences One of the key features of the new platform … Read more

MIDDLE EAST TRAVEL & TOURISM SOARS AS SAUDI ARABIA FUELS GROWTH AT NEARLY TWICE THE GLOBAL RATE

MIDDLE EAST TRAVEL & TOURISM SOARS AS SAUDI ARABIA FUELS GROWTH AT NEARLY TWICE THE GLOBAL RATE

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today revealed that the Middle East is experiencing strong Travel & Tourism growth, with the sector expanding by 5.3% in 2025, outpacing the global average of 4.1% and reinforcing the region’s position as one of the world’s most dynamic travel markets. WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research (EIR), a … Read more