Category: news

ITIC joins in the celebrations marking the World Tourism Day

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 27, 2019

The International Tourism & Investment Conference (ITIC) chaired by Dr Taleb Rifai, former Secretary-General of UNWTO, wishes to join all the peoples and nations around ... Read More

WTM London Welcomes Only the Finest Global Travel Buyers to Join 40th Edition

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 27, 2019

For the 40th Anniversary of WTM London, the Buyers’ Club program is being revamped to create a new and exclusive experience for buyers, exhibitors and ... Read More

Karnataka International Travel Expo reveals world-class destination

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 25, 2019

The Government of Karnataka, Department of Tourism, and Karnataka Tourism Society Skål Club, along with the Karnataka Golf Association, and Taj and Murya hotels – ... Read More

Visit California Luxury Forum confirmed for March 2020

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 25, 2019

Following the success of the first event which took place earlier this year in Santa Monica, Connections is once again set to showcase its award-winning ... Read More

IATA: Supporting carbon neutral growth tops full agenda at ICAO Assembly

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 24, 2019

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed high expectations for the outcomes of the 40th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), beginning today ... Read More

India Tourism Mart opens in New Delhi

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 23, 2019

The second annual India Tourism Mart opened today welcoming 240 international buyers from 51 countries and 175 sellers from India. This year’s Tourism Mart runs ... Read More

African Travel Times reveals names of its 2019 Awards Nominees

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 22, 2019

African Travel Times, West Africa’s only monthly travel and tourism magazine and a member of the African Tourism Board has revealed names of its 2019 ... Read More

Aviation industry debates airport IT and security in London

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 21, 2019

Smart security screening, cyber-attacks, drone incursions, applications of artificial intelligence and robotics are some of the biggest focus areas for airports as they strive to ... Read More

Brand USA hosts 13th annual U.S. – China Tourism Leadership Summit

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 20, 2019

Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, joined the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China, to host ... Read More

Italian Exhibition Group (IEG): Unforgettable travel at TTG Travel Experience (Italy)

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 18, 2019

Award-winning chefs and wild journeys feature for an unforgettable edition Wanted: unforgettable travel under the banner of sport, wellness, food service, hospitality and local areas. ... Read More

Ottawa and The Hague CVB in close cooperation

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 18, 2019

Ottawa Tourism and The Hague Convention Bureau officials gathered yesterday to witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that will bring the two cities’ ... Read More

First Hackathon hosted by Travel Forward at ExCel London

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 18, 2019

A hackathon, well known among technology experts globally, is a non-stop digital product development event, where problems are posed in order to come up with ... Read More

Crimea and UNWTO: A hidden agenda?

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 17, 2019

UNWTO has a highly controversial and political aspect to it when the Republic of Crimea was noted in the framework of the UNWTO General Assembly ... Read More

Indian Association of Tour Operators Convention concludes with focused plans

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 16, 2019

The gains from the just-concluded 35th IATO (Indian Association of Tour Operators) Annual Convention held from September 12 to September 15 held in Kolkata, West ... Read More

Arabian Travel Market: Events crucial for Middle East to realize tourism market value of US$133.6 billion by 2028

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 16, 2019

Events for Tourism Growth will be adopted as the official show theme for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2020, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre ... Read More

UNWTO’s NO to member states, WTTC and eTN : A European Delegate speaks out

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 16, 2019

The General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization  2019 just concluded in St. Petersburg, Russia. The event is expected to become the most controversial and ... Read More

Promising: International Tourism & Investment Conference (ITIC) London

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 16, 2019

The International  Conference (ITIC) on November 1-2 in London a day before WTM will stimulate a new thought process on key global tourism challenges, business ... Read More

Skål International World Congress launched on Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 15, 2019

Members of Skål International from around the world gathered in Miami this week for the 80th Annual Skål International World Congress. A warm welcome was ... Read More

Over 1,000 travel and tourism delegates at IATO Annual Convention

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 14, 2019

The ongoing 35th Annual Convention of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) began on September 12 and will run through September 15,2019. The event ... Read More

UNWTO General Assembly concludes amidst controversy and relevant issues

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- September 13, 2019

The 23rd session of the UNWTO General Assembly just concluded in Saint Petersburg, Russia, running from September 9-13, 2019. This was a politically important event ... Read More