Category: news

IMEX America is the place to witness the changing face of events

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- August 13, 2019

With just a few weeks to go until IMEX America returns to Las Vegas, destinations, venues and suppliers from around the world and across North ... Read More

President Trump confirms U.S. Travel Warnings are politically motivated

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- August 10, 2019

Should Americans believe American Travel Warnings or Advisories? President Trump doesn’t really think so. For many years travel advisories for Americans had been suspected of ... Read More

World Tourism Forum 2020 will be held in Islamabad, Pakistan

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- August 9, 2019

Pakistan’s capital city of Islamabad will be hosting the World Tourism Forum 2020, and over 1,000 foreign visitors will be attending the five-day event, the ... Read More

At IMEX America, improv group Four Day Weekend’s keynote will provide the whys and hows to bring improvisation to work

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- August 7, 2019

Today’s work environment relies on trust, collaboration and listening. According to Four Day Weekend, a Ft. Worth-based improvisational comedy troupe, those are also the essential ... Read More

We love You Jamaica and millions of fans in the world love you too! Happy 57th birthday..

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- August 7, 2019

Jamaica, the still young Island of One Love and Bob Marley turns 57 today and millions are celebrating. Jamaica first gained independence from Britain in ... Read More

Nike, UBS, SMG and … superheroes all power IMEX America education program

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- August 6, 2019

Experts from UBS, Nike and SMG are among the speakers at IMEX America this year. Taking place September 10 – 12, IMEX America has a ... Read More

The rise and rise of Chinese luxury traveler…and their spending power

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- August 6, 2019

In 2018, 149.7 million overseas trips were made by Chinese residents, an increase of 1,326% from 2001 when the figure was 10.5 million. By 2030, ... Read More

Seychelles to shine at the Dubai Expo 2020

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- August 2, 2019

Set to take place from October 2020 until April 2021, the Dubai Expo 2020 will go down in history as the first expo in the ... Read More

Sydney hosts 52nd International Boat Show

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- August 2, 2019

Over 200 boats lined a purpose-built marina on Sydney’s Darling Harbor for the 52nd Sydney International Boat Show was launched on Thursday. The event is ... Read More

Taiwan extends visa-waiver for Russians and increases stand at OTDYKH Leisure 2019

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- July 31, 2019

Taiwan is officially extending its visa waiver for Russian citizens until July 31, 2020 to encourage an increase in Russian tourism to the island. On ... Read More

African Tourism Board has a message to the world: You have one more day!

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- July 30, 2019

The African Tourism Board gives the travel and tourism industry in the world until July 31 midnight to become a founding member. The soft launch ... Read More

Unprecedented partnership with events industry to combat human trafficking

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- July 29, 2019

ECPAT-USA, in conjunction with the United Nations’ World Day Against Human Trafficking in Persons, is launching a landmark global initiative to train 20,000 events industry ... Read More

Global African American influencers gather in Greater Fort Lauderdale for ICABA Global Hall of Fame Weekend

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- July 29, 2019

Influential African American professionals and entrepreneurs from around the world will gather with emerging leaders for the ICABA Global Hall of Fame Weekend at The ... Read More

IMEX America’s smart start to a week of smart business

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- July 29, 2019

In the run up to the ninth edition of IMEX America, the market-leading trade show for the North American and global meetings and events industry, ... Read More

Jamaica to host Regional Sargassum Forum

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- July 25, 2019

In light of the influx of sargassum in the Caribbean region, Jamaica will host a regional forum to facilitate collaboration to address the matter. The ... Read More

How cities can harness the power of culture

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- July 25, 2019

At the 2nd Tianfu Symposium of World Cultural Capitals, Chengdu, China  officials were joined by world culture experts from the World Cities Culture Forum to explore ... Read More

Jamaica to host Regional Sargassum Forum

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- July 25, 2019

In light of the influx of sargassum in the Caribbean region, Jamaica will host a regional forum to facilitate collaboration to address the matter. The forum, which ... Read More

South Korea and Japanese Tourism ruled by history: Japan is worried!

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- July 19, 2019

Japan and South Korea are people of a similar mentality and outlook on life. Both nations are conservative in one way and progressive in another ... Read More

Kolkata readies for 35th IATO convention

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- July 18, 2019

The last time the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) convention was held in Kolkata, the City of Joy, was in 2002. Now this event ... Read More

Government Tolerance Exhibition to be held on sidelines of World Tolerance Summit in Dubai

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- July 17, 2019

An exhibition titled “Government Tolerance Exhibition” will be held on the sidelines of World Tolerance Summit (WTS) from November 13-14 under the patronage of His ... Read More