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Aussie bachelorette finds love in New Zealand

Today it was announced that New Zealand will be the destination for the season finale of the Australian reality series The Bachelorette – which will showcase New Zealand as the ultimate romantic destination throughout Australia. continue r…

Africa rising as a competitive continent

The World Economic Forum (WEF) last week announced the most globally competitive African nations in its 2015 Global Competitiveness Index. continue reading......

Kenya to host the 5th e-tourism East Africa conference

As 69% of travelers now begin the search for holiday destination on-line, the ongoing event will strongly focus on the importance of social media use for on-line bookings. continue reading.....

Tourism New Zealand announces Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra as brand ambassador for India

Tourism New Zealand is geared up to introduce exciting activities in the Indian market as they announce one of the most sought after Bollywood actors, Sidharth Malhotra, as the brand ambassador for India. continue reading......

Tourism New Zealand announces Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra as brand ambassador for India

Tourism New Zealand is geared up to introduce exciting activities in the Indian market as they announce one of the most sought after Bollywood actors, Sidharth Malhotra, as the brand ambassador for India. continue reading......

Mountain bikes to head for the hills

The State Government today announced how it will spend $1.5 million to achieve its commitment of establishing the Mount Lofty Ranges as an international mountain biking destination. continue reading.....

Harrisonburg Tourism Explores International Market

International travel in the United States is strong and tourist arrivals are increasing each year. Last year, Harrisonburg Tourism and other Shenandoah Valley DMOs partnered with Capitol Region USA (CRUSA) to promote the area’s travel dest…

Six Senses Spa Opens at Al Bustan Palace

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is delighted to announce that Six Senses Spas has opened the impressive 33,000 square foot (3,066 square meter) spa at Al Bustan Palace, A Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Muscat, Oman. Reflective of traditional Omani d…

Sultanate to Take Part in GCC Tourism Ministries Meeting

The Sultanate will take part in the GCC tourism ministries meeting due to be held in Qatar. The Sultanate’s delegation will be led by H. continue reading....

Hong Kong ready with November cultural events to attract tourists

Hong Kong is a city that is alive and throbbing with cultural events. The Pan Asia Symphony Orchestra will perform three Andrew Ling’s Music Jukebox concerts in November. continue reading......

Saudi tourism revenue likely to overtake oil income in future

Saudi Arabia’s revenues from tourism could overtake its income from oil some day in the future, according to tourism industry experts and economists. continue reading......

NT to feature Nitmiluk National Park for new global ad campaign

Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge) will be showcased around the world as an aquatic adventure playground as part of a new global ad campaign being shot around the country. continue reading.....

Egypt hopes to reestablish its tourism sector following a global campaign

Egypt tourism minister hopes country tourism will moderately grow this year, after global advertising campaign. continue reading.....

World Tourism Day marks “understanding of world beyond borders” Rifai

Marking the observance of World Tourism Day, senior United Nations officials are spotlighting the transformative potential of one billion tourists and their increasing capacity to help boost socio-economic and environmental development. co…

WTD incorporates Uganda into global tourism movement

Every time one travels, for whatever reason, they become part of a global movement; a movement that has the power to drive inclusive development, create jobs and build sustainable societies we want for our future; a movement that builds mu…

Islamic tourism is geared to grow by 11% by 2020, $145bn in 2014

The international Islamic tourism market share is set to grow 11 per cent by 2020 on the back of a rising demand for Shariah compliant tourism. According to MasterCard data, the global Islamic travel market was estimated to be worth $145 b…

Americans warned to avoid Malaysian tourist spot

In a fresh crisis, the US embassy in Malaysia warned American citizens in the country on Thursday to avoid a popular tourist street in the capital Kuala Lumpur perceiving “credible threat information regarding a potential terrorist act.” c…

Americans warned to avoid Malaysian tourist spot

In a fresh crisis, the US embassy in Malaysia warned American citizens in the country on Thursday to avoid a popular tourist street in the capital Kuala Lumpur perceiving “credible threat information regarding a potential terrorist act.” c…

Tourism sector must adopt risk-management mindset to attract airlines, World Routes delegates told

To attract vital new airline routes, tourist boards and airports need to get in step with airlines’ own risk management outlook and offer them greater risk-sharing opportunities through closer partnerships. continue reading.....

Only Telugu monk wants AP to focus on Buddhist tourism

The only Telugu monk, Dhante Dhamma Dhaja, who has dedicated his life to preach and spread Buddhism in Andhra Pradesh, feels that the State government should involve monks in promoting Buddhist tourism. continue reading...

ATEC Welcomes Reinstatement of Tourism to Ministerial Level

The Australian Tourism Export Council today welcomed the reinstatement of a tourism portfolio in the new Turnbull ministerial line-up, saying it was a positive sign of support for the strength of the industry. continue reading.....

Tourism New Zealand Winter holiday makers drive visitor growth

An increase in overseas visitors seeking a winter break resulted in an additional 10,000 holiday arrivals to New Zealand in August, as growth in the tourism industry marches steadily on. continue reading.....

America’s Top Corporate Leaders Discuss Women’s Advancement

Census Bureau data just released shows the lowest gender pay gap on record; still women earn 21 cents less than men on the dollar. continue reading......

Tourism Ireland launches ‘One Break, Two Cities’ campaign with VisitBritain in the Middle East

Tourism Ireland and VisitBritain have joined forces on a brand new campaign, called ‘One Break, Two Cities’. continue reading.....

‘We need to work together to better protect our tourism industry,’ says Seychelles Minister St.Ange

We all need more than ever to work within the community of nations to protect our tourism industry and every aspect which makes it succeed. continue reading....

‘We need to work together to better protect our tourism industry,’ says Seychelles Minister St.Ange

We all need more than ever to work within the community of nations to protect our tourism industry and every aspect which makes it succeed. continue reading....

French travel programme brings West of Ireland to the small screen

Images of the Wild Atlantic Way will be seen by more than one million people in France early next year, after an episode of a popular travel TV show, called Échappées Belles, was filmed here this week. continue reading.....

Highlighting Ireland to 600,000 commuters in New York, Boston and Philadelphia

Tourism Ireland wrapped Metro newspapers in New York, Boston and Philadelphia this week – with attractive, four-page wraps highlighting great reasons to travel to the island of Ireland in the October to March period to about 600,000 commut…

Thailand Health and Wellness Tourism Showcase 2015 unveils the next big thing in health tourism

H.E. Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul presided over the Thailand Health and Wellness Tourism Showcase 2015 yesterday, which unveiled the latest anti-aging and aesthetic innovation in Thailand. continue reading...

Los Angeles welcomes Ninth Annual U.S.-China Leadership Summit

Nearly 200 U.S. and Chinese Industry Leaders Gather Los Angeles to discuss Tourism Policies, Sept. 9-11. continue reading.....