Hainan island set to challenge Macau for casinos
Hainan Island, China – 6 February 2018 – A Bloomberg report says Beijing’s ambitions to bring more tourists and gambling… Read More »Hainan island set to challenge Macau for casinos
Tourism News
US travel industry sounds alarm
Washington, D.C. – 17 January 2018 – Travel industry representatives sounded an alarm over a long-term decline in international tourism to… Read More »US travel industry sounds alarm
2017 International Tourism Results: the highest in seven years
Madrid, Spain – 16 January 2018 – International tourist arrivals grew by a remarkable 7% in 2017 to reach a… Read More »2017 International Tourism Results: the highest in seven years
German passport ranked the most powerful in the World in 2018
London – 9 January 2018 – German citizens currently enjoy visa-free access to 177 countries, making their passport the most… Read More »German passport ranked the most powerful in the World in 2018
Sanya expects to set new record of 18 million visitors in 2017
– Sanya, China – 19 December 2017 – Sanya, China’s top destination for island tourism, received a total of 620,000 inbound tourists… Read More »Sanya expects to set new record of 18 million visitors in 2017
Grab launches ride-hailing services in Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – 19 December 2017 – Ride-hailing firm Grab launches services in Cambodia, expanding its presence to an… Read More »Grab launches ride-hailing services in Cambodia
Tourism overcrowding: No magic bullet, but answer starts with long-term planning, says major new WTTC & McKinsey report
Madrid, Spain – 13 December 2017 – Overcrowding in tourist destinations is a complex problem which varies from destination to… Read More »Tourism overcrowding: No magic bullet, but answer starts with long-term planning, says major new WTTC & McKinsey report
TUI reveals Brexit contingency plans
London – 13 December 2017 – European tourism group TUI is putting contingency plans in place for Britain’s exit from… Read More »TUI reveals Brexit contingency plans
Airbnb withdraws French payment system
Paris, France – 12 December 2017 – Airbnb has agreed to withdraw a payment system in France, suspected of facilitating… Read More »Airbnb withdraws French payment system
No need to have a rest… How to conquer 7 continents in 72 hours – That’s will become new World Record in traveling!
Los Angeles – 11 December 2017 – On Wednesday, Dec. 13, American travel photographers Kasey Stewart and Julie Berry will takeoff from Sydney, Australia in an attempt… Read More »No need to have a rest… How to conquer 7 continents in 72 hours – That’s will become new World Record in traveling!
Fosun seeks to raise $500m for tourism business
Sanya, Hainan, China – 7 December 2017 – Chinese conglomerate Fosun International is in talks with investment banks to list… Read More »Fosun seeks to raise $500m for tourism business
WeChat showcases CityExperience Mini Program to help the global tourism industry target Chinese travellers – Dubai, London and Sydney are pioneer destinations to offer Chinese tourists local travel tips and experiences
Shanghai, China – 1 December 2017 – WeChat today showcased its CityExperience Mini Program in partnership with Tourism Australia, VisitBritain and Dubai… Read More »WeChat showcases CityExperience Mini Program to help the global tourism industry target Chinese travellers – Dubai, London and Sydney are pioneer destinations to offer Chinese tourists local travel tips and experiences
Impact travel on young people: Global leader in 18-35 year old social travel uncovers travel creates more creative, confident and culturally aware global citizens
Anaheim, California – 30 November 2017 – Social travel company Contiki set out to uncover the impact travel has on… Read More »Impact travel on young people: Global leader in 18-35 year old social travel uncovers travel creates more creative, confident and culturally aware global citizens
The reputation of travel insurers takes another knock, says GlobalData
London – 14 November 2017 – The disruption of Ryanair flights was set to be the biggest shock the airline industry… Read More »The reputation of travel insurers takes another knock, says GlobalData
Hong Kong’s newest tourist attraction “Ocean Terminal Deck” is open to the public – 270-degree Panorama of Victoria Harbour
Hong Kong – 13 November 2017 – Steeped in over 50 years of heritage and home to Hong Kong’s largest… Read More »Hong Kong’s newest tourist attraction “Ocean Terminal Deck” is open to the public – 270-degree Panorama of Victoria Harbour
Top 100 most visited cities and future travel trends revealed
London – 7 November 2017 – For the first time, Euromonitor International unveils the Top 100 City Destinations Ranking 2017… Read More »Top 100 most visited cities and future travel trends revealed
London tops the list of Europe’s cities for international travel
London – 6 November 2017 – London generates more spend from international visitors than any other city in Europe, according… Read More »London tops the list of Europe’s cities for international travel
Macau revenues jump
Macau, China – 1 November 2017 – Gambling revenue in Macau jumped 22 percent in October, beating expectations to hit… Read More »Macau revenues jump
Accor to depart with revival of legendary Orient-Express luxury trains
Paris – 5 October 2017 – 134 years to the day after the first Orient Express trip between Paris and… Read More »Accor to depart with revival of legendary Orient-Express luxury trains
Cruise spending sails to record high
London – 5 October 2017 – Cruise lines, their passengers and crew spent a record US$21.69 billion in the US… Read More »Cruise spending sails to record high