Tourism

The most recent edition of the ‘European Tourism Trends & Prospects’ quarterly report from the European Travel Commission (ETC) predicts that European tourism will demonstrate resilience amidst risks on multiple fronts…
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With the EU banning Russian aircraft from operating in its airspace due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, these nations are likely to receive very few Russian tourists this summer says GlobalData.
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You lie awake in a bed that’s not your own, in a strange place, unable to sleep. You struggle to keep your eyes open during the key business meeting in which you are expected to close a deal critical to your quarterly quota…
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World Heritage Day, also known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, is celebrated on the 18th of April every year to raise awareness about the importance of preserving our heritage and culture…
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Travel might not be quite back to pre-pandemic levels yet, but it’s getting there – especially for leisure travel. 
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Easter is here and with it comes the breaking of Lent and the tradition of eating chocolate eggs, bunnies, … in fact chocolate anything. Chocolate often features in our lives as "treat", "a pick-me-up", a gift on special occasions…
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All-inclusive resorts have come a long way since Belgian entrepreneur Gerard Blitz introduced Club Med resorts to the world in the 1950s.
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With the height of the pandemic in the rearview mirror, families who may have put a reunion on hold in 2020 and 2021 are increasingly looking to reconnect with their loved ones through travel.
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Remote work, which has gained acceptance in the last two years, has transformed the hospitality industry, opening up an array of new customer segments…
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Since 1994 Eurostar has maintained its monopoly on high-speed (HS) rail services linking London with mainland Europe via the Tunnel.
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VisitBritain and British Airways have launched a multimillion-dollar campaign in the U.S called "Meanwhile in Britain" as part of a three-year partnership to market Britain globally.
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The definition of luxury in hospitality is in the midst of a major transition. Industry professional Chirine Salha examines what the term means for the modern-day traveler and how hotels are responding…
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data showing growing momentum in the recovery of air travel as restrictions are lifted.
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When Soul Community Planet Hotels launched in 2018 with a property in Colorado Springs, Colo., it did so with an ethos based on sustainable, healthful and socially responsible travel.
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Contribution to global GDP could return to pre-pandemic levels this year - Millions of jobs to be recovered if governments continue to remove restrictions to travel
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Orbital Assembly Corp. VP explains how its artificial gravity technology will help to create a space tourism industry that will eventually be accessible to most consumers.
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A female tourist was thrown out of Venice after she was caught posing for photos topless on a war memorial.
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In my article last January, I spoke about how mobile apps have moved from a nice to have tool for hotels to an essential part of a digital strategy…
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If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught society anything, it’s that time is precious. Over the past two years, many people have been cut off from family and friends or missed out on planned travel and events…
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Chandigarh’s hotel sector has recovered quicker than many other Indian hotel markets, thanks to its strategic location as the gateway for travelers heading to various leisure destinations in the Himalayan region, as well as demand from the wedding…
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Inflation can be a good thing for travel sectors able to play the rate game. But volume eventually has to catch up and play a part in the rebound…
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Hotels and other travel brands did see good numbers as they headed into the holiday season, but we're likely to see signs of consumers tapping the breaks in the early part of 2022. Let's hope that will be short-lived…
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Tens of thousands of airline passengers have been hit by the grounding of thousands of flights as a surge in Covid cases causes staff shortages.
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As the holiday season draws near, hotels are coming out with special programming, packages, and amenities to help their guests get in the holiday spirit and prepare for the New Year. From ice skating to horse-drawn sleigh rides, here are 10 ways…
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