Tourism
ChristchurchNZ reveals initial results of The Conference Legacy Project
The first phase of ChristchurchNZ's three-year research programme The Conference Legacy Project revealed the positive impacts of four international conferences held in Christchurch, New Zealand in 2024.
American tour operator Sky Vacations reveals its Japan slate for 2025
North American tour firm Sky Vacations announced a slate of authentic travel experiences in Japan for this year.
Prime Minister Albanese opens Australian War Memorial for all
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recently marked a major milestone at the Australian War Memorial by officially opening its new Main Entrance.
Japan works to draw in more digital nomads
The Japan Tourism Agency announced its plan to launch a new programme for attracting digital nomads this year.
Overtourism Sparks New Travel Trends
In recent years, the phenomenon of over tourism has dramatically transformed the travel landscape. Famous destinations like Venice, Barcelona, and the Great Wall of China
Dubai breaks tourism records with 18.72 million visitors in 2024
Key contributing factors include increased international partnerships, high-profile events, and a growing hospitality sector, with Dubai’s hotel inventory expanding to 154,016 rooms across 832 establishments.
Abu Dhabi hotels lead global hospitality with 86% guest engagement
Abu Dhabi’s hotels hosted 2.41 million guests in the first five months of last year, reflecting the sector’s continued growth. Industry leaders emphasize the importance of guest interaction, highlighting that timely responses to reviews play a key role in maintaining the emirate’s reputation as a world-class destination
China offers visa-free entry to Xishuangbanna to Southeast Asian travellers
China announced that it is offering visa-free entry to Xishuangbanna in Yunnan Province to travellers from countries that are part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Astute Analytica sees significant growth in medical tourism well up to 2033
Indian research firm Astute Analytica reports that the total value of the global medical tourism industry could be as high as US$46.66 billion by 2033.
ONYX Hospitality Group to showcase at AIME 2025
ONYX Hospitality Group announced its participation at the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) 2025 in Melbourne, Australia.
Canadian travellers protest Trump tariffs by cancelling trips to the US
Following Donald Trump’s imposition of a 25 percent tariff on goods imported from Canada, travellers from the US’ northern neighbour are cancelling trips to key American destinations in protest.
Wild Whispers shines at OTM Mumbai 2025
Kenyan luxury safari operator Wild Whispers put its best foot forward at the recently concluded OTM Mumbai 2025.
Frasco: Philippine tourism gets robust start for 2025
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) expressed its optimism with regard to drawing more foreign tourists to the country following excellent figures in January 2025.
Saudi Arabia enters global art market: Sotheby’s first auction in Riyadh
With high-profile collectors, art lovers, and travelers converging for this event, it’s clear that Saudi Arabia is stepping into the global spotlight in a new way
Iconic Dubai Fountain shut for five months to undergo major upgrade
Dubai’s most iconic water attraction, the Dubai Fountain, is set to temporarily close for five months starting May 2025 as part of a major renovation and technological enhancement project
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