PwC Report: AI at the heart of tourism and hospitality – powering personalisation, efficiency and growth — Source: PwC Artificial intelligence is reshaping how the tourism and hospitality industry operates and grows. Across the Middle East, AI is powering smarter, more sustainable destinations – enhancing guest experiences, improving efficiency andContinue Reading
Veronika Bondarenko Thu, January 8, 2026 at 3:47 PM MST 3 min read New geopolitical events around Venezuela and Greenland have pushed President Donald Trump’s references to Canada as a “51st state” and targeting of Canada with tariffs somewhat into the background. Still, Canadians continue to protest the current administration’sContinue Reading
Here Is How Much Zimbabweans Have to Pay for US Business and Tourism Visa Bonds Travel to the United States for business or leisure is about to become significantly more expensive for Zimbabweans, following the introduction of a mandatory visa bond for certain non-immigrant applicants. The new pilot programme appliesContinue Reading
According to a market report by Lucintel, the future of the global agritourism market looks promising with opportunities in the travel agent and direct sales markets. The global agritourism market is expected to reach an estimated $94.6 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 7.1% from 2024 to 2030. The major driversContinue Reading
Tourists visit the Iguazu Falls in Iguazu National Park in Foz do Iguazu, Brazil, last week. Photo by Juan Pablo Pino/EPA Dec. 29 (UPI) — International tourism across South America rebounded strongly in 2025, led by Brazil, which received nearly 9 million foreign visitors and consolidated its position as theContinue Reading
In late November, Cyclone Ditwah triggered landslides and flooding across Sri Lanka’s biodiversity-rich hill country, disrupting nature-based tourism during the peak travel season. UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Knuckles Conservation Forest, Horton Plains and Peak Wilderness, faced trail closures, access restrictions and infrastructure damage. Popular destinations faced cancellations andContinue Reading
The RanakpurJawai Bandh Festival 2025, held on 2122 December, was a major success, showcasing the regions culture, heritage, adventure, and natural beauty. With activities ranging from plantation drives and jeep safaris to cultural evenings, handicraft exhibitions, and adventure sports, the festival drew strong tourist participation and boosted local business andContinue Reading
RIU Hotels & Resorts has achieved the ECOSTARS certification for all of its operational establishments, becoming the first hotel chain worldwide to accomplish this feat. This global certification reaffirms the Mallorcan chain’s commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism, and this milestone, which was originally planned for 2026 as part ofContinue Reading
A population of rare galaxy frogs disappeared from India’s Western Ghats after photographers overturned logs, trampled vegetation and handled animals improperly, a new study reports. Researchers suggest managing photography tourism with measures such as restricting animal capture and handling, limiting the use of high-intensity lights, avoiding habitat disturbance, training licensedContinue Reading
New Zealand’s Tourism Momentum Builds Despite Uneven Market Gains in November 2025 – Image Credit Unsplash New Zealand’s hotel sector delivered one of its strongest months in several years in November 2025. In November 2025, high occupancies and record average rates were reported across the country according to Hotel DataContinue Reading
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