From sustainability to sleep tourism and convenience to connectivity: five essentials shaping the future of the Middle East’s hospitality sector

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The era of scaling hospitality businesses simply by counting rooms is over, according to The Bench, organisers of Future Hospitality Summit, which says that the future of hospitality lies in creating integrated ecosystems, lifestyle platforms and purpose-driven destinations. After nearly 1,600 hospitality leaders from more than 70 countries checked inContinue Reading

In Peru, community-led camera trapping boosts conservation and ecotourism

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Community members in Alto Mayo, Peru, are protecting 4,000 hectares (nearly 10,000 acres) of unique wetland forest by combining sustainable ecotourism, scientific research and participatory management of the territory. In the Tingana Conservation Concession, visitors explore the flooded forests by canoe and learn about sustainable agriculture and local species, whileContinue Reading

Marquis Who’s Who Honors Kenneth Schmitt for Leadership in Ecotourism and Sustainability

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Mr. Schmitt’s professional journey reflects a diverse and adaptive career marked by entrepreneurial spirit, intellectual exploration and resilience. KAHULUI, HI, December 15, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — Kenneth Schmitt has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis ofContinue Reading

Tourism groups warn of fallout from Trump administration’s proposed social media screening rule

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Dec. 13, 2025, 10:30 AM EST The travel industry thought 2025 couldn’t get much worse. Las Vegas and New York watched as millions of tourists vanished. Border towns from Washington to Maine felt the sting of Canadian boycotts triggered by trade war tensions and President Donald Trump’s flippant comments aboutContinue Reading

New MMGY Study Reveals Diverse Travel Trends Among Latin American Travelers

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New MMGY Study Reveals Diverse Travel Trends Among Latin American Travelers – Image Credit MMGY    The “Portrait of Latin American International Travelers” study, conducted in October, surveyed 3,774 travelers from Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, and Peru. The research highlights significant differences in travel planning, booking, and priorities among theseContinue Reading

2026 Trends: Backroads Predicts a Surge in Wellness and Women&Focused Adventure Travel

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Backroads announces 2026 trend outlook, including Unplugged acoustic non-e-bike trips. – Image Credit Backroads    Backroads has unveiled its 2026 Adventure Travel Trends, highlighting a shift toward unplugged, wellness-oriented experiences. The trends emphasize demographic changes, with a notable increase in women and solo travelers, and a growing preference for authentic, localContinue Reading

TransNusa Ends 2025 With The Launch Of Four New Scheduled Direct Domestic Flights

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TransNusa Increases Connectivity From Bali To Lombok and Bima TransNusa focuses on international tourism destinations to offer domestic and foreign tourists increased air connectivity TransNusa introduces four new domestic scheduled direct flights to boost connectivity from Bali to Lombok and Bima as well as between renowned diving destinations Manado toContinue Reading

Rail Tourism Awards 2025: Honouring the most inspiring campaigns that connect Europe by rail

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This year’s Rail Tourism Awards attracted 23 submissions showcasing the power of rail to connect destinations, communities and travellers. Switzerland Tourism, Rail Europe, Slovenske železnice, and Sweet/Silverrail received top honours for campaigns highlighting sustainability, creativity and the emotional depth of travelling by train. The European Travel Commission (ETC) and EurailContinue Reading