Under the High Patronage of His Excellency Mr. Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kinshasa will host the first-ever World Music and Tourism Festival. UN Tourism joins the event as a supporting partner, reinforcing the shared value of culture and tourism for sustainable developmentContinue Reading
7 min reading time Published on 11/07/25, Updated on 11 hours ago If the labor shortage is a year-round issue for tourism professionals, this problem tends to take on even greater significance during the summer season. And for good reason, as the restaurant and accommodation sectors account for four timesContinue Reading
Halal Tourism on the Rise: What It Means for Travellers and Hoteliers – By Nils Heckscher – Image Credit Unsplash The rise of halal tourism is being driven by a young, digitally savvy Muslim population and increased awareness of halal-friendly travel options In recent years, halal tourism has evolved fromContinue Reading
More than 1,300 earthquakes have hit Japan’s Tokara Islands in two weeks, prompting evacuations of dozens of residents from the remote archipelago on the country’s southern tip. Although no major damage has been reported and no tsunami warnings have been issued, the Japan Meteorological Agency has cautioned that tremors asContinue Reading
Protests in Mexico City turned violent on Friday as demonstrators rallied against tourism, gentrification, and skyrocketing living costs in the Mexican capital. Protests in Mexico City turned violent on Friday as demonstrators rallied against tourism, gentrification, and skyrocketing living costs in the Mexican capital. The unrest resulted in damage toContinue Reading
By MARTÍN SILVA REY and FABIOLA SÁNCHEZ Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] MEXICO CITY (AP) — A protest by hundreds against gentrification and mass tourism that began peacefully Friday in Mexico City neighborhoods popular with tourists turned violent when a small number of people began smashing storefrontsContinue Reading
Event Driven Tourism: How Festivals Impact the Hospitality Industry – By Joe Hanly – Image Credit Pexels Festival tourism plays a crucial role in driving hotel bookings, boosting occupancy rates, and generating powerful ripple effects across the tourism industry. From music festivals that drive foot traffic and spending to culturalContinue Reading
CEE & SEE Hotels Report June 2025 – Image Credit CBRE Visit This CBRE report provides an in-depth analysis of the current CEE & SEE hotel market. It highlights the sector’s strong recovery and growth potential. The travel and tourism sector in the region is experiencing a significant rebound inContinue Reading
Source: Saudi Ministry of Tourism The Ministry of Tourism has released its 2024 Annual Statistical Report on the tourism sector in Saudi Arabia, highlighting key indicators of tourism activity and underlining the sector’s continued growth following the significant progress recorded in 2023. His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism,Continue Reading
3 min reading time Published on 30/06/25, Updated on 16 hours ago Scandic Go is continuing its expansion of the Scandic Go brand in Finland with the announcement of a new 138-room hotel in Turku. Located centrally, the hotel will enhance Scandic’s existing portfolio in the region, which is expectedContinue Reading
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