In 2024 Riyadh led the region with the highest average daily rate (ADR) at $290 – Image Credit Unsplash The hospitality industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is set for a transformative year in 2025. Several trends, including immersive storytelling, event tourism, a shift towards middle-market hospitality, theContinue Reading
In a world of dynamic change, the international tourism industry remains on course. At the close of ITB Berlin 2025, the travel world presented itself in an optimistic mood and robust shape. The order books of most companies are well-filled, and global travel demand has not been this high inContinue Reading
The Rise of Analog Travel: Luxury Tourism Embraces the Digital Detox – Image Credit Unsplash+ Consumers’ growing desire for more authentic and sensory experiences in a digital world has sparked a trend in analog travel. The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) reports this as a key wellness trend for 2025, withContinue Reading
HVS Market Report – In Focus: Singapore – Image Credit Pexels In Focus: Singapore provides an overview of Singapore’s tourism landscape and hotel market performance, infrastructure developments, hotel transactions and investments in 2024, an in-focus topic on MICE and the entertainment tourism industry, as well as an outlook. Key HighlightsContinue Reading
Amid reports of foreign travelers — and US citizens — being wrongfully detained by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), European countries and Canada have updated their travel advisories, strictly urging citizens to follow US entry rules and laws to avoid the potential risk of detention. While Germany, theContinue Reading
Image Credit Visit Isle of Man Tourism destinations increasingly adopt AI and data-driven technologies to improve visitor experiences and foster economic growth. This shift is evident in the innovative approaches adopted by the Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board, NYC Tourism + Conventions, and Visit Isle of Man. Jackson Hole,Continue Reading
5 min reading time Published 16 hours ago A not-to-be-missed event for tourism professionals, the ITB Berlin confirmed this status with no fewer than 100,000 participants attending from 4 to 6 March. 87% of the visitors were from abroad, who filled the hotels in the German capital, as the occupancyContinue Reading
8 min reading time Published on Wed, 03/19/2025 – 09:30 Labour shortages in the hospitality and catering industry are not a new issue, but they continue to dominate the headlines. While the industry continues to make efforts to regain its attractiveness, thousands of employees are still missing. It’s against thisContinue Reading
Influencer The African Finder Appointed Brand Ambassador for South African Tourism Zimbabwean influencer Marvellous Nyongorongi, popularly known as The African Finder, has been appointed as the official brand ambassador for South African Tourism. The African Finder, who is well known for his travel and foodie review vlogs, is over theContinue Reading
7 min reading time Published on 17/03/25, Updated on 10 hours ago Barcelona continues to be a global destination, attracting tourists and business travelers alike. Based on the information from the observatory of tourism in Barcelona, in 2023 15.6 M tourists visited the city of Barcelona added to the 10.3Continue Reading
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