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With its 200+ nature trails, Lithuania has much to offer visitors wanting to escape the city for a day or two. But this season, the Baltic country has added a newly marked 747-kilometre forest trail to one of the longest hiking trails in Europe – the E11. The Miško Takas (Forest Trail) passes through some…

North Queensland added an Accessibility Hub to the Cairns & Great Barrier Reef destination website to assist travellers with mobility impairment selected activities and itineraries for their Tropical North Queensland holiday. Tourism Tropical North Queensland Chief Executive Officer Mark Olsen said the team had worked closely with Spinal Life Australia and Out There Travel Care…

The Seychelles came out with a 'new identity' earlier this month which portrays a more modern image, according to Seychelles tourism officials. The logo with its vibrant colours is said to highlight the Seychelles tourism industry's dynamism. Created by the Tourism department in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, the logo looks to keep…

The five Black Sea properties will be located in two of Bulgaria's popular destinations – Sunny Beach and Obzor. They will grow Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection portfolio of all-inclusive resorts by nearly 2,000 keys. Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced plans to expand Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection – a new global portfolio of distinct luxury all-inclusive resort brands…

The UNWTO and Italian Government will celebrate the 6th Global Conference on Wine Tourism in the Piemonte region under the theme ‘What's next? Wine tourism pairs with Innovation". Taking place on September 19-21, 2022 in Alba in the Piemonte region, at the heart of the ‘Vineyard Landscape of Piemonte: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato’, the UNWTO Global…

The Bermuda Tourism Authority is inviting travellers to discover the true wonders of the island with its multimedia marketing initiative. Announced on Thursday, the Lost Yet Found campaign highlights the experiences Bermuda has to offer and entices travellers to delve deeper into its culture. In this way, the Bermuda Tourism Authority aims to shed light…

A new restructuring plan for Garuda Indonesia could see the airline stopping most international flights and concentrating only on domestic routes and a few regional destinations. As part of the plan Garuda Indonesia would only serve overseas markets through codeshare flights with other carriers. Garuda Indonesia has a debt of some $9.5 billion and needs…

Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary in Ladakh, northern India, is set to be home to the country's first 'Night Sky sanctuary'. Authorities believe that the sanctuary will enhance the region's appeal to both domestic and international travellers. The Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary is a high altitude wildlife sanctuary located in the Ladakh union territory located in Northern India.…

Visit Native California is the name of a new initiative established by Visit California in partnership with state officials and tribal leaders of local Native communities. The goal of the initiative is to put a spotlight on California’s Native communities and cultural tourism experiences. California has over 100 federally-recognised Native tribes, represented by a range…

Dozens of museum across Europe and the US will mark the 50th anniversary of Picasso’s death next year through an extensive programme of events. Ahead of the 50th anniversary of the death of world-renowned painter, Pablo Picasso – on April 8, 1973 – the French Minister of Culture, Rima Abdul Malak, and the Spanish Minister…

Amsterdam's Beurs van Berlage is one of the most recognisable buildings in the historical centre of the city and, it has just received the Green Globe Certificate recognising its sustainable credentials. Built in 1903, the Beurs van Berlage is a national monument located in the historic centre of Amsterdam. Spanning a total area of ​​16,000…

Guests sailing with SeaDream Yacht Club can benefit from a limited-time 21% saving on a new collection to mark the milestone anniversary The offer applies to 2022 and 2023 luxury yachting journeys sailing the intimate ports and yachting harbours of the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. It follows the recent announcement of a $10 million refurbishment…