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PANDEMIC MAY ALLOW VR TO SHAKE OFF “GIMMICK” IMAGE IN TOURISM
The impact of COVID-19 may allow Virtual Reality to permanently shake off…
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DEUTSCHE BAHN DEVELOPS SOPHISTICATED APP
Germany's rail operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) explained during ITB Berlin NOW how…
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SUSTAINABILITY BECOMES SWEDEN’S TOP TOURISM ASSET
Wellness tourism and environmental activities are the top selling points of Sweden…
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SPORTS TOURISM: LONG TERM GROWTH DESPITE SETBACKS
The sports tourism market is expected to grow by USD 1,381bn (€1,161bn) during 2020-2024,…
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ITB CHINA TO REPLACE SPECIAL EDITION WITH INVITATION-ONLY NETWORKING EVENT
Organisers of ITB China have announced that it will host a networking…
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NARRATIVE ART GETS ITS OWN MUSEUM IN L.A.
George Lucas is not only a famous filmmaker; he is also a…
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THOMAS COOK (INDIA) BULLISH ON MICE SECTOR
Thomas Cook (India) has set its sights on the restart of MICE…
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BRINGING BACK FREEDOM IS ESSENTIAL TO A EUROPEAN TOURISM RECOVERY
An ITB Panel Discussion during ITB Berlin NOW looked at the recovery…
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THE LGBTQ SEGMENT BRINGS VALUE TO POST-COVID TOURISM WORLD
Diversity tourism will remain an important market to target during the post-Covid…
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AMERICAN AIRLINES BOLSTERS AUSTIN AS KEY “HUB”
American Airlines is adding 10 new, returning and seasonal routes to Texas’…
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SRI LANKA: A MODEL FOR THE REOPENING OF ASIAN DESTINATIONS
One of the most progressive destinations in Asia when it comes to…
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DIGITAL GREEN CARD SET TO REOPEN BORDERS IN EUROPE
The European Union has unveiled its “Digital Green Certificate” to facilitate free…
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GLOBAL HOTEL INDUSTRY TO TAKE THREE YEARS TO RECOVER
The hotel industry will take three years to recover from the effects…
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THANK YOU, PHILIP. YOU WILL BE SORELY MISSED…
The travel world is mourning Philip Wolf, one of the greatest travel…
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ITB CEO INTERVIEW: THE FUTURE OF THE GERMAN HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
Marcus Bernhardt, incoming CEO at Deutsche Hospitality, was interviewed at this year’s…
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Maldives, a perfect geography for safe holidays
With palm fringed islands scattered across the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is…
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CELEBRATING THE FINEST HOSTS OF THE LUXURY HOTEL INDUSTRY
The 2021 Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards, a “fixture in the luxury hotel…
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TAKING THE PHILIPPINES TOWARDS A MORE SUSTAINABLE AND RESPONSIBLE TOURISM MODEL
The nation of the Philippines is working towards a “restart” of tourism…
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EXPO DUBAI: CELEBRATING HUMAN INGENUITY
Exclusive Interview with Sumathi Ramanathan, Director, Market Strategy & Sales, Sales &…
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IATA SAYS AIR TRANSPORT WILL BEGIN TO RECOVER BY YEAR END
Alexander de Juniac, the Director General and CEO of the International Air…
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THE NEW FACE OF MALAYSIAN TOURISM
Exclusive Interview: YB Dato’ Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri – Minister of Tourism,…
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NYC TOURISM MARKETING CONTINUES @ FULL FORCE DESPITE BORDER CLOSURES
NYC and Co. is stepping out in Europe, with a major ad…