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Galicia 2021-22: Celebrating the Way of St James
This year, reaching the end of the Way of Saint James in Galicia has a double reward. In addition to the satisfaction of completing the first European Cultural Itinerary and sharing this…
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2021, the year for a slow adventure in Serbia
“We feel that tourists will generally look this year for nature-linked destinations. As Serbia’s offers infinite possibilities linked to nature, we adopted slow adventure as a theme for 2021,” explains Marija Labovic,…
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Face-to-face with Saxony: Official Culture Destination ITB Berlin NOW 2021
Exclusive Interview: Veronika Hiebl, Managing Director – Saxony Tourism (Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen) This year, Saxony is ITB’s first Official Culture Destination, and will be the Official Partner Country of ITB Berlin 2022.…
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Pacific destinations unlikely to bounce back before 2022
More than ever, Oceania seemed like a beautiful but very distant dream in 2020. It turned into the most isolated continent in the world as countries closed their doors to all foreign…
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Western Australia secures funding for regional tourism organisations
Although the State of Western Australia is unlikely to see a return of foreign travellers in 2021, the State government has confirmed funding for its five regional tourism organisations. They will receive…
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New kayak tour in Rotorua’s Waimangu volcanic valley
One of Rotorua’s oldest tourism attractions has joined one of its newest tourism operators to launch a unique new experience – the Steaming Cliffs kayak tour at Waimangu Volcanic Valley in New…
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Aussie Specialist Program under spotlight @ ITB Berlin NOW
The Aussie Specialist Program is Tourism Australia’s global online training program, delivered in partnership with all eight state and territory tourism organisations to provide frontline travel sellers from around the globe with…
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Care Fiji Commitment Programme runs until borders reopen
Since October, Tourism Fiji has been implementing its “Care Fiji Commitment” programme which is designed to reassure travellers that Fiji is a safe destination to visit on their next holiday. The initiative…
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Culture helps Saxony retain its appeal… even in crisis times
With its wealth of cultural attractions and outstanding landscapes, tourism in Saxony showed stronger resilience than many other destinations in 2020, despite the pandemic. With over 20.7m overnight stays (up 3.7%) and…
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Saxony, Germany’s number 1 cultural destination
Saxony has good reason to be the Official Culture Destination of ITB Berlin NOW 2021. It is a land of outstanding art and culture, of vibrant manufacturing history and of lengendary castles:…
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Finding happiness in Saxony, land of castles
Saxony could be described as the «Land of Castles”, with its hundreds of castles and palaces ready to welcome visitors. Travellers dreaming of a fairy-tale castle should head to Moritzburg Castle. Set…
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Saxony shines with UNESCO World Heritage sites
Two UNESCO World Heritage sites – “Mining Region” and “Muskau Park”, confirm Saxony’s reputation as a leading cultural destination in Germany, and indeed the world. One park spanning two countries North of…
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Saxony: an opportunity to return to the steam age
Bringing tourists back to the good old days of steam age with an adventurous journey inside Saxony by water and rail : this is a key Saxon selling point as the region…
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“Heady” history: 850 years of wine growing in Saxony
A great variety of wines can be experienced all year round in Saxony, particularly during the many wine festivals in autumn. Centuries of experience, favourable climate and soils create ideal conditions for…
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New mountain bike trails in Saxony
Saxony’s reputation as a mountain biking paradise is gaining pace in the MTB scene with the Ore Mountains no longer the mountain bikers’ best kept secret. We asked Ronny Schwarz, in charge…
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Saxony spotlights craftsmanship as a key historic attraction
Saxony’s rich heritage of manufacturing contributes to the region’s exceptional cultural reputation. Whether it be the largest nutcracker, the largest violin or the oldest registered trademark, living crafts are passed down through…
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A refreshing change: Saxony’s lake landscapes
Few visitors are aware that exciting new holiday regions such as Lusatian Lakeland and Leipzig New Lakes Land have been developed in Saxony. Former open-cut mining areas have been converted into beautiful…
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Saxony highlights its 7 most breath-taking hiking trails
The Saxon Switzerland National Park, the Upper Lusatian Mountains, the UNESCO listed Ore Mountains and the Vogtland are increasingly attracting hikers not only from Germany, but from around the globe. Saxony’s many…
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“C THE UNSEEN”: CELEBRATING CHEMNITZ AS CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2025
In 2025, Chemnitz will become European Capital of Culture. From groundbreaking inventions to cultural innovations, Chemnitz buzzes with ideas and surprises. So why not experience it all right away? During the Capital…
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AN 1834 CHRISTMAS RECIPE MADE IN SAXONY: WACKERBARTH CASTLE MULLED WINE
As Christmas fast approaches, it is interesting to note that the oldest known mulled wine recipe is a Saxon creation made at Wackerbarth Castle in Radebeul.
