Latvia celebrates Liepāja as the European Capital of Culture 2027

Cultural aficionados and curious travellers will head to Liepaja in Latvia to discover the European Capital of Culture 2027. On 10 May, 2022, Liepāja in Latvia was named the European Capital of Culture 2027 following a competition between three Latvian cities - Liepāja, Valmiera and Daugavpils. The jury was composed of ten experts selected by…

🌍 Episode 19# Visit Finland

In this episode of the ITB News Podcast we will talk with Kristiina Hietasaari, Senior Director at Visit Finland about Finland's unique position as the world's happiest country and its influence on the nation's tourism strategy. She sheds light on how Finland's lesser-known status in the global market is counterbalanced by its impressive record in…

Key insights into the global luxury travel market 2023

The global luxury travel market is booming, driven by the rise of digital media. A recent report forecasts strong growth from 2023 to 2030, with a focus on diverse luxury travel categories. The baby boomer segment leads the market, followed by millennials and generation X, thanks to their rising disposable incomes. This trend highlights the increasing influence of digital media in shaping the luxury travel industry.

Latvia offers a royal life style in its castles and manors

Besides its preserved nature and its welcoming people, Latvia is also a land of magnificent castles and splendid manors, with over 100 having been preserved across the country. These outstanding landmarks offer numerous activities, and many of them also propose accommodation. For those dreaming to sleep like a royalty, Latvia is thus the perfect destination.…

Visits and more at Latvia's castles

Many castles propose as well classic guiding tours with many often integrating art galleries and exhibitions. Some propose as well activities for all. The Rundāle Palace ensemble is the most outstanding monument of Baroque and Rococo architecture in Latvia, built from 1736 to 1740 as the summer residence of Ernst Johan von Biron, Duke of…

Cape Verde and TUI collaborate to enhance tourism for social and economic development

Memorandum of understanding signed to strengthen Cape Verde's tourism sector and promote sustainability, in partnership with TUI The Government of Cape Verde, in partnership with TUI Group and TUI Care Foundation, has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) titled "Tourism for Development." This agreement signifies a significant step towards harnessing the power of tourism…

Thailand to integrate fashion to boost its tourism strategy

Thailand continues to look at positioning itself as a value-added destination especially in the fields of creativity. Among them are design and fashion, two soft powers which are attracting a rising number of travellers -especially Millenials and Generation-Z. Thailand wants to move away from its image of cheap destination which someones plagued its image. The…

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi on Yas Island is the Emirate's newest attraction since May 2023

Abu Dhabi SeaWorld have opened its doors to the public, offering a new-generation Marine Life Theme Park with immersive experiences Abu Dhabi based company Miral is a leading creator in the UAE of immersive destinations and experiences. The company's latest project is the next-generation Marine Life Theme Park on Yas Island. The theme park tells…

Athens, Bangkok, Kyoto and Nairobi celebrate the opening of new Dusit properties

Dusit Hotels & Resort continues its fast expansion. In April and May, the Thailand-based hotel group celebrated the opening of five new properties in Athens, Bangkok, Kyoto and Nairobi One of Thailand's most prestigious hospitality group, Dusit Hotels and Resorts, is adding a dozen new properties around the world in 2023, including in many countries…

Andalusia achieves record-breaking 147 blue flags for beaches, ports, and boats

Andalusia, has achieved a remarkable feat by being awarded a historic total of 147 blue flags for its pristine beaches this year

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