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Latvia celebrates Liepāja as the European Capital of Culture 2027

Nov 9, 2023  Read: 2 min.
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…
Podcast Episode 19 Nov 21, 2023

🌍 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…
News

Global sauna and spa market report 2023: Rising expenditure capacities drive growth

May 1, 2023  Read: 3 min.
The global sauna and spa market is estimated at USD $120.5 billion and is poised to grow at a CAGR of more than 6% during the forecast period.
COVID-19 News

IATA: Travellers show high confidence for summer travel season

May 1, 2023  Read: < 1 min.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a surge in confidence among travellers for the upcoming peak Northern summer travel season. Almost four in five (79%) of travellers plan to embark on a trip between June and August 2023, according to a recent survey by the IATA. Results from the study, which covered 4,700…
News

ITB India 2023: A major success with first face-to-face edition

Apr 28, 2023  Read: 2 min.
ITB India celebrated its successful launch with the first instalment of a live on-site event in Mumbai from April 26 to 28. The annual trade show hosted top international buyers as well as high-profile exhibitors, serving as a framework for business facilitation, with international attendees making more than 5,200 business appointments. ITB India 2023, the…
Americas Trade Talk

Nayarit invites Europeans to discover a "different" Mexico

Apr 28, 2023  Read: 4 min.
Juan Enrique Suárez del Real Tostado, Minister of Tourism for the Mexican State of Nayarit, talks to ITB News about what makes this destination so special... Juan Enrique Suarez Del Real Tostado | Credit: State of Nayarit What makes Nayarit an attractive destination for today's travellers? First of all, I want to stress that Nayarit…
Europe

How Germany is leading the way for curbing emissions in Europe

Apr 28, 2023  Read: 3 min.
A recent report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Saudi-based Sustainable Tourism Global Center highlights that Germany is leading the way for reducing absolute emissions in the travel industry Germany has been identified by the WTTC as one of the few countries in Europe that is growing its travel and tourism…
Asia Hotels & Resorts News

Xi’an welcomes first JW Marriott Hotel

Apr 27, 2023  Read: < 1 min.
The exciting launch of JW Marriott Hotel Xi’an marks the first Marriott Bonvoy property in the central Chinese city
Asia Hotels & Resorts

Accor expanding in Central Asia with 15 new properties featuring 2,100 rooms

Apr 27, 2023  Read: 4 min.
This year Accor is strengthening its footprint in Central Asia with projects popping up in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan In 2022, Accor signed 15 new projects which will add more than 2,100 rooms across five countries. The company will open nine properties in these areas in 2023, five of which were signed last…
Adventure Tourism Americas

Climbing 90 metre trees in Oregon, a unique US experience

Apr 26, 2023  Read: 2 min.
Tree Climbing at Silver Falls is the only tour operator in the United States with government permitted access to guide participants up some of the largest and rarest trees in the world in Oregon Tree Climbing at Silver Falls in Oregon was started in 2021 and now offers a unique experience of climbing 60m to…
Adventure Tourism Cultural Tourism Luxury Accommodation & Travel Middle East Nature Tourism News Responsible Tourism

Saudi Arabia aims to be all-year-round tourism destination

Apr 26, 2023  Read: 2 min.
Tourism experts working to promote Saudi Arabia say the destination appeals to different markets throughout the year

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