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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…
Asia Business Travel & MICE Hotels & Resorts

Marina Bay Sands' Smart Hotel features revolutionary guest experience

Apr 5, 2023  Read: 2 min.
Marina Bay Sands, Asia's leading business, leisure, and entertainment destination, has introduced a new mobile application-enabled Smart Hotel feature that aims to transform the guest experience. The initiative will enable hotel guests to bypass the conventional means of checking in and out at the front desk by using the app to pre-register, check-in, and complete…
Sports

Red Sea Global launches new water sports brands

Apr 4, 2023  Read: < 1 min.
Saudi Arabia-based project developer Red Sea Global has announced the launch of two new brands, centring around diving and water sports tourism. Red Sea Global has earned plaudits for its regenerative tourism projects, including the Red Sea and Amaala, and has recently announced the launch of WAMA and Galaxea, brands focused on water sports and…
Middle East

Jordan presented its rich mix of culture and adventure after a successful tourism year at ITB Berlin 2023

Apr 4, 2023  Read: 3 min.
Jordan's newly appointed Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, HE Makram Mustafa Queisi, explained at ITB Berlin 2023 how the country's new campaign "Kingdom of Time" has successfully repositioned the country as a year-round destination. How is Jordan's tourism industry performing in the first quarter of 2023?January 2023 brought excellent news for our tourism industry, as…
Europe News Regional Spotlight UNWTO

UNWTO unites South East Europe tourism ministers for sustainable travel

Apr 3, 2023  Read: 2 min.
The first-ever meeting of ministers sets foundations for unprecedented collaboration in the region The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) recently hosted its first-ever meeting of tourism ministers from South East Europe, laying the foundation for unprecedented collaboration among leaders in the region. The meeting, called the Future of Environmental Sustainable Tourism in Albania (FESTA),…
News Trade Talk

Albania among top countries with the fastest tourism recovery in 2022

Mar 29, 2023  Read: 4 min.
In an exclusive interview at ITB Berlin 2023, Albania's Minister of Tourism and Environment Mirela Kumbaro spoke about the country's tourism developments including future investments for the up-and-coming Balkan destination. How has Albania’s travel and tourism industry performed over the past yearAlbania is a Mediterranean country but in the past, it did not have a…
Europe Gastronomy & Wine Tourism Regional Spotlight

Star Chef Takes the Helm: Splendid Venice's Le Maschere Restaurant Welcomes Massimo Livan as Executive Chef

Mar 28, 2023  Read: 3 min.
Venice's renowned Le Maschere Restaurant at the Splendid Venice hotel has welcomed Massimo Livan as its new Executive Chef. Livan, a celebrated Venetian chef with extensive experience in the city's most prestigious restaurants, is set to take the dining experience to new heights with his signature flair and commitment to authentic, high-quality cuisine. With Livan at the helm, travellers and local food enthusiasts alike are in for a treat as they savour the flavours of a generous and fertile land, prepared with passion and sophistication.
Adventure Tourism Nature Tourism News

“Explore Uganda: The Pearl of Africa” A destination brand that celebrates diverse natural sights and adventure.

Mar 20, 2023  Read: 2 min.
Inspired by the country’s rich heritage, natural landscapes and its intangible array of adventure, the new brand was developed by the Uganda Tourism Board to rebound the country’s tourism offerings in the post-pandemic world.  “Uganda is a unique country as its location right at the equator influences great weather all year round [...] this makes…
Africa Regional Spotlight

Kenya presents diverse tourism offering with 45 co-exhibitors at ITB Berlin 2023

Mar 16, 2023  Read: 7 min.
Safaris, city tours and bespoke honeymoon trips are just a slice of what the coastal country had to offer under the 'Magical Kenya' brand. There are plenty of compelling reasons why visitors should make Kenya their next travel destination. As a country that offers visitors a kaleidoscope of natural wonders and unique flora and fauna,…
Business Travel & MICE Technology

Zoom study: Hybrid events due to stay in the future

Mar 10, 2023  Read: 3 min.
In a Zoom study, event marketers believe that hybrid events will continue to play an important role in future event planning even if the desire for face-to-face events is strongly back following the Covid crisis. A new study from Morning Consult found that 91% of event marketers believe hybrid events play an important role in…

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