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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…
Africa Gastronomy & Wine Tourism ITB ITB Music & Tourism News

Seychelles leaves visitors with more than a souvenir to take home

Mar 3, 2023  Read: 2 min.
The islands aim to create a "home away from home" for all travellers and promote service excellence through the hospitality campaign "Lospitalite". Visitors are invited to discover the Seychelles' beautiful history and international heritage at ITB Berlin 2023. The Seychelles Islands, scattered off the East coast of Africa, boasts a melting pot of diversity where…
Africa News Regional Spotlight Transport

IATA launches "Focus Africa" to boost aviation's role in African development

Mar 3, 2023  Read: 2 min.
Private and public stakeholders will align efforts in six critical areas to improve connectivity, safety, and reliability for passengers and shippers, and support the realisation of UN sustainable development goals The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched “Focus Africa” to increase aviation’s contribution to Africa’s economic and social development and improve connectivity, safety, and…
Asia Cultural Tourism Nature Tourism

Japan's Sakura cherry trees to connect tourists through 16 stunning World Heritage sites

Mar 2, 2023  Read: 3 min.
Japan's world cultural heritage relay events want to connect its 16 UNESCO listed world heritage sites for international travellers Admiring the cherry blossoms in Japan is considered to be a national pastime for most Japanese, with lively discussions about where and when to see the delicate flowers with their nuance of pink and white colours.…
Hotels & Resorts Luxury Accommodation & Travel News

2023 Luxury travel: Comeback for the US, all-year destination Maldives in focus

Mar 2, 2023  Read: 2 min.
“Luxury vacations are more in demand than ever,” says Sven Schikarsky, Chief Product Officer of DER Touristik, summing up the booking situation in early 2023. Airtours also recorded “the strongest bookings in a long time” during the first few weeks of the new year. Managing Director Christian Böll of Windrose Finest Travel reports that summer…
Hotels & Resorts Luxury Accommodation & Travel News

New luxury hotels open their doors!

Mar 2, 2023  Read: 4 min.
2023 will be the year of spectacular new openings, from Greece to Great Britain, from Mozambique to Mallorca. The luxury travel magazine Connoisseur Circle has identified the best newcomers around the world Raffles The OWO / London, Great Britain The new Raffles The OWO has taken over the legendary Old War Office, a truly cinematic…
Adventure Tourism Middle East Sports

Dual zipline launches at Oman Adventure Centre in Musandam

Mar 1, 2023  Read: 2 min.
The Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) announced the soft opening for the 1,800-metre dual zipline project in the region of Khasab, in the Governorate of Musandam. The project is part of an integrated adventure centre designed to offer tourists a combined adventure and exploration experience in this part of Oman. Oman's exciting zipline project…
Adventure Tourism Americas CSR Nature Tourism News

Costa Rica's top 5 national parks

Feb 28, 2023  Read: 4 min.
From protected rainforests to active volcanoes and cascading waterfalls, Costa Rica has been long-established as a leading destination for outdoor enthusiasts who want to reconnect with nature and awaken their spirit of adventure Costa Rica is home to five per cent of the world's known biodiversity and has held a longtime commitment to preservation, with…
Americas Europe News Technology Transport

Norse Atlantic and Aer Lingus announce more flight routes while Jet2 welcomes new tech

Feb 28, 2023  Read: 3 min.
It was a big week for airlines with Norse Atlantic Airways announcing four new US routes from Gatwick starting this summer. Meanwhile Bristol Airport is gaining an almost daily Aer Lingus flights to Cork from April and Jet2 said its new automated voice technology "works very well" with most callers in a nod to the…
Oceania Transport

Qantas sees Perth International Airport turn into Australia's 2nd largest international gateway

Feb 27, 2023  Read: 2 min.
Australia's national carrier Qantas sees Perth as its second major international hub in the near future with the possibility to add new flights in the near future.

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