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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 Hotels & Resorts News Regional Spotlight Topics

Mauritius proves appeal as top destination with over 1 million visitors

Feb 13, 2023  Read: 2 min.
Mauritius demonstrated its ability to attract tourists by recording more than one million bookings in 2022.
Business Travel & MICE Education ITB LGBT News Topics

Don't miss ITB's dazzling Diversity Gala 2023 at the Ritz Carlton

Feb 13, 2023  Read: 3 min.
Tickets are now available for this year's new diversity gala dinner celebrating inclusion during ITB Berlin 2023
Topics Transport

Swiss and Swiss Railways SBB add 2 new tourist destinations Lucerne and Interlaken to their «SWISS Air Rail» network

Feb 10, 2023  Read: 2 min.
Swiss Air Lines and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has expanded the reach of the «Swiss Air Rail» service
Adventure Tourism Asia Regional Spotlight Sports Topics

Sabah aiming to become vibrant sailing destination

Feb 10, 2023  Read: 3 min.
Adventure remains a strong asset for Sabah, East Malaysia
CSR Nature Tourism Responsible Tourism Topics

Disney Conservation Fund grants benefit communities and wildlife in 25 countries

Feb 9, 2023  Read: 3 min.
The Disney Conservation Fund has provided more than $120 million since 1995 to support a healthier planet for people and wildlife
Middle East News Regional Spotlight Topics Transport

Saudi Arabia further simplifies entry requirements with free-of-charge 4-day visa

Feb 9, 2023  Read: 3 min.
Saudi Arabia has just introduced a new free transit visa allowing stopover passengers to stay in the Kingdom for up to 4 days
Education Europe Regional Spotlight Topics UNWTO

Boosting education at heart of Malta and Switzerland agreement

Feb 8, 2023  Read: 2 min.
The agreement, which was signed by Malta and Switzerland at the end of last year, focuses on strengthening tourism education
Americas Hotels & Resorts News Regional Spotlight Topics

Hyatt expands further with acquisition of 12 Dream Hotel Group properties

Feb 8, 2023  Read: 3 min.
Hyatt has strengthened its global lifestyle footprint with the acquisition in February 2023 of 12 properties from the luxury lifestyle Dream Hotel Group, a hotel brand and management company with a 30-year history
Asia News Regional Spotlight Topics

Optimistic outlook for Sri Lanka with over 700,000 international tourists in 2022

Feb 7, 2023  Read: 2 min.
Sri Lanka's tourism ended the year 2022 on a positive note

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