Industry
News

We provide you with daily insights & travel industry news. Stay tuned, stay smart.
Cultural Tourism

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…
Europe

Berlin welcomed 5.7 million guests in the first half of 2023

Aug 17, 2023  Read: 3 min.
2023 should be a good year for tourism in Berlin. The German capital recorded 13.8 million overnight stays and welcomed 5.7 million guests in the first half of 2023. International visitors represented around 39% of the total which was an increase of almost 3 points over the same period of 2022. According to the official…
Americas Gastronomy & Wine Tourism

San Francisco's culinary triumph in the 2023 MICHELIN Guide

Aug 17, 2023  Read: 2 min.
San Francisco has solidified its reputation as the culinary capital of the American West Coast, as showcased by the recent accolades from the MICHELIN Guide. The 2023 California Guide ceremony left no doubt that San Francisco reigns supreme as the gastronomic heartbeat of the Golden State. The Bay Area alone boasts 50 of California's 87…
ITB Responsible Tourism

Fāri’ira’a Manihini (FM27): Paving the way for responsible tourism in Tahiti and its islands

Aug 16, 2023  Read: < 1 min.
Tahiti's tourist board has embarked on an ambitious campaign, Fāri’ira’a Manihini (FM27), to raise awareness among local residents about the significance of inclusive and sustainable tourism. Jean-Marc Mocellin, the Chief Executive of Tahiti Tourism, stresses the importance of prioritising quality over quantity in tourism, setting a target of 280,000 tourists by 2027. This strategy stems…
Adventure Tourism Cultural Tourism Nature Tourism News

Slovenia: a tourist haven

Aug 15, 2023  Read: < 1 min.
The Slovenian Tourism Board (STB) is in continual communication with travel destinations to provide the latest information, assuring visitors a seamless experience. Whether you're seeking cultural insights, gastronomic delights, or wellness retreats, the summer season unveils Slovenia in its full splendor. Slovenia's diverse attractions: from coastlines to caves The allure of Slovenia extends from its…
Americas Sports

Calgary wins the bid to host the 2027 North American Indigenous Games

Aug 15, 2023  Read: 3 min.
Calgary has been chosen to host the 2027 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) – the largest multi-sport and culture event for Indigenous youth of Turtle Island-the name referring in indigenous communities in the lands of North America. The Games, which take place every four years, will be returning to their roots, having begun in Alberta…
Hotels & Resorts

Marriott and MGM Resorts launch strategic partnership with MGM Collection and Bonvoy Collaboration

Aug 14, 2023  Read: 2 min.
In an exciting development, Marriott International Inc. and MGM Resorts International have unveiled a long-term strategic licensing agreement and new collaborative venture: the MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy. Set to launch in October 2023, this venture will encompass 17 of MGM’s unmatched resorts and over 40,000 rooms across several U.S. cities. The collaboration will provide…
News Trade Talk

Thailand: sustainability, high-value and meaningful travel shape 2024 strategy for the TAT

Aug 11, 2023  Read: 3 min.
When it comes to tourism, Thailand is moving away from the quest for quantity to increasingly focus on quality. This will be achieved by enhancing efforts on elevating supply and sustainable standards while raising awareness on meaningful travel experiences that reflect Thai soft powers and sustainable goals. As the Tourism Authority of Thailand will have…
Hotels & Resorts

Vancouver's looming hospitality crisis

Aug 11, 2023  Read: 2 min.
A recent study, "Economic Analysis of Hotel Supply and Projected Demand in Metro Vancouver, 2023 to 2050", released by Destination Vancouver, paints a bleak picture for the city’s hospitality sector. A deficit of 20,000 hotel rooms, with 10,000 specifically in Vancouver by 2050, will result in considerable economic loss for the province of British Colombia…
Cultural Tourism News

Beirut’s iconic museum and train station restored by UNESCO and Italy

Aug 10, 2023  Read: 4 min.
LiBeirut is an international flagship initiative launched from Beirut by the Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, in the aftermath of the explosions of 2020 to support the rehabilitation of schools, historic heritage buildings, museums, galleries and the creative industries, all impacted by the 2020 explosions. Through this initiative, UNESCO already completed the rehabilitation of 280…

« First ‹ Previous 1 2 3 4 5 13 82 Next › Last »