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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…
Technology Transport

FIRST AIRBUS A380 POWERED BY 100% SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL TAKES TO THE SKIES

Apr 5, 2022  Read: < 1 min.
Airbus has performed its first A380 flight powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) produced mostly from used cooking oil. A historical event at a time where rising petrol prices are a cause for concern.
Cultural Tourism Middle East

QATAR REVEALS PLANS FOR THE LAUNCH OF 4 NEW MUSEUMS

Apr 4, 2022  Read: 3 min.
In just a decade, the number of museums in Qatar has risen from one to four and, the craze doesn't seem to be abating as four more institutions – which will turn the country into an outstanding destination for art and architecture lovers – are planned to open.
Africa News

ZANZIBAR'S TOURIST BOARD SIGNS DEAL WITH EXIM BANK TO HELP SPEED UP GROWTH OF COUNTRY'S TOURISM SECTOR

Apr 4, 2022  Read: 2 min.
The Zanzibar Association of Tourism Investors (ZATI) has signed a three-year sponsorship contract with EXIM Bank of Tanzania to secure adequate promotion of the destination worldwide. A move which coincides with the full reopening of Zanzibar to foreign travellers.
Hotels & Resorts Trade Talk Travel Technologies

EU RULES TO ENSURE FAIR COMPETITION AND MORE CHOICE FOR USERS WITH DIGITAL MARKETS ACT

Apr 1, 2022  Read: 3 min.
E.U. Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on March 24, 2022 new EU rules to limit the market power of big online platforms. The European hotel industry is united in applauding the E.U. for setting new rules targeting digital gatekeepers which exercise disproportionate power towards their business users and consumers. The Digital Markets Act (DMA) will…
Asia

SOUTH KOREA, FIRST COUNTRY TO REOPEN FULLY IN NORTHEAST ASIA FROM APRIL 1ST, 2022

Apr 1, 2022  Read: 3 min.
South Korea is the first country in Northeast Asia to reopen to international travellers following Covid-19 pandemic.
Africa Cultural Tourism

RABAT CELEBRATES ITS TITLE OF CAPITAL OF CULTURE OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD 2022

Mar 31, 2022  Read: 3 min.
To celebrate being crowned Capital of Culture of the Islamic World 2022, Rabat in Morocco has officially launched a host of festivities under the supervision of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (ICESCO) and the Ministry of Youth.
Europe Gastronomy & Wine Tourism News

COPENHAGEN BECOMES SUSTAINABLE URBAN FARMING HUB

Mar 31, 2022  Read: 2 min.
In recent years, the former industrial district of Refshaleøen has become one of Copenhagen’s hippest areas and a hub for creativity, festivals but also great foods of all kinds and alternative urban development.
Business Travel & MICE

HOW WALES' INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE REVIVED ITSELF AND THE LOCAL AREA

Mar 30, 2022  Read: 3 min.
Newport's International Convention Centre had a staggered start. Now, ICC Wales is open again, with a sharper focus on the greater community.
City Breaks Europe Honeymoons Hotels & Resorts Luxury Accommodation & Travel News Wellness

PARIS WELCOMES NEW SPA HOTEL PAVILLON FAUBOURG SAINT-GERMAIN

Mar 30, 2022  Read: 2 min.
The Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain will soon open its doors in Paris after two years of work by the Chevalier family.

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