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The 4th Hunan Tourism Development Conference to be held in Yueyang, Hunan from May 24 to 26

Fri, 23 May 2025 09:42:12 +0000
The opening ceremony and cultural tourism promotion conference of the 4th Hunan Tourism Development Conference will kick off at Baling Square in Yueyang, Hunan on the evening of May 25.
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VIDEOS: Direct Booking Summit: Caribbean 2025

Fri, 23 May 2025 09:05:25 +0000
BTN presents video interviews from the 2025 Caribbean edition of the Direct Booking Summit at Sandals Grande Antigua where hoteliers explore strategies to increase direct bookings, reduce third-party reliance, and maximise revenue.
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Destination Spotlight: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a Spiritual and Architectural Masterpiece

Fri, 23 May 2025 08:00:36 +0000
When visiting Abu Dhabi, few experiences are as breathtaking and memorable as a visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. As the undeniable highlight of my recent trip to the UAE capital, this majestic structure delivers more than stunning architecture — it offers a deeply immersive encounter with the region’s spiritual and cultural identity.
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Saudi Arabia unveils TOURISE

Fri, 23 May 2025 07:08:46 +0000
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb has officially launched TOURISE, a bold new global platform designed to shape a new horizon and plot a shared roadmap for the next 50 years of tourism.
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BestPrice Travel Drives the Evolution of Halong Bay Cruises to Meet World-Class Standards

Fri, 23 May 2025 06:16:17 +0000
Celebrating 15 years in Vietnam’s tourism industry, BestPrice Travel has become a leading name in Halong Bay cruises, known for delivering unforgettable experiences.
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Princess Hotels & Resorts Jamaica Launches ‘Euphoria Weekend’

Fri, 23 May 2025 06:14:44 +0000
This summer, escape to paradise for an unforgettable fusion of beauty, music, culture, and wellness during Euphoria Weekend, a premier four-day luxury experience held June 25–29, 2025, at the stunning Princess Hotels & Resorts Jamaica properties, Princess Senses The Mangrove and Princess Grand Jamaica.
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International Traveller Spend in the UAE to Reach a Record AED 228BN This Year, reveals WTTC

Fri, 23 May 2025 06:11:02 +0000
Latest data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed that international visitor spend in the United Arab Emirates is set to reach a record AED 228.5BN in 2025, 37% above the previous peak of 2019. The global tourism body’s annual Economic Impact Research (EIR) shows that Travel & Tourism in the UAE is set for another record year in 2025, with the sector forecast to contribute AED 267.5BN to the national economy, accounting for almost 13% of GDP.
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Elevated Luxury Tourism Experience Coming Soon to Tasmania’s East Coast

Fri, 23 May 2025 06:09:09 +0000
The new Picnic Island will soon be reopening as an all-inclusive luxury private island experience off Tasmania’s stunning east coast. The exclusive retreat, located just 800 meters offshore from Coles Bay near the world-renowned Freycinet National Park, expects to welcome its first guests in November 2025 following a comprehensive transformation. Completely immersed in nature, Picnic Island offers a rare combination of complete privacy, bespoke luxury service, and refined accommodations for up to six guests (with an additional host suite soon to be added, increasing total capacity to eight guests). The island’s distinctive copper-clad lodge will be thoughtfully renovated in the months ahead with sophisticated style, sustainable luxury, and personalized experiences as guiding principles.
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A Wine Lovers Guide to Canberra

Fri, 23 May 2025 06:06:18 +0000
To celebrate the National Wine Show’s 50th anniversary, Canberra will transform into the nation’s wine capital with the inaugural launch of the National Wine Festival of Australia, a four-day festival that toasts Australian viticulture with wine tastings, masterclasses, themed dinners and special events from 12-15 June 2025. Offering wine lovers the unique opportunity to taste the more than 900 award-winning Australian wines under the one roof, the festival is the perfect excuse to extend your visit and taste the flavours of the Canberra District Wine Region and explore Canberra’s exciting dining scene.
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Explore the Epic Arctic Landscape of ‘Mission: Impossible’ on an Expedition Micro Cruise Adventure

Fri, 23 May 2025 05:55:51 +0000
The epic Arctic landscape of Svalbard will make its big screen debut this week. Action film star Tom Cruise has once again pushed the boundaries of filmmaking, venturing to the remote and breathtaking archipelago of Svalbard for his latest film “Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning” released in the UK on 21 May 2025. “The Final Reckoning” promises to be a visual spectacle with scenes filmed against the dramatic backdrop of Svalbard’s glaciers, icy fjords, and stunning Arctic landscapes. And it’s good news for film fans inspired by Tom Cruises’ Arctic adventure who can (literally) follow in his footsteps this Summer on an Expedition Micro Cruise with Secret Atlas.
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Marriott International Signs Agreement to Debut St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Brand in Costa Rica

Fri, 23 May 2025 05:52:13 +0000
Marriott International, Inc. announced today a signed agreement with Solana PA, S.R.L. to debut the iconic St. Regis Hotels & Resorts brand in Costa Rica. The development of this visionary project, which will span 20 hectares on the Gulf of Papagayo in the Guanacaste region, is expected to begin in July of this year, with a planned opening in early 2027.
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WestJet Vacations in exclusive partnership with GoNexus Group

Fri, 23 May 2025 05:49:00 +0000
GoNexus Group, a leading global provider of experiences and mobility solutions, proudly announces the official launch of its NexusTours white-label platform within the WestJet Airlines App and on westjetvacations.com. This milestone marks a new chapter in the strategic partnership between NexusTours and WestJet Vacations, unlocking access to 25 million WestJet passengers annually.
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TerraPay urges the 35% of travel companies that currently don’t accept virtual cards to reconsider.

Fri, 23 May 2025 05:48:44 +0000
Ahead of next week’s Bavel Summit by Voxel in Barcelona, payment provider TerraPay is urging the 35% of travel businesses—especially small and single-property operators—that currently don’t accept virtual cards to reconsider their payment strategies. The company warns that outdated systems and reliance on traditional banking are putting many operators at a disadvantage position in the rapidly evolving digital marketplace. Koert Grasveld, Vice President of Travel Payments at TerraPay:“Small property owners often struggle with managing international payments due to limited access to advanced digital tools and the high costs associated with traditional banking systems.
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ConX explores tourism industry trends with a focus on emerging markets and B2B strategies

Fri, 23 May 2025 05:46:05 +0000
ConX 2025, organized by Travelgate, the leading Connectivity Marketplace in the travel industry, successfully wrapped up its fifth edition, delving into key challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the tourism sector. Under the theme ‘Connected’ and with Huawei as the main sponsor – joined by notable partners such as Smyrooms (part of Viajes El Corte Inglés), Ávoris, and HotelDistribute – more than 800 decision-makers and executives from some of the most innovative and influential companies in the B2B distribution space gathered to reflect on emerging destinations, how to steer tourism toward sustainability, and how to apply advances in Artificial Intelligence and process automation in a complex ecosystem that includes hotel groups, airlines, OTAs, tech providers, and independent operators – all while contending with new entrants from outside the travel industry. Perfect connectivity among these players is no longer optional.
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Mirai revolutionises direct booking with its new global booking engine

Fri, 23 May 2025 05:39:44 +0000
Mirai, the hotel tech specialist focused on boosting direct sales, has launched a new global booking engine designed to transform the customer experience and maximise conversion. This innovative solution delivers ultra-fast load times—under 2 seconds even on slow connections—and achieves 56% higher conversion rates for multi-room searches.
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The Datai Langkawi announces Part II of The Chef Series 2025: The Gold List

Thu, 22 May 2025 17:24:57 +0000
A line-up of celebrated Michelin-starred chefs continues the culinary journey in the heart of the Langkawi rainforest
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Destination Spotlight: Al Ain Emerges as UAE’s Cultural and Eco-Tourism Gem for Global Travel

Thu, 22 May 2025 16:44:21 +0000
As travellers seek deeper connections with place, heritage, and nature, Al Ain—widely known as the “Garden City” of the UAE—is gaining renewed interest from the global travel trade. Just 90 minutes from Abu Dhabi city, this lush oasis town offers an immersive showcase of Emirati history, desert ecology, and authentic hospitality. For business-to-business travel planners, Al Ain presents a well-rounded destination ideal for FITs, educational tours, luxury retreats, and incentive programmes.
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Global Tourism Icons Unite to Endorse Gloria Guevara for Secretary-General of UN Tourism

Thu, 22 May 2025 16:34:21 +0000
A distinguished group of former global tourism leaders has united to endorse Gloria Guevara as the next Secretary-General of UN Tourism, citing her unmatched experience, visionary leadership, and proven ability to drive inclusive and sustainable growth across the Travel & Tourism sector.
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Global Travel & Tourism to reach new heights in 2025

Thu, 22 May 2025 16:25:09 +0000
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) is forecasting that international visitor spending will break all previous records this year, reaching an unprecedented $2.1TN - $164BN more than the 2019 peak.
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Saudi Arabia unveils TOURISE, a new global tourism platform

Thu, 22 May 2025 16:14:39 +0000
TOURISE is the first global platform designed to unite visionary leaders from both the public and private sectors across the tourism, technology, investment, and sustainability ecosystems. Anchored by a high-level advisory board of global industry figures, TOURISE aims to unlock unprecedented deal flow and high-value investment opportunities poised to reset the tourism landscape. The platform will also feature the TOURISE Awards, a program recognizing best-in-class destinations that deliver purposeful, unforgettable travel experiences aligned with the evolving expectations of today’s travelers. The inaugural, invite-only TOURISE Summit will be held in Riyadh from 11–13 November 2025, serving as the launchpad for a year-round platform that will redefine how the world travels, connects, and grows.
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