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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…
Adventure Tourism Africa Asia Cultural Tourism Group Travel Honeymoons Hotels & Resorts Luxury Accommodation & Travel Nature Tourism News

KUONI ADDS NEW RESORTS TO INDIAN OCEAN COLLECTION 2023

Jan 9, 2023  Read: 2 min.
Brand new resorts for couples, friends and families are being offered by Kuoni in 2023 with exciting features such as glitter balls, transparent dance floors, and beautiful beachside villas.
Cruises Transport

CHRISTCHURCH IN NEW ZEALAND WELCOMES THE RETURN OF PASSENGER CRUISES FOR THE 2023 SUMMER SEASON

Jan 6, 2023  Read: 2 min.
After an 11-year hiatus, passenger cruises are returning to Christchurch. This represents an exciting development as New Zealand's largest southern city gets set to welcome back cruise visitors – with 170,00- expected to dock between October 2022 and April 2023.
Americas News Trade Talk

BRAZIL'S NEW MINISTER OF TOURISM TAKES OFFICE

Jan 6, 2023  Read: 2 min.
Brazil 's new Minister of Tourism, Daniela Carneiro, took office on January 2, bringing a new style to Brazil's tourism sector.
Europe News Transport

Riga Airport takes centre stage for Baltic region

Jan 5, 2023  Read: 2 min.
RIX - the Riga Airport, located just 15 minutes from downtown Riga, has positioned itself as an important growth engine for one of Europe’s most dynamic regions, providing quick connections by air, road, and high-speed rail to all three Baltic capitals. The aviation hub offers more than 100 direct destinations from Latvia's capital during the…
Asia CSR

THAILAND'S GOVERNMENT REWARDS COMMUNITY TOURISM INITIATIVES

Jan 5, 2023  Read: 2 min.
Thailand has rewarded communities across the country that helped promote the Kingdom's national image in support of tourism while generating income for the local population.
News

DUBAI SCRAPS 30% ALCOHOL TAX TO BOOST ITS APPEAL TO TRAVELLERS

Jan 5, 2023  Read: 2 min.
Dubai has scrapped its 30% tax on alcohol for a one-year trial period – from January 1 2023 – in a bid to help the Emirate become even more attractive to travellers.
Education Responsible Tourism

LONELY PLANET AND WITHLOCALS PARTNER TO OFFER 'ONCE IN A LIFETIME' EXPERIENCES IN 26 NEW DESTINATIONS WORLDWIDE

Jan 4, 2023  Read: 3 min.
Lonely Planet and Withlocals have joined forces to offer experiences with locals for travellers looking for community-driven tours, following a global trend for a hyper-personalised and more authentic travel.
Hotels & Resorts Luxury Accommodation & Travel

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL SET TO LAUNCH 35 NEW LUXURY HOTELS IN 2023

Jan 4, 2023  Read: 3 min.
Marriott International has revealed its plans to further expand its footprint in the luxury segment in 2023 with the launch of 35 new luxury hotels.
Asia

SWIRE HOTELS LOOKS TO EXPAND WITH FOCUS ON ASIA AND BEYOND

Jan 3, 2023  Read: 3 min.
Hong Kong outfit Swire Hotels has said it is looking to expand its House Collective brand to new locations in Asia, Australia and the United States.

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