Don’t Look Down! ‘Floating’ Ladder for Thrillseekers Opens in Norway Date: 2024-06-06 09:29:53 Order: 0 A new “floating” staircase in Norway promises spectacular views and undeniable thrills – but it’s probably not for the fainthearted. Tourism
I Did Not Know That: Why Madrid Is So Cool Date: 2024-06-06 08:55:44 Order: 0 Open Jaw’s Martha Chapman takes readers on a tour of Madrid and answers the burning question: Is it worth it to extend a trip with a stop over in the Spanish capital? On Location Tourism
e-Technologies Travel Bulletins Now Include Visitax Notification Date: 2024-06-06 08:35:36 Order: 0 As agents face increasing destination taxes to keep track of for their clients, travel risk management company, e-Travel Technologies has added tax notifications such as Mexico’s VISITAX... More News Tourism
Canadian Government Raises Risk Level for Popular Europe Countries Date: 2024-06-05 10:02:47 Order: 0 Canada on 04JUN raised its risk warning for residents travelling to Italy, Germany, France and Spain to 'exercise a high degree of caution' due to terrorism threats. Tourism
Dream Vacations Offers Webinars for Advisors with LGBTQ+ Clients Date: 2024-06-05 09:59:53 Order: 0 Dream Vacations and CruiseOne partner with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association for a series of webinars sharing advice on engagement and service. Tourism
Explore Worldwide Adds Toronto Office as Business Expands Date: 2024-06-04 09:41:36 Order: 0 Explore Worldwide adds a Toronto office as part of its North American expansion after experiencing 56% post-pandemic growth. Tourism
One of Europe’s Largest Tour Operators Files for Insolvency Date: 2024-06-04 09:40:55 Order: 0 European tour operator FTI has filed for insolvency, just weeks after a 125 million Euro investment from investor consortium led by Certares. Tourism
Most Travel Spending Close to Home, Despite ‘Revenge Travel’ Boom Date: 2024-06-03 09:35:23 Order: 0 A McKinsey & Company report predicts that by 2030, domestic travel spending will reach $6B. Regional travel accounted for three-quarters of travel spending in 2023. Tourism
Maldives Bans Israeli Citizens, Sends Message to the World Date: 2024-06-03 09:34:45 Order: 0 The Maldives banned Israeli citizens from entering and will fundraise for UN Relief and Works Agency in Gaza. Tourism
Mexico Elects Pro-Tourism Claudia Sheinbaum as First Woman President Date: 2024-06-03 09:34:01 Order: 0 Mexico's projected presidential winner, Claudia Sheinbaum, an avid supporter of the tourism industry, will become the first female president in the country's 200-year history. Tourism
Overtourism Has Advisors Adjusting Their Game Date: 2024-06-03 08:41:08 Order: 0 “Clients need us more than ever.” Canadian travel advisors say their clients are looking for ways to avoid the crowds in popular destinations, or looking for new places to explore. More News Tourism
Overtourism Step #1: Moving Travellers Who Want to Avoid Crowding Date: 2024-06-03 08:39:15 Order: 0 Travellers don’t want to visit overtouristed sites, and are looking for alternative destination suggestions. Here’s how the trade can help guide tourists. More News Tourism
Iceland’s Blue Lagoon Closes Again after Eruption Date: 2024-05-30 09:37:01 Order: 0 Iceland volcano near Grindavik erupted 29MAY for fifth time since December, leading to the evacuation of the popular tourist attraction Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. Tourism
Europe Anticipates Another Hot Summer Date: 2024-05-28 10:19:26 Order: 0 The heat is on. Travellers are being warned that temperatures will soar again this summer in Europe. Tourism
Dominican Republic Continues With Record Breaking Visitor Numbers Date: 2024-05-28 10:18:10 Order: 0 The DR predicts 11 million visitors in 2024 after seeing a 10% jump in arrivals in the first four months of the year. Tourism
