Guam is anticipating storm recovery from the after effects of Typhoon Mawar in approximately six months’ time. In the aftermath of Typhoon Mawar, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has released its May 2023 preliminary arrivals report and an update to its Fiscal Year 2023 visitor forecast. The report, issued by the GVB Research & Strategic […]
The decline in deal activity in the industry indicates dampened sentiments and cautious approach of investors. The travel and tourism industry has witnessed a massive 41% year-on-year (YoY) decline in deal activity from 475 deals announced during January-May 2022 to 282* during the first five of months of 2023. The decline in deal activity in […]
Cambodia, the Maldives and Indonesia have become the newest signatories to the International Code for the Protection of Tourists. The International Code for the Protection of Tourists is the first ever legal instrument designed to create internationally recognized standards for the protection of tourists at the international level. The Code was created by UNWTO with […]
Finnair has launched a new exhibition in its home hub, Helsinki Airport, as it gets ready to take-off on its centenary journey later this year. The stylish showcase will give customers a never-seen-before view of Finnair’s vintage uniforms from the past 100 years, as the airline reflects on its history and heritage. These colourful vintage […]
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, has announced a partnership with international medical and security services company, MedAire Inc. (MedAire), to provide travel threat and security intelligence to its passengers and crew. With over 200 destinations in 35 countries and an extensive domestic network, ANA’s top priority is the safety of its passengers. MedAire, […]
Spain is expected to welcome around 50 million tourists between June and September, with an almost equal number of local travelers (51%) and foreign tourists (49%). According to “The Tourism Model at the Crossroads of Recovery” report, this information suggests that this summer season will see 160 million overnight stays – a 1.8% increase from […]
According to JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group’s report, the luxury hospitality industry is expected to grow and transform. These are the top trends in the evolution of the luxury hospitality sector. The growth of global wealth is driving luxury travel to new heights. The super-rich generate approximately 36% of global travel spending and nearly 70% […]
Lombardy has reported a successful summer season with a desirable return from Chinese tourists. Hotel occupancy in Como and Lake Garda is 83% and 81%, respectively. Milan was also full, with luxury hotels almost sold out for the coming men’s fashion week. For the coming summer, Lombardy is preparing for the tourist boom, from Milan […]
Muslims pilgrimage to the holy sites in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, called the Hajj. It is one of the five pillars of Islam and will occur from Monday, June 26, to Saturday, July 1, 2023. Hajj dates to the 7th century and is still observed by millions of Muslims today. Mecca, the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad […]
This summer, tourists visiting the Croatian city of Dubrovnik must carry their wheeled suitcases instead of rolling them to avoid inconveniencing the locals. In Dubrovnik, increased number of residents complain about the noise of rolling suitcases on the cobblestones. To ensure peace and reduce noise pollution, the Croatian city’s mayor, Mato Franković, has taken a […]