Between November 2015 and July 2016, three jihadist attacks in Paris and Nice killed 224 people, wounding at least 850 others. The attacks put France on alert, but also the hundreds of thousands of people who planned to travel to the world’s top tourist destination. As a result, in the first half of that year, […]
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AI Applications Serve the Hotel Industry Very Well
The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is leading to revolutionary transformations in many sectors, including the hotel industry. Artificial intelligence in the hospitality industry offers opportunities such as providing better experiences to hoteliers and guests, increasing efficiency, self-control, and better management of operational processes. Artificial intelligence is expected relatively soon to benefit many […]
African Union and African Tourism Board to sign MOU
The African Union and The African Tourism Board will sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday, May 30 opening a new chapter for tourism in Africa. This new chapter for Tourism Cooperation in Africa is also a new chapter for the African Tourism Board, the African Union, and the African Continent. The proud Chairman of […]
The Power Struggle within WTTC Continues
WTTC has long been positioned as the club for the most influential private travel and tourism industry players in the world. WTTC, claiming to be the private sector’s voice in the global travel and tourism industry, has responsibilities. Such responsibilities require global thinking from a global perspective by a global team. This responsibility within this […]
Africa Marks Six Decades of Political Independence
The 60th Anniversary celebration of African Union has been observed under the theme “Our Africa, Our Future”. African continent had celebrated six decades of independence under the umbrella of the African Union, with high expectations for brighter economic prosperity and tourism development. The continent had celebrated on Thursday this week 60 years of the Organization […]
Jordan Tourism Board Awarded Order of Al Istiqlal of First Degree
The accolade serves as a testament to the unwavering dedication and commitment of JTB, its Board of Directors, and its exceptional staff. Jordan Tourism Board issued the following statement today: We are truly humbled and deeply grateful as we express our heartfelt thanks to His Majesty King Abdullah II for the remarkable honor bestowed upon […]
Guam Medical Association Provides Clinics Listing for Stranded Visitors
Guam Medical Association will do their very best to serve island residents and the stranded tourist population The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has requested the assistance of the Guam Medical Association (GMA) to provide an available list of medical providers who can assist with stranded visitors impacted by Typhoon Mawar. In a letter, GVB President […]
Swiss tourism expects a record results
Swiss tourism is looking forward to a strong summer, not least because of the return of Chinese tourists. And overall, the record from the pre-Corona period could fall in 2023 regarding overnight stays. It is the Swiss Economic Institute (KOF) forecast. The mood is positive from the cities to the mountain and lake regions. For […]
Portugal’s aviation faced disruptions on flights
According to AirHelp, a company specializing in the defense of the rights of air passengers, since January, more than a third of passengers have faced disruptions on flights in Portugal, which resulted in more than two million passengers affected, about 35% of the total. The first months of 2023 were marked by strikes that affected […]
China Pledges $9.5M to Africa’s Second Largest Geopark
China has deployed a team of experts to Tanzania to help support establishing a pioneer geopark project in the northern tourism circuit. With a vast territory and complex geological and geomorphic features, China has 289 national geoparks and 41 UNESCO global geoparks, qualifying Beijing as a leading country in the world in establishing and maintaining […]