Tourism

Blockchain tech helps travel companies exploit Web3 benefits

Anke Hsu, Head of Business Development at Chain4Travel, presented Camino Networks at ITB Berlin. This is a blockchain technology that enables travel companies to exploit the benefits of Web3. This product offers a secure travel booking infrastructure: processes can be more automated, while transactions are more secure and cheaper. With Camino Travel the IT company […]

Tourism

European cycling route network takes shape

How about an 11,500 km long bicycle tour along Europe’s Atlantic coast. The route from the North Cape to Portugal is part of the EuroVelo cycling route network which, driven by European institutions, has been in the making for over 20 years. 64 per cent of the more than 90,000 kilometre long network is ready […]

Tourism

Wellness tourism: Traveling for health reasons

Among younger travellers too the pandemic has created a new awareness of health offers. During discussions at ITB Berlin, examples from Romania, India and Croatia show how new target groups can be attracted and even mud baths can be promoted as sexy. Since the coronavirus pandemic the subject of health has been high on the […]

Tourism

Nepal’s Pokhara to Host PATA Annual Summit and Mart 2023

Government of Nepal, Nepal Tourism Board and tourism fraternity is proud to be hosting the PATA Annual Summit and Adventure Mart 2023 in Nepal The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organize the PATA Annual Summit and Mart 2023 in Pokhara, Nepal from May 29 – June 1. The event will be hosted […]

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Fairmont Expands in Africa with Iconic Cape Grace in Cape Town

Featuring an extraordinary location, on the vibrant V&A Waterfront, between an international yacht marina and the working harbour, with the breath-taking Table Mountain as a backdrop, the Cape Grace Hotel will transition into a fully branded Fairmont property by end of 2023 (“Cape Grace by Fairmont”). The property has recently been purchased by Kasada Hospitality […]

Tourism

ITB Berlin Comes to a Successful Conclusion

90,127 ITB Berlin attendees celebrate booming demand at the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show ITB Berlin 2023 has come to a successful end: With around 5,500 exhibitors from 161 countries, the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show maintains its position as the leading platform for the global travel industry. At ITB Berlin the international travel industry […]

Tourism

AirJapan plans to launch flights to Southeast Asia in 2024

AirJapan, the new airline brand revealed in March 2022 for medium-haul international routes under ANA HOLDINGS INC., today unveiled select products and services to be introduced on its inaugural flights. AirJapan offers comfortable cabin space at affordable prices under the brand concept of “Fly Thoughtful” by leveraging the experience of ANA Group’s full-service and low-cost […]

Tourism

Skal Bangkok AGM Highlights Resilience in Post-Pandemic World

Skal Bangkok, a professional organization of tourism leaders, held its Annual General Meeting on March 7, 2023, at Le Meridien Bangkok. The meeting was well attended. A quorum was established with more than 50% of its members in attendance; many also brought guests along.  The event was expertly choreographed by President James Thurlby who presented […]

Tourism

Tourism Seychelles Dubs India as Vital Source Market

Kick starting the year on a high note, Tourism Seychelles participated in two of India’s largest travel trade shows, OTM and SATTE. With a commitment to strengthening its position in India, Tourism Seychelles showcased its multi-faceted experiences, services, and products at these shows. Amid positive sentiments and healthy projections, the island nation engaged with existing […]

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Tourism Is Key To Development For Least Developed Countries

UNWTO centered tourism as a key pillar of sustainable development at the 5th United Nations Conference on Least Developed Countries The conference, held in Doha around the theme of “From Potential to Prosperity” came at the pivotal half-way point in the timeline to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and fully implement the 2030 agenda. With […]