In the lead up to World Environment Day (June 5), one of Japan’s most-lauded home-grown brands is launching ‘Sustainable Tokyo’, a stay package that highlights local, environmentally-considerate elements and excursions alongside omotenashi (Japanese hospitality) in harmony with Mother Nature. From the start, Palace Hotel Tokyo’s affinity to nature has been an intrinsic part of the […]
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Tourism Trinidad Launches Trinidad Fashion Festival
Tourism Trinidad Limited (TTL) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Trinidad Fashion Festival – Dis Is We Style, a vibrant celebration of the distinctive style and creativity flourishing within Trinidad and Tobago’s fashion industry. The inauguration ceremony took place at the Queen’s Hall in Port of Spain a venue renowned for its role […]
Tourism Spending in Colombia Went Substantially Up
In 2022, the Colombian economy had a significant capital injection thanks to tourism. The decrease in taxes on the hotel sector and associated services from 19% to 0% and on air tickets to 5%, in addition to the peso’s devaluation, supported tourism and made the country one of the most desirable destinations for foreigners. Thanks […]
Mexico’s Tourism Seeks Refuge in the Army
Mexico is a popular tourist destination, with 45 million international visitors in 2019. However, the country also has a high crime rate, with nine of the world’s 10 most dangerous cities located in Mexico. Violence is becoming increasingly common in tourist areas, with recent incidents in Acapulco and Cancun. One of the victims is Mexico’s […]
Vacation Plans of French Travelers Are Changing
According to the Sofinco Consumption and Daily Barometer, 60% of French have shortened their vacation plans to fit their budget due to rising prices. While the intention to take vacations this summer remains stable (-2pts compared to 2022), the French have had to reconsider their habits to afford vacations in an inflationary context. The average […]
Tourist Destinations in South Europe Get Regularly Overcrowded
Despite efforts to diversify their tourism offer, Southeast Europe’s Adriatic and Black Sea coast countries receive the most visitors in the peak summer months of July and August. According to data from the EU’s statistics office Eurostat, August 2022 saw the most overnight stays and arrivals of tourists, closely followed by July. While the seasonal […]
U.S. Hotel Sector Faces Challenges
In 2022, the hotel and motel industry in the United States recovered and even flourished. Demand was so strong that average daily rates (ADR) increased along with occupancy, setting the stage for a record-breaking year for hotel revenue. According to Phocuswright’s most recent travel research report, “U.S. Hotel Market Report 2022-2026,” the sector saw a […]
How Guam Visitors Bureau Helps 5000+ Stranded Visitors
he Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is working to assist almost five thousand stranded visitors impacted by Typhoon Mawar during their stay in Guam. GVB has contacted tour agents, local bus companies, hotels, and industry partners to transport visitors and provide a sense of security by covering a portion of their lodging and meals as they […]
Bahamas Welcomes Cruise Passengers to Revitalized Nassau Port
A new terminal, Junkanoo museum, and more welcome visitors with a taste of authentic Bahamian flair steps from the dock. After three years of construction, today, the reimagined Nassau Cruise Port opens its doors to cruisers sailing to Nassau, the vibrant capital city of the archipelago. Featuring a sixth berth and new terminal building, the […]
Louis Vuitton is in the Lead
The latest luxury fashion market study revealed that Louis Vuitton Malletier, commonly known as Louis Vuitton, is a French luxury fashion house and company founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton, is the world’s most popular luxury brand. Research analyzed five different metrics including global searches, global website visits, social media following and engagement and revenue, […]