Organisations & Operators News Page 69
Ajman opens first overseas office in UK
Ajman is investing in the UK by announcing its first overseas office. Scott Marketing has been appointed to introduce the destination to the UK travel trade.
UNWTO reports strong tourism growth for early 2018
According to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation’s latest barometer, international tourist arrivals grew six per cent in the first six months of 2018 after a record year of growth in 2017.
New tourism website from VisitGuernsey
Showcasing the spectacular landscapes of Guernsey with striking photography and video footage, the new website, which is available in English, with French, German and Dutch sections, has been developed to inspire tourists looking for a beautiful close-to-home island experience.
ETOA: Visa complexity hitting Indian tourism in Europe
The cost and complexity of the Schengen zone tourist visa process is losing the European tourism industry an estimated $1 billion a year from the Indian market, preliminary findings from European Tourism Association Visa Impact Survey have revealed.
Gallego to lead Corporations segment at Amadeus
Amadeus has announced that Ángel Gallego has been appointed executive vice president of the Corporations segment in Travel Channels, effective immediately.
Tokyo, Japan, to host ABTA Travel Convention 2019
Tokyo, Japan’s capital, mixes the unique combination of traditional and modern culture, from neon-lit signs and skyscrapers to historic temples that Japan is so well known for.
Turismo de Portugal appointed WTTC Destination Partner
The Destination Partner category – the newest member classification - amplifies the voice of major national tourism organisations and destination management organisations from across the globe, and will serve to tackle issues within the tourism sector such as overcrowding and crisis preparedness.
Ras Al Khaimah to host PATA Annual Summit
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has announced that the emirate will be hosting the PATA Annual Summit 2020. The four-day event, to be hosted by the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, will bring together international thought leaders, industry shapers and senior decision-makers who are professionally engaged with the Asia Pacific region.
Hospitality investment is paying dividends says VisitBritian
New figures from VisitBritian suggest visitors to the UK spent more than £1 billion last year as a result of activity by the national tourism agency.
World Travel Awards lands in Durban ahead of Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2018
Durban International Convention Centre is making final preparations ahead of hosting the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2018. Hundreds of the leading figureheads of the African and Indian Ocean travel industries are scheduled to attend the red-carpet gala this evening.
Tourism Australia takes Dreamtime to Perth for first time
Tourism Australia has announced that its signature event for promoting the country as a world-class incentive destination, Dreamtime, will be held in Perth for the first time.
Poás Volcano National Park reopens in Costa Rica
Featuring a new online booking system and new safety measures, the park aims to reclaim its position as one of the country’s most visited natural marvels.