Glion Institute to open London campus
Glion Institute of Higher Education, one of the world’s top three institutions of higher education for an international career in hospitality management, has confirmed the opening of its first branch campus in London. The new campus expands the reach of Glion’s Swiss hospitality education programmes to students and industry leaders in the UK Glion is a member of Laureate International Universities, a global network of more than 60 accredited campus-based and online institutions of higher education serving more than 740,000 students in 29 countries. → Read More
Hogg Robinson Group signs new partners in Libya
International corporate services company Hogg Robinson Group has announced the appointment of Tripoli Sali Travel as its new partner in Libya. The company will support HRG's clients around the world with dedicated local and regional expertise. → Read More
London readying itself for German invasion
Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund go head to head at Wembley Stadium at 7:45pm on Saturday 25th May 2013 in a mouth-watering all-German final of the UEFA Champions League. After stylishly seeing off the challenges of Spanish favourites Barcelona and Real Madrid in the semi-finals, the two Bundesliga clubs do battle in the home of English football as Wembley hosts a record second European Cup final in three years. → Read More
Seychelles tourism at ATM 2013 in Dubai
The Seychelles tourism trade joined the island’s Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture, Alain St.Ange; their Tourism Board CEO, Elsia Grandcourt; Mohamed S. Al Geziry from Mohamed Al Geziry, the islands’ representatives in Dubai; and Aliette Esther from their Abu Dhabi Office, for the Middle East tourism trade fair, the Arabian Travel Market (ATM). → Read More
Staycation trend boosts UK economy by £12 billion
Despite the dismal weather and tight household budgets, 2013 is going to be a record year for the Staycation trend, as 65% of Britons opt to take their summer holiday at home this year. This is a significant increase on the past two years, when 41% and 35% of Britons respectively took a domestic break. With the average trip costing Britons £399.28 this year, (£34.19 reduction from last year), this investment will boost the UK tourism industry by £12 billion (up £3.3bn from last year). → Read More
Tourists killed in Cappadocia balloon accident
Two tourists have been killed after two hot air balloons collided in Turkey. More than 20 people are also believed to have been injured in the accident, which happened in Cappadocia, a popular tourist destination due to its spectacular volcanic rock formations. → Read More
MICE destination Italy meets the world in Frankfurt at IMEX 2013
ENIT, the Italian State Tourist Board, will participate in the 11th edition of IMEX, a major promotions platform for the international meetings industry. The aim is to make Italy the protagonist of top destinations for business tourism around the world, as well as to support the activity of internationalisation of businesses in the sector. → Read More
Jerusalem gears up for International Tourism Summit
Leading lights of the travel and tourism industry will descend on Jerusalem, Israel later this month for the Jerusalem International Tourism Summit, which will place a spotlight on ‘The New Era of Tourism’. This year a special emphasis will be placed on Urban Tourism as well as Innovative Technologies in the world of tourism and travel. → Read More
Tourism partnership aims to attract an extra 9 million visitors a year
Maria Miller today launched a tourism partnership strategy for Britain which calls for the travel industry and the Government, together with key public and private sector bodies, to unite behind a long-term ambition for growth that would see Britain welcome 40 million overseas visitors by 2020, spending £31.5 billion and supporting an additional 200,000 jobs across the country. → Read More
WTTC recognises growing importance of LGBT tourism
The lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender sector is making a dynamic and influential contribution to the global tourism industry, according to World Travel & Tourism Council president David Scowsill. Addressing the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association, Scowsill explained the LGBT market in the United States alone is estimated to be over US $55 billion and around US$165 billion globally. → Read More
UNWTO reveals steady increase in global tourism spending
Receipts from international tourism in destinations around the world grew by four per cent in 2012, reaching US$1,075 billion, figures from the UNWTO reveal. This growth is equal to the four per cent increase in international tourist arrivals, which reached 1,035 million in 2012. → Read More
Destination Britain comes at pivotal time for growth
VisitBritain kicked-off its flagship international travel trade event, Destination Britain 2013, in Bangkok today. Celebrating its 10th year, the tourism gathering will open with a record 35% of new suppliers, showcasing their strongest UK travel and tourism offerings. → Read More
