Promoting Jamaica as a ‘love destination,’ the Ministry of Tourism is seeking to increase the island’s share of the lucrative global wedding services market, which is projected to reach US$368 billion by 2030. With destination weddings comprising one of the fastest growing segments and increasing by 40% over the last five years, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett is looking to professional wedding planners for support stressing that “it is time for us to start positioning ourselves to secure a bigger share of that US$368 billion.” He wants weddings to double their current contribution to arrivals and earnings in Jamaica.

New data from Snomad's innovative ski resort finder quiz has revealed that value for money and quiet slopes top the list of key factors when skiers decide on a ski resort. Among respondents, younger audiences have particularly engaged with the quiz. Snomad continues to build its community of skiers and boarders, and will once again honour the best ski resorts in the Ski Resort Awards. Snomad is on a mission to help skiers and boarders find the perfect ski resort just for them. Whether you're a group of mates with conflicting priorities - one who just wants to ski, another craving après-ski, a powder hound, a nervous first timer, those in search of a hidden gem - the innovative resort-matching platform has all the answers. The quiz draws on community ratings and resort stats to help skiers compare resorts and find their perfect mountain match. The findings show that value for money remains king, with 54% of respondents prioritising this, followed by quiet slopes at 39% and the quality of skiing at 35% ranking second and third respectively*.

InsureMyTrip is seeing a spike in what the company is calling "Retiretrips," once-in-a-lifetime bucket-list adventures that many people plan in the first year or two after retiring. The trend coincides with a notable rise in quotes for travel insurance policies on itineraries exceeding $25,000 for those of retirement age.

At its 25th Global Summit in Rome today, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its latest report, revealing that Europe remains the beating heart of international tourism, with five of the world’s top 10 most powerful Travel & Tourism markets by GDP. The return of the WTTC Global Summit to Europe, for the first time since the pandemic reflects the region’s enduring global leadership. Italy’s position as a G7 nation and as host of this year’s Global Summit further underlines its leadership role, building on hosting last year’s first-ever G7 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting.

After Destination British Columbia (DBC) successfully rolled out Rainforest to Rockies and The Great Wilderness in 2024, two more Iconic journeys will now inspire the UK & Irish market - The Infinite Coast (TIC) and Valleys & Vineyards (V&V). These two new Iconics are part of DBC's “Invest in Iconics strategy”, a long-term global marketing strategy to encourage British and Irish travellers to venture off the beaten path in Canada's most western province. Through geographic and seasonal diversification within DBC's overarching Super, Natural British Columbia brand, each Iconic serves to reflect the dramatic landscapes and cultures found within the area it represents all supported through new themed itineraries that are marked globally.

At its 25th Global Summit in Rome today, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its latest report, revealing that Europe remains the beating heart of international tourism, with five of the world’s top 10 most powerful Travel & Tourism markets by GDP.