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Moldova to Host the 46th World Congress of Vine and Wine
This year, the World Congress of Vine and Wine will take place for the first time in the Republic of Moldova – the country with the highest vineyard area per capita in the world, with 4 hectares for every 100 people. Moldova's total vineyard area reaches nearly 110,000 hectares. The country ranks among the top 20 wine producers globally and is the 14th largest wine exporter in the world.
Maryland's First Dome Glamping Destination Now Open at Deep Creek Lake
Bumblebee Management has officially opened the newly renovated Bumblebee RV Park & Campground and the debut of Beehive Domes, Maryland's first-ever geodesic dome glamping destination, located at the scenic Deep Creek Lake. After a complete redevelopment, the property now features expanded RV accommodations and designed from scratch luxury glamping domes, offering guests a unique way to connect with nature without sacrificing comfort. Each dome comes equipped with queen beds, a full kitchen, private bathrooms, and personal saunas.
The 4th Hunan Tourism Development Conference to be held in Yueyang, Hunan from May 24 to 26
The opening ceremony and cultural tourism promotion conference of the 4th Hunan Tourism Development Conference will kick off at Baling Square in Yueyang, Hunan on the evening of May 25.
Saudi Arabia unveils TOURISE
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb has officially launched TOURISE, a bold new global platform designed to shape a new horizon and plot a shared roadmap for the next 50 years of tourism.
International Traveller Spend in the UAE to Reach a Record AED 228BN This Year, reveals WTTC
Latest data from the World Travel & Tourism Council has revealed that international visitor spend in the United Arab Emirates is set to reach a record AED 228.5BN in 2025, 37% above the previous peak of 2019.
Elevated Luxury Tourism Experience Coming Soon to Tasmania's East Coast
The new Picnic Island will soon be reopening as an all-inclusive luxury private island experience off Tasmania's stunning east coast. The exclusive retreat, located just 800 meters offshore from Coles Bay near the world-renowned Freycinet National Park, expects to welcome its first guests in November 2025 following a comprehensive transformation. Completely immersed in nature, Picnic Island offers a rare combination of complete privacy, bespoke luxury service, and refined accommodations for up to six guests (with an additional host suite soon to be added, increasing total capacity to eight guests). The island's distinctive copper-clad lodge will be thoughtfully renovated in the months ahead with sophisticated style, sustainable luxury, and personalized experiences as guiding principles.
ConX explores tourism industry trends with a focus on emerging markets and B2B strategies
ConX 2025, organized by Travelgate, the leading Connectivity Marketplace in the travel industry, successfully wrapped up its fifth edition, delving into key challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the tourism sector. Under the theme ‘Connected’ and with Huawei as the main sponsor – joined by notable partners such as Smyrooms (part of Viajes El Corte Inglés), Ávoris, and HotelDistribute – more than 800 decision-makers and executives from some of the most innovative and influential companies in the B2B distribution space gathered to reflect on emerging destinations, how to steer tourism toward sustainability, and how to apply advances in Artificial Intelligence and process automation in a complex ecosystem that includes hotel groups, airlines, OTAs, tech providers, and independent operators – all while contending with new entrants from outside the travel industry. Perfect connectivity among these players is no longer optional.
Global Tourism Icons Unite to Endorse Gloria Guevara for Secretary-General of UN Tourism
A distinguished group of former global tourism leaders has united to endorse Gloria Guevara as the next Secretary-General of UN Tourism, citing her unmatched experience, visionary leadership, and proven ability to drive inclusive and sustainable growth across the Travel & Tourism sector.
Global Travel & Tourism to reach new heights in 2025
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) is forecasting that international visitor spending will break all previous records this year, reaching an unprecedented $2.1TN - $164BN more than the 2019 peak.
Saudi Arabia unveils TOURISE, a new global tourism platform
TOURISE is the first global platform designed to unite visionary leaders from both the public and private sectors across the tourism, technology, investment, and sustainability ecosystems. Anchored by a high-level advisory board of global industry figures, TOURISE aims to unlock unprecedented deal flow and high-value investment opportunities poised to reset the tourism landscape. The platform will also feature the TOURISE Awards, a program recognizing best-in-class destinations that deliver purposeful, unforgettable travel experiences aligned with the evolving expectations of today’s travelers. The inaugural, invite-only TOURISE Summit will be held in Riyadh from 11–13 November 2025, serving as the launchpad for a year-round platform that will redefine how the world travels, connects, and grows.
University of South Africa (UNISA) Endorses Harry Theoharis for Secretary-General of UN Tourism
The University of South Africa (UNISA), Africa’s largest open distance learning institution and a global leader in academic innovation, has formally announced its endorsement of Mr. Harry Theoharis in his candidacy for Secretary-General of UN Tourism.
TII expands Falcon series with Arabic and high-performance models
Falcon Arabic: In addition to supporting English and European-origin languages, Falcon now integrates Arabic — significantly expanding its reach and relevance across the Arabic-speaking world. It stands as the region’s best-performing Arabic AI model, tailored for nuanced, culturally aware applications in government, business, and education. Falcon-H1: Designed to deliver top-tier performance with exceptional efficiency, Falcon-H1 redefines the possibilities of AI portability. Outperforming Meta’s LLaMA and Alibaba’s Qwen, this model enables high-quality AI experiences on everyday devices and in resource-limited settings, making cutting-edge capabilities accessible across a wide range of environments.