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The Om Festival Returns to Vermont
The Om Festival, held in Vermont's breathtaking Green Mountains from July 23 to July 27, 2025, offers a luxurious wellness retreat for women. This rejuvenating experience combines SUP Yoga, Sound Healing Float Sessions, Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Tastings, Farm-To-Table Dinners, and exclusive Mountain Gurl Spa Treatments—perfect for friends seeking to refresh body, mind, and spirit.
World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards announces Terra, Expo City Dubai as 2025 Venue Partner
World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards has announced that its 2025 Ceremony will take place at Terra, Expo City Dubai. Leaders in sustainable tourism will gather for the VIP reception on 29 October for the unveiling of the 2025 winners.
Gloria Guevara’s Candidacy for UN Tourism Secretary-General Gains Further Widespread Support
Gloria Guevara’s campaign for Secretary General of the UN Tourism Council has gained significant recognition following a series of high-level meetings at ITB Berlin with tourism ministers, industry leaders, and key stakeholders from across the globe. Throughout the event, Guevara engaged in discussions with over 15 tourism ministers and representatives from a broad spectrum of member states, reinforcing her commitment to driving a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive future for global tourism. With the backing of over 200 tourism leaders, including ministers and business executives, her vision for the industry continues to attract widespread support.
Liverpool FC welcomes Visit Maldives to its global partnership portfolio
Liverpool FC has agreed a multi-year global partnership with Visit Maldives, making it the club’s official tourist destination partner.
Sandals Resorts Celebrates "Made of Caribbean" Campaign with Star-Studded Launch Event in New York
Sandals Resorts, the Caribbean's most awarded all-inclusive resort brand, celebrated its new global campaign, Made of Caribbean, at an exclusive launch event in New York City. The event brought together a prestigious guest list including travel industry leaders, media, celebrities, dignitaries, influencers, creatives, and VIPs from music and fashion.
Beaches® Resorts Announces Nearly US $1B in Expansion Plans for its Premier Family Travel Brand
Beaches Resorts announced plans to invest nearly US $1 billion in the expansion of its leading family all-inclusive vacation brand, doubling its footprint within the next five years. Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Beaches Resorts, unveiled the groundbreaking announcement and ambitious expansion plans at the company's Made of Caribbean global launch event held in New York City. Stewart shared the announcement of new destinations for the Beaches brand including: a new Beaches in Barbados, plans for a Beaches in Exuma, The Bahamas, and Beaches Runaway Bay in Jamaica – along with a sneak peek of the new Treasure Beach Village coming to Beaches Turks and Caicos.
WTTC Announces Vice Chair & Founding Partners for "Together in Travel" Initiative
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced Andrea Grisdale, Founder and CEO of IC Bellagio as Vice Chair of its new initiative, Together in Travel, alongside thirteen founding partners. This groundbreaking program aims to transform how small to medium enterprises (SMEs) operate and succeed within the global travel industry. Andrea Grisdale, with over 25 years of experience in crafting bespoke travel experiences, will lead the initiative's mission to foster inclusivity, resilience, and sustainability across the sector.
Northern Pakistan Listed as Top Travel Destination, as It Faces Sustainability Challenges
Interest in Northern Pakistan is soaring, with the BBC, CNN and Financial Times all recently naming the region as one of the must visit destinations for 2025. In 2024 the Giglit-Baltistan region saw a 121% increase in international visitors compared to 2023, who were drawn to the area's stunning mountains, lakes, wildlife, excellent trekking, climbing and unique culture. This trend is expected to continue into 2025, with domestic tourism also sharply on the rise, but this presents ecological challenges in a fragile mountainous environment.
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority Launches 'Not a Vacation…Our Vacation'
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has unveiled its latest destination marketing film, 'Not a Vacation…Our Vacation' – a bold and witty take on what makes the emirate a holiday destination unlike any other. Produced by Goldmine, directed by renowned filmmaker Mark Middlewick and brought to life with creative direction from Impact BBDO, the film offers a fresh perspective on the UAE's northernmost emirate. Breaking away from conventional travel narratives, it redefines Ras Al Khaimah as a place where curiosity sparks unexpected discoveries, and every experience feels refreshingly different.
Hospitality Leaders Stand Behind Ras Al Khaimah's Tourism Development Vision
In a regional industry first, seven leading global hotel companies have pledged their commitment to supporting Ras Al Khaimah's tourism development vision as a destination of the future. Individual meetings with His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and His Excellency Raki Phillips, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, were held with the global and regional leaders of hospitality, including:
2025 in Normandy: A Year of Unforgettable European Celebrations and Milestones
Normandy is set for an eventful year, with several exciting events lined up. For the past three years, the region has been actively preparing for the Caen Millennium celebrations in 2025, forging strong partnerships. Meetings across the UK and Ireland, southern Italy, Denmark and Norway have fostered collaborations with cultural, political and tourism institutions. Also, a call for projects was launched to engage local tourism, culture, and sports stakeholders in creating events connected to William the Conqueror's millennium in 2027. Among the ideas already proposed is the creation of a European cultural route named 'The Norman Road,' designed to link various historical sites across Europe.
CTO Launches Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase to Inspire Future Caribbean Tourism Leaders
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has launched the Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase 2025, a dynamic competition designed to engage and empower the next generation of Caribbean tourism leaders. Open to tertiary-level students from universities and colleges across CTO member countries, the initiative challenges student teams to develop forward-thinking, sustainable business proposals that drive economic growth and enhance the region’s global tourism appeal.