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The Om Festival Returns to Vermont for 2025: A Five-Day Celebration of Yoga, Wellness & Music

The Om Festival Returns to Vermont for 2025: A Five-Day Celebration of Yoga, Wellness & Music

The Om Festival, New England's premier yoga and wellness festival, returns for its highly anticipated third annual event, July 23-27, 2025, at the West Mountain Inn in Arlington, VT. Set in the Green Mountains, this five-day festival offers world-class yoga, live music, wellness activities, and outdoor adventures, making it a transformative experience for all ages and skill levels.

The Vespucci World Tour arrives in Jeddah

The Vespucci World Tour arrives in Jeddah

The Amerigo Vespucci, the historic sailing ship and training ship of the Italian Navy, Ambassador of Made in Italy in the world, is arriving, for the first time in its 93-year history, in Saudi Arabia. It will stop in Jeddah from 27 to 30 January, 33rd stage of the Vespucci World Tour. During its stay in Jeddah, Nave Amerigo Vespucci will be flanked by the Villaggio Italia, the exhibition dedicated to Italian excellence that offers a unique experience of encountering the culture and beauty of Italy.

SeaWorld Unveils 2025 Line-Up of New, Immersive Rides and Attractions Coming this Spring

SeaWorld Unveils 2025 Line-Up of New, Immersive Rides and Attractions Coming this Spring

SeaWorld is thrilled to announce its exciting line-up of all-new rides and attractions opening in Spring 2025. Guests to the award-winning SeaWorld parks in Orlando, San Antonio and San Diego can look forward to one-of-a-kind, awe-inspiring experiences the whole family can enjoy. New attractions include the all-new Immersive Experience at SeaWorld Orlando – a revolutionary attraction that takes guests on a breathtaking journey to the top of the world and beneath the sea. At SeaWorld San Diego, the much-anticipated Jewels of the Sea: A Jellyfish Experience will be unveiled– the first of its kind for SeaWorld parks and the newest immersive and interactive aquarium at the park. And, at SeaWorld San Antonio young guests will be transported into the heart of SeaWorld's animal rescue efforts with the all-new Rescue Jr. hub, a kid-friendly, hands-on adventure zone.

North Dakota Tourism Launches Refreshed "Hello ND" Marketing Campaign for 2025

North Dakota Tourism Launches Refreshed "Hello ND" Marketing Campaign for 2025

North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong and North Dakota Tourism have launched a revitalized "Hello ND" marketing campaign, featuring a fresh look and feel designed to resonate with today's travelers. The campaign aims to attract potential visitors by showcasing welcoming communities and abundant, uncrowded outdoor adventures while aligning with the growing trend of slow, immersive travel.

Slovakia's presentation at the World Expo in Japan will have 9 thematic areas

Slovakia's presentation at the World Expo in Japan will have 9 thematic areas

SLOVAKIA TRAVEL, the National Organisation for the Promotion of Tourism, is systematically and purposefully preparing a worthy presentation of Slovakia at the World Expo in Osaka, Japan (13 April – 13 October 2025). The aim is to present our country in a professional and attractive way, to support Slovak tourism on distant markets, and to work on the development of the business and investment environment through this prestigious international event.

The Hill Country's very sweet spot

The Hill Country's very sweet spot

With more than 75 wineries, vineyards, and tasting rooms, cozy guesthouses, and acclaimed restaurants, it's no wonder Fredericksburg is hailed as one of "America's Most Romantic Small Towns" by CNN Travel and listed among the "13 Most Romantic Small Towns" by Reader's Digest.

Minister of Tourism Champions Better Labour Market Arrangements for Jamaica’s Tourism Workers

Minister of Tourism Champions Better Labour Market Arrangements for Jamaica’s Tourism Workers

Following the annual strategic meeting with Inverotel, one of the largest Spanish hotel investment groups, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has negotiated better labour market arrangements for the backbone of Jamaica's tourism sector - its dedicated workforce. The meeting included key representatives from Inverotel and senior tourism officials in the margins of FITUR, the leading tourism trade fair held in Spain. Established in 2007, the Inverotel Group currently has 18 members from various hotel chains, which together have around 100,000 rooms in the Americas and the Caribbean. The discussion, led by the Minister, focused on a comprehensive plan that will address three critical areas: housing accessibility, professional development through training, and retirement security. "Our tourism workers are the heart and soul of Jamaica's hospitality sector," said Minister Bartlett. "This initiative represents the commitment of our largest investors to our workers’ well-being and professional growth, ensuring a sustainable future for both our employees and the sector," he added.

FITUR Woman 2025 Highlights the Role of Female Leadership in Shaping the Future of Tourism

FITUR Woman 2025 Highlights the Role of Female Leadership in Shaping the Future of Tourism

The 5th edition of FITUR WOMAN underscored today that the future of tourism relies on female leadership. This dedicated space, aimed at highlighting the role of women in the tourism industry, took place within the framework of the International Tourism Trade Fair, held from January 22 to 26 and organized by IFEMA MADRID. According to participating experts, women make up 54% of the tourism sector, yet only a few hold leadership positions.

Cayman Islands 2024 Visitation Strong Despite Storm Setbacks

Cayman Islands 2024 Visitation Strong Despite Storm Setbacks

The Cayman Islands ended 2024 on a high note welcoming 437,842 stayover visitors between January and December 2024 representing a 2% increase over 2023's numbers. March 2024 saw the second highest number of arrivals ever for the destination with 57,040 stayover visitors. December was also a standout month with 52,046 stayover visitors – the second highest number of visitors for December in recorded history and an increase of 4.3% year over year.

How to plan the ultimate Saudi Red Sea road trip

How to plan the ultimate Saudi Red Sea road trip

Saudi, known as the heart of Arabia, is a place of endless mystique and inspiration, with myriad stories waiting to be told, and memories to be made. The Dakar Rally, the world’s most prestigious endurance rally, concluded in Saudi, with a historic win by a homegrown motorist. What better time to embark on you own, more leisurely, road trip along the Saudi Red Sea. Where better to do that than from the cosmopolitan coastal hub of Jeddah, gateway to the Saudi Red Sea? The Saudi Red Sea is no ordinary road trip destination — spread across three distinct regions, this 1,800-kilometre stretch of pristine coastline is home to more than 1,000 islands, 500 dive sites and some of the world’s most fascinating cultural sites.