Tourism News
Thailand Celebrates Saudia’s Inaugural Non-Stop Flights to Phuket
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosted airport ceremonies to mark Saudia’s inaugural non-stop flights from Riyadh and Jeddah to Phuket. These new direct routes reflect growing demand for travel between Thailand and Saudi Arabia, enhancing tourism, trade, and cultural exchanges.
RIG 1938 breaks two Guinness World Records™
Qetaifan Projects, a subsidiary of Katara Hospitality, proudly announced that "The RIG 1938" has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records™ for two records, the first being the tallest water slide, rising to 76.309 meters, and the second Title being the first of its kind to feature 12 water slides in a single tower. The announcement was made by HE Sheikh Nasser bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani , Managing Director and Chairman of Qetaifan Projects, at a press conference held on the shores of Meryal Waterpark, Qetaifan North Island. The event was attended by the Qetaifan Projects team, representatives from Rixos Hotel, dignitaries, investors and media professionals.
Mardi Gras in Coastal Mississippi: 11 Events for an Unforgettable 2025 Season
Coastal Mississippi is set to welcome Mardi Gras 2025 with an exciting array of events and celebrations that will blend the region's coastal charm with the spirit of the iconic holiday and its hues of purple, green, and gold. The slate of events, stretching across the destination's 62-miles of shorelines, span from January 4 through March 4, with experiences for locals and travelers alike.
DENVER ADVANCES AS ONE OF THREE FINALISTS TO HOST 2030 GAY GAMES
On Wednesday the Federation of Gay Games (FGG) announced Denver as one of three international finalists to host the 2030 Gay Games. This incredible achievement marks the penultimate step towards bringing the world's premier LGBTQ+ sporting and cultural event to Colorado. Denver will now compete with Perth, Australia, and Auckland, New Zealand to win the rights to host 2030 Gay Games XIII.
Nader Sculpture Park Officially Opens in Miami Design District During Miami Art Week
The highly anticipated Nader Sculpture Park has officially opened its doors in the heart of the Miami Design District, marking a transformative moment for Miami as a global cultural destination. Coinciding with the vibrant Miami Art Week, this new landmark is already a key highlight of this year's Art Basel celebrations, drawing art enthusiasts, collectors, and visitors from around the world.
2024/25 Cruise Tourism Season Starts with a Bang - Bartlett
With Jamaica having welcomed 1.1 million cruise passengers since the start of the year, the 2024/2025 cruise tourism season got off to a strong start with ten vessels calling on the three main resort ports, with some 34,519 passengers and a combined crew of 13,137 between December 2 and 5, 2024.
THOMAS.A PUBLIC RELATIONS NAMED AGENCY OF RECORD FOR ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
Thomas.A Public Relations, a leading communications and storytelling agency based in the Caribbean, has been announced as the public relations agency of record for the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority, effective December 1.
Disneyland Resort to 'Celebrate Happy' in 2025 with 70th Anniversary and Limited-Time Events
Disneyland Resort announced the start date and experiences for its 70th anniversary celebration, along with the 2025 calendar of events and festivals coming to the resort. With a breadth of family fun to discover, guests can experience as much of the magic as possible with multi-day visits and overnight stays at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort. Reflecting on a 70-year legacy, Disneyland Resort is also in an era of incredible growth with the launch of new offerings and further development in the future.
What's New in the Balearic Islands for 2025
With 2025 around the corner, the Balearic archipelago is gearing up for the next year with exciting new hotel openings, hiking routes and cultural highlights to discover. Read on for the key developments across the popular tourist destinations of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera.
Otelz.com Reveals the Underrated Destinations to Watch in Türkiye in 2025
Otelz.com, the leading hotel booking platform for holidays in Türkiye, today has revealed its list of lesser-known destinations that are set for a surge in 2025. With UK tourism booming in the country, Otelz has seen holiday bookings made by UK guests increase by a staggering 31% since 2023. Türkiye’s answer to Booking.com, Otelz is the country’s first global online travel agent and a trusted advocate of Turkish hospitality and tourism. In 2023, Otelz set out to bring its expertise to the UK market with the launch of its first UK-based office, and in 2024 alone, 1,500 new hotels joined the platform.
Reopening of Notre-Dame De Paris Cathedral celebrated at Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris is set to celebrate the highly anticipated reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in a truly unforgettable way. Every evening from 5th December to 14th December, guests will be enchanted by “Disney ❤ Notre-Dame de Paris”, an all-new pre-show created to mark this historic occasion and paying tribute to one of France's most cherished cultural landmarks. With stunning effects, guests are transported into the Charivari of the beloved 1996 Walt Disney Animation Studios film, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Guided by Clopin, the mischievous narrator, guests discover a series of captivating scenes where cherished characters like Quasimodo and Esmeralda come to life to the rhythm of iconic songs.
Ski Safari Set for Biggest Ever Winter in Norway
As resorts across Norway start opening for the 2024/25 ski season, Ski Safari is preparing to send more customers there than ever before. This growth is led by huge increases for Norway's West Coast and multi-centre ski safaris. Passengers to Voss are up 448% year on year, passengers to Myrkdalen are up 222% and multi-centre passengers are up 823%. Ski Safari expects these numbers to continue to grow as they're compared to end-of-season figures for 2023/24, and there are still some fantastic offers available for this winter.