Tourism News Page 108
South Korea tourism sector to create half a million jobs
The WTTC has revealed South Korea’s tourism sector is expected to create nearly half a million jobs over the next decade.
How the UK’s favourite holiday destinations have changed since 2019
The UK’s favourite holiday destinations have changed a lot since 2019, the last time most of us flew off on holiday. Two years of travel restrictions, lockdowns, and traffic-light lists have seen people change the holiday habits of a lifetime.
Hong Kong Palace Museum officially opens its doors
After five years in the making, the prestigious Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) opened on Sunday July 3, 2022 as the latest addition to Hong Kong’s arts and cultural offerings and the West Kowloon Cultural District.
Belize announces launch of first Belize International Music and Food Festival
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is hosting a two-day International Music and Food Festival this July 30-31, 2022, at the Saca Chispas Field in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye.
South Africa travel & tourism growth to outpace national economy
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the South African Travel & Tourism’s GDP will drive the national economic recovery over the next decade.
Saudi Arabia tourism to see fastest growth in Middle East
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the travel and tourism sector in Saudi Arabia is expected to grow at an average of 11% annually over the next decade, making it the fastest growing travel and tourism economy in the Middle East.
GHA accelerates responsible tourism initiatives
Global Hotel Alliance is ramping up its responsible tourism efforts in 2022 with a series of new initiatives. The alliance of independent hotel brands, encompassing more than 800 hotels across 40 brands in 100 countries, is supporting projects that protect people and the planet.
Abu Dhabi showcases highlights to UK travel trade partners
DCT Abu Dhabi has hosted the UK’s first-ever ‘Abu Dhabi Showcase’ event at Ascot. Abu Dhabi representatives engaged with the UK travel trade via trade workshops, networking sessions and interviews.
Jamaica House to light up Birmingham during 2022 Commonwealth Games
The spirit of Jamaica will come to Birmingham this summer with an exciting hospitality pop-up called Jamaica House, coinciding with the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi welcomes three new DC Super Heroes
As Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi’s DC Super Hero Season kicks off for the summer, the park’s Metropolis land is welcoming three new characters with Aquaman, Mera and Supergirl set to make their inaugural appearance at the heroic City of Tomorrow.
Qatar Tourism brings photography app, ‘Explorest,’ to Qatar
Following more than two years of location scouting and development, Qatar Tourism (QT), in partnership with Explorest, has unveiled 75 of the greatest places to take photos across the country.
Travel & tourism jobs in Nigeria to double over the next decade
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the Travel & Tourism sector in Nigeria is expected to create 2.6 million new jobs over the next decade, doubling the number of those employed within the sector by 2032.