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WTM 2019: Tourism Ireland unveils new brand in London
Tourism Ireland, in collaboration with Tourism Northern Ireland, has launched a new destination brand. The brand will be used to promote Northern Ireland in Great Britain with the aim of helping transform how prospective visitors see the destination.
Saint Lucia drives strong tourism figures for September
The sun-drenched and events-filled Caribbean destination of Saint Lucia continues to grab headlines, as its diverse tourism offerings keep resonating with audiences far and wide.
WTM 2019: Croatia prepares for centre stage in 2020
Croatia has big news to share at World Travel Market as the country seeks to highlight the trailblazing cities of Rijeka and Zagreb, as well as raising the destination’s profile further in the UK.
TUI to return to Sharm El Sheikh for summer 2020
Sticking with its commitment of offering more flexibility and choice for its customers, TUI will reintroduce holidays to the Egyptian resort town from popular airports Gatwick London, Birmingham and Manchester.
Krakow rated best city break destination in Europe by Which?
Britons have rated the Polish city of Krakow the best in Europe for a short break, beating more well-known destinations such as Amsterdam, Rome and Paris for the third consecutive year, a Which? Survey reveals.
Hebei province closes glass attractions for safety checks
The Chinese province has closed as many as 32 glass attractions over safety fears. The tourism sites, including bridges, walkways and viewing decks, are currently undergoing safety inspections.
Foster + Partners selected for Red Sea Development airport design
The Red Sea Development Company has awarded the design contract for the destination’s international airport, set to serve the one million annual tourists by 2030. After competitive tendering, the contract was awarded to Fosters + Partners.
World leaders welcomed to Future Investment Initiative in Saudi Arabia
The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia has welcomed a series of global heads of state and senior policy makers to the third annual Future Investment Initiative.
Tourism officials urge calm as Chile unrest continues
Officials in Chile have released a statement attempting to allay fears the tourism sector in the country has been hit by recent unrest. Protests over a hike in metro fares spun out of control earlier this month, prompting president Sebastian Pinerato to pledge sweeping social and economic reforms.
Nicaraguan seeks to woo UK travellers with new campaign
The campaign aims to promote Nicaragua’s widespread tourism offering and create engagement with the travel trade, as well as growing visitor numbers following a period of uncertainty for the country.
Jamaica tourism keen to grow Japan arrivals
Edmund Bartlett, minister of tourism for Jamaica, who led a delegation to Tourism Expo Japan, spoke to the improvements in the tourism product which would appeal to the market.
American Airlines to launch increased New Zealand connections
American Airlines has unveiled plans to launch the only non-stop service from Los Angeles International Airport to Christchurch, New Zealand, next October.