Tourism News Page 56
Ajman opens first overseas office in UK
Ajman is investing in the UK by announcing its first overseas office. Scott Marketing has been appointed to introduce the destination to the UK travel trade.
UNWTO reports strong tourism growth for early 2018
According to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation’s latest barometer, international tourist arrivals grew six per cent in the first six months of 2018 after a record year of growth in 2017.
New tourism website from VisitGuernsey
Showcasing the spectacular landscapes of Guernsey with striking photography and video footage, the new website, which is available in English, with French, German and Dutch sections, has been developed to inspire tourists looking for a beautiful close-to-home island experience.
ETOA: Visa complexity hitting Indian tourism in Europe
The cost and complexity of the Schengen zone tourist visa process is losing the European tourism industry an estimated $1 billion a year from the Indian market, preliminary findings from European Tourism Association Visa Impact Survey have revealed.
Tokyo, Japan, to host ABTA Travel Convention 2019
Tokyo, Japan’s capital, mixes the unique combination of traditional and modern culture, from neon-lit signs and skyscrapers to historic temples that Japan is so well known for.
Boudicca kicks off Qatar cruise season
The winter cruise season has kicked off in Qatar with the Boudicca docking at Doha Port earlier. The season, which continues until April, is expected to see nearly double the number of cruise ships that arrived in the 2017/18 season.
British Airways to go daily on Nashville flight next summer
British Airways is set to increase its flights to Nashville next summer, operating a daily flight between Tennessee and Heathrow. The addition of two extra weekly services means Nashville is British Airways fastest new route to move to a daily service in ten years.
Turismo de Portugal appointed WTTC Destination Partner
The Destination Partner category – the newest member classification - amplifies the voice of major national tourism organisations and destination management organisations from across the globe, and will serve to tackle issues within the tourism sector such as overcrowding and crisis preparedness.
Ras Al Khaimah to host PATA Annual Summit
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has announced that the emirate will be hosting the PATA Annual Summit 2020. The four-day event, to be hosted by the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, will bring together international thought leaders, industry shapers and senior decision-makers who are professionally engaged with the Asia Pacific region.
Caesars to welcome Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club to Las Vegas next spring
The new club will showcase comedians ranging from up-and-coming talent to household names curated by Kimmel and his team in a venue designed by Jimmy and his comedian friends.