Holiday & Travel

The Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) has started 2023, a year it sees as one of growth for the regional body, by welcoming the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) as its 25th member country. One of the leading destinations in the Caribbean, the USVI, joins the organisation of regional tourism leaders at a time when the CTO seeks to refocus its mandate on shaping the Caribbean tourism sector of the future. 

Knowing how to tackle fear of flying and ease flight anxieties can be crucial for those hoping to travel.

Flying can be a nerve-wracking experience for many, however, these anxieties can be restricting and unpleasant. Therefore, knowing the best ways to tackle aviophobia and ease these anxieties can be crucial for those hoping to travel.

Italy Minister of Tourism (MITUR) Daniela Santanchè called for a press conference at the ministry seat to announce the availability of 1.380 billion euros.

These funds have been loaned by the PNRR, the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, and the opening of the platform for the measurement of the PNRR promoted by MITUR and managed by Invitalia, the National agency for investment attraction and business development S.p.A, which envisages a revolving fund for tourism, amounting to 1 billion and 380 million euros for accommodation facilities which will allow the start of energy redevelopment, anti-seismic, restoration, rehabilitation, and digitization works, as well as the purchase of furnishings and construction of swimming pools and spas.

Single women love to travel to Greece and Turkey, to experience the monuments of ancient architecture. These women are seen as active seniors. Traveling solo doesn’t mean you have to be completely on your own

Some of us have played around with traveling alone for one reason or another. This is especially true in the post-pandemic environment where we all want to make up for lost time on the road.

Five months into her role as CEO of Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board (NPIPB), Joy Jibrilu has her sights set on raising up the next generation of Bahamians to ensure the future of the archipelago’s tourism industry is better and brighter than ever.

“It has been an incredible experience to discover even more about the great work that Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board has done over its 53 years in existence,” said Jibrilu, while recognizing the vision and dedication of Sir Lynden Pindling, Sir Clement Maynard, and George Myers in laying a strong foundation for the organization’s work.

The British Office for National Statistics reported that the cost of air travel in the United Kingdom has been rising at the fastest rate ever, accelerating sharply from an increase of 24.3% in November, to a 44.4% spike in December, compared with the previous year.

Current air travel costs increase is the country’s largest year-on-year surge in air fares since at least 1989, with industry analysts saying that it could be a sign that budget travel is coming to an end in the UK.

The much-awaited Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show returns to the NEC, Birmingham, from the 21 - 26 February, kicking off the New Year with the UK’s biggest start of year display of tents, camping equipment, Leisure Vehicles and trailer tents.

With destinations from the UK and beyond also at the Show, including campsites, holiday parks and day-out destinations, there’s plenty on offer for those with a love of the outdoors to start planning their next trip on the road. 

Accomplished tourism professional Latia Duncombe is no longer acting as the country’s top tourism executive. She has been named Director General of Tourism, Investments & Aviation for the Bahamas.

“During the past year, Mrs. Duncombe has brought energetic leadership to our senior executive management team at the Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation,” said Deputy Prime Minister I. Chester Cooper, who is also the minister responsible for the tourism sector.

On January 18, 2023, the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) hosted its first Tourism Business Licensing Clinic at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. For one day, existing and new tourism business owners were able to connect with key regulatory agencies to expedite the processes and address the challenges related to registering and licensing their businesses.

Building on its success and wanting to offer clients a broader choice, Authentic India Tours has expanded its portfolio to include destinations in the Indian Subcontinent.

The team's dedicated travel experts based in Cochin, London and Swansea are excited to offer extra special holiday experiences with an 'authentic' feel in Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, as well as offering tours throughout India.

The Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, announced the appointment of Mrs. Latia Duncombe as Director General.
 
"During the past year, Mrs. Duncombe has brought energetic leadership to our senior executive management team at the Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation," said Deputy Prime Minister Cooper. She has made a seamless transition from the corporate sector to public service, parlaying her wealth of knowledge and experience into outstanding leadership of Team Tourism.

The Fitur 2023 tourism fair has exceeded all its expectations and in its first three days has gathered more than 136,000 professionals, 68% more than last year, surpassing all expectations, according to a first estimate, sources from Ifema informed Europa Press. To these data must be added the digital call of its LIVEConnect platform, which today has 40,000 registrations, 29% more than in 2022.

HF Holidays, the award-winning walking and special interest holiday operator has appointed leading travel PR and marketing agency LOTUS to raise awareness of the British heritage brand through a communications campaign.

An award-winning walking and special interest holiday operator, it has appointed leading travel PR and marketing agency LOTUS to raise awareness of the British heritage brand through a communications campaign.

Led by tourism and hospitality veteran Angella Bennett, the Jamaica Tourist Board’s (JTB) operations in Canada are having a positive outcome on tourism revenue generated by arrivals from the Great White North. With nearly 30 years of experience in private sector hospitality under her belt, Bennett has transitioned smoothly and firmly into her role representing Jamaica and establishing solid relationships with Canada’s vast network of professional travel advisors and tour operators.

The King and Queen of Spain inaugurated the 43rd edition of FITUR, the International Tourism Trade Fair organized by IFEMA MADRID, which is being held at a key moment in consolidating the recovery of tourism activity worldwide. H.M. King Felipe VI and H.M. Queen Letizia were received by the president of IFEMA MADRID's Executive Committee, José Vicente de los Mozos, and were able to greet the president of Guatemala, a FITUR Partner Country, Alejandro Eduardo Giammattei Falla. 

Barbados will host the 41st edition of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace, May 9-11, 2023.

CHTA President Nicola Madden-Greig announced that the influential trade association’s largest annual event, which brings together buyers and sellers of the region’s tourism products and services, will be staged in Barbados for the first time in the organization’s history.