Holiday & Travel

Kara Franker has been named as the new president and chief executive officer for Visit Florida Keys, the destination management body for the Monroe County Tourist Development Council (TDC) in Florida, in the USA.

Renowned luxury rainforest resort, The Datai Langkawi, has launched 'Consciously Datai', a package designed to inspire participation by guests in its vital regeneration projects and empower them to make a positive contribution.

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is calling for the region to embrace sports development and sports tourism following the outstanding performance of Caribbean athletes at the recent Paris Olympic Games.

In a remarkable achievement, Cancún has solidified its status as a leading international tourist destination by securing four awards at the 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA), two more than the previous year.

Despite the impact of Hurricane Beryl on Grenada’s sister islands in the Grenadines, Spice Island Beach Resort, one of Grenada’s premier resorts, is reporting strong bookings and is buoyed about the upcoming winter season.

Royalton CHIC Antigua is set to debut its Overwater Suites in September 2024, offering a lavish escape right in the heart of Antigua.

Ever dreamed of having your own secluded country house with a private lake?

Mara Bushtops in Kenya has shared the first images of their two fabulous family suites. 

BikePark Wales, the UK's premier mountain bike venue, along with Natural Resources Wales announce a stunning plan to transform 400 acres of Welsh mountainside.

The CTO (Caribbean Tourism Organization) has launched the Allied Member Webinar Series, an important program designed to showcase the expertise of CTO’s Allied members and enhance knowledge sharing within the tourism sector.

Dusit Thani Kyoto, a luxury urban oasis operated by Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, has been named among the first hotels in the world to receive a coveted Michelin Key from the Michelin Guide 2024.

On July 25, 2024, UN Tourism convened its Member States to spotlight the “Brand Africa” initiative, aimed at unlocking new investment opportunities and fostering growth across the continent.

The HTA (Hawaii Tourism Authority) has launched a new visitor industry certification programme called ‘Qurator’, aimed at evaluating tourism businesses based on six key criteria: environment, cultural support, equity, safety, community, and guest experience.

Initiated on April 25 and concluding on July 14, the €5 reservation fee brought in €2,425,310 ($2.64 million), far surpassing the initial expectation of €700,000 ($762,163).

The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) 2024 is set to take place from September 2-6, 2024, at the Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa.

Tourists visiting Barcelona for less than 12 hours may soon see a rise in tourist taxes, as the city aims to address the challenges of mass tourism.