UN Tourism and International Baccalaureate Org partner to grow tourism education at high school level
UN Tourism and the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IB) have agreed to work together to increase access to tourism education at high school level
Azerbaijan Tourism Board and Azerbaijan Airlines jointly represent destination at the “New Map” Tourism Summit
B2B and B2C meetings held during the summit contributed to strengthening relations with tourism industry partners in Israel, fostering new cooperation opportunities, and promoting Azerbaijan as a key tourism destination.
Tourism resumes in Jamaica after the destructive impact of Hurricane Melissa
Through cooperation between the Jamaican government, communities, and tourism stakeholders, essential infrastructure has been restored, and resorts and attractions are fully prepared for reopening and are all set to welcome global visitors including from India.
Abu Dhabi enhances e-learning programme with 2 new modules
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched two new e-learning modules for its Experience Abu Dhabi Experts Platform. The Official Abu Dhabi Pass and Ramadan in Abu Dhabi online modules are designed to equip travel trade industry professionals with the insights and tools they need to deliver exceptional travel planning and guest experiences and further...
Sharjah welcomes the start of a season with the 2025 World Championship Week
The final round of the UIM F1H2O World Championship will be held at Sharjah’s Khalid Lagoon.
United States tightens visa scrutiny to prevent birth tourism
Any application suspected of misusing a tourist visa for the primary purpose of travel to give birth and secure citizenship will be immediately rejected.
Oman Air presents Sunil V.A. with Lifetime Achievement Award
The award was presented by Oman Air’s CEO Con Korfiatis during the Commercial Global Conference - 2025 held on November 12th, 2025, at The Kempinski Hotel - Muscat.
India to remain strategic pivot in Saudi’s Vision 2030; multi-city consumer event sees 2L+ visitors
Just weeks before Saudi Arabia throws open the doors to Qiddiya City, the Kingdom’s most awaited “city built to play”, the buzz among travellers is spreading like wildfire, igniting a growing curiosity to explore Saudi. Nowhere is this shift more visible than in India, Saudi’s fastest-growing source market. Meshaal Qureshi, Senior Director – Trade Markets (India & Subcontinent), STA, shares more.
The Global Tourism Economy Forum to be held from Dec 15 in Heilonhjiang
The Forum's dates also coincide with Heilongjiang's winter season "100-day tourism promotion campaign". Forum guests will be invited to tour Harbin's landmark attractions and development projects, gaining a firsthand look at the unique appeal of China's famous ice-and-snow tourism as well as the dynamic achievements of its cultural tourism sector.
Women-led familiarization trip held across Azerbaijan
Participants discovered the cultural heritage, local cuisine, and modern tourism infrastructure of Baku, Gabala, Shaki, and Ismayilli, gaining first-hand insight into Azerbaijan’s diverse tourism offerings.
