The Czech glass bead ornaments from the village of Poniklá have now been inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List (as of December 2020). Czech glassmaking and crystal production have had a tradition spanning many centuries in the territory of the Czech Republic. And…

The exotic island of Seychelles known for its pristine beaches re-opens borders to all countries worldwide with immediate effect. The much-anticipated news by the tourism industry considering the recent launch of the immunization campaign, was announced by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Sylvestre…

India has always been a key market for Maldives. Since the reopening of the borders, the arrival statistics has shown gradual and constant growth. As per the statistics of Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Maldives, by the end of 2020 India became the number one…

Korea Tourism Organization has announced the onset of the Online Korea Grand Sale 2021, Korea’s representative culture and tourism festival for travelers from January 14 – February 28, 2021. The online event is hosted by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism & Visit Korea Committee…

The Regional Report on Women in Tourism in the Middle East, released recently by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Ministry of Tourism of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, highlights the progress that has been made, as well as opportunities to further advance gender…

Kenya is welcoming Indian tourists into the destination to sample the unique Kenyan tourism products in 2021. As a key source market, Kenya is banking on India to boost its international tourism numbers during the year. Official statistics from the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife…

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched six off-road driving routes for visitors to explore desert in Abu Dhabi. The routes cover Abu Dhabi, Al Dhafrah and Al Ain, which adventurers can follow to embark on desert camping…

AlUla, the heritage and culture centrepiece of Saudi Arabia, unveiled the first ever destination brand campaign on Jan 10. The campaign, developed by the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) with creative partners Leo Burnett, includes a 90” film directed by renowned cinematographer Bruno Aveillan and…

Dubai has announced a packed programme of events and activities for New Year’s Eve, which will see an array of world-class entertainment, spectacular fireworks and concerts taking place across the city. When it comes to celebrations and the New Year countdowns, Dubai never falls short…

We are almost at the end of what has been the most challenging year in the history of tourism. Almost overnight, the pandemic brought global tourism to a complete standstill. Millions of people missed chances to explore different places and embrace different cultures and customs.…