The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) honored the Utah Office of Tourism (UOT) with one silver and two bronze Adrian Awards for marketing excellence for its winning entries in the 64th annual Adrian Awards, the largest and most prestigious global travel marketing competition.…

Taking place in January annually in a pre-pandemic world, Grand Ski was an opportune meeting ground for travel agents and French professionals specializing in winter tourism to meet and further develop winter holidays in France. Typically, this 2-day workshop included pre and/or post familiarization tours…

South African Tourism (SA Tourism) and Netflix have agreed to explore joint opportunities that will benefit both organizations to showcase stories made in South Africa and watched by the world. The agreement will allow for exploration and collaboration on projects both in South Africa and…

After years of positively representing Switzerland through his sporting excellence, Roger Federer has now become an official brand ambassador for the destination of Switzerland. He’s entering into a long-term cooperation with the Swiss national tourism board, Switzerland Tourism (ST). The common goal: attracting guests to…

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hosting the Amazing Songkran Festival 2021 in Bangkok as well as supporting unique festivities in seven destinations – Ayutthaya, Buri Ram, Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Lampang, Nong Khai, and Sukhothai – in line with the traditional aspects of…

Abu Dhabi Airports has launched rapid free Covid-19 PCR testing for all arrivals, alongside partners Pure Health and Tamouh Healthcare. Passengers will not be allowed to leave the airport until the test has been completed – with authorities hoping to provide results in around 90…

Gloria Guevara, President & CEO, WTTC said: “The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and its Members praise the Greek government for its tremendous efforts and strategic steps taken to restart international travel from 14 May. “This clear roadmap to recovery could reopen the door…

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has returned to ITB Berlin to lead the conversation on the current challenges facing the sector, and the opportunities to be seized in the future. On the opening day of ITB Berlin Now, UNWTO ensured sustainability was high on the…

As a part of its post pandemic tourism recovery plan, Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) signed an MoU with the Educational Tour Operators Association (ETOA) for a 2-year long term plan. This plan aims to develop tour products for schools, universities and other educational institutes for…

UNWTO is marking International Women’s Day 2021 with the release of its Inclusive Recovery Guide for women in tourism, compiled in collaboration with UN Women. UNWTO data shows that women make up most of the tourism workforce (54%). Women in tourism are also often concentrated…