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GRENADA PASSES THE SMELL TEST
Grenada smells good. Whether it’s the nutmeg, cocoa, cinnamon, or any of the other spices native to the island – or perhaps all of them together – the Caribbean island is clearly a special place,…
Bogotá Joins UNWTO Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories
Bogota, Colombia, June 14, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO has welcomed Bogotá’s Tourism Observatory into its International Network of Sustainable Observatories (INSTO). Bogota’s Tourism Observatory…
UNWTO: European Tourism Leaders Meet as Sector Restarts
Yerevan, Armenia, Jun 13, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The European Member States of UNWTO have highlighted the importance of jobs, professional training and sustainability and innovation as they jointly…
Wilderness Safaris Supports Giraffe Conservation Research
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, June 13, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / With giraffe populations declining throughout Africa, Wilderness Safaris is delighted to be supporting the Giraffe Conservation…
Banana Island & Discover Qatar Launch Whale Shark Excursions
Doha, Qatar, June 11, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara has partnered with Discover Qatar to provide once-in-a-lifetime excursions to view whale sharks – the gentle giants of…
Radisson Hotel Group Opens 14th South African Property in Durban
Durban, South Africa, June 9, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce its entry into its fourth South African city, Durban, with the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban…
HAWAII HAPPENINGS THIS SUMMER
As Hawaii emerges from the pandemic, attractions, hotels, and events are placing a greater focus than ever on the islands’ culture, past and present, as well as sustainable practices for visitors and…
BUCKLE UP: There’s more to Texas than cattle and cowboys
Located between Dallas and Fort Worth (each about 30 minutes away), the city is part of the “DFW metroplex,” and also known as the “Home of the Cowboys,” as in football team. And home of the Texas…
Wilderness and Wayo Africa Enter Partnership for Positive Tourism Impact in Tanzania
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, June 3, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / As leaders in conservation and hospitality, Wilderness Safaris is delighted to welcome Wayo Africa into its Wilderness Brand Family, and to join…
START SPREADING THE NEWS: New York is open and tourists are welcome
New York City is welcoming tourists. Broadway is open. Restaurants are open. Museums are open, and as for people ‘masking’ – New York is very similar to Toronto in the sense that many people are…
South Africa to Host Concours Mondial du Sauvignon
Franschhoek, Cape Winelands, South Africa, June 2, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / For the first time in the 14-year history of the Concours Mondial du Sauvignon, South Africa will be the host country of this…
COLOMBIA RECONNECTS WITH CANADA
In many ways Colombia is the poster child for post-pandemic travel, says the country’s trade commissioner in Canada, citing a country that is among the most biodiverse in the world, committed to…
Remains of 80-Million-Year-Old Marine Reptiles Discovered in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 1, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project, and the Saudi Geological…
TIME TO HEAD DOWNUNDER: Australia welcomes Canadians
When Tourism Australia came to Toronto recently their message was clear – Australia is open for business. Chris Allison, Regional General Manager, North America, said recovery is where it’s at…
COVENTRY STRIPPED BARE: Revealing an under-the-radar UK gem
Let’s be honest, Coventry doesn’t always jump out at travellers plotting a path through Britain’s more familiar towns and regions. Pity. The West Midlands city has much to recommend it, from a famous…
Thailand Eases Registration of Thailand Pass for International Arrivals
Bangkok, Thailand, May 24, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Only essential information is required for foreign nationals to obtain a QR code, with will be issued automatically without a waiting time. Thailand’s…
First Destination Spa at Victoria Falls to Open Soon
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, May 17, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The largest and first purpose-built spa in Victoria Falls is scheduled to open in October, following a rapid post-Covid tourism recovery,…
ROLLING ON THE RIVER: Mississippi River Country
The event was at Cirillo’s Academy in Toronto, and the invitation was tempting “Chefs Sam and Cody Carroll will bring their culinary talents and expertise as Louisiana restaurateurs and former Food…
Tourism to Create 14 Million Jobs in Africa within the Next Decade
Nairobi, Kenya, May 14, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council’s latest Economic Impact Report (EIR) reveals the African Travel & Tourism sector is expected to create…
Equatorial Guinea to Implement Electronic Visa to Promote Tourism
Bata, Equatorial Guinea, May 14, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue wants to make tourism a profitable sector in the Equatorial Guinean economy. This…