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Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit to Accelerate Innovative Start-Ups in…
In collaboration with UN Tourism, AfCFTA, MEFT (Namibia), Namibia Tourism Board, NIPDB, NEPAD and BDO, the 2024 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit has been curated to accelerate innovative…
UNWTO and AFCAC Partner around Air Connectivity in Africa
Nairobi, Kenya, December 19, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO has strengthened its collaboration with the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) with the aim of improving connectivity and advancing…
CHRISTMAS AT THE CASTLE: The wonder of Windsor during the holidays
There’s nothing like Christmas in a castle, and this year, Windsor Castle outside London will see Christmas displays celebrating the 675th anniversary of the Order of the Garter, the oldest order of…
BRAZIL BECKONS CANADIANS: Takes new approach to tourism
Brazil’s Embratur has joined the Canadian association of tour operators (CATO), an unusual arrangement for a tourist board, but one that reflects the South American country’s keen interest in the…
NASSAU’S ‘INCREDIBLE’ YEAR: And its new Canadian connections
It’s been an “incredible” year for Nassau Paradise Island (NPI), from the opening of the city’s spectacular new cruise port to a Golden Jubilee, plus landmark hotel happenings and record arrivals.…
BAHAMAS BEYOND THE BEACH: Nassau’s best excursions
The Bahamas is perhaps best known as a beach destination, famed for soft white sands, sparkling turquoise waters, and abundant sunshine – more than 300 sunny days each year. But beyond the beach…
AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO PARADISE
There’s so much to discover in Nassau Paradise Island – from turquoise blue waters and lush beaches to vibrant culture and array of accommodations. Indeed, every moment is precious. So, how to make…
FINALLY, FONTAINEBLEAU: The extraordinary journey of Las Vegas’ newest hotel
“Finally!” our driver declared, musing on the opening of The Fontainebleau Las Vegas last week (Dec. 13), echoing the sentiment of many in the city of the long-delayed and much-anticipated sequel to…
Mozambique PM Challenges Tourism Industry to Embrace Innovative Solutions
Maputo, Mozambique, December 9, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Prime Minister Adriano Maleiane spearheaded the official opening ceremony of the 9th edition of the International Tourism Fair (FIKANI),…
Resilience and Growth: Elcia Grandcourt Insights on African Tourism
Maputo, Mozambique, December 6, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / At the opening of the 9th FIKANI International Tourism Fair in Maputo, Elcia Grandcourt, UNWTO Regional Director for Africa, delivered a keynote…
JAMAICA SHOWS THE LOVE FOR AGENTS
Fifty of Jamaica’s top-selling travel agents, including 15 Canadian members of the Jamaica Travel Specialist (JTS) program, were honoured by the island’s tourist board last week during the annual One…
MARKET REPORT: Stuffing your stocking at Germany’s Christkindlmarkts
When the winter gets tough in central Europe the tough get… festive, as age-old Christmas markets spring up across the region to help cast a warm glow over the snow. Among the most famous are markets…
SUN, SAND, AND SEA: Getting the most out of Nassau Paradise Island
A picturesque panorama of surf, sand, and sunshine, where Caribbean culture and captivating history come together, Nassau Paradise Island is the perfect place to reinvigorate the spirit and reconnect…
RELAX, YOU CAN DO IT IN NASSAU PARADISE ISLAND
Nassau Paradise Island’s stunning white sand beaches, cerulean blue waters, and Bahamian hospitality are the epitome of a calming, paradisiacal escape – ideal for a relaxing getaway. If it’s a…
NASSAU PARADISE ISLAND, WHERE THE NIGHT’S ALWAYS YOUNG
Life is sweet while the sun is hanging high in the sky over the Bahamas, but when the moon starts to peak out over the horizon and the clear blue sky turns inky indigo, it’s time to bust out the…
KINDLING THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT IN QUEBEC
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, Québec is truly an enchanting destination bursting with colourful and illuminated events and markets to ring in the most wonderful time of the year. Here are…
Mara Bushtops launches new Webcam to the Wild
Masai Mara, Kenya, November 29, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Mara Bushtops, the only safari camp in the Maasai Mara with a substantial natural salt lick directly in front of its camp, has just launched a new…
WHAT’S NEW IN ANTIGUA: Accommodation Report
Antigua is known for its 365 beaches – one for each day of the year, they say. As such there is no shortage of hotels and resorts on the island, and neighbouring Barbuda, where visitors can spread…
PYRAMID POWER: Egypt plays down war, pursues lofty tourism goals
Despite concerns over the war in neighbouring Israel-Gaza, Egypt’s tourism and antiquities minister believes the middle eastern country is just scratching the surface of its tourism potential. Ahmed…
IT’S NOT US, IT’S YOU!: Agents feel the love from Cuba at Toronto gala
The Cuba Tourist Board thanked its agent partners for helping make Canada the country’s No. 1 market at a gala event late last week at Toronto’s Palais Royale – a glittering venue that Canadian…