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FAMILY FUN IS PLENTIFUL IN AMERICA’S FIRST RESORT DESTINATION
With more than 100 family-friendly attractions, 47 miles/76 km of sparkling coastline, outdoor adventure, arts and culture and a diverse culinary scene; The Palm Beaches offer many exciting and…
IATA Focus Africa to Strengthen Aviation Contribution to African Development
Geneva, Switzerland, April 7, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is launching “Focus Africa” to strengthen aviation’s contribution to Africa’s economic and social…
WHAT’S BREWING IN SEATTLE
With Air Canada set to boost service to Seattle from eastern Canada on May 1, the time was right this week for tourism types to drop in on the trade in Toronto and Montreal to tout the northwestern…
China Makes Welcome Return to Arabian Travel Market
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 31, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Chinese exhibitors and travel professionals are making a welcome return to Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 which is being held at the…
GERMANY GOING FORWARD WITH GUSTO
Germany is “bullish” on its prospects for travel from Canada this year – after all, the European nation saw 253% year-over-year increase in overnight stays in 2022. And while any statistics these…
LIFE IN THE FAST LANE: $5m Vegas race package fit for an emperor
Casino giant Caesars Entertainment is offering what may be the most extravagant guest package for the highly anticipated Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix later this year at a whopping US$5 million.…
NEVADA: The wild west at its weirdest
When Canadians think Nevada, it’s understandable that lavish Las Vegas tends to command attention. And while tourism folk from the state would never try to dissuade visitors from this country from…
AlUla, Global Destination for Cultural and Natural Heritage
The small desert oasis of AlUla is located in the north-western part of Saudi Arabia in a valley surrounded by sandstone cliffs. The scenery is awe-inspiring, with rocky outcrops, sand dunes, and…
IRELAND ON ST. PATRICK’S DAY: It’s more than leprechauns and green beer
St Patrick’s Day in Ireland isn’t just a celebration of the patron saint, it’s also a demonstration of the pride of being Irish and a source of joy that helps to kick off the spring season. Around…
THE NEED FOR SPEED: Experience world’s fastest car in Coventry
Ever wondered what it’s like to drive the fastest car in the world? With the reopening of the star attraction at the Coventry Transport Museum in February, museum visitors in the UK city now have the…
Hua Hin Magic during the 2023 Thailand Open
Hua Hin, Thailand, March 8, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The 2023 Thailand Open Hua Hin presented, a WTA 250 Tournament which was held in Hua Hin, Prachuab Khiri Khan in February, still lingers in the minds…
GREAT GETAWAYS: Getting to know Chicago
Lynn Osmond has lived in Chicago for close to 30 years, but the St. Catharines, Ont., native, who oversees tourism in the Illinois city, has a unique perspective on how Canadians view her adopted…
SA Tourism and VoyagesAfriq to Host Roundtable on Hospitality Investment in Africa
Berlin, Germany, March 4, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / On March 8, 2023, at this year’s ITB Berlin Expo, South African Tourism in partnership with VoyagesAfriq will host an event on Africa’s attractiveness…
DESANTIS TAKES OVER DISNEY DISTRICT:
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district, punishing the company over its opposition to the so-called “Don’t…
Young People Demand Healthier Food Environments in East Asia and Pacific
Bangkok, Thailand, February 28, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Young people co-create and launch a campaign to support UNICEF’s ‘Fix My Food’ initiative for healthier food environments for children in the…
ALL ABOUT OCCITANIE: On the road with Atout France
Atout France has been on the road this week, rolling out its annual Destination France events for close to 350 agents, including events in Vancouver tonight (Thursday), Calgary last night, plus…
A BRIDGE NOT FAR: Touring and tips along Britain’s Great West Way
It may not be as recognizable a name yet as the Cotswolds or Yorkshire, but England’s Great West Way tourism route – which runs west from London to Bristol and the Welsh border – already encompasses…
A NEW PATH IN BATH: From Frankenstein to Bridgerton, roam beyond the Roman ruins
Call it “Another Side of Britain,” or “icons with a twist,” but VisitBritain is urging visitors, and those who send them there, to look at the destination with fresh eyes, and beyond the tried and…
Weeva to Showcase Sustainability Solutions at OurAfrica.Travel 2023
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, February 9, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Weeva will be exhibiting at OurAfrica.Travel for the first time this month. The virtual trade show opens for networking and…
OurAfrica.Travel Returns Underscoring the Collaborative Approach
Cape Town, South Africa, February 1, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / OurAfrica.Travel returns this month, connecting eager buyers with exhibitors from across Africa and her Indian Ocean Islands.
Now in its…