Browsing Category
World
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…
Tourism at COP28 Delivering on Climate Action Commitments
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 15, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO has brought together sector leaders at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) to showcase the progress made in…
Philanthropies Can Partner with Business to Close Climate Financing Gaps
Geneva, Switzerland, December 14, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Climate finance was central to discussions at COP28 in Dubai and funding to reach net-zero and restore biodiversity is still falling short. New…
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),…
ADB Supports Environmental Improvements in Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang, Lao PDR, December 8, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $35 million concessional loan and a $10 million grant for the Urban Environment Improvement…
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…
International Tourism to End 2023 Close to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Madrid, Spain, December 5, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / International tourism is on track to recover almost 90% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of this year. According to the latest data from the World…
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…
Telefonica and UNWTO to Promote Digital and Sustainable Tourism
Madrid, Spain, November 30, 2023 / TAVELINDEX / The collaboration agreement will run until 2026 and will focus on digital entrepreneurship, innovation, application of new technologies (big data,…
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…
Sustainable Tourism Observatories are Transforming the Sector
Madrid, Spain, November 28, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Members of the International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO) have met to exchange insights on the importance of governance,…
Growing Wine Tourism for Inclusion and Sustainability
La Rioja, Spain, November 27, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / The UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism has been held for the first time in La Rioja, one of the world’s leading wine tourism destinations, with…