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World Tourism Network Nepal is Excited about World Tourism Day
Pankaj Pradhananga, the Chair of the World Tourism Network Nepal, has been giving a keynote address...
1.3 Billion Opportunities to Attract High Spending Visitors Often Overlooked
With over 1.3 billion people worldwide living with disabilities and a rapidly aging global...
Visit Spain for All Britons
The Spanish Tourist Office in London has published its first Accessibility Findings Report...
Hanam City Where People Walk and Move Together
In the South Korea City of Hanam, people embrace movement in the form of walking as well as in...
Chinese Flock to Cambodia Amid Sino-Cambodian Tourism Boom
Chinese tourists represented 14.6 percent of the overall 1.26 million international arrivals in...
Trump Fired National Park Worker Tells Disabled: I Don’t Care!
A United States federal park employee in Nevada was very quickly told she would be fired once two...
ITB Berlin: Positive Outlook for Travel in 2025
ITB Berlin 2026 is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, March 3, to Thursday, March 5, as a...
ITB Berlin: Optimism in Travel and Tourism Industry
As ITB Berlin commences, there is a prevailing sense of optimism regarding the industry's future.
Age-Biased Statistics: A Lesson From Tourism
World Tourism Network’s (WTN) most active interest group is Ageless Tourism. Adriane G. Berg...
Destinations International offers New Resources for Inclusion and Accessibility
Destinations International’s 2024 Social Inclusion Summit explores the importance of destination...
G7 Tourism Ministers Meet In Florence
The event's objective is to raise awareness regarding tourism as a catalyst for economic...
WTM: Developing accessible tourism ‘makes business sense’
Investing in the accessible tourism sector can yield a return of $13 for every dollar invested.
Caribbean Leaders Gather in Grand Cayman for SOTIC 2024
SOTIC 2024 provides a vital platform for Caribbean tourism stakeholders to come together and chart...
Tourism and the Senior Market
With the first wave of baby boomers now well into retirement age, the senior market has become one...
Investment Opportunities in Zambia Tourism Highlighted
Recently introduced handbook "Tourism Doing Business—Investing in Zambia" focuses on sustainable...
Skål International World Congress 2026 Bid Announcement
Skål International Nelson Mandela Bay proposal, having met all the requirements, was accepted by...
SOS: 20,000 Locals Protest Mallorca Overtourism at Huge Rally
Protest organizers have put forward various demands, with affordable housing being the most...
World’s First Ageless Tourism Recognition Program Launched
A New Trend for Older Travelers is emerging. The World Tourism Network is excited to integrate...
Barcelona Declares War on Vacation Rentals
Barcelona has been grappling with severe shortage of housing for a long time, with local officials...
Tanzania and Uganda Host International Tourism Expos
Targeting international tourists during the peak season between May and October, East African...
Outbound Travel from China Spikes Nearly 400%
The anticipated surge in outbound Chinese travel in 2023 did not materialize as expected. However...
European Tourism Expects Record Visitor Numbers in 2024
Early data for this year shows a significant increase in consumer travel spending throughout...
Venice Residents Riot Over New Tourist Entry Fee
Venetians fear that the measure will not effectively control mass tourism, and would just result in...
Ecuador: Tourists Mistaken for Rival Gang Members, Abducted and Killed
According to officials, approximately 20 assailants stormed a hotel in the coastal town of Ayampe...
Lotus Shaped Navi Mumbai Airport in India to Start Flying Soon
As the countdown to its inauguration continues, the Navi Mumbai International Airport stands as a...
Nepal Celebrates National Accessible Tourism Day
The World Tourism Network Nepal Chapter in cooperation with key stakeholders in the travel and...
Aerothai: New Aviation Routes Between Thailand, China and Laos to Ease Congestion
Chakpitak indicated that if approved, these routes could potentially open as early as 2026...
Chinese Aviation Gains Momentum as Summer-Autumn Flight Season Takes Off
Notable spikes in passenger traffic have been observed in neighboring countries such as Vietnam...
World’s Most Stressful Airports are in Europe
Topping the list as the most stress-inducing airport globally is London Gatwick, the United...
AIX Expands Services Between Muscat and Kerala
These enhancements reflect Air India Express's commitment to providing passengers with increased...
RegioJet Connects Prague to Chop in Ukraine
This expansion comes as part of RegioJet's strategic initiative, with the introduction of a second...
Passport Rule Could Halt 100,000 Britons’ European Travel Plans
Recent data from the Home Office reveals a staggering 32 million passport applications, potentially...
Czech Republic Secures 24 Billion Record Loan for Rail Modernization
Formalized through an agreement with the Ministry of Finance, this funding is designated for a...
Tourism Threatened as Heatwaves and Droughts Hit Southern Europe
With €217 million invested in water reduction measures, authorities aim to mitigate potential...
Edelweiss Airlines to Welcome Airbus A350 in Switzerland
These state-of-the-art aircraft are poised to replace the existing A340-300 long-haul fleet by mid...
Ryanair Threatens Closure of Bordeaux Base Over Fee Dispute
Bordeaux-Merignac Airport, ranking as the eighth busiest in France in 2023 with 6.6 million...
Thailand Launches Visa Crackdown Amid Tourism Reputation Concerns
This move follows a surge in criminal incidents involving foreigners, tarnishing Thailand's image.
Singapore Tourism Board Prepares to Ease Visa for Indians
With strategic initiatives in place to enhance visa procedures and expand hospitality...
Restoration of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum: A Kazakh Architectural Beauty
Reconstruction works, including installation of monitoring equipment to assess external threats...