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Pyne Awards Africa 2026 Puts Mozambique in the Spotlight for Tourism and Investment

US, Oct. 7 -- The three-day program combined the Pyne Awards Africa Gala with leadership discussions, networking and destination experiences, giving international participants an opportunity to experi... Read More


China Outbound Tourism Is Back: Europe Moves In While the USA Risks Losing Ground

US, Oct. 6 -- Europe is positioning itself to capture more of this returning business. ETOA - European Tourism Association is expanding its Showcase: Outbound China 2027 from Beijing and Shanghai to C... Read More


Berlin Lights Up Again: Germany's Capital of Freedom Prepares for a Spectacular October

US, Oct. 5 -- Berlin is ready to shine. The Festival of Lights returns October 9-18, transforming Germany's capital into a spectacular open-air gallery across 40 locations. For international travelers... Read More


Maestro Andrea Bocelli to Perform in Petra, Putting Jordan in the Global Music Spotlight

US, Oct. 5 -- Andrea Bocelli will perform in Petra, Jordan, on November 27, 2026, bringing his celebrated voice to one of the world's most extraordinary heritage destinations. The landmark concert als... Read More


Budding Tourism Professionals Urged Not to Fear AI

US, Oct. 5 -- Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, has underscored that while embracing technology is an imperative, there is no need to fear artificial intelligence (AI) overtaking lab... Read More


Southwest Wants Travelers to Enter Airplane Mode, But Other Airlines Went Further

US, Oct. 5 -- Southwest Airlines is offering more than 185 million Rapid Rewards points in a campaign encouraging burned-out Americans to travel. But "Enter Airplane Mode" is hardly aviation's first a... Read More


Choice Hotels Hits 600 Extended Stay Hotels as Competition Heats Up

US, Oct. 5 -- Choice Hotels has opened its 600th extended-stay hotel, but the bigger story is a rapidly expanding hospitality sector attracting Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Hyatt, Wyndham, and independent o... Read More


Saudi Arabia Tourism Remains Open: What Travelers Should Know About Riyadh, Jeddah and Airline Suspensions

US, Oct. 4 -- Saudi Arabia is NOT closed That distinction is becoming increasingly important. Following reports of fire and smoke near a Saudi Aramco facility in Riyadh on October 3, Yemen's Houthis ... Read More


Global Aviation This Week: New Airline Routes, New CEOs and New Challenges

US, Oct. 3 -- New flights to India and Colombia, Alaska Airlines pushing Seattle onto the global aviation map, leadership changes from Bangkok to Oman and Scotland, and serious operational and geopoli... Read More


WTTC and ICC Could Give Tourism's Small Businesses Something They Rarely Have: A Global Voice

US, Oct. 2 -- The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have signed a global partnership to strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Trav... Read More