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War Is Crushing Iranian Women's Tourism Dreams. These Two Refuse to Give Up

US, Oct. 18 -- Iranian tourism leaders Mahsa Motahar and Shahrzad Moayeri are warning that war, sanctions, economic hardship, and international isolation are undermining women's livelihoods and revers... Read More


Hotels Keep Expanding. Can Profits Keep Up?

US, Oct. 17 -- A $250 million hotel financing deal in Morocco, Marriott's City Express debut in India, new adults-only retreats in the Dominican Republic, and leadership changes in Dubai helped shape ... Read More


oneworld's 15 Airlines Unite Against Wildlife Trafficking-What Changes?

US, Oct. 16 -- oneworld and all 15 of its member airlines have committed to the Buckingham Palace Declaration against illegal wildlife trafficking, creating an alliance-wide platform for stronger trai... Read More


Seychelles Loses a Tourism Icon: Mickey Mason Dies at 82

US, Oct. 16 -- Raymond Michael De Speville Mason, known as Mickey Mason, helped build Seychelles' tourism industry alongside his wife Kathy, while making conservation a central part of his life's work... Read More


Why the "Blue Zone" Vacation Is the New Status Symbol for Burnt-Out Professionals

US, Oct. 15 -- They want trips built around the habits of the world's longest-lived communities: simple food, daily movement, sunshine and time with people they care about. Burnout Has a Definition N... Read More


The "Hidden Estate" Trend: How to Vacation in the Mediterranean With Zero Tourist Contact

US, Oct. 15 -- Instead of a hotel on the busiest strip, they rent a private estate with its own pool and grounds. The goal is a holiday where contact with other visitors is kept to a minimum. The Pre... Read More


The Value of Comfort: Why Investing in Quality Accommodation Is Always Worth It

US, Oct. 15 -- For travellers, a cheaper room can look like an easy saving. For hotel owners, cutting back on comfort can look like an easy way to protect margins. The evidence points the other way. ... Read More


Egypt Welcomes 14.4 Million Visitors, Sets Sights on 30 Million

US, Oct. 15 -- Egypt welcomed 14.4 million international visitors in the first nine months of 2026, up 4% from the same period last year, according to figures shared following the Egyptian Tourism Aut... Read More


On Dictionary Day, Destinations International Reminds Tourism Industry: Words Matter

US, Oct. 15 -- Words have the power to inform, connect and change perceptions. In recognition of Dictionary Day on October 16, which observes the birthday of "father of the American dictionary" Noah W... Read More


Tobago's New Airport Opens Amid Security Concerns, Political Tensions and Questions About Tourism Growth

US, Oct. 14 -- Tobago's new international airport terminal at A.N.R. Robinson International Airport began flight operations Wednesday, October 14, following an official inauguration on October 13. Des... Read More