Travel news overview

• Miscellaneous
• 01/12/2022 07:44

Global tourism leaders discuss importance of government partnerships at the 22nd WTTC Global Summit

Global tourism leaders have highlighted the importance of government partnerships in creating a “safer, more resilient, and sustainable future” for the sector during the opening panel session on the first day of the WTTC Global Summit in Riyadh.

The panel came after an opening speech by Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism H.E.… read more

• Accomodation
• 01/12/2022 07:43

Hotelbeds predicts 2023 travel trends

The appetite for travel shows no signs of slowing down at Hotelbeds as the company is expecting growth of 30% above 2022 levels* over the next 12 months but new trends are emerging as consumers not only seek new experiences but also ways to make their trips easier and hassle-free.

“As we lead increasingly busy lives, we no longer ha… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 01/12/2022 05:33

Kasane set to host Botswana Travel and Tourism Expo

The Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) is set for this year’s Botswana Travel and Tourism Expo (BTTE) scheduled to take place from the 29th of November to 3rd December 2022 in Kasane. The annual tourism expo provides an opportunity for the global tourism industry to meet on a one-on-one basis with their Botswana tourism industry c… read more

• Destinations
• 01/12/2022 05:31

Zambia targets 1.5 million tourists in newly launched Marketing campaign

The Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) is targeting over 1.5 million international tourists as part of its 2023 marketing plan to accelerate recovery in the southern African nation.

The Agency, on Tuesday 29th November launched the 2023 Marketing Plan for Destination Zambia, which is an initiative to create integrated and holistic strategi… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 01/12/2022 05:30

Hindered during the pandemic, city tourism has come roaring back

Urban destinations are not only back, but they will drive the next decade of travel recovery, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council.

WTTC's Cities Economic Impact Report, released Wednesday at its Global Summit, analyzed 82 city destinations and found that prior to the pandemic, major cities accoun… read more