Following the United Nations declaration of the first International Day of the Arabian Leopard, on 10 February the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) continues to expand its long-term mission to safeguard the ‘Critically Endangered’ Big Cat species from the physical world into the virtual.
The island destination of Madeira has taken its sustainability credentials to new heights, with all three golfing venues embracing the tourist board’s long-term commitment to preserving the environment.
Dubai recorded its highest ever annual tourist arrivals in 2023, attracting 17.15 million international overnight visitors over the course of the year. The previous record stood at 16.73 million visitors registered in 2019
The Board of Directors of NEOM has announced Xaynor, a beachfront private members club, nestled among the rocky landscapes along the pristine coastline of the Gulf of Aqaba. Xaynor is the latest addition to the evolving regional development in northwest Saudi Arabia.
Booking.com, the global leader in connecting travelers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay, is launching a new ad campaign to show that you can “book whoever you want to be” on vacation.
This year’s hotspots are looking a whole lot cooler with the rise of Northern Lights tourism, spurred by reports that the astronomical phenomenon will be extraordinarily visible in 2024. According to a survey commissioned by Expedia®, nearly half (42%) of Americans will prioritize aurora chasing in the year ahead over other bucket list experiences.
Lengishu, the luxury Kenyan safari home and esteemed member of the environmental membership organisation, The Long Run, is one of only twelve properties worldwide to have achieved Global Ecosphere Retreat® (GER®) status, recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.
Music and entertainment specialist Equinox Charter has begun the rollout of ‘Beyond’ – its new rewards programme for air charter clients.
Throughout the summer of 2023 there were many reports that a surge of international travel bookings were coming from the US, in part helped by a continued strong dollar. Although that meant US domestic travel demand was waning, the industry was generally excited that 2023 international travel volume could finally catch up on that of 2019.
Geotourist and the West Africa Tourism Organisation (WATO) are partnering in a revolutionary data initiative to generate visitor data insights that are not currently achievable in the region. The initiative will be rolled out across 19 different countries,