Category Tourism, Organisations & Operators,

The summer holiday, once synonymous with chasing the sun, is shifting towards a new trend called “Coolcationing.” Announced by the travel magazine ” Condé Nast Traveler ” (1) as one of the key travel trends for 2024, this trend is gaining significance. Considering recent years’ record temperatures, Author Rick Jordan emphasises that more and more people prefer travelling to regions with moderate temperatures and less crowding.

Civitatis, the leading platform in online distribution of guided tours, activities, and excursions in Spanish language across 160 countries worldwide, this week the company has reached one million reservations from Mexican users, with 94% of those travelling abroad outside Mexico.

Speakers at last year’s Phocuswright Conference in Miami declared that we are now in “the age of awe” – a growing trend where people are seeking out unique and life-changing trips through ‘experiential travel’.

Dubai Parks™ and Resorts and Real Madrid C.F. have announced the opening of Real Madrid World (RMW), the first ever Real Madrid-themed park celebrating football and basketball the Real Madrid way.

The Sirreti List is a first in its sector as an independent guide launching in Spring 2024 showcasing exceptional vacation rentals, which have met the Sirreti accreditation standard, and as such are amongst the very best in the world.

Messaging the group chat and sharing memes is not enough – bestie vacations need to happen every so often. After all, female friendships are truly special – you can’t choose your family, but you can choose your friends. They help to get us through life, offering comfort, reassurance and so much fun along the way. So, this Eid, get the girl gang back together for a staycation in Saudi – seriously, there are so many reasons to visit.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is projecting a record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism in 2024, with the sector’s global economic contribution set to reach an all-time high of $11.1 trillion.

While you are experiencing the spiritually enriching experience of Ramadan, Eid is just around the corner and now is the right time to start planning a perfect celebration with your family. A destination like no other, Saudi offers a diverse range of breathtaking landscapes, pristine well-preserved environments, and a distinct wildlife. Saudi’s stunning natural landscape spans mountains, deserts, and sea with a 1,800km coastline. Celebrate by weaving Saudi’s picture-perfect landscapes and phenomenal nature into your Eid festivities and create memories with your family that you will cherish forever.

‘Visit Gibraltar’ the marketing arm of the Gibraltar Tourist Board is rolling out a new logo and identity as a fresh interpretation of the destination and the cultural heritage it represents. The new visual precedes a consumer driven awareness campaign ahead of the summer market which will feature new creative. A programme of trade and media visits is also planned.

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved the new Tourism Strategy 2030 for the emirate. Spearheaded by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the ambitious blueprint signals a new era of expansion and strategic development in the travel and tourism sector.