Category Events, Tourism, Organisations & Operators,

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett departed the island today for Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), to participate in the highly anticipated Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024 trade show. He will be joined by Director of Tourism, Donovan White and other representatives from the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) for the prestigious event, which runs from May 6-9, 2024.

The thrilling, internationally-acclaimed Cirque du Soleil production, KOOZA, is coming to the Santa Monica Pier from October 19 through December 1. Audiences are invited under the iconic Big Top at the Pier to be part of the joyous return of Cirque du Soleil to this much-loved location that is home to both magic and memories.

After the devastation of back-to-back hurricanes in 2020, Lake Charles is now welcoming a wave of new developments that will redefine its tourism landscape. Several projects are slated to debut as early as this summer.

The Philippines has already received over two million international visitors this month, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reported on Wednesday

World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) is calling on pioneers in sustainable travel to gain recognition for their work by entering its inaugural programme before 24 May. Individuals and organisations across the globe accelerating change and making an impactful contribution to net positive tourism are invited to enter for free, with three weeks left before the 24 May closing deadline.

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise the PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2024 (PDMF 2024) at Dusit Thani Hua Hin in Cha-Am, Phetchaburi Province, Thailand, from November 12-14, 2024.

Following heavy rains and wind damage, The Sevens Stadium in Dubai swiftly reopened its doors just two days later, showcasing resilience and community spirit. With concerted efforts from staff, suppliers, and partners, the stadium restored its pitches and facilities, allowing for the resumption of various sporting activities, including cricket, rugby, and football matches.

The tourism sector commits to contributing to reducing urban water consumption in the Algarve by 15%. Algarve Tourism relies on the active role of tourism companies and aims to promote behaviour change among tourists through an awareness campaign.

As Jewel Changi Airport marks its fifth year, it celebrates remarkable growth in visitor numbers and sales, showcasing a 26% increase in footfall traffic and a 20% rise in overall sales compared to the previous year. To commemorate this milestone, Jewel unveils a year-long calendar of special events and retail offers under the theme ‘What A Feelin5’.

Inbound tour operators and travel providers based in Dubai, or international tour operators and other sellers offering Dubai products, may find that the worst is not yet over as the weather clears up in Dubai. TMU Management, the data-driven insurance intermediary specialising in travel, has today issued a warning to the travel trade they are very likely to see increases in rates when applying for Package Travel Regulation compliant insurance.