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London retains title as Europe’s top meetings destination

London has again been named as the top European city for meetings in event technology specialist Cvent’s annual listings for both destinations and hotels.


It is the third consecutive year that the UK capital has claimed top spot in the rankings, which are compiled from sourcing activity through the Cvent Supplier Network. London was also the top European city in 2019 before the

Anguilla celebrates record-breaking arrivals

Anguillaʻs just-released visitor arrival stats show a strong upswing especially for the final weeks of 2024.


Last December Anguilla welcomed 23,871 visitors, reflecting a 24.5% increase year over year. It was also the highest number of December arrivals since 1993.


In 2024, visitor arrivals for March and December marked Anguilla’s best-performing months, mirroring the strong

Booking com reveals top Songkran 2025 destinations in Thailand

As the hottest and the most popular festival, Songkran, in Thailand is approaching, Booking.com has revealed the data of the top searched destinations across the nation during April 12-16, 2025, among international travelers and Thai travelers*.


The data from Booking.com shows that there are five domestic destinations that are highly sought after by Thai travelers during the Songkran holiday,

Skytrax ranks Skopje among best Eastern European airports

The international air transport rating organisation Skytrax has ranked Skopje International Airport, operated by TAV Macedonia, a subsidiary of TAV Airports, among the top 10 best airports in Eastern Europe, as part of its program called Skytrax World Airport Awards.


The awards, which Skytrax presents based on passenger votes, were announced at the Passenger Terminal Expo aviation fair

The friendliest country for expats to move to, and the worst one to live in

New Zealand is the biggest climber in an annual ranking to find the best countries for expats to move to, but despite the jump, Aotearoa still sits outside the top 20.


It has vaulted up 16 spots to 21st in the Ease of Settling In Index compiled by InterNations, an online expat platform.


It asked foreign residents in 53 countries to rate their new home, asking if they were happy

E. China's Quanzhou City rides cultural revival wave to tourism boom

Abstract : Quanzhou, a historic coastal city in southeast China's Fujian Province, saw robust tourism growth during the 2025 Spring Festival holiday, with 10.12 million visits and tourism revenue hitting 10.1 billion yuan (nearly 1.4 billion U.S. dollars), up 23.6 percent and 25.9 percent year on year respectively, topping Mafengwo's "2025 Top 10 Hottest Festive Towns" list.


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Icelandair Achieves Impressive 7% Passenger Growth in February 2025 with Historic Load Factor Milestone and Optimized Fleet Efficiency Amid Surging Demand

Icelandair experienced a notable surge in passenger numbers in February 2025, transporting 251,000 passengers, a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This growth came alongside an 8% expansion in capacity, reflecting the airline’s continued ability to cater to a growing demand for travel. Notably, 40% of these travelers were heading to Iceland, 20% were departing from the country, 33%

Laos Welcomes Over 4 Million Tourists in 2024

In 2024, Laos welcomed more than 4 million tourists, with an increase of almost one million visitors compared to 2023.


According to data provided to the Laotian Times by the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, in 2024 a total of 4,120,832 tourists visited Laos


The top 10 countries contributing to this success with the highest number of visitors were Thailand, Vietnam,

India market shows strong potential to attract visitors during the off-peak

“India is an incredibly important source market for New Zealand tourism and represents a significant opportunity for future international arrivals growth, particularly in the off-peak,” says Angela Blair, Tourism New Zealand General Manager - International.


75% of people in India who are actively considering visiting New Zealand said they would travel here between March and November (off-peak).

Vientiane’s Top Tourist Sites Attract Over 300,000 Visitors in 2024

In 2024, more than 300,000 people visited Vientiane’s main tourist attractions, contributing more than LAK 9 billion (over USD 400,000) to the local economy.


Khampueang Vongchandy, Deputy Director of Vientiane Museum and Archaeology Department, noted the significant rise in tourism in the capital during the Visit Laos Year 2024 campaign, state media reported. The tourism year resulted

Vientiane Economy Hits 5.85 Percent Growth, Beating Expectations

The economy of the capital Vientiane grew by 5.85 percent, surpassing the National Assembly's original target of 0.30 percent, according to city mayor Atsaphangthong Siphandong.


Atsaphangthong said on December 16 that this steady growth resulted from strong performance in agriculture, industry, services and investment. The main factors contributing to the economic recovery were the 8.5

Shanghai becomes a favorite among Asian travelers

Shanghai has become the fastest-growing destination for international travelers from Asia, according to digital travel platform Agoda.


The annual ranking compares accommodation booking trends over the past two years to highlight the destinations gaining the most popularity in the world.


Shanghai in the top five is followed by Jeju (South Korea), Paris (France), Nha Trang (Vietnam)

Tourism triumph: Qatar reaches five million visitors in 2024

Qatar Tourism is proud to announce a historic achievement as the country surpasses five million visitors in 2024. This milestone marks a remarkable 25% increase in international arrivals compared to 2023, strengthening Qatar's position as a leading global tourism destination.


His Excellency Mr. Saad Bin Ali Al Kharji, Chairman of Qatar Tourism : “Exceeding five million visitors is a significant

Thailand Welcomes Over 35 Million Visitors in 2024: A Milestone Paving the Way for 2025

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) proudly announces that international tourist arrivals have surpassed the target of 35 million visitors in 2024, generating over 1.8 trillion Baht in tourism revenue. This landmark achievement highlights Thailand’s strong tourism rebound and sets the foundation for an even greater year ahead, as 2025 has been declared the ‘Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and

Laos welcomes more than five million tourists in 2024, generating revenue of more than US$1 billion

Laos has registered more than five million tourists this year, exceeding expectations and generating more than $1 billion in revenue, Prime Minister Sonexai Siphandon said on November 18.


The number of domestic tourists exceeded the target by 27 percent, reflecting the success of the Visit Laos Year 2024 campaign.


Soneksai also attributed the surge in tourist arrivals to the

Vientiane province raises tourism targets, reaching target of 1.3 million visitors by end of 2025

Vientiane province is actively promoting tourism to position the industry as a key economic driver, aiming to attract more than 1.3 million visitors by the end of 2025. At the same time, officials are working to strengthen regional and international tourism cooperation, aiming to promote its natural, historical, cultural and agricultural attractions.


Sisawat Sengpachanh, Director General

MALAYSIA WELCOME 1 MILLION INDIA TOURISTS

Malaysia is pleased to announce that it has achieved its goal of welcoming 1 million Indian tourists between January and November 2024. A total of 1,009,114 Indian visitors were recorded, representing a remarkable growth of 47% compared to the same period in 2019, pre-pandemic. It also marks an impressive growth of 71.7% from 2023, confirming Malaysia's attractiveness as a preferred destination

Luang Prabang hits 2024 tourism target with over 1.7 million visitors, surge expected during peak season

Luang Prabang, Laos' most popular city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, continues to set new tourism records. In the first ten months of 2024, the city received approximately 1,723,164 tourists, significantly surpassing its original annual figure of 900,000.


Data from the Luang Prabang Provincial Department of Information, Culture and Tourism showed that the province received a total

Foreign tourist spending in New Zealand increased by 30% to US$11.7 billion

New data from the International Visitor Survey shows international tourists contributed $11.7 billion to the New Zealand economy in the 12 months to September 2024. This is a significant increase of 30% or $2.7 billion compared to the previous year.


Spending by international tourists in the off-peak months of March to November increased by 17% compared to the previous year to 7 $4 billion


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Activity in Japan results in boost for destination New Zealand

Tourism New Zealand's recent activities have helped increase the number of Japanese who consider New Zealand their number one holiday destination.


The Great Land of Tabipa New Zealand campaign! took place from April to June. The event featured two renowned Japanese lawyers, Yuri Ueno and Hayato Sano, and focused on the Japanese concept of Tabipa, emphasizing the valuable, emotionally rich

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