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Spain expects more tourists this year after record visitors in 2024

January 16, 202570 Views

Spain expects even more tourists to flock to the country in 2025 after an estimated record 94 million foreigners visited last year, 10% more than in 2023, Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu said on Wednesday, helping to drive economic growth amid a wider European slowdown, Foreign tourists spent some 126 billion euros ($130 billion) during their stays in 2024, up 16% from the previous year, the minister said. He predicted they would spend 36 billion euros in the first four months of 2025, also 16% higher than in the same period of 2024, while visitor numbers should rise by 9%. FILE PHOTO: A Guardia Civil police ship patrols the Mediterranean Sea during the America's Cup Regatta as locals and tourists sunbathe at Barceloneta Beach in Barcelona, Spain August 25, 2024. REUTERS/Nacho Doce ...

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Travel safely in uncertain times : The biggest travel risks in 2025

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January 16, 202574 Views

New Travel Trends: 'Last Chance Tourism' and 'Coolcationing' as Effects of Climate Change What will travel look like in 2025? One thing is sure: the effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident, significantly altering travel behaviors. More and more travelers are opting for cooler destinations ('Coolcationing'), while others seek to visit places at risk of disappearing ('Last-Chance Tourism') According to Safeture, the leading technology platform for travel risk management, and Riskline, a global expert in travel risk analysis and content provision, beyond climate-related changes, the most significant risks for business and leisure travelers in 2025 arise from geopolitical tensions and digital challenges. In their latest annual forecast, 'Foresight 20...

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Anantara Veli puts sustainability on the menu

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January 16, 202568 Views

Michelin Star guest chef series returns to Maldives resort A picturesque island surrounded by azure waters and renowned for its extensive culinary offerings, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort announces the return of its around the world Michelin Star Guest Chef Series with a lineup that promises unforgettable journeys in 2025, but this time with a twist. In line with the resort's effort to drive sustainable practices, the Michelin-starred guest chefs this year are required to inject a sustainable element into their menus – be it using local ingredients from the Chef’s Garden, adapting their menu with the catch of the day, or a zero-waste menu. "Circling back to our first series, I remember Chef Gary Foulkes of Angler Restaurant serving a beautiful wahoo that he caught, righ...

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What is Travel’s tipping point!

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January 15, 202577 Views

Travelport releases second annual State of Modern Retailing Report, Key trends that will transform the travel industry in 2025 Travelport, a global technology company that powers travel bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel agencies and suppliers worldwide, has unveiled its 2025 State of Modern Retailing Report. This report, combining new proprietary research and cross-industry insights, outlines critical trends reshaping the travel industry in 2025, including heightened demand for transparency, the emergence of new subscription models, and AI-driven advancements in the travel retail experience. “Consumers are clear about what they want from the travel industry: simplicity, transparency, and trust,” said Jen Catto, Chief Marketing Officer at&nbs...

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Four Seasons to manage the iconic Park Gstaad Hotel in the Swiss Alps

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January 14, 202568 Views

The luxury hotel brand has been appointed to manage the historic hotel in one of Europe’s most renowned mountain destinations Four Seasons, leading luxury hospitality and branded residential company, will operate The Park Gstaad Hotel in Switzerland once the property reopens following extensive renovations, which are already underway. Introducing The Park Gstaad as a Four Seasons experience represents a perfect opportunity to contribute towards Gstaad’s positioning as a world renowned, picturesque alpine resort. The Park Gstaad is an iconic property in one of Europe’s best known mountain destinations, and became the first five-star hotel in Gstaad when its doors opened in 1910. Owned by philanthropist, investor and sportswoman Dona Bertarelli, the property is undergoing a full-sca...

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2025 top travel hacks: Here’s how to save

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January 14, 202572 Views

Budget-conscious tourists planning their 2025 travels are being told of ways to make the most of their money and save cash this year. Travel insurance experts from Quotezone.co.uk are offering tips to travellers keen to explore new places without breaking the bank in 2025. The advice follows a rise in overspending, with 67% of holidaymakers going over budget on their last trip abroad, spending up to 46% more than they originally planned. Cost-cutting measures and some forward planning can really help when it comes to getting the most out of holiday budgets. Holidaymakers should be aware of these best ways to use leftover spending money, after a survey conducted by Quotezone revealed 56% often have leftover foreign currency. Greg Wilson, CEO and travel insurance ex...

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Dazzling Ice Castles draw tourists to various places

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January 13, 202576 Views

An annual architectural celebration of ice is up and running again in New Hampshire and several other states in US. Ice Castles, which are both temporary art installations and tourist attractions, feature towers, tunnels, archways and caves, all created by growing, harvesting and arranging thousands of icicles and then blasting them with sprinklers. Youngsters explore caves at Ice Castles, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in North Woodstock, N.H. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) The company behind the displays has expanded since its first installation in 2011. This year it has operations in Utah, Minnesota, two locations in Colorado and New Hampshire, where the site includes a snow tubing hill and ice bar. After a mild winter last year, officials were thrilled that temperatures were cold enough...

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Tokyo museum offers visitors ‘flashback’ to defunct technology

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January 13, 2025113 Views

Tucked away in a corner of central Tokyo, the Extinct Media Museum lives up to its name. From Betacam videotapes to floppy disks and vintage Sony devices, the museum is a showcase for old cameras and telecom equipment, including a 1916 Japanese-made "Lily" still camera, its oldest exhibit. Amidst the three-roomed museum's cluttered shelves, visitors like 59-year-old Mika Matsuda can rewind to the past and the gadgets that were once in everyday use. Visitors view items inside Extinct Media Museum, a private museum showcasing a collection of defunct gadgets including old cameras, cassette tapes and cell phone, in Tokyo, Japan January 11, 2025. REUTERS/Irene Wang "It is fascinating not only for generations unfamiliar with these items, but also for those who lived through those ti...

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Return of the Wolf this spring at Busch Gardens

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January 13, 202583 Views

Busch Gardens has announced its exciting line-up of all-new rides and realms opening in Spring 2025. Guests to the award-winning Busch Gardens parks in Tampa Bay and Williamsburg can look forward to thrilling and immersive experiences the whole family can enjoy. New attractions include North America's longest inverted family coaster, Return of the Wolf at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, and the all-new Wild Oasis at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay – North America's most immersive and interactive adventure realm. The best way to experience the new attractions is with a Busch Gardens 2025 Annual Pass or Membership on sale now. Members will be the first to experience the new attractions and experiences before they open to the public. The new attractions continue...

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Making art and fun from the ice, snow and freezing cold in Harbin, China

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January 12, 2025136 Views

People are making the best of the freezing weather in northeast China: Sculptors have finely chiseled ice into elaborate structures resembling landmark castles and temples, and visitors are appreciating the artwork and the excitement of ice slides and other attractions at the annual Harbin Ice and Snow World. The ice sculpture festival is a major tourist draw for the former industrial center that still boasts of its proximity to Russia with Tsarist-era architecture found nowhere else in China. Visitors tour by the ice structures during the Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, China’s Heilongjiang province on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) The riverside site features dozens of giant artworks like the Taj Mahal of India, the Osaka Castle of Japan, and Beijing’s own Temp...