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Fuelled by Experiential Travel demand, travel market grows exponentially

February 10, 202586 Views

The global travel market size is estimated to grow by USD 2.86 trillion from 2024-2028, according to a leading global technology research and advisory company Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 11.1% during the forecast period. Growing popularity of experiential travel is driving market growth, with a trend towards increasing international tourist footfall. The online travel market is booming, with a significant increase in bookings during the pandemic. Domestic tourism is on the rise as people opt for micro trips and new experiences. Mobile apps and online travel agents are making holiday planning easier, offering customized tours, private tours, and luxury travel packages. Car rentals and accommodation facilities are also adopting digital transformation, providin...

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Ras Al Khaimah to host exotic wedding planning conference

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February 8, 202589 Views

The global luxury wedding industry gears up for the most anticipated edition of EWPC With just weeks to go, the world’s leading wedding planners prepare for an unforgettable three-day gathering at the ‘Destination of the Future’ The 14th edition of the Exotic Wedding Planning Conference (EWPC) is set to unfold in Ras Al Khaimah from February 26-28, 2025, bringing together top names from the luxury wedding industry. More than 400 global industry leaders, 100+ elite exhibitors, and attendees from over 80 countries will converge for a power-packed three-day experience featuring B2B meetings, immersive workshops, expert panels, and visionary keynotes. This year, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) proudly serves as the official host, having secured the bid once ag...

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An elevated dining experience to The Pier

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February 6, 2025104 Views

Cathay Pacific collaborates with acclaimed restaurant Mott 32 Guests to the first-class lounge can delight in a new selection of time-honoured recipes and a modern spin on regional Chinese cuisine Cathay Pacific has partnered with Mott 32, one of the world’s most awarded Chinese restaurant brands, to bring customers an elevated dining experience at The Pier, First class lounge at Hong Kong International Airport. This collaboration exemplifies Cathay Pacific’s commitment to providing customers with an unmatched level of service and hospitality, not just in the air but also on the ground, as it sets sights on becoming the world’s best premium airline. The thoughtfully crafted tasting menus have been introduced on rotation from 21 January alongside The Pier, First’s monthly a-...

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Redefining human flight with world’s first mid-air plane hook maneuver

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February 5, 2025135 Views

Red Bull Skydive Team member Max Manow has redefined the boundaries of aerial adventure in a stunning world-first. Over the dramatic landscapes of the Little Colorado River Tribal Park, Navajo Nation - a side arm of Arizona’s iconic Grand Canyon - the German skydiver leapt from a helicopter, latched onto a nosediving plane in mid-air, and ascended out of Hell Hole Bend canyon. From there, he embarked on what he calls his “endless skydive,” an achievement that is as daring as it is unprecedented. Luke Aikins flying his experimental plane with Max Manow and Marco Fürst above the Little Colorado River Canyon during the Endless Skydive project on the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona, USA on November 11, 2024. Photo: Michael Clark / Red Bull Content Pool Highlights The Feat: Mano...

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“Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025” unveiled

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February 3, 2025101 Views

Thailand launches year-long tourism and sports celebration targeting 40 million visitors and 3 trillion baht in revenue Thailand has officially launched the "Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025", a grand initiative celebrating the nation's cultural heritage, diverse tourism experiences, and world-class sporting events. The campaign will feature year-round tourism festivals, high-profile sporting tournaments, and exclusive travel privileges, reinforcing Thailand's position as a global leader in tourism and sports. With an ambitious goal, Thailand aims to attract 39 million international visitors and generate 3 trillion Baht in tourism revenue by 2025. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatrastated: "Tourism is a key driver of Thailand's economy...

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A New Zealand mountain is granted personhood, recognizing it as sacred for Māori

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February 1, 2025169 Views

A mountain in New Zealand considered an ancestor by Indigenous people was recognized as a legal person on Thursday after a new law granted it all the rights and responsibilities of a human being. Mount Taranaki — now known as Taranaki Maunga, its Māori name — is the latest natural feature to be granted personhood in New Zealand, which has ruled that a river and a stretch of sacred land are people before. The pristine, snow-capped dormant volcano is the second highest on New Zealand’s North Island at 2,518 meters (8,261 feet) and a popular spot for tourism, hiking and snow sports. The legal recognition acknowledges the mountain’s theft from the Māori of the Taranaki region after New Zealand was colonized. It fulfills an agreement of redress from the country’s government to Indigenous...

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London’s Blitz shelter tunnels to become a new tourist attraction

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January 31, 2025192 Views

Tunnels built to shelter Londoners during World War Two bombing by Germany are set to be transformed into the British capital's biggest new tourist attraction for years, according to the company that has bought the sprawling network of passages. The tunnels, which are a mile (1.6 km) long and tall enough in parts to fit a double-decker bus, lie under Holborn in central London. They were dug by hand starting in late 1940, when German planes were bombing the city almost every day and night in what was known as the Blitz. A journalist walks during a press tour around underground tunnels used during World War Two as shelters during the Blitz that are now due to be developed into a new tourist attraction called The London Tunnels in London, Britain, January 29, 2025. REUTERS/Chris J. Rat...

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Global air passenger demand reaches record high in 2024

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January 30, 2025111 Views

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2024 full-year and December 2024 passenger market performance showing record high demand. Full-year international traffic surpassed the previous 2019 high by 0.5% in 2024, with growth in all regions. Capacity was 0.9% lower than 2019. The load factor improved by 0.5 percentage points, finishing on 83.2%, a record high. Total full-year traffic in 2024 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 10.4% compared to 2023. This was 3.8% above pre-pandemic (2019) levels. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 8.7% in 2024. The overall load factor reached 83.5%, a record for full-year traffic. International full-year traffic in 2024 increased 13.6% compared to 2023, and capacity rose 12.8%....

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Trend predictions unveiled: From beauty voyagers to nano neighborhoods

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January 29, 2025113 Views

Tripadvisor launches all-new Trendcast report on the future of travel Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel platform, has announced the launch of its first ever Trendcast report, exploring the trends reshaping travel and predictions for the years ahead. Informed by Tripadvisor's global insights, the Trendcast is based on search, booking and behavioral data, along with user generated content from the platform's more than one billion reviews and contributions. The inaugural edition is sponsored by leading travel insurance provider Travel Guard, and provides unique forecasting opportunities for the travel industry. From 'Beauty Voyagers' scouring the globe for unique treatments, to those exploring 'Nano Neighborhoods' one block at a time, these trends map out the destinations, exp...

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New Zealand loosens visitor visa rules to welcome digital nomads

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January 28, 2025194 Views

New Zealand will introduce looser visa rules to allow holiday makers to work remotely while visiting the country, to boost its tourism sector and economy, it said on Monday. Erica Stanford, Immigration Minister said in a statement that the visitor visa would change from Jan. 27 to allow people to work while travelling in the country. “This is a brand-new market of tourist New Zealand can tap into. We want people to see our country as the ideal place to visit and work while they do it,” she said. She added in a press conference following the announcement that she was unsure how many people would take up the opportunity, but digital nomad visas had been “extraordinarily popular” overseas and that New Zealand was targeting people who would like the opportunity to work and travel...