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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today launches a landmark report, revealing that while the sector is on course to support one in three new jobs worldwide by 2035, demographic and structural shifts could create a workforce shortfall of more than 43MN people if left unaddressed.

Picture this: snow-capped peaks stretching endlessly into crystal-clear skies, charming mountain villages that look like they’ve stepped out of a fairy tale, and experiences so magical they’ll stay with you forever. Welcome to Graubunden – Switzerland’s best-kept secret!

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has revealed that the Tourism Action Club (TAC) initiative in high schools and tertiary institutions locally is being leveraged as an important platform to foster human capital development in the tourism industry, especially in the areas of management and customer service. Minister Bartlett has underscored that TAC students have

Christopher Garland was selected as the 2025 Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) Paragon Award recipient for his significant contribution in guiding industry professionals in financial reporting for hotel companies through leadership roles with the association. Garland is an active participant in the Global Finance Committee (GFC), the group behind the recently-released 12th revision of

New data from Snomad’s innovative ski resort finder quiz has revealed that value for money and quiet slopes top the list of key factors when skiers decide on a ski resort. Among respondents, younger audiences have particularly engaged with the quiz. Snomad continues to build its community of skiers and boarders, and will once again

The Ministry of Culture and the Royal Commission for AlUla have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Riyadh during the Cultural Investment Conference to strengthen cooperation in culture, heritage and development. The agreement was signed by Vice Minister of Culture Hamed Fayez and RCU Chief Executive Officer Abeer AlAkel, marking a key step towards positioning

Atlas Ocean Voyages, the leader in intimate, yacht-style expeditions, is proud to announce the launch of its enhanced culinary program. Under the visionary leadership of Corporate Executive Chef René Aflenzer, guests aboard Atlas’ luxury expedition yachts will discover an array of innovative dishes that celebrate artistry, seasonality, and authentic regional flavors.

InsureMyTrip is seeing a spike in what the company is calling “Retiretrips,” once-in-a-lifetime bucket-list adventures that many people plan in the first year or two after retiring. The trend coincides with a notable rise in quotes for travel insurance policies on itineraries exceeding $25,000 for those of retirement age.

On October 4th, 2025, the travel and tourism elite will gather on the sun-kissed shores of Saint Lucia for one of the most prestigious events in the global hospitality calendar — the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2025. This year’s celebration of excellence will be hosted at the Sandals Grande Saint

Ras Al Khaimah is set to take centre stage as the UAE reinforces its position as a magnet for global real estate investment with the inaugural International Real Estate Investment Summit (IREIS), scheduled for October 30–31, 2025. The two-day event by Cityscape, hosted at Al Hamra International Exhibition ​& Conference Centre in Ras Al Khaimah,