Cape Town wins big at ITFFA 2025 with three Silver Awards, showcasing creative tourism films and reaffirming its status as Africa’s premier travel destination.
Birmingham welcomes £20M tourism boom as Black Sabbath’s farewell show headlines super weekend of music, sports, and culture. A historic boost for the UK city.
Tanzania wins top honors at the World Travel Awards 2025, with Serengeti, Kilimanjaro, and Zanzibar leading Africa’s tourism. Maldives triumphs in sustainability.
Karpathos sees a tourism boom in 2025 as direct flights from Naples fuel a surge in Italian visitors. The island offers authentic travel, culture, and adventure.
Cebu Pacific expands its fleet and route network in 2025, introducing new international flights and boosting Philippine aviation amid rising Asia travel demand.
U.S. Embassy confirms Barbados remains at Level 1 travel advisory—safe for American tourists. No crime surge or emergency service disruption reported.
The Marcus Portrush opens as Northern Ireland’s first Tapestry Collection by Hilton, offering historic elegance, coastal luxury, and immersive storytelling by the sea.
Thailand closes six border crossings amid Cambodia dispute, blocking key land route to Angkor Wat and sparking major travel and tourism disruptions.
Thailand’s 2025 hotel subsidy program offers up to 15,000 Baht per person, boosting domestic travel with benefits for hotels, SMEs, and community tourism.
Hilton debuts its first Canopy by Hilton hotel in Cape Town’s Longkloof, blending vibrant local culture, historic design, and modern hospitality in South Africa’s tourism hub.
Hawaii tourism economy is forecasted to reach $49B by 2035, fueled by sustainable travel, cultural experiences, and smart infrastructure investments.
IHG signs deal with Thanishq Hospitality to launch a 200-room Holiday Inn in Bengaluru’s Electronic City by 2029, targeting India’s rising business and leisure demand.
