Tourism

WTTC Global Summit to be held in Cancun in April 2020
January 28, 2020

Gloria Guevara, President & CEO of WTTC, said: “WTTC remains strongly committed to supporting Puerto Rico’s amazing comeback story as seen in their record-breaking year in tourism last year. Although the island was ready to welcome us with open arms this April, despite the recent seismic activity in the southern region, reallocating resources to continue this great momentum is the right thing to do in order to further boost tourism. We are looking forward to hosting an event in Puerto Rico later this year.”

Region:
World
Category:
Tourism
Jamaica Wins Big at World Travel Awards’ Caribbean Gala
January 28, 2020

In expressing his delight, Tourism Minister, Hon Edmund Bartlett said, “Jamaica is very honoured to once again be named the Caribbean’ Leading Destination with the Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board.

Region:
America
Category:
Tourism

Hong Kong Disneyland & Shanghai Disney Resort closed in response to coronavirus outbreak in China
January 26, 2020

Hong Kong Disneyland just announced that the theme park would be temporarily closing because of coronavirus, which has been spreading throughout China and has infected around 2,000 people thus far.

Region:
Asia
Category:
Tourism
The Agra Fort is a must see for those who already enjoyed the majestic Taj Mahal
January 19, 2020

Agra Fort, a 16th-century Mongolian monument, stands near the gardens of the Taj Mahal. This powerful red sandstone fortress encompasses, within its 2.5 km long walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers.

Region:
India
Category:
Tourism
Author/s:
By Karina Giorgenello
Miniature paintings: an Udaipur specialty -ABC Mundial in India
January 11, 2020

The miniature paintings of Rajasthan can be dated back to 16th century and used to capture visual narratives of royal festivities. Painted with extremely fine brushes made with just a few strands of squirrels’ tail hair and bird feathers, the miniatures are made on silk and paper.

Region:
India
Category:
Tourism
Walt Disney World’s Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opens
December 10, 2019

Disney World’s Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance ride opened as an addition to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge after months of anticipation

Region:
United States
Category:
Tourism
80% of Americans are willing to share biometric data to improve their traveller experience
November 18, 2019

Gloria Guevara, President & CEO, WTTC said: “According to our survey, more than 80% of travellers would use their faces to effectively replace their IDs, their boarding passes and even their passports. From booking to destination city, biometric technology will transform the way we travel - creating a safe and seamless experience.”

Region:
United States
Category:
Tourism
WTTC And Aruba Partner To Expand Biometric Uses
October 24, 2019

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Government of Aruba have announced a new partnership to launch the world's first pilot program that links aviation and non-air destination services by using biometric technology to create a seamless, secure and easy travel experience from flight to car rental and hotel check-in, while also improving border security and business efficiency.

Region:
America
Category:
Tourism