PARIS REMAINS A LEADING URBAN DESTINATION IN THE WORLD

Pat Hyland -
A new study by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals that the French capital is a leading urban destination. However, Chinese cities are serious competitors. ...

ACCOMMODATION AND TRAVEL PRICES ARE FALLING IN EUROPE

Laura Maudlin -
According to data from travel management company Travelperk, global travel prices decreased by 8 percent in the last quarter 2022. However, they were increasing 11 percent in the first quarter, 15 per ...

SEOUL LAUNCHES A METAVERSE PLATFORM FOR TOURISM AND PUBLIC SERVICES

The Seoul Metropolitan Government officially launched its metaverse platform last week. The platform, named Metaverse Seoul, allows users to play games, chat, set up meetings, get advice on starting a ...

SPANISH TOURISM TO FACE TURBULENCE IN 2023

Michael Trout -
An Exceltur study confirms that the contribution of Spanish tourism in 2022 to the national GDP was almost 160 billion euros, 1.4% more than in 2019, thanks mainly to domestic tourism and the rebound ...

HOTELS IN AUSTRIA HOPE FOR FEBRUARY

Richard Moor -
Despite the lack of snow in recent weeks, the tourism industry in the Alps is optimistic about the upcoming high season in February. Due to falling temperatures and current snowfalls, things are looki ...