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Maldives: 'Lessons learned' after corruption scandal

The country’s tourism body was exposed as being involved in the nation’s largest ever corruption scandal last year

Ras Al Khaimah irons out its activities market

The emirate will unveil a new climbing facility later this month

Gambia to surpass "pre-Ebola" tourism numbers for 2017

The country’s minister of Tourism and Culture said he expected visitor numbers to “go beyond” what they were prior to the virus plaguing West Africa from 2013-2015

New Zealand takes a stand

Tourism New Zealand has been enjoying having its own stand for the first time in a number of years at WTM London

Hard Rock to boost 18-34s in Tenerife

Palladium Hotel Group has said the opening of its new Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife property will enable the company to bring a younger client base to the Canary Island

Qatar promotes stopover option after visa change

Qatar is already generating more demand as a stopover destination just weeks after changing its transit visa rules

New Kenyan cruise terminal set to 'reinvigorate' country's industry

The building of a new cruise terminal in Mombasa will enable Kenya to “reinvigorate” its cruise industry after it was blighted in recent years by the activities of Somalia pirates

Malta: Brexit to have no impact on tourism

Speaking to TTG, Edward Zammit Lewis, Maltese minister of tourism, said tourism has been going from ‘strength-to-strength’

TTG’s Tomorrow’s Travel Leaders share tips for success

Speaking at WTM, three members of this year’s 30 Under 30 programme offered advice to young people looking to begin or advance their careers within the travel industry

Dominican Republic expects boost from US preclearance deal

The destination said the introduction of the customs procedure would be “crucial” in helping grow its leading market

Balearics look to attract tourists year-round

The Balearic Islands has launched a new campaign to highlight the region’s cultural holiday offerings during its winter season

No Brexit impact as Spain smashes record

The impact of Brexit and the plunging pound has yet to deter British visitors from booking holidays to Spain this year

Trump presidency 'interesting challenge' for tourism, says Mexico City

Relations between Mexico and Trump have been strained following a series of controversial comments he made on the campaign trail

Royal visit raises Bhutan's profile

A visit by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Bhutan has led to a significant increase in interest in visiting the mountain destination

Atlantis Paradise Island starts offering all-inclusive deals

Bahamas resort offers all-inclusive packages during non-peak periods

St Helena airport to open in 2017?

A new tender process might mean the airport can open commercially next year

South Africa enjoys surge in tourist arrivals

Weak currency helps country to record double-digit increase in visitors

Brazil looks to ‘accelerate’ tourism after Rio Olympics

Tourist board wants foreign investment to improve infrastructure

Bahrain opens seven new international tourist offices

Bahrain has opened seven international tourist offices in a bid to attract 15 million annual visitors by 2018

Destinations must not 'lose their souls'

Destinations must not “lose their souls” and should be wary of allowing themselves to become too overcrowded with tourists

Sports tourism set to be key focus for Korea over course of 2017

Next year will be a "great opportunity" to raise awareness for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, said Min Minhong, executive vice president for international tourism, Korea Tourism Organization

Spain poised to smash record for visitors

Destination predicts that it will welcome 74 million holidaymakers this year

Antigua and Barbuda to focus on ‘year of growth’ for 2017

The tourism authority aims to encourage UK visitors to spend longer on the islands

Indonesia looks to create ‘new Bali’

Indonesia is creating ‘new Bali’ for 2017 as it aims to promote destinations beyond the country’s key hotspot. Minister of tourism Arief Yahya explains the initiative