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Vegas showcases interactive video wall at WTM London

Las Vegas Visitors and Convention Authority is showcasing a new interactive video wall on its WTM London stand

British/American drama fantasy action film starring Eddie Redmayne and written by J. K. Rowling is catalyst for NYC promotional campaign

European tourism in the recovery position

It has been a tumultuous year for European tourism. We analyse the shifting patterns in the Mediterranean’s main hotspots

Myanmar looks to ‘final frontier’

Myanmar is hoping to attract WTM London’s interest in a region recently opened to tourism after a 50-year gap

Bid to ‘re-wild’ planet honoured

The woman behind the success of one of the most recognised outdoor clothing brands, who used her wealth to establish conservation and community projects, will today be honoured at the World Tourism Awards

TAP Portugal seeks agent sales growth

The airline is preparing for an increase as additional flights are launched

Tunisia looks to its neighbours and China to boost inbound tourism

Tunisia is looking to target new markets including its local region and China, as travel restrictions remain in place from several key European source countries

Dubai sees growth with inclusivity a priority

Dubai is emphasising its inclusive nature after seeing an 8% growth in visitors from January-September

Filipino tourism boss targets six million visitors for 2016

The Philippines’ new Tourism Secretary is targeting six million international visitors to the country this year as it looks to raise awareness of its offering among the trade

Barbados tourism authority to ‘attract new generation of young Brits’ during 2017 Year of Sport

The Caribbean nation will focus on bringing in a millennial audience to ‘compliment strong UK visitor numbers’ said tourism minister, Richard Sealy

Morocco the most popular African destination among British tourists

Morocco is now the most popular African country to visit in the UK as travellers increasingly view it as a safe destination in the Muslim world

Trinidad and Tobago looks to new airlift and sport to boost tourism

The weekly direct service will depart every Sunday from Manchester, said Warren Solomon, general manager of marketing for the Trinidad & Tobago tourism development authority

Sharm is ‘safe’ to resume flights, insists minister

Security work at Red Sea airport has been completed

Thailand's mourning period draws to an end

It is business as usual for visitors to Thailand after the mourning period for the country’s much-loved king draws to a close

Turkey confident of tourism rebound after 'difficult year'

Turkey’s Ministry for Culture and Tourism is "confident” the country will be able to restore visitor numbers after a “very difficult year”

European Capital of Culture award a 'springboard', says Serbia

The boss of the country’s National Tourism Organisation said the accolade given to the city of Novi Sad would enable tourists to view Serbia as a multi-centre holiday destination.

Abu Dhabi tempts tourists with experiences

The campaign will focus on selling the destination’s many attractions to the public

As Caribbean growth continues apace, what are the drivers and barriers?

As the Caribbean prepares to celebrate a record-breaking arrivals landmark, TTG reports on the latest developments in the region

Israel prepares for a new tourism take-off

Israel has seen a 10% rise in visitors since January as it awaits the opening of a new airport

Indonesia looks to cruise sector

Indonesia hopes that a simplification of cruise ship regulations will bolster international arrivals in a bid to reach its targeted 20 million visitors by 2019

Jamaica sets pace for future growth

New airlift, the rise of the sharing economy, cruise visitors, Olympic success and a sharp focus on growing emerging markets are all drivers towards Jamaica Tourist Board’s target of reaching five million visitors by 2021

East African countries opt for joint marketing

Countries in East Africa will market themselves as a single destination for the first time at a joint stand at this year’s WTM London

Greece plays down Brexit

The Greek ministry of tourism does not anticipate that Britain’s decision to leave the EU will impact visitor numbers to the destination

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