UN Tourism Applauds Saudi Arabia’s Historic Milestone of 100 Million Tourists
In a testament to its strategic vision and robust sector growth, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has welcomed over 100 million tourists, marking a significant milestone in its journey to become a...
Malaysia beats Thailand to become most-visited country in Southeast Asia
Malaysia recorded nearly 29 million foreign arrivals last year, becoming the most popular destination in Southeast Asia, a throne that belonged to Thailand before Covid.
Singaporeans were Malaysia's biggest...
UN Tourism Celebrates Heritage and Culture on Official Visit to Iran
The Secretary-General of UN Tourism has concluded an official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Zurab Pololikashvili led a high-level delegation to the country to join the official...
New Murabba Partners with Tourism Fund to Bring Riyadh’s Visionary Downtown to Life
New Murabba Development Company (NMDC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Tourism Development Fund (TDF) to spearhead the transformation of Riyadh. The agreement will see the two entities work closely...
President envisions Nusantara City to host future major concerts
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) envisioned the new capital of Nusantara to not only serve as an administrative center but also to be capable of hosting major international events, such as music concerts,...
Jeddah Bustles with Activities as Visitors Flock to City During Semester Break
These days, coinciding with the second-semester vacation in the Kingdom, Jeddah city is buzzing with visitors even more than usual.The mild weather and the city's full calendar of activities, including festivals, are...
Sapporo Snow Festival crowds recover to pre-pandemic level in 2024
The Sapporo Snow Festival drew 2.39 million visitors through Sunday, with an organizer saying attendance has recovered to pre-pandemic levels after the removal of coronavirus measures.
It is the...
Adwa Victory Memorial Ethiopia, A Symbol of Pride for All Africans
Ethiopian ambassadors across various countries emphasized that the Adwa Victory Memorial project is not only significant for Ethiopia, but it also represents a symbol of pride and triumph for the entire African...
Heart stimulants saw biggest 2023 Japan sales rise on tourist demand
Products popular with tourists saw big sales increases in Japan in 2023, with heart stimulants seeing the largest year-on-year rise among daily consumer goods, reflecting growing demand amid a rapid post-pandemic recovery...
UNWTO GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON WINE TOURISM IN LA RIOJA, SPAIN: FORGING THE FUTURE OF...
With a strong focus on the future of wine tourism, the 7th UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism will be held in La Rioja, Spain (22-24 November 2023), one of the world’s...