The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) celebrated leading storytellers, broadcasters and digital creators from the U.S. and Caribbean during the annual Caribbean Media Awards Luncheon, a signature event of Caribbean Week in New York. Sponsored by The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, the luncheon honored outstanding journalism and content creation that showcase the Caribbean’s people, culture, environment […]
Read MoreMy first Caribbean Week in New York came with a degree of curiosity. Over the past year, I have covered many of the defining gatherings in global travel, from the WTTC Global Summit in Rome, the UN Tourism General Assembly and TOURISE in Riyadh, FITUR in Madrid and ITB Berlin, to ILTM Africa and WTM […]
Read MorePublic attitudes toward Artificial Intelligence (AI) are changing, and we wanted to understand why. A recent Pew Research survey found that about half of adults say the increased use of AI in daily life makes them more concerned than excited, and that concern has grown over the last few years. People tend to worry most […]
Read MoreThe World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has defined eight strategic priorities, now formally approved by its Executive Committee, to guide the future of the global Travel & Tourism private sector. These priorities reflect the needs and perspectives of the global private sector, reinforcing WTTC’s commitment to unlocking growth, maximizing the sector’s potential guiding investment […]
Read MoreThe Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) has unveiled what many industry leaders are describing as one of the most important strategic developments in Caribbean tourism policy for a generation, launching the Tourism Supply Side Initiative, a region-wide programme designed to increase economic retention, strengthen resilience and ensure tourism delivers greater value to Caribbean people, businesses and […]
Read MorePlanning a holiday should be exciting, fun, and not a cybersecurity risk. But booking flights, hotels, and rental properties often means sharing sensitive personal and financial information across multiple platforms. Combined with frequent travel scams and recurring data breaches in the travel and hospitality sector, it creates plenty of opportunities for criminals. This guide covers […]
Read MoreCustomer service chatbots have one job: get the user what they’re asking for without bothering a human. Meta’s new AI support assistant took that brief a little too seriously. Over the past few months, attackers have been opening support chats, telling the bot they were locked out of Instagram accounts they didn’t own, and walking […]
Read MoreMGallery Collection proudly announces the debut of V Villas Maldives at Mirihi – MGallery Collection, a luxurious all-villa retreat nestled in the turquoise waters of the South Ari Atoll. Accessible via a 30-minute seaplane journey from Malé, this private island sanctuary seamlessly blends contemporary artistry with traditional Maldivian heritage to offer a tranquil escape centered […]
Read MoreExplora, named the World’s Leading Expedition Company for six consecutive years by the World Travel Awards, today introduced its 2027 collection of expeditions, led by the debut of its first winter itinerary in Iceland — a route not offered by any other full-service operator and unique in the market. Reaching from the Arctic to the […]
Read MoreThis June, Illinois invites travelers to meet in the middle of Pride celebrations throughout the state. From Chicago to Carbondale, visitors will find a spirited lineup of events that honor the LGBTQIA+ community and reflect Illinois’ commitment to creating an inclusive, welcoming destination for all.
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