The highly-experienced former Kenyan Tourism Minister, the Hon. Najib Balala, has been appointed to the Leadership Team at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the global voice of the private sector within the industry. Based at WTTC’s global office in Madrid, Mr. Balala has started in a new role as Executive Vice-President for Advocacy, […]

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced a new chapter for its global leadership and team, bringing together executives and former C-suite leaders, industry experts, and Ministers from across the Travel & Tourism industry to reflect the diversity and international nature of the private and public sector. The leadership team demonstrates WTTC’s evolution […]

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to welcome the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) as a Destination Partner. The Uganda Tourism Board is the government agency mandated to promote and market Uganda as a preferred tourism destination. In addition to destination marketing, UTB plays a central role in developing, coordinating, and regulating the […]

Argentina stepped confidently onto the global stage once again — not just as a footballing giant, but as a destination redefining its place in the world of luxury travel, gastronomy, and experiential tourism.

Recent ABTA travel research reveals that one in five adults now prioritise travelling alone, the highest proportion seen this decade. With independent exploration firmly on the agenda, this growing appetite for solo travel aligns perfectly with National Walking Month in May. From two routes spotlighted in Lonely Planet’s Where to Go When: Hiking to experiences […]

As a UAE-born brand shaped by authentic hospitality and immersive experiences, JA Resorts & Hotels continues to evolve alongside the nation it calls home. Across the country, time is increasingly spent in ways that feel shared and intentional, with community-led and active experiences taking quiet precedence, a shift JA has long been part of through […]

Paris has been named Official Host Destination for the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2026, with the Gala Ceremony to take place in the French capital on 9 December 2026 as the culmination of the two-day World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Summit.

The Cheval Collection has built a strong reputation in luxury serviced apartments, to find out how and more BTN caught up with, Nick Pilbeam,  Chief Commercial Officer, Cheval Collection for a Q&A session.

China Ready Workshop, a sold-out, two-hour premium paid training session was held on 15 April at WTM Africa 2026 in Cape Town, marking the first time the workshop has been staged in South Africa. The program was partnership between CBISN and WTM Africa. Attendance reflected the breadth of the industry, with registered participants spanning hotels, […]

The small Gulf country of Oman is now poised to become a pioneer in the development of AI-powered tourism as Visit Oman introduces an AI digital hub that will revolutionize the travel and tourism industry all over the world.