Venice has launched its online ‘tourist tax’ payment platform as part of its plans to charge day visitors a one-time fee of €5 to enter the city. Day-trippers can make payments online via the official portal before entering. Visitors staying overnight are exempt but must register their visit via the
VisitBritain is gearing up to welcome more than 120 international travel buyers for a series of educational visits across Britain, as part of its flagship ‘Showcase Britain 2024’ trade event. The educational visits, underway from 27 January, are a mix of three-to-five-day itineraries to destinations across England, Wales and Scotland.
Visit Orlando has launched a new winter marketing campaign, Winter Doesn’t Exist in Orlando, in the UK this December. The launch of the Winter Doesn’t Exist campaign will highlight Orlando as the “perfect sunshine escape” as well as showcase the diverse range of attractions and experiences across the destination. This
VisitEngland has launched its new ‘Accessible and Inclusive Toolkit for Tourism Businesses’ in England. The toolkit includes practical guidance on providing an inclusive welcome, designing accessible buildings, employing disabled people and creating quality accessibility information. The free toolkit includes case studies, top 20 tips and downloadable business specific actionable checklists
Barbados has announced its tourism industry’s ongoing recovery, detailing the upcoming winter season at WTM London. The Minister of Tourism and International Transport, the Hon Ian Gooding Edghill, said: “We are strategically positioning Barbados as a competitive tourist destination. The results of those efforts have been fruitful as we
Qatar Tourism is set to represent the State of Qatar at the upcoming World Travel Market (WTM) in London with a delegation of 42 esteemed hospitality and corporate partners. Taking place from 6 – 8 November at ExCeL London, WTM 2023 will bring together more than 51,000 senior travel industry
