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Friday, July 18, 2025In a robust effort to woo more travelers from West Africa, Qatar brought its tourism vision directly to the door steps of Nigeria. On July17, 2025, Visit Qatar, Discover Qatar. Qatar Airways held a high-impact roadshow in Lagos and Abuja, a major step toward showing greater appreciation to the people of Africa’s largest economy. The leisure travel and cultural exchange themed...

Home » TRAVEL NEWS UPDATES » UK’s Outbound Travel Industry Set to Reach Billions by 2030, Surging Global Tourism in Europe, North America, and Asia Wednesday, June 11, 2025The UK’s outbound travel industry is set for a remarkable transformation, with predictions indicating a significant 20% growth by 2030. This would elevate its value to £62 billion annually, up from the current £52 billion,...

Saturday, May 31, 2025The hosting of the BAL Finals was set to bring together elite basketball teams from across Africa, attracting athletes, fans, and media representatives from multiple countries. The playoffs were to begin on June 6, culminating in the grand final on June 14. This prestigious event underscored Gauteng’s growing capability to organize and facilitate large-scale international sports...

Home » TRAVEL NEWS UPDATES » How Spain Strides to Regularise 500,000 Migrants and Transform Its Tourism Industry? Wednesday, May 21, 2025It was reported that the Spanish central government was engaged in negotiations with parliamentary groups regarding a new migrant regularisation scheme. This initiative aimed to grant residence and work permits to approximately 500,000 migrants who had arrived before...

Home » TRAVEL NEWS UPDATES » Wales, UK Sees New Proposed Visitor Levy Sparks Debate on Tourism Industry’s Future Monday, May 19, 2025Mark Drakeford recently announced modifications to Wales’ proposed visitor levy, initially called the tourism tax, stirring considerable debate among travelers, industry stakeholders, and local residents. The levy was structured as a two-tier system affecting all...

Home » THAILAND » US-China Tariff Pause Eases Trade Tensions, Surging Travel Industry Confidence Globally Monday, May 19, 2025The recent temporary agreement between the United States and China to suspend severe reciprocal tariffs holds significant implications for global travel and the broader international economy. Analyst Sompop Manarungsan noted that this development, which promises temporary...

Home » TRAVEL NEWS UPDATES » China Allows New Visa-Free Travel to Citizens from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay to Boost Tourism Sector, Bringing Total Visa-Free Countries to Over 100, Matching European and Asian Standards, and Providing Visa-Free Cruise Access Worldwide Monday, May 19, 2025Following the announcement, analysts anticipated several strategic developments within the travel...

Home » VISA AND PASSPORT NEWS » Malaysia Extends New Visa Exemption for Chinese Travelers: A Surge for Tourism and Bilateral Relations Wednesday, May 14, 2025In an important development for travelers and bilateral relations, the Embassy of China in Malaysia announced on Tuesday that the country’s visa exemption for Chinese travelers would be extended for another five years, with the possibility of...

Home » RAILWAY NEWS » Proposed Liverpool-Manchester Railway Set to Boost UK Economy: New Rail Line Aims to Transform North West Infrastructure Wednesday, May 14, 2025In an ambitious proposal for the UK’s transportation future, the Liverpool-Manchester Railway Partnership Board has urged the government to prioritize the construction of a new rail line connecting Liverpool and Manchester, with...

Home » THAILAND » How Thailand’s Month-Long Pride Month in 2025 Surreptitiously Create an Alternate Tourism Surge Deems a New Move for Diversity? Tuesday, May 13, 2025The month-long Pride festival set to take place in Thailand during June 2025 is expected to significantly influence global travel trends, particularly in attracting LGBTQ+ travelers from around the world. Tourists seeking inclusive...