Tag: Tourism

tourist at Dubai Marina

Tourism: The Silent Superpower of Global Unity

Tourism is emerging as a force for global unity, fostering cross-cultural understanding and diplomacy. As travel rebounds worldwide, countries leverage tourism to reshape perceptions, drive economic growth and promote peace through authentic, people-to-people connections....

September 29, 2025 / Sofia Santos
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China–Middle East Tourism Cooperation: How Policy Support is Creating Opportunities for Businesses 

China-Middle East tourism is growing, fueled by supportive policies and increased flights. Both regions are enhancing collaboration through initiatives like Vision 2030, creating business opportunities in tourism and retail....

August 5, 2025 / Gracey Tang
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Beyond the Disruptors: Emerging Technologies and the Next Chapter in Travel & Tourism

Over the past decade, travel technology has evolved from centralized platforms offering convenience to a new wave of decentralized, intelligent systems powered by blockchain, AI and IoT. These emerging technologies promise to transform tourism by enhancing trust, personalization and efficiency while shifting control back to users. ...

June 20, 2025 / Sofia Santos
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Building Bridges to Authenticity

Travel today values the journey as much as the destination. Travelers seek meaningful connections and authentic experiences, transforming the tourism industry. Technology, infrastructure, and transportation play key roles in enabling these enriched experiences, making it essential for the industry to create supportive pathways....

August 15, 2024 / David Maila
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Exploring Paradise Responsibly: Sustainable Tourism in the Pacific Islands

The Pacific islands, with their pristine beaches, lush rainforests and vibrant cultures, have long captivated travelers seeking rest and relaxation in beautiful settings. However, as the world gets busier and the pull of these destinations gets stronger for people looking to escape and recharge, so too does the need for sustainable tourism practices to ensure the preservation of the island’s natural beauty and cultural heritage and to protect against the effects of climate change across the region....

May 21, 2024 / Priya Munro, Nicole Monge
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GCC Tourism Growth Has Lessons for Governments

How did the GCC countries consolidate and grow their tourism offer while being locked in for over a year during COVID-19?...

June 28, 2022 / Mathilda Saad
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Overlaps Between Business and Leisure Travelers Creates New Opportunities

There’s a new group of travelers emerging for travel and hospitality brands to try and capture–the “bleisure” traveler....

June 28, 2022 / Emilie Schulze
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Travel Is Back, and More Diverse Than Ever

Travel industry operators are seeking to expand their market, in part by building engagement with younger and more diverse consumer segments....

June 27, 2022 / Richard VanOrnum
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Rethinking Companies’ Offer and Positioning in a Transformed Tourism Scenario

As tourism recovers we see that the way people travel, the experiences they look for and, consequently, the services they demand have changed for good....

October 29, 2021 / Silvia Perino Vaiga
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Scoring High: Opportunities and Challenges for Multinationals in China’s Sports Industry

China set a goal to become a global sports power. This market is lucrative for multinational companies if they understand the opportunities and challenges....

August 10, 2021 / Nina Crunkhorn