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·October 14, 2017

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Why Lufthansa’s Dubai Comeback Matters as UAE President Visits Germany September 10, 2026
As UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed makes a high-profile state visit to Germany, Lufthansa Group is putting Dubai back on its network. The timing is striking. With aviation, tourism and business confidence at stake, Lufthansa’s return could send a message reaching far beyond the airline industry. SOURCE:
CanadaStrong Travel: Geoffrey Lipman’s New Vision for Peace, People and Planet September 10, 2026
SUNx Malta President Geoffrey Lipman has unveiled CanadaStrong Travel, a new global initiative connecting tourism with peace, climate action and the next generation. Launching on the UN International Day of Peace, the initiative brings together Climate Friendly Travel, IIPT Peace Parks and the environmental legacy of Maurice Strong. SOURC
UK Tourist Tax Warning: WTTC Says Uncapped Levies Could Cost Jobs and Billions in Visitor Spending September 10, 2026
Uncapped tourist taxes in England could make the UK less competitive and drive visitors to rival destinations, WTTC has warned. The tourism body says even modest additional charges could influence travel decisions, potentially putting billions in international visitor spending — as well as tourism jobs and investment — at risk. SOURCE:
Destinations International Puts Advocacy in Focus as Tourism Organizations Face Funding and Politica September 10, 2026
With tourism funding under greater scrutiny and political priorities shifting, destination organizations are under pressure to prove their value. Destinations International’s 2026 Virtual Advocacy Day will bring industry leaders and policymakers together to explore funding, influence, community trust and the strategies DMOs need before the next
Jamaica tourism shows remarkable resilience with 2.34 million visitors and US$2.5 billion in earning September 10, 2026
Jamaica’s tourism industry is proving its resilience. Despite operating with only 70 percent of its previous room capacity following Hurricane Melissa, the island welcomed 2.34 million visitors and earned US$2.5 billion through August. Here’s why those numbers represent an extraordinary achievement for Jamaica’s recovery and tourism economy.
Jamaica Tourist Board Appoints Vance Carter for Diaspora Relations September 10, 2026
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has appointed Vance A. Carter, CD, as Business Development Officer, Diaspora Relations, USA. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Carter brings a 41-year career of service to Jamaica to help deepen engagement with the diaspora community.
Caribbean Tourism Board Appoints Courtney-Diana Walker September 10, 2026
CTO APPOINTS COURTNEY-DIANA WALKER AS PROGRAM OFFICER, SUSTAINABLE TOURISM Courtney-Diana Walker SOURCE: Caribbean Tourism Board Appoints Courtn
Jordan & Palestine Join Hands: Religious Tourism With a Higher Purpose September 10, 2026
Jordan and Palestine are joining forces to unlock the potential of religious tourism, creating journeys built around faith, heritage and purpose. With Jordan preparing for the 2,000th anniversary of Jesus’s baptism in 2030, could pilgrimage tourism become one of the region’s most resilient opportunities? SOURCE:
US Sanctions on Iran’s Airlines: Is This Also an Attack on Tourism and Peace? September 10, 2026
As sweeping U.S. sanctions target Iran’s remaining airlines, a leading Iranian tourism official warns that ordinary travelers may pay the price. Ahead of World Tourism Day, Dr. Hormatallah Rafiei challenges the global tourism industry to defend aviation connectivity, human contact, and tourism’s promise as a bridge to peace. SOURCE:
Is Dubai Safe? Arabian Travel Market Safety During Iran War September 10, 2026
Trump Visa Decision Favors Poland: Did Nick Adams Play a Role? September 10, 2026
WTTC Global Summit 2026: Meet Justin Trudeau in Malta September 10, 2026
Meet Justin Trudeau in Malta: For the First Time, Non-WTTC Members Can Join the Global Summit September 10, 2026
Want to meet Justin Trudeau and the world’s top tourism leaders in Malta? The WTTC Global Summit 2026 is opening its doors to senior executives outside the WTTC membership for the first time. A limited number of Executive Access Passes could put non-members inside tourism’s most powerful global gathering.
Trump Gives Poland Special Visa Treatment September 10, 2026
Why did President Trump give Poland and Hungary special treatment on U.S. immigrant visa processing? The White House hasn't explained. But Trump's tourism envoy Nick Adams was in Poland promoting closer U.S.-Polish ties at precisely this moment. Coincidence, diplomacy—or something more? Here's what we found. SOURCE:
Guam MegaFAM Brings 240 Global Travel Professionals to Guam, Generates 700 B2B Connections September 10, 2026
Five-day program strengthened international partnerships, supported local businesses and deepened unde
Antigua and Barbuda Captivates New York at West Indian American Day Parade September 9, 2026
Antigua and Barbuda brought the colour, energy and culture of Carnival to Brooklyn’s Eastern Parkway with an unforgettable showing at the 59th West Indian American Day Parade. Backed by major PIX11 exposure, the destination used the New York spotlight to build excitement ahead of Antigua Carnival’s historic 70th anniversary. SOURCE:
Tourism Cannot Look Away as Israel, Gaza and the Middle East Burn September 9, 2026
As the Middle East burns, tourism can no longer pretend geopolitics and human rights are someone else's problem. On the 40th anniversary of Peace Through Tourism, this opinion article asks whether Israel's policies, Gaza's devastation, and widening regional conflict could inflict lasting damage on tourism — and whether silence is still acceptabl
Edmund Bartlett Pushes Saudi Development Partnership for Jamaica Tourism and Hurricane Recovery September 9, 2026
Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is pushing for deeper cooperation with Saudi Arabia to support reconstruction after Hurricane Melissa, tourism development, and critical infrastructure. Following high-level talks with the Saudi Fund for Development in Riyadh, Bartlett is also preparing to advance Jamaica’s Middle East tourism strategy at
Edmund Bartlett Eyes Saudi Fund for Jamaica Tourism Recovery September 9, 2026
Edmund Bartlett advances Saudi Fund talks on Jamaica tourism, Hurricane Melissa recovery and development ahead of his upcoming ATM Dubai visit.
John Albert Semone Dies at 92: A Life of Travel, Love and a Family Tourism Legacy September 9, 2026
John Albert Semone’s remarkable journey began with a boy’s fascination with distant places and led to a lifetime in global tourism, PATA, conservation—and a love story born at sea. His legacy lives on through his family, including former PATA Chairman Peter Semone, and friends around the world. SOURCE: