Wirgan Al Noor, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and DoubleTree by Hilton Makkah Aziziyah set to open later this year Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced during World Travel Market in London the signing of an agreement with Wirgan Hospitality to rebrand two of their trading hotels in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – the first Tapestry […] The post Hilton & Wirgan Hospitality Announce Plans to Open Two Hotels in Makkah first appeared on WTM Global Hub.| WTM Global Hub
Jamie Wortley, Vice President of Communications at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), discusses sustainable growth, workforce renewal, and innovation in the sector. As many destinations struggle with overtourism, how do you see the industry balancing growth in demand with sustainable visitor management?While overcrowding is often seen as a Travel & Tourism problem, many […] The post Inside WTTC’s Vision for Travel and Tourism first appeared on WTM Global Hub.| WTM Global Hub
Tourism is entering a new era of transformation defined by sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation. UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili shares how global collaboration is reshaping travel, empowering communities, and driving long-term, responsible growth worldwide. Where are you seeing the strongest tourism growth globally, and what underlying trends are fuelling this expansion? We are seeing robust […] The post Guiding Global Tourism Toward a Shared, Sustainable Future fi...| WTM Global Hub
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has launched a new “Amazing Thailand” campaign, redefining luxury through the lens of personal healing, sustainability, and cultural connections for a new generation of travellers. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is setting out a bold new vision for the country’s tourism industry with the campaign “Unforgettable Experience: Healing is […] The post “Healing is the New Luxury”: Thailand Unveils its Latest Travel Vision first appeared on WT...| WTM Global Hub
WTM Event Guide caught up with Darryl Erasmus, Chief Operating Officer and Acting Chief Executive Officer for South African Tourism, ahead of the country’s participation at WTM London 2025. He describes South Africa’s evolving tourism strategy and how the destination is playing to its strengths in order to reach its goal of 15 million visitors […] The post South African Tourism: Driving Growth, Connection and Joy first appeared on WTM Global Hub.| WTM Global Hub
Latvia offers travellers a number of options for exploring castles and manors from different historic periods. Some of them can be visited as tourist attractions, while others offer overnight stays, gourmet meals and even SPA experiences. Each of the castles and manors in Latvia has its own history, its own story and its own magic. […] The post Unlocking Living History: Latvia’s Manors and Castles first appeared on WTM Global Hub.| WTM Global Hub