That wonderful world

Acclaimed photographer Gilles Bensimon issues A Dream of AlUla – a visual journey through time and the senses of this ancient Arabian landscape. This oversized book celebrates the rich culture of AlUla and offers the unique experience of traveling to a mythical land and little-known geological wonder, bringing alive...

Known for its refreshing sunny days and dazzling beaches, most travelers will not think of Spain as a holiday destination during winter. While it is not your typical winter destination, Spain makes for an ideal getaway for those looking for a warmer European adventure, a more extensive cultural experience,...

The Mauritian tourism family welcomes the decision by the French government to remove Mauritius from its list of “scarlet” destinations, just a few days after its classification as part of this list. We wish to thank the French Ambassador, Her Excellency Florence Caussé-Tissier, whose intervention was instrumental, for her...

Franka Gulin, Director of the CNTB Representative office in China, has been appointed as the new Chair of ETC’s China Chapter which marked its 10th anniversary of ETC‘s presence in China. The celebration of this valuable anniversary was attended by numerous members of the ETC and more than 70 representatives from the tourism...

With the festive season fast approaching, for many countries and cultures nothing symbolizes Christmas quite like a tree. From traditionally decorated pines with lights and baubles or illuminated installations featuring modern lights, we have selected six destinations with some of the most iconic Christmas trees to discover around the...

UNWTO’s Members from across Asia and the Pacific came together to advance the tourism sector’s contribution to gender equality and women’s empowerment. The UNWTO Regional Conference on the Empowerment of Women in Tourism in Asia and the Pacific – the first event on the topic organized by UNWTO jointly with Malaysia’s...

For many, traveling is an opportunity to explore new cultures, with 60% of global travelers noting that they want to enjoy new experiences and visit new places on their next trip. There’s no better time to embrace something new than the holiday season. Enjoy tasty foods, celebrate cultural traditions...

AlUla Moments continues to present its series of popular musical nights at Maraya in December with artists Cheb Khaled and Lena Chamamyan. Lena Chamamyan will be in concert at Maraya on the 10th of December, followed by Cheb Khaled on the same stage on the 17th of December. Visitors...

The Plitvice Times offers discounts in the new webshop from 5 to 50% (click on this link) on the occasion of Black Friday. Black Friday is an American phenomenon that is getting bigger every year around the world. That one day of the year – Black Friday, almost all...