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BreakingAnkara is this year in the spotlight after being named the 2026 Tourism Capital of the Turkic World, a designation expected to boost international awareness of Turkey’s capital and strengthen cultural links across Turkic nations.The title, awarded by the Organization of Turkic States to cities since 2021, provides Ankara with...
DestinationIf Riga, in nearby Latvia, is home to Art Nouveau, Kaunas, Lithuania’s second-largest city, offers some of Europe’s most striking examples of Art Deco architecture.Kaunas is indeed a fascinating destination for lovers of architecture and cultural heritage. Often overshadowed by Vilnius, the Lithuanian current capital, Kaunas plunges visitors into an...
DestinationVisit Finland has launched Have Some Finnish, a new international culinary tourism campaign inviting travelers from around the world to apply for a seat at exclusive tasting dinners celebrating the country’s rich food culture.Selected participants will be flown to Finland to experience specially curated menus created by leading Finnish chefs,...
DestinationThe hunt for the world’s top paella chef is officially underway as Valencia is preparing to host the World Paella Day 2026, an international culinary competition celebrating the city’s most iconic dish and its growing influence around the globe.Scheduled for September 20, 2026, the World Paella Day Cup final will...
AirDelta is extending its pause of service from Atlanta to Tel Aviv (TLV), with service suspended through December 18, 2026. Flights were originally due to resume by November 30. However, service from New York-JFK to Tel Aviv is still planned to resume on September 6. Additionally, the launch of Boston...
DestinationThe 22nd edition of Sicilia en Primeur opened in Palermo on May 15 with a strong focus on the future of wine tourism while demonstrating how the sector is growing in economic and cultural importance for Sicily.The conference titled “Taste the Island. Live the Story” featured 56 wineries showcasing more...
DestinationThe Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and the Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB) have signed a new five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reaffirming their long-standing collaboration to promote wine and culinary tourism internationally. Under the renewed agreement, Hong Kong and Bordeaux will elevate their partnership through five strategic...
DestinationPortAventura World has announced a major agreement with the dining and entertainment brand Hard Rock International to open a new Hard Rock Cafe at the entrance of PortAventura Park this summer. PortAventura Park is a theme and entertainment infrastructure located 100 km south of Barcelona along the coast. PortAventura World Parks...
DestinationNew research shows Scotland’s agritourism sector is now worth nearly £300 million -US$380 million- to the economy, with more than 2.5 million visitors welcomed by businesses across the country. The latest Scottish Agritourism Growth Tracker, based on a survey conducted in August and September 2025, highlights a sector that is...
DestinationThe 2026 selection of the Michelin Guide Malta was officially presented at the end of March, reaffirming the Maltese Islands’ growing reputation as a high-quality gastronomic destination. The awards were presented on stage by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Hon. Ian Borg, Chairman of the...
Other NewsEgypt has introduced nationwide early closing hours for shops, restaurants, and cafés as part of efforts to conserve fuel-powered electricity amid the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, a move that could reshape Cairo’s famed late-night culture while sparing key tourism businesses. According to Associated Press (AP News), the measures took...
DestinationBordeaux’s iconic Cité du Vin is raising a glass to a decade of success, marking its 10th anniversary in 2026 with a year-long calendar of celebrations. Opened on June 1, 2016, the immersive wine museum has welcomed nearly 3.5 million visitors from across the globe. Over the past ten years,...
