With Japan experiencing a significant boom in tourism following the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan National Tourism Office (JNTO) has downplayed concerns around overtourism, insisting it is “not an issue” in the vast majority of the country.

Kristen Angus has been appointed as VisitBritain’s new Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand, bringing more than 15 years of experience with the tourism body to the role.

Once known as remote, mining-focused economy, with a reputation for being expensive and difficult to access, Western Australia – and Perth in particular – has undergone a renaissance.

A lack of awareness about the ease of travel to South America and the breadth of product available across the continent is preventing the destination from achieving its true tourism potential, according to Unique Latin America Director Rebecca Espinoza.

Brand USA has unveiled a new tourism campaign titled ‘America, the Beautiful’ which places a strong emphasis on human-to-human connections, and the USA’s unique experiences.

After four years at the helm of Tourism Fiji, CEO Brent Hill will step down to return to Australia with his family.

Manfredi Lefebvre, Chairman of Heritage Group and Co-Chair of luxury travel company Abercrombie and Kent, has been appointed as Chair-Elect of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).

The pioneering partnership between Virtuoso and Tourism Australia continues to drive demand with the luxury travel network recording a 34% increase in bookings for travel to the destination this year.

West Hollywood Tourism & Travel Board is getting the message out that it is open for business, having escaped the recent destruction caused by wildfires that ravaged the Los Angeles area in January this year.

A new online training program from Visit Seattle aims to equip travel professionals with the knowledge and tools required to showcase the city’s experiences to their clients.

Vienna’s tourism sector is celebrating its busiest year ever, as an influx of visitors drove a 9% increase in overnight stays in 2024.

A new dedicated ticketing page on Tokyo’s official tourism website will make it easier for visitors to buy tickets for the city’s most popular event, attractions and experiences.