FITUR Talent is hosting its sixth edition on Thursday 23 January 2025 in Hall 10 in collaboration with EDUCATION 3.0. With the spotlight on people, talent, education and professional training, it seeks to offer practical solutions adapted to the needs of the tourism industry.

Ms. Coker currently serves as the President and CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA), where she oversees the organization’s efforts to promote San Diego as a top destination for meetings, conventions, overseas travelers and leisure visitors. She will begin the role on December 9, 2024.

The fall and holiday season in Scottsdale are filled with a variety of exciting events and programming for every type of traveler, including foodies, art and culture enthusiasts, zen seekers and more. Music festivals and large-scale art shows to impressive holiday markets and light displays may be the best.

The upcoming edition of the International Tourism Trade Fair, FITUR 2025, which will take place from January 22 to 26, organized by IFEMA MADRID, will feature a significant presence from Mexico in the Americas Pavilion. Mexico's official participation will showcase the largest exhibition space in its history. 

American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce the construction of American Maverick and American Ranger. These new 125-passenger ships are the 7th and 8th vessels in the company’s innovative Project Blue series of small ships for the U.S. market. 

As the curtains closed on the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Global Summit in Perth, Western Australia, the global tourism body announced the Italian capital of Rome as the host city for the 2025 WTTC Global Summit. 

Denver's city leaders and residents share a deep understanding of the importance of preserving our environment for future generations. As a result, attractions, restaurants, hotels and other businesses across The Mile High City are working to integrate sustainable practices to protect the city's natural beauty while enhancing the visitor experience, making it the ideal destination. 

While world-famous theme parks are the headliners for Orlando, its dining scene has become widely recognized in recent years, with Orlando named the Best Foodie City in America. Orlando offers options for all foodies, from dining with fireworks views to exploring local neighborhood eats and trendy food halls. 

The 125-mile-long Florida Keys & Key West island chain offers unconventional ways to connect with business colleagues — providing seamless “bleisure” opportunities to extend subtropical midweek business gatherings with leisure stays.

May is an ideal time to visit Florida's Historic Coast. Spring breezes, temperate waters, a little more elbow room between beach chairs, and tons to do! Check out an amazing line-up of events coming to St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and the Beaches this May. 

Massachusetts will highlight its role in the nation’s independence by amplifying state history, societal contributions, and untold stories. 

The Palm Beaches, renowned for 47 miles of sun-kissed coastline and a vibrant collection of activities, welcomes the arrival of spring with an array of fresh offerings.

Kissimmee rings in the new year with anticipation, bidding farewell to cherished moments while eagerly embracing the promise of 2024. As the city looks ahead, excitement brews for another year of welcoming visitors to experience the unique charm and vibrant attractions that define Kissimmee 

Travelers looking to ring in the new year in Los Angeles will find an impressive range of celebrations to choose from. Whether you’re watching the ball drop in Downtown LA with live music or dressing up for dinner with friends or family underneath the Hollywood sign, Los Angeles is the best city to kick off the new year.  

On September 16th, the Michigan Science Center (Mi-Sci) in Detroit,  will open an all-new LEGO exhibition, Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO Bricks, presented by Ford Motor Company Fund. This exciting exhibition features 20 astonishing LEGO® skyscrapers from North America, Asia, and Australia constructed in breathtaking architectural detail 

Choose Chicago today announced the launch of the Chicago Brew Pass, a new initiative to promote exploration of Chicago's award-winning craft brewery scene.  

Indulge your love of pinot noir and pinot gris at Centennial Vineyards in Bowral. Learn more about the cool-climate winemaking process on a tour or simply enjoy a tasting, then move into the cosy restaurant for a sumptuous, seasonally driven meal or high tea — pair your finger sandwiches and scones with a glass of Centennial sparkling or rosé for a special treat.  

The Ava Gardner Museum has hosted a year-long Centennial celebration in honor of the legendary actress, fashion icon, and humanitarian Ava Gardner, a North Carolina native who grew up just 7-miles east of Smithfield. 

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and its nonprofit preservation partner, Market Street Railway, have joined together with a dozen organizations, including business and merchant groups and history and preservation nonprofits, to stage a slate of special events in the Summer and Fall of 2023 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of cable cars, San Francisco's iconic symbol.

Universal Orlando Resort shares new details about all the ways guests can eat, laugh and make mischief with the Minions in the highly anticipated Minion Land on Illumination Ave. – an immersive new area created in partnership between Universal’s award-winning creative team and the acclaimed filmmakers from Illumination.

San Antonio, the birthplace of Tex-Mex culture and home to the iconic San Antonio River Walk, officially joined the CityPASS® family of partner destinations yesterday. The new San Antonio CityPASS ticket bundles deeply discounted, prepaid admission to several top Alamo City attractions into one easy-to-use mobile ticket. 

Visit San Antonio will bring the world to the Alamo City as the destination marketing organization prepares to welcome U.S. Travel Association’s IPW May 20-24, 2023, at the Henry B. González Convention Center.  

The program will award grants of up to $12,500 each — $7,500 now with a possible additional installment of $5,000 based on completion of goals — to five entrepreneurs who can develop compelling and original walking tour experiences that can be sustained in Lower Manhattan for at least one year. 

Tour hinterland farms and relish artisanal produce; dive into surf nostalgia with boutique North Coast accommodation; and be transported back in time through the ancient knowledge of First Nations people – explore these brand-new escapes from coast to country in NSW. 

For a city that's a progressive bastion of innovation, San Francisco holds fast to its past and colorful history. It's always evolving, yet always San Francisco. Forward-looking San Franciscans ensured the city's unique character, architecture and natural beauty were preserved while creating a welcoming environment where creativity and invention continue to thrive today. 

When Cirque du Soleil created its first permanent Las Vegas production with Mystère™ at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino in 1993, founder Guy Laliberté said his fledgling circus troupe wanted to “grow a flower in the desert.” Safe to say that flower became a bouquet even he couldn't have imagined. 

From an expansive hotel tucked along the North Shore to welcoming breweries, intriguing dining concepts, stimulating cultural exhibitions and more - a new year brings new, exciting experiences and attractions sure to enhance any Pittsburgh itinerary. 

EPCOT becomes the stage for this 39-day festival, with extraordinary artwork, culinary creations inspired by art movements and Broadway stars singing beloved Disney songs. The celebration of the arts is sure to delight festivalgoers with magic that only Disney can create.

From January 2023, the land and sea border controls with Slovenia, Hungary and Italy were removed, while the external borders with Serbia, Bosnia & Hercegovina and Montenegro became the external Schengen border. 

California invites travelers to discover a wealth of new offerings coming to the Golden State in 2023, ranging from theme park experiences and cultural attractions to photo-worthy museums and luxury resorts.