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Antor ANTOR is the principle lobbying organization for the world's tourist offices. Its UK membership comp

Its UK membership comprises of national and regional tourist offices which are represented in Britain.

The European Union (EU) is gearing up for a major change in how it manages its borders, with the EU Entry/Exit System st...
02/09/2024

The European Union (EU) is gearing up for a major change in how it manages its borders, with the EU Entry/Exit System starting on 10 November. All Antor members and travellers to the EU should ensure they understand the new rules. https://etias.com/articles/eu-confirms-official-entry/exit-system-launch-in-november.

ABTA share some useful information on how this system will work and to whom it will apply: https://www.abta.com/tips-and-advice/planning-and-booking-a-holiday/upcoming-changes-travel-europe

The EU's new Entry/Exit System launches in November, changing border crossings for non-EU travelers. Read on to understand how this digital shift will affect your European trips.

Antor member, Samoa recently ran a highly successful social media campaign during the Paris Olympics called "My Home, Yo...
30/08/2024

Antor member, Samoa recently ran a highly successful social media campaign during the Paris Olympics called "My Home, Your Holiday" in partnership with Fiji Airways to win a trip to beautiful Samoa!

The promotion ran across social media channels in the UK, Germany and France, resulting in more than 30,000 entries!!! It was a great showcase for the destination and celebrate their Olympic team. One lucky winner, Viv Gellini, will be soon be experiencing the delights of Samoa when she jets off on holiday!

29/08/2024
Following the fantastic opening ceremony last night the Paralympic Games 2024 have officially started. Antor members wis...
29/08/2024

Following the fantastic opening ceremony last night the Paralympic Games 2024 have officially started. Antor members wish all the athletes a successful games!

The Paralympics keeps getting bigger and better. There will be around 4,400 athletes from a record 168 delegations taking part over the 11 days of competition , with 549 medal events across 22 Para sports. Check the schedule here to keep track of events!

Official website of the 2024 Paralympics in Paris (28 Aug-8 Sep). Find the latest news, medal count, results, schedules, videos & more.

28/08/2024

Congratulations to Viv Gellini, the Winner of Samoa Tourism’s “My Home, Your Holiday” Olympic Promotion in partnership with Fiji Airways and THANKS to everyone who participated!

For more information about Beautiful Samoa, visit www.samoa.travel

For more information on flights to Samoa with Fiji Airways, visit: https://www.fijiairways.com/en-us/flights-to-Samoa

To browse travel offers from our UK partners Audley Travel, visit: https://www.audleytravel.com/samoa/tours

To browse travel offers from our French partner, Pacifique A La Carte, visit: https://pacifique-a-la-carte.com/voyage-samoa

To browse travel offers from our German partner, Diamir, visit: https://www.diamir.de/samoa

We'd like to wish everyone a great bank holiday weekend whatever you are doing!
23/08/2024

We'd like to wish everyone a great bank holiday weekend whatever you are doing!

22/08/2024
Many Antor members will be starting to plan their activities for World Travel Market at London's ExCel on 5 - 7 November...
16/08/2024

Many Antor members will be starting to plan their activities for World Travel Market at London's ExCel on 5 - 7 November soon.

The Valencia Region, one of the most popular areas of Spain for British visitors, is delighted to be returning this year! For a taster of what this beautiful region offers take a look at their vlog 'Mediterranean in Action' here https://buff.ly/3SNULEW.

Lots of inspiration for those yet to jet away for a holiday this year!

Nominations have been pouring in for our annual 'Media Awards dinner' taking place on Monday 23 September at London's Li...
15/08/2024

Nominations have been pouring in for our annual 'Media Awards dinner' taking place on Monday 23 September at London's Little Ship Club!

This is our signature media event of the year, where top travel writers have the opportunity to meet with some of our members in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy fabulous three-course dinner and drinks overlooking the Thames.

We will be giving out two media awards this year: the first to a media publication/outlet, and second to an individual travel writer/broadcaster who have contributed the most to the positive promotion of Antor members since 2022, as voted for by our members.

This year's hosts will be Antor members: Gibraltar, Samoa, Israel, China, Isle of Man, Tunisia, France, Czech Republic, Korea, Morocco and Cyprus.

Travel writers look out for your invitation!

A reminder for Antor member's its now 4 weeks until the Tourism Society's President's Dinner on 11 September in London!I...
14/08/2024

A reminder for Antor member's its now 4 weeks until the Tourism Society's President's Dinner on 11 September in London!

Its just been announced that Monty Halls (pictured) the renowned broadcaster, speaker, naturalist, former Royal Marine, marine biologist, travel writer and leadership specialist will be speaking!

Monty's experience covers over two decades of leading teams in some of the most remote environments on earth, presenting wildlife and adventure documentaries, and working with blue chip companies both in the UK and overseas.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to listen to Monty sharing many entertaining anecdotes, and enjoy a fantastic evening in the company of travel industry colleagues and friends!

More details and to book click here: https://buff.ly/4ca1zo9

Antor members planning on attending the Tourism Society's President's Dinner - a quick reminder to get your tickets book...
07/08/2024

Antor members planning on attending the Tourism Society's President's Dinner - a quick reminder to get your tickets booked!

It's just five weeks away now! Taking place on Wednesday 11 September,18.30 to 22.00 at London's Little Ship Club , this is a great way to kick off the autumn season.

To book tickets click here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/presidents-dinner-and-tourism-award-postponed-until-september-11-tickets-872041167607

Celebrate the Tourism Society's Tourism Award at the President's Dinner hosted by The Rt Hon. The Viscount Thurso

It was confirmed this week that Sir Chris Bryant is the new tourism minister following his appointment as minister of st...
31/07/2024

It was confirmed this week that Sir Chris Bryant is the new tourism minister following his appointment as minister of state at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Chris is an experienced MP, and has represented Rhondda and Ogmore in Parliament since June 2001. We look forward to engaging with Chris on tourism issues.

https://buff.ly/4djBD9B

Chris Bryant MP - All the latest updates from the Rhondda, Ogmore and Westminster. If you're a Rhondda or Ogmore resident in need of support, get in touch. I'm here to help!

25/07/2024

Here is the final Summer Podcast from the Tourism Society's series: 'Cultural Regeneration and Tourism: Sharing Lessons for Success’ which they are kindly sharing with Antor members and followers.

This weeks guest speaker is Professor Wiendu Nuranti from Gajah Mada University, Yogyakarta, and former Deputy Minister of Education and Culture, Indonesia, who is an expert on culture and tourism.

Click here to listen: https://buff.ly/3xNfGAI

Are you going solo this summer? According to a 2024 Global Trends Report from AMEX UK sometimes travelling alone is the ...
24/07/2024

Are you going solo this summer? According to a 2024 Global Trends Report from AMEX UK sometimes travelling alone is the way to go, and many Antor destinations could see a rise in solo travellers this year!

The report found that 76% of Millennials and Gen-Z (compared to 69% of all respondents) say they are planning on taking a solo trip in 2024. For deep relaxation, developing a new interest, or meeting new people, the report said solo trips can be hard to beat.

What do you think? Are you planning a solo trip this summer? If so, where?

https://www.americanexpress.com/en-gb/travel/discover/get-inspired/global-travel-trends-en-gb -solo

Discover the latest 2024 Global Travel Trends Report by American Express. Download our report to find out why people are still traveling the world today.

Antor members who are planning to go to the Tourism Society's President's Dinner, get your tickets booked now before hea...
23/07/2024

Antor members who are planning to go to the Tourism Society's President's Dinner, get your tickets booked now before heading off for the summer!

Don't miss out on this fantastic evening event taking place on Wednesday 11 September, 2024. It will be a great way to catch up with colleagues after the summer months, and kick off your autumn schedule in style!

More info and book tickets here: https://buff.ly/3x5CyLp

18/07/2024

Our colleagues at the Tourism Society kindly share the second week of their Summer Podcast Series 'Cultural Regeneration and Tourism: Sharing Lessons for Success’. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4f5YyXK

Guest speaker is Dr Annabel Jackson, academic, journalist and expert on food culture, who has worked with policy makers and businesses in helping to regenerate Macau’s cultural attractions. She talks about the use of Macanese cuisine to diversify the heritage offer and increase the average length of stay in the city.

What a weekend it was for Antor member Spain! A huge congratulations for winning the UEFA EURO 2024 on Sunday - a record...
16/07/2024

What a weekend it was for Antor member Spain! A huge congratulations for winning the UEFA EURO 2024 on Sunday - a record-breaking fourth title for La Roja!! https://www.uefa.com/euro2024/news/028f-1b5e5c2b7b67-d5faab9be20b-1000--spain-2-1-england-late-oyarzabal-winner-earns-la-roja-reco/

And congratulations to Spain's Carlos Alcaraz for winning the men's singles at Wimbledon for a second time! https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/c8864j5815go

Spain are European champions for a record-breaking fourth time following a 2-1 win against England in Berlin.

As the countdown to the summer holidays begins Antor members are expecting a busy summer if the latest airline industry ...
12/07/2024

As the countdown to the summer holidays begins Antor members are expecting a busy summer if the latest airline industry data is anything to go by.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is reporting strong demand for air travel as the summer peak approaches.

In May, traffic, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), increased by 10.7% compared to the previous year, according to IATA. By May 2023, activity had reached 96.1% of the levels in the same month in 2019.

This demonstrates a substantial improvement compared to the pandemic-affected year 2020, which saw almost two-thirds of global air traffic vanish.

The air travel demand has steadily increased, the flight delays are however still a problem.

The UK summer so far has been a bit hit and miss with all this rain! But a new summer trend for 'coolcations in Europe' ...
11/07/2024

The UK summer so far has been a bit hit and miss with all this rain! But a new summer trend for 'coolcations in Europe' has been identified which Antor members from cooler destinations are taking advantage of.

According to a recent article many tourists escape the heatwave by opting for a refreshing northern European holiday. Positioned at the top of the continent, countries such as Norway and Sweden are now promoting the concept of a "coolcation" to entice visitors to their moderate climate.

Read more here: https://www.tourism-review.com/europeans-embrace-the-coolcation-trend-news14525.

What do you think? Taking are you considering a coolcation this summer, home or abroad?

Vacation in cooler destinations called coolcation is gaining ground.

11/07/2024

Good news, food lovers. The ever-popular, annual Miami Spice Restaurant Months return August 1 through September 30, bringing you the chance to save at nearly 300 top restaurants throughout the 34 distinct neighborhoods of Miami and Miami Beach. Take advantage of this limited-time opportunity to enjoy three-course meals at top eateries for just $30/$35 for lunch/brunch and $45/$60 for dinner.

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10/07/2024

Our colleagues at the Tourism Society recently shared the first week of their Summer Podcast Series 'Cultural Regeneration and Tourism: Sharing Lessons for Success’

The guest speaker is Barrie Kelly MTS, CEO of Visit Greenwich discusses 'Culturally Led Regeneration in the Royal Borough of Greenwich'.

Its a recently interesting short podcast that is will worth a listen!

https://www.canva.com/design/DAGKXnph7dU/1_SbobWcZxhkd7ZWs_NY4Q/watch?utm_content=DAGKXnph7dU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

A date for your diary! Why not join the Antor table at the Tourism Society's President's dinner on Wednesday 11 Septembe...
05/07/2024

A date for your diary! Why not join the Antor table at the Tourism Society's President's dinner on Wednesday 11 September from 6.30 pm until 10 pm?

This is one of the highlights of the Tourism Society's calendar. For Antor members its a great opportunity to mingle with travel industry colleagues and enjoy a fabulous dinner in a stunning London location at the Little Ship Club overlooking the Thames.

This year the evening will include presenting Lord John Thurso with the prestigious Tourism Society Tourism Award for his outstanding contributions to the industry over the last 50 years, including President of the Tourism Society since 2000.

The evening starts with a drinks reception sponsored by Equator Global. There will be a three course meal and wine, with coffee and petit fours to wind down the evening.

This is open to all and we expect many Antor members will be attending. Don't miss out, book your tickets here ASAP:

Celebrate the Tourism Society's Tourism Award at the President's Dinner hosted by The Rt Hon. The Viscount Thurso

04/07/2024

Happy to our and all our friends across the pond!

Antor members may be interested in listening to a presentation by John Turner, CEO of Visit Somerset: 'The Future of the...
03/07/2024

Antor members may be interested in listening to a presentation by John Turner, CEO of Visit Somerset: 'The Future of the Visitor Economy in the New World of AI' which he gave at the Tourism Society's AGM in June that offered enlightening insights on the opportunities and threats from AI.

Tourism Society members have been sent a link to the recording. If you are not already a member, why not join to access this recording, plus the Tourism Society's e-Journal?

There are many other benefits of becoming a member and we encourage anyone working in tourism to consider membership. Find out more about the Tourism Society and how to join here: https://buff.ly/3HxgLPr

Antor members looking to escape the election for a few hours on Thursday could join this FREE online event organised by ...
02/07/2024

Antor members looking to escape the election for a few hours on Thursday could join this FREE online event organised by the Tourism Society in association with the Tourism Consultants Network on 4 July at 11.30 – 13.00 (UK Time).

It’s a fascinating topic, ‘Cultural Regeneration and Tourism: Sharing Lessons for Success’ and there will be speakers from Indonesia, Macau and the UK.

Cultural richness and diversity are important drivers of tourism, which in turn can be a key agent for cultural regeneration.

Speakers will present their experiences from three very different international settings, describing the opportunities identified and the challenges faced.

For more info and to sign up visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cultural-regeneration-and-tourism-sharing-lessons-for-success-tickets-933331739357?aff=oddtdtcreator

Cultural richness and diversity are important drivers of tourism, which in turn can be a key agent for cultural regeneration.

With sustainability a hot topic for all destinations the latest Sustainable Cities Index 2024, conducted by Arcadis make...
28/06/2024

With sustainability a hot topic for all destinations the latest Sustainable Cities Index 2024, conducted by Arcadis makes for interesting reading. It rated Amsterdam as the most sustainable city, with Rotterdam in second place, Copenhagen in third place, Frankfurt in fourth place, and Munich in fifth place. https://www.tourism-review.com/most-sustainable-city-is-amsterdam-news14504

The Arcadis report can be downloaded here: https://www.arcadis.com/en/knowledge-hub/perspectives/global/sustainable-cities-index-2024

According to an index, Amsterdam is the most sustainable city in the world.

Many Antor members attended The Meetings Show last week including, France, Visit Gibraltar , Visit Japan from the UK, Vi...
26/06/2024

Many Antor members attended The Meetings Show last week including, France, Visit Gibraltar , Visit Japan from the UK, Visit Miami, I wish I was in Finland Visit Estonia Spain.info Visit Germany Visit Greece , Visit Malta , Visit Norway , Croatia Full of life , Visit Netherlands and Go VisitDenmark reporting back quality attendance, full schedules and overall satisfaction. Did you attend and what did you think? To find our members see www.antor.com

Hilton's 2024 Trends Report, shows that 72% of Gen Z are prepared to allocate more funds for travel this year.  Great ne...
26/06/2024

Hilton's 2024 Trends Report, shows that 72% of Gen Z are prepared to allocate more funds for travel this year. Great news for Antor destinations that are ready for the busy summer season ahead.

Gen Z's travel preferences encompass seeking unique photo opportunities, culinary adventures, and vibrant social scenes while being mindful of environmental and social issues.

The report also highlights the top ten European destinations, many of which are cities in Antor member destinations! Top five are Amsterdam, Porto, Barcelona, Lisbon and Zurich!

If you are Gen Z - where are you planning on travelling to this summer?

The best destinations for Gen Z travelers include Amsterdam and Porto.

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