On August 19, the Israel Wine Producers Association (IWPA) will host “A Sip of Israel in North America” in partnership with the Israel Ministry of Tourism in North America (IMOT) for a virtual wine tour of Israel. Believed to be the first such event of its kind for travel advisers, this virtual tour will illustrate […]
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CVB Virtual GO 92.0
The Greater Green Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau has created a virtual race called GO 92.0. The CVB is inviting outdoor enthusiasts to join this virtual 92.0-mile run, walk or bike challenge that begins September 1, 2020 and ends September 30, 2020. Participants choose how to trek the 92.0 miles, while keeping tabs on progress […]
IGTO Canada × ACTA
As a proactive initiative to begin the reopening of the international tourism industry and travel abroad – and more importantly to Israel from Canada – on July 21, 2020, the Israel Ministry of Tourism / IGTO Canada signed a corporate partnership with ACTA. The Israel Ministry of Tourism was eager to build a stronger collaborative […]
Botswana eVisa Applications
Travelers to Botswana will soon be able to complete visa applications online and ease their entry into the country with Pangea IT. The new service will be hugely beneficial to travelers as well as reduce the government’s investment of funds, time, paperwork, and manpower allocated for visa applications. Israel’s Pangea IT, which specializes in digital […]
Air Travel COVID Glitches
360 Magazine Culture Editor, Tom Wilmer reports on the numerous glitches in the process of traveling safe in the air. The day before I checked in for an early morning flight to Austin, Texas via SFO and Houston, United Airlines was advertising their promise to maintain empty middle-seat flights. But something went haywire at United […]
Japan’s Virtual Tourism
Japan launches dedicated website to keep travelers inspired While travel restrictions remain, the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has launched a website dedicated to ensuring travelers can stay inspired by future travels to Japan. The website is introduced by a wanderlust-inducing video short depicting iconic visuals of Japan: lush forests and intricate temples, tropical southern […]
Turkey Cittaslows
Turkey’s 18 cittaslows offer solace and adventure to travelers Around the world, towns with under 50,000 citizens and care about the sustainability and local culture of their area are becoming cittaslows. To become a cittaslow, municipalities must fulfill 200 criteria within the framework of their environment, infrastructure, urban life, agriculture, tourism policies as well as […]
Denmark’s Eco-Luxury Hotel
The highly anticipated Villa Copenhagen sets the new standard for sustainable luxury hospitality One of Europe’s most anticipated launches of 2020, Villa Copenhagen officially opened its doors in the heart of Denmark’s capital city on July 1. Housed in the century-old Danish Post and Telegraph office, the 390-room Villa Copenhagen offers conscious luxury through a commitment […]
Saudi Summer
The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) has unveiled a new campaign, called Saudi Summer, to encourage residents to explore the Kingdom this year, in lieu of a holiday abroad, following the lifting of lockdown restrictions due to Covid-19. The campaign launch follows extensive research* by STA, revealing that 57 percent of Saudi residents are concerned about […]
Jessica Minh Anh Global Passport
A famous fashion entrepreneur is on a mission. In collaboration with UNESCO, supermodel and producer Jessica Minh Anh – whose history-making catwalks at iconic monuments and renewable energy sites gained her international credibility – is now focusing on vitalizing the tourism industry, to stimulate this hard-hit sector post Covid. Already an ambassador for sustainability and […]