Keywords: Tourism


Trump announces talks with Cuba as Washington signals shift

The United States has announced the opening of discussions with Cuba after President Donald Trump stated that Havana had requested assistance from Washington. The announcement marks a potential shift in a relationship that has remained tense for decades, although no details have been provided on the......

Delano expands to Marrakech with luxury hotel and residences project

Ennismore and YAMED have announced the launch of the first Delano Hotel & Residences project in Marrakech, marking the brand’s debut on the African continent. The project represents a major step in Delano’s international expansion strategy and reinforces Marrakech’s growing reputation......

Amadeus predicts decline in Air Travel bookings amid global disruptions

Amadeus IT Group has forecast a decline in air travel bookings during the second quarter of the year as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and airline strikes across Western Europe continue to affect passenger demand. The Spanish travel technology company stated that booking activity remains under......

Moroccan diaspora remittances climb 11.7% to reach 29.7 billion dirhams in early 2026

Remittances sent by Moroccans living abroad continued their upward trajectory in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 29.7 billion dirhams by the end of March, compared to 26.62 billion dirhams recorded during the same period in 2025. The figures, published by the Office des Changes, represent an annual......

Norwegian cruise cuts profit forecast as Middle East conflict raises fuel costs and weakens demand

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has lowered its annual profit forecast, citing increasing operational challenges linked to rising fuel prices and weaker travel demand. The company operates major cruise services worldwide and is currently facing pressure from global economic and geopolitical conditions. Impact......

Rio goes Shakira Mode: Giant concert by the Latin star on Copacabana Beach

Rio de Janeiro turned into a massive celebration of Latin music on Saturday night as Colombian superstar Shakira delivered a free mega-concert on the iconic Copacabana beach. According to city authorities, around two million people gathered for the event, responding to what fans call the “she-wolf,”......

Aleph Hospitality expands in North Africa with new Morocco office and country leadership

Aleph Hospitality, a leading independent hotel management company operating across the Middle East and Africa, has announced the opening of a new regional office in Casablanca as part of its ongoing expansion strategy in North Africa. The company has appointed Abdellah Essonni as Vice President for......

China’s railways set new single-day passenger record during May day holiday

China’s railway network reached an unprecedented milestone during the Labour Day holiday, highlighting the country’s strong domestic mobility and the continued recovery of its tourism sector. On May 1, the national rail system recorded approximately 24.8 million passenger journeys in a single......

Authorities confirm safety of Scottish tourist who left hotel voluntarily

Local law enforcement in Agadir has successfully located Rachel Kerr, a Scottish travel influencer whose reported disappearance had prompted significant international concern. Following an investigation by the police prefecture, authorities determined that Kerr had departed her hotel of her own volition.......