Dubai has just opened the world’s largest Visa Application Centre, helping to meet the demand from the increasing number of tourists travelling to Germany from the United Arab Emirates. In 2024, approximately 146,900 visitors from the United Arab Emirates traveled to Germany. Tourists from the UAE now make up the largest group of Gulf travellers to Germany, with UAE travel to Germany accounting for nearly 30% of all GCC visitors. This marks a steady increase in travel from the UAE to Germany, reflecting the growing interest of UAE residents in German destinations.

Bangkok makes big leap to world’s 7^th spot, 13 Thai cities make entry in ranking table.

Thailand becomes the top convention destination of the ASEAN region, according to ICCA Country & City Rankings for 2024 Report. A “New High” is achieved when Bangkok exhibits its best performance, ascending to the world’s 7^th spot as a city destination for international conventions, a big leap from the 15^th place in 2023, while a total of 13 Thai cities make entry to the ranking table, the highest number the country has ever achieved.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) strengthened regional tourism cooperation by bringing together agencies from the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) and representatives from the Kingdom of Bhutan during Thailand’s premier travel trade event, Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2025, held from 4–6 June in Chiang Mai. The gathering underscores a shared commitment to strategic collaboration and sustainable growth across Asia.

Thai massage, traditional, health-promoting and affordable – available all over the world and on many occasions! The genuine mostly female masseuses are trained professionals who study their craft for a long time and in detail. They have proven, health-giving ‘hands’. Even outside of Thailand, they find their loyal patients and can be found in almost every other country. Whether in massage practices, hotels, or specialized shops, they are now also present at many fairs and conferences – our image shows a Thai professional at work at an international hospitality congress organized by a consulting firm from America at the Estrel Hotel Berlin.

Skyscanner has officially announced that Bryan Batista will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer effective June 1, 2025. Having served as Chief Operating Officer for nearly 18 months, Batista steps into the CEO position following the departure of John Mangelaars, who led the company for four and a half years.

The specialists of the Berlin hotel roundtable gathered information during a site inspection of Hotel Berlin Berlin at Berlin’s Lützowplatz. Over 750 rooms in various sizes, a music suite with a DJ workspace, and bars and restaurants are available