Travel Stories

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 19, 2025 – ITB Berlin, the world's leading travel trade show, is setting new standards in sustainability and social responsibility from March 4th to 6th, 2025. With top-class panels, forward-looking offers from exhibitors from 26 countries in the "Responsible Tourism" sector, and awards for outstanding initiatives, the world's largest travel trade show demonstrates how sustainable tourism can be successfully implemented.

Commitment to a Responsible Travel Industry

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 18, 2025 – In recent years, no TV series has captivated viewers and sparked wanderlust quite like “The White Lotus.” With its blend of murder, scandal, stunning beaches, and wealthy characters behaving badly, the show has become a cultural phenomenon.1 The highly anticipated third season, premiering February 16th, takes viewers to another breathtaking destination: Thailand.2

Setting the Scene: Thailand's Allure

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 18, 2025 – Bali's tourism industry, already facing numerous challenges, is now grappling with a significant increase in illegal rental villas, a problem exacerbated, according to industry insiders, by online booking platforms. Executives at legitimate hospitality establishments warn that these unregistered properties pose a serious threat to the island's reputation, create unfair competition for established businesses, and contribute to the already strained environment.