Travel & Tourism

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 21, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 21, 2025 - A new chapter of leadership begins as McNeill Hotel Company welcomes seasoned hospitality expert Katelyn Wiersma to its commercial team.

An Experienced Leader Joins the Team
Katelyn Wiersma named Regional Director, Sales at McNeill

Germantown, Tennessee-based McNeill Hotel Company has officially named Katelyn Wiersma as regional director, sales. In her new position, Wiersma will report directly to Marci Jacobs, VP, sales and revenue generation. She will work closely with sales and operational leaders across her assigned hotel portfolio.

Driving Sales Growth and Strategy
Wiersma to oversee revenue opportunities and long-term strategy

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 21, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 21, 2025 - Canada welcomes its first Hard Rock Hotel

The iconic Hard Rock brand has officially made its Canadian debut with the opening of the Hard Rock Hotel London, Ontario. Located in the heart of London’s Old East Village, just a mile from the Western Fair District and three miles from downtown, this new 164-room luxury destination is set to become a centerpiece of the city’s music and hospitality scene.

Celebrating the launch in true Hard Rock fashion

A grand opening celebration brought together local leaders, VIPs, and industry insiders to mark the arrival of the brand in Canada. Among the special guests was John Rees, Senior Vice President of Hotels at Hard Rock International, who praised the unique energy of the new location.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 20, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 20, 2025 – Nestled in the heart of the Bavarian Forest, Bodenmais continues to shine in 2025 as one of Germany’s premier hiking destinations. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned mountaineer, Bodenmais offers unforgettable nature experiences for all levels. Highlights this year include the "Bodenmaiser Wanderwoche" in May, the two-part "Seven Summits Bodenmais" hike in June and September, and the elite hiking event "Die Herausforderung" on July 12.

Bodenmaiser Wanderwoche: A Week of Pure Hiking Joy

Guided hikes through spring landscapes

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 19, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 19, 2025 - Ebensperger presents Bonnie Camplin’s evocative solo exhibition “Instrument,” inviting audiences to reflect on the interplay between perception, power, and altered states of consciousness.

A new solo exhibition from Bonnie Camplin
From April 26 to June 8, 2025, Berlin’s contemporary art scene welcomes the latest solo show by acclaimed British artist Bonnie Camplin at Ebensperger. The exhibition, titled Instrument, opens with a vernissage on Friday, April 26, from 5 to 9 PM, coinciding with Gallery Weekend Berlin.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 19, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 19, 2025 - A powerful solo exhibition opens in Berlin, showcasing the sculptural dynamism of Ludwig Schönherr’s abstract works

Ebensperger Gallery Welcomes a Bold Voice in Contemporary Abstraction
As part of the highly anticipated Gallery Weekend Berlin 2025, Ebensperger Gallery proudly unveils a compelling solo exhibition by Ludwig Schönherr. This latest body of work, now on view at the gallery’s Berlin-Wedding location, invites audiences into a captivating world where abstraction meets materiality and emotion is captured in layers of gesture and form.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 19, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 19, 2025 - A new roadmap for global investors eyeing Southeast Asia’s booming tourism sector

A Strategic Launch in Jakarta
UN Tourism presents a data-driven guide to investing in Indonesia

UN Tourism has officially launched its newest publication, Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Indonesia, highlighting Indonesia’s flourishing tourism sector and the wealth of opportunities it holds for global investors. The announcement took place in Jakarta on April 16, 2025, marking a pivotal step in promoting international tourism investment.

An Expanding Market Backed by Record Investment
Indonesia surpasses expectations with strong FDI growth

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 19, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 19, 2025 - UN Tourism unites 17 nations in Jakarta to boost recovery, foster innovation, and channel investments into sustainable tourism.

Tourism sector in Asia and the Pacific bounces back

UN Tourism has brought together its Member States from across Asia and the Pacific to guide the sector’s development beyond recovery and towards greater resilience and sustainability. In Jakarta, the Commission for Asia and the Pacific, alongside the Commission for South Asia, met jointly for the 37th time, with 17 countries represented.

According to UN Tourism’s data, after an initial slow recovery from the impacts of the pandemic, Asia and the Pacific has been rapidly returning to full strength. In 2024, destinations in the region welcomed 316 million international arrivals between them, equivalent to 87% of pre-pandemic numbers, and up from 66% at the end of 2023.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 19, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 19, 2025 - Vienna Strengthens Global Commitment to Responsible Travel

Vienna has officially joined the International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO), becoming part of a distinguished group of 46 global destinations committed to monitoring and managing tourism’s economic, environmental, and social impacts.

A Strategic Move for Global Sustainability Leadership

Vienna’s new role within INSTO aligns with its broader sustainability vision.
“We warmly welcome Vienna to the INSTO network,” said Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of UN Tourism. “By joining this global initiative This commitment to sustainability bringing value not only to individual businesses but significantly enhancing the well-being of the entire destination.”

Driving Innovation Through Dialogue and Collaboration

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 19, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 19, 2025 - South-South tourism development took a major step forward as UN Tourism brought together nations from Africa and the Americas at the 2nd UN Tourism Africa & The Americas Summit in Livingstone, Zambia. The event showcased solid progress on the ambitious goals of the Punta Cana Declaration, with concrete plans unveiled for innovation, investment, connectivity, and skills training in the sector.

Bold Commitments Backed by Rising Tourism Numbers
Post-pandemic recovery boosts momentum
According to UN Tourism, international arrivals surged in both regions, with Africa receiving 74 million visitors in 2024—up 7% from 2019—and the Americas welcoming 213 million, nearing pre-pandemic levels. This strong rebound highlighted the potential of enhanced regional collaboration.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 19, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 19, 2025 - A new framework aims to transform tourism through responsible and inclusive investment practices

Introduction of the Guiding Principles

A unified commitment to sustainability
UN Tourism and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) have introduced a groundbreaking roadmap to guide the global tourism sector toward sustainability. Their joint “Guiding Principles for Sustainable Investment in Tourism” serve as a strategic resource for policymakers and stakeholders, promoting a resilient, inclusive, and environmentally conscious tourism industry.

A comprehensive framework for global impact