#IMTAIndustryNews: Trends Among Asia-Pacific Tourists: Depth, Personalization, Immersion⭐️ The Pacific Asia Travel Association (#PATA) and Tripadvisor recently released the July 2025 "Toursim in Focus" report, analyzing the shift in demand among Asia-Pacific tourists from simple

#MountainScience: Why Are Landslides and Debris Flows So Frequent?🧐⛈️ Mountain environments are majestic, but they often hide serious natural hazards. Landslides and debris flows are among the most destructive, caused by a mix of geological factors, weather, and human activity.

Diaoshuiyan Waterfall: Where the Mountain Breathes Water🌿💦 Hidden in the karst highlands of #Guizhou’s #Bijie Prefecture, Diaoshuiyan Waterfall is a quiet force of nature. Located near #Shaowo Town in #Nayong County, the waterfall tumbles over a sheer cliff face, its curtain

#MountainCulture: High in the Valley, Deep in Tradition: Shirakawa-go's Mountain Life🌸🐘 Tucked within the forested hills of #Japan’s #Gifu Prefecture, Shirakawa-go is a mountain village shaped by snow, steep terrain, and centuries of quiet adaptation. Life here moves to the

This #NewZealand Honey Is Creating a Global Buzz🍯🐝 At the prestigious Black Jar International Honey Tasting Contest—often referred to as the “Oscars of Honey”—Manawa Honey NZ, a member of the International Mountain Tourism Alliance, has once again claimed top honors. Their

#IMTAMemberWeeklyNews: From July 26th to Augest 1st 1. Kenya Welcomes 2.4 Million International Tourists in 2024 A breathtaking spectacle of over 1.5 million wildebeests and zebras is currently unfolding along the great migration route from Tanzania’s Serengeti to Kenya’s

#IMTAIndustryNews: Global Wellness Institute: Wellness Tourism Embraces Diversity Through Integration and Innovation🧘🍃 In its newly released 2025 Wellness Tourism Trends Report, the Global Wellness Institute (#GWI) highlights a growing shift toward more diverse and integrated

World Famous Mountains Recommendation: Mount Rinjani, #Indonesia🚴🌋 Mount Rinjani, one of Indonesia’s most captivating volcanoes, draws mountaineers and adventurers from around the world. Located on Lombok Island in the West Nusa Tenggara province, this active volcano, with an

Gosausee: Reflections Beneath the Dachstein Peaks🐋🐳 In #Austria’s Salzkammergut region, Lake Gosau—Gosausee—rests quietly beneath the jagged Dachstein mountains. The alpine lake is small, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in stillness. On windless mornings, its

World Famous Mountains Recommendation Series: Simien Mountains, #Ethiopia🩵🐐 The Simien Mountains in northern Ethiopia form part of the Ethiopian Highlands and are home to the country’s highest peak, Ras Dejen (4,550m). Listed as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site since 1978,

Beyond the Map: Discover #Indonesia’s Volcanic Banda Islands🏝️🎑 In the heart of #Indonesia’s Maluku province, the Banda Islands rise from the sea like forgotten sentinels. Once the world’s only source of nutmeg, these tiny volcanic isles were a prize in the global spice trade—a

Explore Erhai Lake, Encounter Poetry and Tranquility🏝️🏡 Erhai Lake, located in #Dali, #Yunnan, is the second-largest highland freshwater lake in the province. With its ear-shaped waters and the majestic Cangshan Mountain, it's a peaceful retreat for travelers and a popular spot

#IMTAIndustryNews: UN Tourism: Tourism as a Driver of Structural Transformation in Landlocked Developing Countries✈️📃 At the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, tourism was highlighted as a key driver of structural transformation. On the

#MountainScience: Where Do Mountain Hot Springs Come From?♨️🌄 Hot springs are naturally occurring spring waters that emerge from underground, with a water temperature typically 5°C higher than the average annual ambient temperature. Their formation mainly depends on two

International Mountain Tourism Destinations Series Recommendation: Cameron Highlands, #Malaysia🌱🍵 Tucked into the cool ridges of central #Malaysia, the Cameron Highlands offer a striking contrast to the tropical lowlands below. Perched at over 1,500 meters, this plateau of

International Mountain Tourism Destinations Series Recommendation: Blue Mountains National Park, #Australia🐨🌳 Blue Mountains National Park, located about 80 km west of #Sydney in New South Wales, is a key part of the UNESCO-listed Greater Blue Mountains Area. With its dramatic