Days After Promoting Afghan Tourism, Taliban Detains US Women For ‘Spreading Christianity’
[ad_1] The Taliban in Afghanistan detained staffers of a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) for allegedly “spreading Christianity” last week, even as it released an advertisement promoting tourism, promising they are “no longer capturing tourists for ransom.” The issue has again brought out the contradictions regarding its ultra-orthodox politico-religious doctrine and the West’s reliance on it for […]
Adventure Tourism And Its Environmental Impact | Weather.com
[ad_1] A man is seen backpacking with a camera in tow near Mount Fuji in Japan. (Witthaya Prasongsin via Getty Images) Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. In 2022, the adventure tourism market raked in $366.7 billion worldwide. By 2032, experts say […]
Tourism and community business hub plan for former motel
[ad_1] A DERELICT ‘eyesore’ motel close to the Pembrokeshire seaside village of Newgale could soon be redeveloped as a tourism and community business hub. A Pre-Application Consultation was launched on September 15, by Nick Neumann of Newgale Holidays on plans to redevelop the former Roch Gate Motel to a mixed commercial and community use hub […]
Infographic: International travel growth path: 2032 forecast
[ad_1] International travel can be vastly different depending on where you live. In a region like Europe where much of the population lives within a few hours’ drive of the nearest international border, international travel makes up as much as two thirds of the region’s tourism. In the U.S., however, this statistic is flipped. Only […]
Big Shifts In Tourism Industry Post Covid. Madhavan Menon, Exec Chairman, Thomas Cook Ltd
[ad_1] Pandemic has had a profound impact on various sectors of the economy and travel and tourism sector is no exception. Globally, this sector has undergone significant changes, adapting to new norms and consumer behaviors. People are now more inclined to take trips that offer a sense of purpose or self-discovery. There’s a growing interest […]
Locals made to give up seats for foreigners at Chinese tourist spot, sparking outrage
[ad_1] Central China’s Hubei province found itself in the midst of a social media firestorm recently when a prominent travel influencer accused a tourist attraction of discriminating against local visitors in favour of foreign tourists. The controversy erupted at the Shengshi Tangcheng tourist site in Xiangyang city, a renowned Tang dynasty-themed destination, leaving thousands of […]
Classes With News18: Tourism’s Contributions to Global Trade and Sustainable Development – News18
[ad_1] For the last two years, the world has been restricted to homes. Daily activities that couldn’t be managed without stepping out, came indoors all at once — from office to grocery shopping and schools. As the world accepts the new normal, News18 launches weekly classes for school children, explaining key chapters with examples […]