Las Vegas Sands beats Wall Street estimates on ongoing tourism recovery in Macau
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Las Vegas Sands Corp reported better-than-expected profit and revenue for the third quarter on Wednesday, as ongoing ramp up of outbound tourism to Macau and Singapore spurred gaming volumes and retail sales. Shares of the casino operator, which has operations in Macau and Singapore, rose 5.13% in trading after the bell. Both […]
Lekha Shankar | Khon and Ayuthaya, two hotspots of cultural tourism in Thailand
[ad_1] Exquisite Masks, Sets, and Sita Adorned with Khon-Style Jewelry. (Images by Lekha Shankar) Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Thailand, which saw the reign of 34 Thai kings over 417 years, is a popular destination for Indian tourists, as it’s only an hour away (80 km) from Bangkok. The regular way for them to visit […]
Neighborhood Tourism Soars as Travelers Seek a Local Sense of Place
[ad_1] A transformative trend to explore beyond well-trodden tourism areas and attractions in major urban destinations is gaining momentum, fueled by travelers of all generations who are seeking more experiences that are true to local culture. The trend, which has been referred to as ‘life-seeing’ versus sightseeing, is documented in key research studies, including a […]
Despite start of tourism season, shacks yet come up on Goa beaches as they wait for environment dept’s nod
[ad_1] This is for the first time that the environment department is allotting sites for the shacks. This task used to be carried out by the tourism department earlier. The tourism department has already allotted licences for 359 beach shacks, but their installation is yet to begin, a senior tourism department official said. “The tourism […]
Global Destinations Beckon Indians, Deepest Insights For Top Travel Expert
[ad_1] The festive season this year could set new benchmarks for the travel and tourism industry. 3 days into the season, and all signals point to the number of tourists exceeding pre-Covid levels. Hotel tariffs are hitting new highs, airline fares are sky-rocketing, train tickets have waiting lists extending into hundreds… some estimates even […]
IMEX America is Open: The Largest Show in US History
[ad_1] SME in Travel? Click here! With a 20 percent increase in space taken by exhibitors and a 9 percent increase in the number of booths – 360 in total – this year’s show is officially the largest in its 12-year history. eTurboNews at stand E1500 welcomed readers from around the world. Dmytro Makarov & Juergen […]