State’s tourist sites fail to get eyeballs beyond the biggies
[ad_1] In 2023, Karnataka shattered all its previous records by drawing nearly 28.45 crore tourists. Only 0.14% (nearly four lakh) of them were from foreign countries. Compared to 2022, the state had increased its tourist footfall by nearly 10.18 crore. Karnataka ranked fourth in the country in receiving domestic tourists. Karnataka is, as the department’s […]
New unified Gulf tourism visa to bolster Saudi economy
[ad_1] RIYADH: In November 2023 the Gulf Cooperation Council approved a landmark unified tourist visa set to launch between 2024 and 2025. Similar to the Schengen scheme, the permit will enable tourists to travel across all six GCC member states: Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The new visa was announced by […]
Luxury space-tourism startup unveils test capsule
[ad_1] Angle down icon An icon in the shape of an angle pointing down. Space Perspective unveiled a test model of its Neptune pressurized capsule, which is designed to take passengers on a six-hour suborbital trip. Courtesy of Space Perspective An aerospace startup has unveiled the test capsule for its luxury space tourism experience. Space Perspective’s Neptune […]
Tourists Start The Countdown To Bali’s Luna Beach Club Opening
[ad_1] Share The Article A very special beach club will be opening in Bali in the coming days. Luna Beach Club, situated above Pantai Nyanyi in Tabanan, is creating a whole new world of leisure and luxury for tourists. The club will open on the 2nd March. Luna Beach Club is part of Nuanu City, […]
Xian, Qingdao residents granted travel access to Hong Kong via Individual Travel Scheme
[ad_1] The Chinese cities of Xian and Qingdao have been added to a travel scheme that allows residents to visit Hong Kong in a personal capacity, rather than in a tour group, as the financial hub struggles to revive its economy post-Covid. Xian, Qingdao residents granted travel access to Hong Kong via Individual Travel Scheme […]
Exploring the impact on travel experience of social media ‘sharing’ en route to a tourism destination | Macau Business
[ad_1] Research suggests destination managers should pay attention to every stage of a visitor’s journey, as what tourists share en route via social media can influence their subsequent travel experience Research Corner | A partnership between Macau Business and Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM) An academic paper involving a scholar from the Macao Institute […]
China family on homestay holiday told to scrub property clean before leaving
[ad_1] A tourist from China who paid 20,000 yuan (US$2,800) for a homestay was ordered by the letting agent to scrub the toilet clean before departure or her deposit would not be returned. The traveller, surnamed Wang, took her family on a trip to Haihua Island, also known as Ocean Flower Island, in southern China’s […]
Palace on Wheels eyes destination wedding pie with new tourism plan – Times of India
[ad_1] Jaipur: In a bid to boost tourism, the state tourism department has decided to provide the luxury train, Palace on Wheels, for destination weddings along with pre-and post-wedding shoots on Friday. Tourism minister Diya Kumari said, “The move will give a huge boost to destination weddings in Rajasthan. In addition, it will attract more […]