Opinion | How Hong Kong Sevens showed need for change in city’s tourism strategy
[ad_1] Based on news coverage, Hong Kong’s bars and restaurants had quite a reversal of fortunes over the past two weekends. Over Easter, multiple media reports detailed the dire situation for the hospitality and luxury retail sectors, with a disproportionate number of people leaving compared to those coming in. According to Immigration Department numbers, over […]
Spice of Life: Discipline drives Dubai as tourism destination
[ad_1] Though one had heard about Dubai diversifying into a place of tourist attraction in recent years, I was eager to have a first-hand experience. An opportunity came up earlier this year for a family vacation in the desert nation. Though one had heard about Dubai diversifying into a place of tourist attraction in recent […]
Experience Tourism: Taylor Swift Effect – Peter Greenberg Travel Detective
[ad_1] This year, more than 1.4 billion people will travel across a border, which will exceed 2019 levels, and this is despite conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, and an uncertain election year in the U.S. And there’s one interesting discovery. It’s all about experience tourism, perhaps thanks to the Taylor Swift effect. One […]
2024 State of the Cruise Industry Report Shows Cruise Tourism Has Surpassed Historical Levels, Demonstrates its Significant Economic Contribution and Leadership in Environmental Sustainability and Responsible Tourism
[ad_1] New Oceans of Opportunities publication highlights the global cruise workforce and the growth of careers in cruising. WASHINGTON, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice of the global cruise community, has released its annual State of the Cruise Industry report and a new publication, Oceans of Opportunities workforce skills report. The annual state of the industry report includes the release of 2023 […]
Tourism department takes stock of services extended to tourists at popular destinations
[ad_1] Under the direction of Raja Yaqoob Farooq, Director of Tourism Kashmir, the Tourism Department carried out enforcement drives today in a number of tourist spots, including Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Srinagar, and Doodhpathri, in order to compile a list of the services provided to visitors. On the occasion, special focus was laid on curbing the menace […]
Two New Directors Appointed To Board Of Tourism Ireland | Hospitality Ireland
[ad_1] The North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) has appointed two new directors to the board of Tourism Ireland. Karen Sugrue Hennessy has been appointed director and vice chairperson and Paul Gallagher has been appointed as director. Each will serve a five-year term. ‘Wealth Of Experience’ “On behalf of the board of Tourism Ireland, I warmly […]
MakeMyTrip expands operations to 150 countries, all set to adhere to multiple international compliances – Tourism Breaking News
[ad_1] MakeMyTrip expands its operations to over 150 countries including major travel markets like the UK, Germany, Japan, Italy, and France. The travel platform is all set to adhere to multiple international compliances, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). [ad_2] Source link
‘Amsterdam Rules’: Pre-trip quiz aims to deter unwanted tourism
[ad_1] Amsterdam is softening its ‘stay away’ messaging – but it still wants to deter rowdy visitors. ADVERTISEMENT Amsterdam has desperately been trying to shake off its ‘party capital’ image – with limited success. After its 2023 campaign urging drunken British tourists to ‘stay away’ failed, the city is trialling a softer approach. Hoping to […]