BBH Singapore creates Singapore Tourism Board’s global campaign to crown them as the premier destination for MICE events
[ad_1] April 1 2024, 4:00 am | BY Kim Shaw | No Comments BBH Singapore and The Shophouse @ Publicis, in collaboration with The Singapore Tourism Board (STB), have launched a pioneering global campaign that redefines the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions) landscape, positioning Singapore as the ‘World’s Best MICE City’. Marking the […]
A pitch for election tourism
[ad_1] In a democratic nation, the voice of the people serves as the cornerstone of governance. The upcoming Lok Sabha elections are poised to be historically significant, with an estimated 960 million voters and nearly 62 political parties contending for 543 seats. There’s also a growing interest in exploring the potential for commercialising it as […]
Trampled by overtourism
[ad_1] From animal-driven carriages to jumbo jets and bullet trains, transportation has enabled humans to become borderless globetrotters in the quest for livelihood and leisure alike. Over time, travel for tourism became an end in itself and transformed into a moneyspinner for a whole ecosystem of businesses and local communities. The robust growth in tourist […]
India’s hospitality sector’s contribution is projected to reach $450–500 billion by FY30: CareEdge- Republic World
[ad_1] Spice Route | The Imperial Hotel, Delhi | Cost for two: Rs 6,000 | Image:The Imperial Hotel website Hospitality sector growth: India’s hospitality industry is experiencing a notable rise in capacity additions, particularly in the midscale-economy segment, fueled by a resurgence in domestic tourism, the resumption of international flights, and a gradual recovery in […]
New tourist activities to offset seasonality
[ad_1] The Mayor, Bruno Ferreira, said “During the month of April we concentrate on a set of activities that invites people to visit the municipality of Mondim de Basto at this time of year, when, in fact, there is a greater lack of visitors”. The program outlined for this month is “a showcase” of everything […]
Kashmir tourism boom: Thriving homestays empower rural communities
[ad_1] Srinagar: As Kashmir breaks tourist arrival records, a desire among travelers to immerse themselves in the authentic culture and lifestyle of the region is driving local families to open up their homes to tourists, recognising the opportunity to supplement their income. While so far choices for accommodation were limited to hotels and resorts in […]
MICE tourism: Vietnam’s lucrative “golden market” unveiled
[ad_1] The number of MICE tourists has increased in the first quarter of this year, according to local insiders. From January to March, Ben Thanh Tourist is estimated to have conducted MICE tours for over 8,000 domestic tourists in two major cities of Hanoi and Cantho and other provinces of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Phan Thiet, […]
Folk stories to tickle tourists’ curiosity – Times of India
[ad_1] Indore: Tribes and villagers of Madhya Pradesh are set to embark on a new journey of folk tellers by bringing the rich tradition, architecture, and natural beauty of the region to life for tourists through the art of storytelling.Local tribes and villagers will be trained as folk tellers to share authentic folk-tales with visitors, […]
Agra tourism hit as 3 flight routes to face closure from April 1
[ad_1] A handful of flights operate, connecting destinations such as Mumbai, Lucknow, Bhopal, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Bengaluru to Agra. (Representative image) Agra,UPDATED: Mar 31, 2024 02:06 IST Agra faces a severe blow to its air connectivity as three crucial flight routes are slated for termination, leaving stakeholders in the tourism industry fuming. Flights connecting Agra […]
20 Most Overrated Travel Destinations in Asia
[ad_1] This article looks at the most overrated travel destinations in Asia. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis of Over-Tourism, you may go ahead to 5 Most Overrated Travel Destinations in Asia. Tourism was one of the most impacted industries by COVID-19. Lock downs and travel restrictions brought the industry to a grinding […]