Thai economy expands slowly in February, helped by tourism, central bank says
[ad_1] BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s economy expanded slowly in February with growth in the service sector and an increase in tourist arrivals offseting a fall in exports from the previous month, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) said on Friday. Thailand recorded a current account surplus of $2 billion in February, after a deficit of $0.2 […]
Horizontal Falls: Why tourists are being banned from riding boats through this Australian natural wonder | CNN
[ad_1] CNN — The Horizontal Falls are one of Australia’s strangest natural attractions, a unique blend of coastal geography and powerful tidal forces that visitors pay big money to see up close. But all that is about to change. Located at Talbot Bay, a remote spot on the country’s northwestern coastline, the falls are created […]
Identifying Premier Medical Tourism Agencies Worldwide
[ad_1] The landscape of healthcare is rapidly evolving, with medical tourism at the forefront of offering innovative solutions that combine quality healthcare with the allure of global travel. This burgeoning sector caters to individuals seeking medical treatments abroad, driven by factors such as cost efficiency, shorter waiting times, and access to specialized treatments not available […]
Climate change: Wales firms want green tourism support – BBC News
[ad_1] Image caption, Eryri National Park – Wales’ largest national park – welcomes millions of visitors every year Article information Author, Sion Tootill Role, BBC News 46 minutes ago Tourism businesses need more support so they are not left choosing between “sustainability or quicker profits”, a guest house owner has said. John Whitehead, who has […]
Authorities tell tourists ‘don’t just rely on Google Maps’ while travelling through outback Queensland
[ad_1] In short: Outback authorities are concerned by the number of tourists getting lost or stuck in remote areas after following Google Maps directions. The unofficial tourism season begins over the Easter long weekend. What’s next? They’ve provided advice for explorers travelling through the amazing outback. Outback explorers are raring to hit Queensland’s red dirt tracks, […]
China Tourism Group Duty Free powers ahead as net profits rise +24.07%
[ad_1] CHINA. China Tourism Group Duty Free Corporation (CTG), parent company of the world’s number one travel retailer China Duty Free Group (CDFG), today confirmed its strong performance in 2023 first revealed in its preliminary results published on 8 January. Revenue rose +24.1% year-on-year to CNY67,540 million (US$9.3 billion), while net profit increased +24.07% to […]
Vienna Convention Bureau Appoints Anita Paic to Bolster Corporate Tourism and Meetings Visits
[ad_1] Seasoned industry expert Anita Paic has been appointed head of B2B management at the Vienna Convention Bureau, tasked with bolstering international relations and promote congresses and corporate meetings in the Austrian capital. Ms Paic is an expert in strategic marketing communication with many years of international corporate experience. She has gained this experience in […]
Democracy on display: From rallies to rural panchayat on offer in India’s ‘election tourism’
[ad_1] India’s upcoming general elections are a unique draw not just for voters but for domestic and international tourists as well. Travel companies are capitalising on this phenomenon of the “festival of democracy”, coining the term “election tourism” to cater to a growing niche market. Travel companies foresee up to 25,000 individuals participating as tourists […]
Visit Saudi and Yandex Ads use maps to promote Saudi tourism to millions of users in Russia – Campaign Middle East
[ad_1] Yandex Ads helped Visit Saudi promote Russian tourism in Saudi Arabia with strategic ad placements on Yandex Maps. Click, swipe, or tap to learn about Saudi’s most thrilling destinations, events, and latest happenings with Yandex Maps. Read about the first-ever international partnership between Yandex Ads and Visit Saudi, introducing the Russian audience to modern […]
Stray dogs posing threat to tourists, residents in Varkala
[ad_1] Visitors walk past stray dogs at Papanasam beach at Varkala Photo |B P Deepu THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The rise in dog attack cases at Varkala – a popular international tourism spot in Kerala – is posing serious concerns about the safety and security of visitors, residents and foreign tourists. Recently, several people, including foreign tourists were attacked […]