Saudi Red Sea Authority begins license inspections for tourism activities
[ad_1] DHAHRAN: The first thing you notice about Dhahran’s Sama Al-Bakr is her lean physique, dimpled smile, focused gaze, and long dark hair, neatly tied by her mother in a variation of a braid, her signature hairstyle. At age 7, Sama is already a tennis pioneer in Saudi Arabia. With a cabinet full of trophies, […]
Arrival figures: are there better ways to measure tourism success?
[ad_1] 05 Jan 2024by Debbie Ward But is chasing ever higher visitor numbers sustainable? And is it even the best way for destinations to measure tourism success? A new academic paper, Moral Disengagement with Sustainability Data, which is based on research from the University of Surrey’s Centre for Sustainability and Wellbeing in the Visitor Economy, […]
All the countries where you have to pay a ‘tourist tax’ in 2024
[ad_1] From Venice to Bali, new fees are being chged to try and combat overtourism. ADVERTISEMENT Overtourism could have been 2023’s word of the year in the travel industry. News of the negative impacts of too many tourists was everywhere. The world’s most popular destinations, like Venice, Barcelona and New Zealand, are struggling to keep […]
Tripbtoz recognized as the Leading Tourism Venture of the Year
[ad_1] – Tripbtoz wins Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award at ‘Tourism Venture Day 2023’ SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Tripbtoz (CEO Jiha Jung) announced that it won the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award at the ‘2023 Tourism Venture Day’. Tripbtoz won the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism […]
SGIE Report 2023/24: Travel industry records strong comeback | Salaam Gateway – Global Islamic Economy Gateway
[ad_1] Investment in the travel industry spanning Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries grew at a promising pace over the past year. This was propelled by the expansion of tourism products, enhanced connectivity and strategic campaigns encouraging year-round travel. According to the State of the Global Islamic Economy (SGIE) Report 2023/24, Muslim spend on travel […]
UAE travelers to Europe benefit from fare dip – and visa processing times
[ad_1] Dubai: UAE residents with travel plans to Europe will be getting relief on two fronts – airfares to major destinations in the EU are dropping. And, just as important, the Schengen visa processing time is getting back to two weeks or lower. That would compare to visa appointment timelines stretching to one- or two […]
Business Travel Market to Grow at CAGR of 10.82% through 2032 – Globalization and International Business Expansion to Propel Growth
[ad_1] Newark, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Brainy Insights estimates that the USD 901.53 billion in 2022 global business travel market will reach USD 2,518.61 billion by 2032. The importance of employee well-being is gaining prominence. Businesses can capitalize on opportunities by integrating health and wellness programs into business travel services. This factor includes […]
State government’s bid to rebrand Far North Queensland after flood footage goes viral around the world
[ad_1] The Queensland government will attempt to lure tourists back to the state’s flood-ravaged far north with discounted flights and accommodation. Premier Steven Miles said it was hoped discounts would help businesses recoup lost costs, after footage of the December floods went “viral” and led to millions of dollars worth of cancellations. “We really need […]
Tourism is booming in northern Norway: “It’s amazing. We have never seen so many guests before”, tour operators react.
[ad_1] The Northern Lights capital Hazel and Delin are standing in a queue on Storgata, central Tromsø, to get a cup of hot wine from Raketten kiosk. It’s -10C outside. “We decided to get a drink before we catch a bus tonight to see the northern lights for the first time,” says Hazel, sipping the […]
Textile tourism in Nagaland
[ad_1] Naga woman demonstrates the process of cotton spinning. (Morung Photo) Our CorrespondentKohima | January 4 Nagaland is popularly known for its vibrant handicrafts, predominantly textiles but also wood carving, lacquer work and handlooms. Over the years, the interest of the tourist is undergoing a paradigm shift from leisure to a more sustainable way […]