Pack your jerseys. The era of ‘sports tourism’ is here
[ad_1] Sports tourism is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the travel industry, according to the UNWTO. Alexlmx | Istock | Getty Images Start your engines. From Formula One races to the Summer Olympic Games, traveling to attend major sporting events is on the rise. Sports tourism, as it’s called, is one of the fastest-growing […]
Thai banquet served for monkeys to boost tourism | Reuters Video
[ad_1] Reuters Now Posted The annual feast for thousands of monkeys in Thailand’s Lopburi province kicked off on Sunday (November 26) with plates of fresh fruits, vegetables and dessert laid out for them. Reuters Now Thai banquet served for monkeys to boost tourism More Hamas hostages freed with truce back on track Jenin residents survey […]
Indians are spending big on travel, but most of that money isn’t leaving the country
[ad_1] India’s travel landscape is changing as the country emerges as a powerhouse in the tourism sector. Indian travelers took 1.7 billion leisure trips in 2022 but most never left the country, and only about 1% traveled abroad, according to Booking.com and McKinsey. The world famous Gateway of India monument in Mumbai, India was built […]
‘Large influx’ of investments into Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector over last 3 years, official says
[ad_1] ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Squawk Box Asia Mahmoud Abdulhadi, Saudi Arabia’s deputy minister of tourism destinations enablement, says the country has “very ambitious targets.” 04:47 a minute ago Monica Pitrelli [ad_2] Source link
White collar hiring in travel industry perks up by 22% this year
[ad_1] “The hospitality industry is witnessing an extraordinary hiring surge, due to various factors like the World Cup in India that has sparked an increase in leisure travel, with supporters and visitors travelling to the country to watch the matches. This inflow of visitors has resulted in a huge demand for lodging and services, leading […]
People want sustainable travel, which spells opportunities for ‘green investments’
[ad_1] ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email The United Nations World Tourism Organization says green investing opportunities exist across the tourism industry, from sustainable buildings to technology and workplace training, reports CNBC’s Monica Pitrelli. [ad_2] Source link
Ahead of Dakshin Bharat Utsav, state bags EoI for Rs 472 crore in tourism investment
[ad_1] The first edition of the Dakshin Bharat Utsav, an investors summit for medium and small enterprises in the tourism sector, is set to take place at Palace Grounds in Bengaluru between December 14-16, 2023. It will see participation from the neighbouring states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala and Puducherry, showcasing their respective […]