India’s tribes at risk as expanding tourism plans threaten identity, ecosystem
[ad_1] India counts 8.6 per cent of its 1.4 billion population as a tribal demographic – with their own indigenous culture, food, clothing and lifestyle. The government and private agencies intend to ride on such uniqueness from this segment in the name of tribal or eco-tourism. Although the national strategy of eco-tourism calls for involvement […]
Hong Kong Tourism Board and Air Canada Introduce the Home Away from Home Flight Pass
[ad_1] TORONTO, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hong Kong Tourism Board and Air Canada are thrilled to announce the launch of the Home Away from Home Flight Pass, which allows Canadian Aeroplan members to lock in their flight prices to Hong Kong. This joint initiative aims to provide travellers with unparalleled savings and convenience […]
Hong Kong lifts curbs on property market, to spend more on tourism
[ad_1] Hong Kong’s government has lifted curbs on property deals after home prices fell to a seven-year low, adding to the Chinese territory’s woes. Finance minister Paul Chan announced the move in a speech presenting the territory’s budget, which also raised spending on tourism promotion. He said all curbs, such as extra taxes, imposed earlier […]
Xian, Qingdao residents granted travel access to Hong Kong via Individual Travel Scheme
[ad_1] The Chinese cities of Xian and Qingdao have been added to a travel scheme that allows residents to visit Hong Kong in a personal capacity, rather than in a tour group, as the financial hub struggles to revive its economy post-Covid. Xian, Qingdao residents granted travel access to Hong Kong via Individual Travel Scheme […]
Two Chinese cities join Hong Kong travel scheme to boost tourism
[ad_1] HONG KONG: The Chinese cities of Xian and Qingdao have been added to a travel scheme that allows residents to visit Hong Kong in a personal capacity, rather than in a tour group, as the financial hub struggles to revive its economy post-COVID. Tourism in the vibrant former British colony took a huge knock […]