Domestic, outbound tours bustling during April 30, May 1 holiday
[ad_1] This year’s April 30 and May 1 holiday will extend for five days, offering people more opportunities for leisure. Travelers experience the Saigon River on the double-decker Saigon Water Go boat. Domestic tours are gradually getting hotter as the departure dates approach. Meanwhile, international tour bookings have been bustling since early on. Close-range, outbound […]
How to understand and avoid pitfalls of China’s so-called zero-dollar tourism
[ad_1] This marked a 50 per cent increase from 2023, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. While many travellers prefer group tours for the convenience of having all logistics managed by agencies, however, in a bid to attract customers, some travel tour businesses offer “zero-dollar tours” which claim to cover the cost of […]
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 […]
Thailand, China Agree on Visa-Free Travel in Boost for Tourism Recovery
[ad_1] Thailand and China have agreed on a bilateral deal to waive visa requirements for travelers, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, a move likely to accelerate the pace of the post-pandemic recovery in the Southeast Asian nation’s key tourism industry. Chinese visitors to Thailand will be exempted from visa needs beyond the current temporary […]
Tourism finance industry headed for exponential growth over the next decade – ETCFO
[ad_1] Tourism and hospitality are among the fastest-growing services globally and India is not lagging considering the growth trajectory. As of 2019, India had witnessed a growth rate of 3.5% compared to the global economic growth rate of 2.5%. According to statistics available from the World Travel and Tourism Council, COVID-19 had a negative impact […]
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 […]
Classes With News18: Tourism’s Contributions to Global Trade and Sustainable Development – News18
[ad_1] For the last two years, the world has been restricted to homes. Daily activities that couldn’t be managed without stepping out, came indoors all at once — from office to grocery shopping and schools. As the world accepts the new normal, News18 launches weekly classes for school children, explaining key chapters with examples […]
Rajasthan to unlock tourism potential of lesser-known destinations
[ad_1] The Rajasthan government is all set to unlock the tourism potential of lesser-known places as it has identified two sites in selected districts for their development as new tourism sites. The sites are being developed in various districts, including Alwar, Ajmer, Bhilwara, Bundi, Bharatpur, Banswara, Dausa, Dungarpur, Jodhpur, Jhalawar, Jalore, Jhunjhunu, Karauli, Nagaur, Sirohi, […]