GVL calls for promoting Visakhapatnam as a sought-after tourist destination
[ad_1] Visakhapatnam: BJP MP GVL Narasimha Rao underlined the need for preparing an integrated plan for the development of tourism in Visakhapatnam region. Holding discussions with travel industry and hotel association representatives here on Sunday, the MP said with its picturesque beauty, Visakhapatnam needs to be promoted as a unique travel destination. Pitching for the […]
Commentary: Thailand must restore confidence it is safe for residents and tourists alike
[ad_1] Chinese tourists have played a pivotal role over recent years in the Thai tourism industry. Prior to the pandemic, the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand had surged significantly, reaching a staggering 11.14 million in 2019 and accounting for about US$17 billion in tourism receipts. But China’s zero-COVID policy led to a sharp decline […]
Shimla flying festival begins in Junga; state hopes for revival of tourism business after devastating floods
[ad_1] Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday inaugurated Shimla Flying Festival in Junga. Over 50 participants from different parts of India and abroad will be participating in the four-day-long flying festival. With the start of this festival, organizers are now hopeful for the revival of the tourism business, which was battered by […]
Business executives accused of defrauding Indigenous tourism company of almost $500,000
[ad_1] Two senior business executives have appeared in court accused of defrauding an Indigenous-run luxury tourism company of almost half a million dollars, in a daring embezzlement scheme that went undetected for months. Key points: Graham Heaselman and James Parry stand charged with one count each of obtaining benefit by deception The pair allegedly conspired […]
[Latest] Global Cruise Tourism Market Size/Share Worth USD 14,645.4 Million by 2032 at a 11% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth, Growth Rate, Value)
[ad_1] Austin, TX, USA, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Custom Market Insights has published a new research report titled “Cruise Tourism Market Size, Trends and Insights By Type (River Cruise, Ocean Cruise, Expedition Cruise, Theme Cruise, Adventure Cruise, Others), By Duration (1-3 days, 4-6 days, 7 days, 8 to 13 days, 14 days, 15-20 […]
Turkey’s Current Account Deficit Improved in August Amid Tourism Boom
[ad_1] Published: Oct. 11, 2023 at 3:19 a.m. ET By Joshua Kirby Turkey’s current-account deficit narrowed in August as a rising influx of tourists boosted the country’s surplus in services. The current account–a measure of a country’s transactions with the rest of the world–registered a deficit of $619 million in August compared with $5.53 billion […]
Mexico Tourist Boom Stalls After Super Peso Boosts Travel Costs
[ad_1] The travel boom that made Mexico one of the world’s top tourist destinations during the pandemic is coming to a halt as the appreciation of the peso increases travel costs, while making Mexicans opt to go abroad during vacation months. The number of foreign travelers arriving in Mexico during August, high-season for summer holidays […]
Chinese Tourists Flock to Dubai During Golden Week on Free Visa
[ad_1] Chinese tourists flocked to the Middle East during the eight-day Golden Week holiday, as popular travel destinations like Dubai roll out free visas and increase flight capacity, according to Trip.com Group Ltd. Year-on-year visitation to the region climbed three digits, Chief Executive Officer Jane Sun said in an interview with Bloomberg TV on Tuesday, […]
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 […]
China’s cruise tourism industry sees promising revival
[ad_1] This aerial photo taken on Sept. 22, 2023 shows the cruise ships “Mediterranea” and “Dream” docked at a port in north China’s Tianjin Municipality. (Xinhua) TIANJIN, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) — Boasting Mediterranean-style décor, global cuisine and boutique shopping, the cruise ship “Mediterranea” left north China’s Tianjin on Sept. 30 for Sasebo and Fukuoka in […]