Folk stories to tickle tourists’ curiosity – Times of India
[ad_1] Indore: Tribes and villagers of Madhya Pradesh are set to embark on a new journey of folk tellers by bringing the rich tradition, architecture, and natural beauty of the region to life for tourists through the art of storytelling.Local tribes and villagers will be trained as folk tellers to share authentic folk-tales with visitors, […]
Tourism businesses warn minimum wage rise will harm Ireland’s competitiveness
[ad_1] Tourism businesses have warned the cumulative impact of changes to payroll costs, including an increase in the national minimum wage, could harm Ireland’s competitiveness as a holiday destination. It is estimated the owners of bars, restaurants, and visitor attractions could see their labour costs increase by over 10% this year as a result of […]
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 […]
[Latest] Global Golf Tourism Market Size/Share Worth USD 33.6 Billion by 2032 at a 6.2% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth, Growth Rate, Value)
[ad_1] Austin, TX, USA, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Custom Market Insights has published a new research report titled “Golf Tourism Market Size, Trends and Insights By Destination Type (Golf Resorts, Urban Golf Courses, Scenic/Leisure Golf Retreats), By Golfer Type (Leisure Golfers, Professional Golfers, Corporate/Business Golfers), By Golfing Package (All-Inclusive Golf Vacations, Weekend Golf […]
Africa Seen as Growing Hot Spot for $3,000-a-Night Hotel Rooms
[ad_1] Major hotel chains including Marriott International Inc. and Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. are on track to more than double their footprint across Africa in the coming years as the continent sees a boom in tourism. Marriott, which last year opened the JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge in Kenya with rooms averaging more than $3,000 […]
Want to be comfortable? Stay at home, says major travel company CEO
[ad_1] G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip was in Auckland for the Force for Good Event. Photo / File “If you want all the comforts of home, maybe you should… stay home. Nobody wants you travelling.” When Bruce Poon Tip, a Canadian businessman and founder of G Adventures, delivers this line during a tourism event […]
Great Tourism Roadshows expands reach to Bengaluru
[ad_1] British Deputy High Commissioner to Karnataka and Kerala Chandru Iyer BENGALURU: The Great Tourism Roadshows which commenced in Pune on January 16, reached Bengaluru on Friday for an engaging itinerary-building workshop. The event targeted a large number of travel trade industry agents and tour operators. The roadshow held interactive trade workshops aimed at […]
Incredible India and its struggles with domestic tourism
[ad_1] Bengaluru: In Alappuzha, a much-pinned destination on Kerala’s backwater maps, former houseboat operator Tommy Joseph is waiting for a turnaround he cannot bet on. Joseph owned eight houseboats and operated several others on lease until Covid-19 forced a shutdown. Tourism is returning to familiar form in the southern state but the revival has not […]
Excited visitor becomes internet sensation
[ad_1] Updated: Mar 22, 2024 07:56 PM Living the Island Life: Keith Gour has been dubbed a tourism ambassador for his enthusiastic updates on his travels to the island (Photograph by Akil Simmons) An American tourist has become a local internet sensation because of his glowing reviews of Bermuda. Keith Gour, 36, has been dubbed […]
Beijing launches tourism train to HK-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
[ad_1] Two passengers pose for a photo in front of the special tourism train from Beijing to the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, at Beijing Fengtai Station, March 20, 2024. [Photo/Chinanews.com] A special tourism train for the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge departed from Beijing Fengtai Station at 11:41 am on Wednesday, offering tourists a visit to the mega […]