Tag: Tourism

‘Ice city’ sees booming tourism

[ad_1] Zhang Haihua, deputy mayor of Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, and member of the Chinese People”s Political Consultative Conference National Committee [Photo/Xinhua] Harbin’s booming winter tourism is setting the stage for a strong start to the vitalization of old industrial areas in the new year, said Zhang Haihua, deputy mayor of Harbin, capital of […]

War causes $19.6 bn in losses to Ukraine’s culture, tourism: PM

[ad_1] Denys Shmyhal added on Thursday that 900 historical and cultural sites in Ukraine were destroyed or damaged during the war. Published Date – 1 March 2024, 11:11 AM Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. Kiev: Ukraine‘s ongoing war with Russia has incurred losses of at least $19.6 billion to the country’s cultural […]

[Latest] Global Tourism Event Market Size/Share Worth USD 2,179,077.2 Billion by 2032 at a 6.8% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth, Growth Rate, Value)

[ad_1] Austin, TX, USA, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Custom Market Insights has published a new research report titled “Tourism Event Market Size, Trends and Insights By Type (Exhibitions and Conference, Festivals, Corporate Events & Meetings, Music Concert, Others), By Channel (Virtual Channel, Physical Channel), By Tourism Type (Domestic, International), By Target Audience (Children, […]

Coromandel proves to be good for your health

[ad_1] Lonely Bay is considered a hidden gem in The Coromandel. Photo / Tim Roxborogh This summer has treated the Coromandel well and there are still great things to come. Local tourism organisation Destination Hauraki-Coromandel launched its summer campaign, the Coromandel Cure, in December, which was based on a new study that found the Coromandel […]

Air NZ sorry for charging tourists $13k to change flight

[ad_1] Air New Zealand has admitted it made a mistake when it tried to charge two US tourists $13,000 to change their flights after one of them received a grave medical diagnosis. Todd and Patricia Kerekes flew business class from New York to Auckland in January. The return tickets cost $37,500. They intended to stay […]

Have ambitious goal… expect India to be Saudi’s No. 1 tourist source by 2030: Alhasan Aldabbagh, president, APAC, Saudi Tourism Authority

[ad_1] With 275 direct flights every week between the two countries, Saudi Arabia is betting big on the Indian tourist footfall. Last year, the country recorded 1.5 million Indian travellers, a 50% jump over 2022, and aims to amplify this number in the coming decade. Alhasan Aldabbagh, president of Asia-Pacific (APAC) markets of the Saudi […]

Kerala to welcome 2-cr domestic tourists in 2024: Officials

[ad_1] In the first nine months of calendar year 2023, almost 1.6 crore domestic tourists visited Kerala, clocking a 19 per cent growth over the previous year, Kerala Tourism officials visiting Gujarat said on Tuesday. The tourist numbers for the state are expected to cross two crore in 2024. “The year 2024 will be a record-breaking year for […]

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 […]

China family on homestay holiday told to scrub property clean before leaving

[ad_1] A tourist from China who paid 20,000 yuan (US$2,800) for a homestay was ordered by the letting agent to scrub the toilet clean before departure or her deposit would not be returned. The traveller, surnamed Wang, took her family on a trip to Haihua Island, also known as Ocean Flower Island, in southern China’s […]

Palace on Wheels eyes destination wedding pie with new tourism plan – Times of India

[ad_1] Jaipur: In a bid to boost tourism, the state tourism department has decided to provide the luxury train, Palace on Wheels, for destination weddings along with pre-and post-wedding shoots on Friday. Tourism minister Diya Kumari said, “The move will give a huge boost to destination weddings in Rajasthan. In addition, it will attract more […]