Malawi in Africa waives visa for 79 countries in tourism push
[ad_1] In a bid to boost tourism, Malawi has lifted visa requirements for visitors from 79 countries, President Lazarus Chakwera told Parliament on Friday. Malawi in Africa waives visa for 79 countries in tourism push (Photo by Twitter/fumikayi1) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Tourism is the third-largest source of foreign currency in the impoverished southern African […]
Social media chatter helps draw 3 million tourists in 3 days to a frigid city in northern China
[ad_1] For many Chinese, Harbin conjures images of ice and steel, a city both cold and tough. But this winter, the heavily industrialized city morphed into a warmly welcoming host, drawing in a record-breaking number of visitors, mainly from China’s south. During the three-day New Year period from Dec. 30 to Jan. 1, Harbin received […]
How religious tourism is big focus of Yogi govt’s budget in Lok Sabha election year
[ad_1] Uttar Pradesh’s Rs 7.36 lakh crore budget for 2024-25, presented in the legislative assembly on February 5, has a special focus on developing the state as a religious tourism hotspot. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath and finance minister Suresh Khanna dedicated the budget to Lord Ram and the ideals of ‘Ram Rajya’. The outlay for […]
Kerala Budget: Govt Planning ‘Out-Of-The-Box Programs, Says Finance Minister; Tourism, Kochi Port High On Priority
[ad_1] Updated Feb 5, 2024, 10:30 AM IST In his budget speech, KN Balagopal said that Kerala has been at the forefront in the country and was moving forward steadily. “We are expecting to attract Rs 3 lakh crore investment. We have also announced interim packages as well as long-term packages,” he said. In his […]
MICE tourism gathers pace, Kochi awaits waste management, infra boost
[ad_1] KOCHI: MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and events) tourism has seen an upswing in Kochi with multiple national conferences organised in January. The city has been able to host numerous events thanks to its favourable climate, improved transportation, and accommodation options. Pedicon, which brought together 7,000 doctors, OCTICON, and the KMA international conference were among […]
‘It could be a painting’: Victorian beach named the best in Australia
[ad_1] Forget Queensland, Sydney’s popular coastal attractions or Tasmania’s Bay of Fires… a Victorian beach has been named Australia’s best for 2024. Squeaky Beach, in the state’s south-east, is the first Victorian beach to claim the title — and the only one from the state to make this year’s top 10. The annual list was […]
How much did Tourism NZ spend on social media influencers in 2023?
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[ad_1] TNZ said it typically uses influencers to target the independent professional segment aged 25-54 years. Photo / 123rf Tourism New Zealand spent almost a quarter of a million dollars on social media influencers in 2023, an Official Information Request has revealed. The final cost of $248,837 covered travel costs (air and ground), production costs, […]
Tourism dept pushes for another floating restaurant on Yamuna
[ad_1] The Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC) has submitted a proposal with the Prayagraj Mela Authority to start another floating restaurant on Yamuna adjacent to the existing one, said officials. Tourism dept pushes for another floating restaurant on Yamuna {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} “We have decided to start another such facility, which will […]
Global Sports Tourism Market to Surge to $2.4 Trillion by 2030 with Notable Growth in Soccer and Cricket Tourism Segments
[ad_1] Dublin, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Sports Tourism – Global Strategic Business Report” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Emerging Trends and Expansion in the Global Sports Tourism Sector: A recent comprehensive study focusing on the dynamics of the global sports tourism industry has been added to our extensive repository of […]
Maldives sees drop in tourists from India amid diplomatic spat, operators say new bookings ‘slowed down’
[ad_1] The countries with the largest number of tourists to the archipelago in the first 28 days of January were Russia (18,561), Italy (18,111) and China (16,529). Even as tourists from India declined in numbers, January 2024 saw a 11.9 percent growth in the tourism sector for Maldives in comparison to 2023. A total of […]