China taps into booming potential of senior tourism market
[ad_1] Seniors are an increasingly active group in China’s tourism industry, taking tourist trains to the mountains to escape the summer heat and seeking warmth and sunshine in the south during winter. By the end of 2025, the China Tourism Academy (CTA) predicts there will be over 100 million active older travelers in China. As […]
Unique to Ladakh: Pregnancy tourism
[ad_1] The Brokpa region, renowned as the Aryan Valley, unfolds in the Batalik sector of Ladakh, embracing four principal villages—Dah, Hano, Darchik, and Garkon. Within this expanse, a resilient community of 1800 Brokpas has meticulously preserved their way of life and genetic uniqueness, guided by strict social norms and regulations. Initially shrouded in seclusion, the […]
Europe’s strangest tourist rules in 2023
[ad_1] Tourists faced fines for playing music too loudly and taking selfies. ADVERTISEMENT With revenge travel – taking a trip that was cancelled during the pandemic – still prompting soaring visitor numbers, some popular destinations took steps to crack down on overtourism in 2023. Some moves seemed obvious: limiting cruise ships, increasing tourist taxes and […]
Govt approves ₹266 cr skywalk, tourist complex at Malshej Ghat
[ad_1] Mumbai: The state government has given its nod to build a 115-metre long ‘O’ shaped glass skywalk as part of a tourist complex in Malshej Ghat, a popular tourist spot in the Sahyadri mountains in Thane district. The skywalk, spread over 4.96 hectares and to be built in partnership with a private firm, will […]
India should be at the front-line of an ongoing global battle to attract tourist
[ad_1] Away from the headlines, a war has broken out among developing countries. Nations are seeking to take each other’s citizens temporarily hostage as the important year-end holiday season unfolds. Visa-free travel for Indians (and other nationalities such as Kazakhs and Chinese) to countries such as Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka has expanded since October. […]
Global Wellness Tourism Market Set for Robust Growth – New Research Highlights Increasing Investment
[ad_1] Dublin, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Wellness Tourism Market Forecasts from 2023 to 2028” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. With the wellness tourism market burgeoning worldwide, new research indicates that the sector is projected to soar, reaching an astounding US$797.376 billion by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of 11.67% from […]
How are cats helping boost tourism in Japan’s Tohoku region?
[ad_1] The huge earthquake and tsunami of 2011 devastated Japan’s Tohoku region but a national park full of cats and deer is playing a major role in the area’s recovery. ADVERTISEMENT As you arrive on Tashirojima you soon realise why it’s referred to as Cat Island. Originally brought in to deal with a mouse infestation, […]
India’s outbound tourism market size likely to reach $60 billion by 2031
[ad_1] The national strategy for sustainable tourism aims to mainstream sustainability in the Indian tourism sector and ensure a more resilient, inclusive, carbon neutral and resource efficient tourism while safeguarding natural and cultural resources. Indians could be the fourth-largest global travel spenders by 2030, according to a recent report by Booking.com and McKinsey. However, they […]
Tourism, real estate among 5 industries that grew the most in 2023
[ad_1] The department also forecast that in 2024, the following businesses would see growth: ▪︎ Tourism-related businesses, including MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) hotels, resorts, apartments, guesthouses, tour guides, travel agencies, restaurants, and foreign currency exchange ▪︎ Health-related businesses, such as personal care products and services, aesthetics clinics, hospitals, specialised clinics, pharmaceutical retail, and senior care […]
Asia’s airlines weigh the cost of China’s absent tourists
[ad_1] By comparison, airlines in Europe, North America and the Middle East are all forecast to post profit margins of 3.3 per cent or greater next year. Those in Latin America and Africa are expected to make losses. The key piece of the puzzle for many airlines in Asia is whether Chinese tourists feel they […]