Tourist arrivals were ‘beyond’ our expectations in 2023, says Thai tourism body
[ad_1] ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Thapanee Kiatphaibool, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, names the top five markets that travelers came from and discusses the outlook for 2024. [ad_2] Source link
Find Your Niche in the Booming Tourism Franchise Industry | Entrepreneur
[ad_1] In an era where wanderlust knows no bounds, the tourism industry is thriving — and savvy entrepreneurs are capitalizing on it. There are countless franchise opportunities that the travel and tourism sector has to offer. From exotic travel agencies that whisk people away to far-flung destinations to hospitality franchises that redefine accommodation for all […]
Thailand, China Agree on Visa-Free Travel in Boost for Tourism Recovery
[ad_1] Thailand and China have agreed on a bilateral deal to waive visa requirements for travelers, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, a move likely to accelerate the pace of the post-pandemic recovery in the Southeast Asian nation’s key tourism industry. Chinese visitors to Thailand will be exempted from visa needs beyond the current temporary […]
India hosting G20 presidency and the ICC Men’s World Cup helped boost domestic tourism in 2023: Radisson Hotel
[ad_1] India’s hosting of global events, such as the G20 presidency and the ICC Men’s World Cup in 2023, has proved advantageous for domestic travel and tourism companies. They are optimistic that this trend will persist into the New Year. Radisson Hotel Group notes a transformative shift in the travel and hospitality industry, with increased […]
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, […]
Community Conscious Travel
[ad_1] Travel and tourism sustain the heritage and livelihoods of millions of communities around the globe but there are often many unintended consequences. Most travellers have experienced overcrowding at the world’s most loved destinations, and it can be frustrating for both visitors and residents. [ad_2] Source link
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 […]
Australia tourist towns brace for flash floods as Cyclone Jasper tears through
[ad_1] Residents of tourist towns in Australia‘s northeast on Thursday braced for flash flooding after Tropical Cyclone Jasper tore through the region, uprooting trees, leaving tens of thousands without power, and forcing evacuations and road closures. A tropical cyclone was building strength as it rolled towards northeastern Australia on December 13, with authorities warning “life-threatening” […]
World’s Biggest Luggage Maker Samsonite Gains New Momentum in China as Tourism Recovers
[ad_1] (Yicai) Dec. 13 — Samsonite International, the world’s biggest luggage maker, is gaining new momentum in China, as the local tourism industry is on track for a strong recovery and tourism-related consumption booms. China’s total retail sales of consumer goods rose 6.8 percent year-on-year in the first nine months of 2023 thanks to improved […]
Musicians hit the right note to attract homestay tourists
[ad_1] Sheye Jilai, a homestay in Wenling, Taizhou, Zhejiang province. [Photo provided to China Daily] A number of well-known guitarists were invited to Sheye Jilai homestay to help guests tune into the relaxed peninsula way of life. They staged duets and solo performances for tourists at the homestay in Wenling county-level city, Zhejiang province. The move […]