Hong Kong hotel tax sparks concerns from sector but tourists unfazed
“Frankly, prices in Hong Kong are higher than in other places. We’re spending quite a bit anyway, so it does not make that much difference if there’s a little extra charge,” Chen said. “It would be a different story if it was 10 per cent.” Hong Kong plans to allocate HK$1 billion to improve tourism […]
Machu Picchu tourism revamp: What travellers need to know when planning trip in 2024
It used to be that you could visit Machu Picchu more than once on the same ticket—entering the Incan ruins at daybreak and then circling back around to see the afternoon sun cast its light on different facets of the jagged landscape and its 500-year-old relics. You could also come without a guide, following your […]
Thailand tourism to be boosted by “repeat travellers”
Based on the findings, recent travellers to Thailand comprised mostly Millennials (51%), followed by affluent travellers (27%), families travelling with young kids (18%), young singles (16%), Gen Z (15%), families travelling with older kids (14%), and silver travellers (11%). When it comes to the typical length of leisure trips, silver travellers stayed the longest in […]
Singapore witnesses spike in tourism due to Taylor Swift and Coldplay tours
Tourist arrivals across Asia have yet to return to pre-Covid levels but as travel resumes, countries in the region are competing to attract travellers. Singapore has lately been building itself into a global entertainment hub. In the wake of this year’s Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, which was held in September, more sports and entertainment […]
‘Indian tourists to S. Africa could soar with direct flights’
New Delhi: Eyeing a larger share of Indian travellers, South Africa’s tourism marketing promotion council said it expects that travel could jump manifold if direct flights from India are introduced. Having hosted around 100,000 Indian tourists annually before the pandemic, South African Tourism anticipates a large resurgence in Indian travellers due to a new e-visa […]