Laos is going for widespread preparations to organize the 27 th ASEAN Tourism Ministers’ conference and the 42 nd ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in Vientiane, the capital of Laos from Jan. 22 to Jan. 27 next year.
Italy’s much-censured tourism advertising promotion highlighting Botticelli’s Venus as a ‘virtual influencer’ is the topic of an enquiry by the inspection court of Lazio.
Airbnb has said that expenditure connected to its platform signified 10.5% of total global tourism-
linked expenditure in Ireland last year.
‘Tourism works’ was the note that Maggy Monhollen gave the associates of the Corbin Tourism and
Convention Commission in the course of a distinctive held conference last Friday.
The Lieutenant Governor, Jammu and Kashmir, Mr. Manoj Sinha, recently inaugurated the Shina Cultural Centre, – Shinon Meeras. It’s curated and made by the district administration and Indian Army.
A review about a new tourism approach received the united backing of the Hernando County Commission.
With the UAE commemorating Emirati Women’s Day, which is on the 28th of August, the extraordinary assistances of Emirati women in boosting the country’s growth with the farsighted leadership take centerstage on this important event.
The resumption of international travel is bringing promising news to Australia's tourism industry. One particularly bright spot is the significant increase in the number of Indian visitors, which has now surpassed pre-COVID levels.
US tourism businesses have increased after the pandemic, and now, Americans are giving out to the world as the number of people travelling overseas has surged this summer.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo arrived in Beijing late on Sunday for a four-day visit aimed at boosting business ties between the world’s two largest economies while declaring American national security trade measures off-limits for debate.
As U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo makes an official visit to China, new U.S. Travel Association analysis shows that a complete rebound in Chinese visitation (to 2019 levels)—which is currently substantially trailing other nations—would boost the U.S. economy with an additional 2 million visitors a year and more than $11 billion in export spending.
A new roofing system on the Morial Convention Center won’t just save money, but will help save energy too. The $40 million “cool roof” is already reducing heat absorption by 67%.
The number of tourists visiting China is a fraction of the level it was before the start of the coronavirus pandemic, despite the country fully opening in March.
China has not published official nationwide tourism statistics since 2021. However, regional statistics show foreign visitors are staying away.
In Shanghai, international tourist arrivals from January to May this year totaled just over 910,000, with almost half arriving from Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan.
Four times as many tourists visited Shanghai before the pandemic in 2019.
Zero-COVID
China’s “zero-COVID” policy closed the country to foreign tourists from January 2020 until March of this year.
Chinese citizens showing coronavirus symptoms were forced to isolate as police and security forces locked down entire blocks despite such restrictions having been lifted in most other parts of the world.
Those images left an impression on foreign travellers.
Political tensions
Wu said customer demand for the company’s tours to China are around 35% to 40% of pre-pandemic levels. Political tensions also put off some visitors.
The lack of foreign visitors, even after three years of lockdown, means that many of China’s main attractions are much quieter.
Warm welcome
Before the pandemic … there were plenty of tourists, plenty of foreign visitors, a tour operator said.
But now, because there’s so few, [tourists] are asked to take a photo wherever they go and treated like a celebrity, like 30 years ago, and it is incredible.
Of course, it brings people together. They get to see all these natural wonders and attractions.
But right now, [the Chinese are] even more friendly than ever before because they have not seen a foreigner for so long.
Japanese visitors
China was a major destination for Japanese tourists and business travelers before the pandemic, but demand has failed to return, according to Yoko Hayano of JTB Tourism Research and Consulting.
Since the coronavirus pandemic, all air routes have not yet been restored, Hayano told news media.
The number of airline seats available [to China] is still only about 30% compared to 2019, so there is a big impact.
Meanwhile Japan is experiencing a boom in foreign tourism.
“The number of tourists visiting Japan from China is increasing rapidly, so in that sense, there are fewer airline seats that Japanese people can use,” Hayano said.
Political tensions between Tokyo and Beijing also weigh on tourism. Japan warned Friday that its citizens in China should keep a low profile after Beijing strongly criticized Tokyo for releasing treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean.
Scientists have said the plan does not present a health risk.
Revival
China is trying to revive inbound tourism.
Earlier this month, Beijing and Washington agreed to double the number of direct passenger flights between China and the United States starting in late October to 24 per week — still far below the number of flights before the pandemic.
Meanwhile the Chinese government is trying to ease foreigners’ access to mobile phone payment systems as the country moves rapidly toward becoming a cashless society.
Visa applications are also being simplified for some countries.
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“Falling in love” with an autumn getaway at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort is easy to do, with warm temps still ideal for soaking up the sun poolside, as well as making cherished family memories with experiences for all ages. The 26-acre (10.5 hectare) lakeside Resort features a chic adult-only pool, and an expansive five-acre (two hectare) water park. The complimentary kids club provides all-day entertainment with themed seasonal activations. In addition to myriad on-site activities, the nearby Disney Theme Parks offer more special ways for families to experience a memorable fall break. Plus, guests can save up to 20 percent when booking their stay at least seven days in advance with the Resort’s Advance Purchase Offer.
Family Entertainment
Retreat into poolside bliss at the Resort’s Explorer Island waterpark, complete with a lazy river, interactive splash zone, gradually sloping zero-entry family pool, two exhilarating water slides, The Hideout game room, a rock-climbing wall, sports courts and more. The award-winning Kids For All Seasons offers complimentary supervised entertainment for kids ages 4-12 daily, including twice daily supervised swim times. Kids will love participating in fall-themed activities such as Autumn Artistry Craft Workshops, Haunted Happenings Outdoor Games, Poolside Trick or Treating and more. Seasonal movies are also featured on the billboard-sized Dive-In Movie screen at Explorer Pool; popcorn included. While the children are having a blast at the kids’ club, parents can unwind by Oasis, the Resort’s adult-only pool for guests ages 21 and up; experience a golf or tennis lesson; or enjoy a treatment at the incredible Spa and Salon.
Fall Flavours
Gourmands will relish the Resort’s acclaimed culinary offerings, including the Michelin-starred Capa Steakhouse, and Michelin-recommended Ravello restaurant. Perched atop the 17th floor of the Resort, Capa Steakhouse delivers an unparalleled fine dining experience, featuring Spanish-influenced tapas, prime cuts including a new A-5 wagyu beef flight, Florida seafood, and an extensive wine and cocktail program. Autumn evenings can be enjoyed al fresco on one of Capa’s two outdoor terraces, featuring views of the nightly Disney fireworks spectaculars.
At Ravello, the Resort’s modern-Italian restaurant, guests can savour a three-course prix-fixe dinner, offered August 18 through October 1, 2023 for Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining promotion. Menu highlights include Executive Chef Fabrizio Schenardi’s Filetto Di Maiale Con Guanciale, featuring Kurobuta pork medallions; Pesce Spada Alla Sicilian, a decadent swordfish offering; and a Torta degli Angeli con Fragole for dessert. For USD 60 per person, each Magical Dining meal also supports a meaningful cause: a portion of funds will benefit The Lifeboat Project, an organization that empowers the lives of human trafficking survivors through short and long-term aftercare, residential programs and education.
Those seeking traditional fall flavours are in for a treat at Lickety Split, featuring a Pumpkin Spice Latte with house-made pumpkin spice syrup, chai tea latte and other delicious fall beverages. The incredible pastry team, led by Executive Pastry Chef Rabii Saber, a twice-nominated James Beard Award semi-finalist for Outstanding Pastry Chef, has plenty of mouth-watering fall treats on display in Lickety Split, such as house-crafted jack-o’-lantern cupcakes, chocolate-dipped strawberry “ghosts,” “mummy” cake pops, and “spiderweb” doughnuts.
Seasonal Rejuvenation at The Spa
The Spa at Four Seasons is a true oasis of serenity, featuring a wide array of remarkably effective and exclusive therapies performed by a talented team of therapists. Treatments range from ancient traditions such as Ayurveda and Vibrational Sound Healing, to the latest in wellness technology such as the Somadome meditation pod, Vitality Therapy Intravenous and Intramuscular treatments in collaboration with acclaimed Dr. Olga Ivanov, and much more. Designed to optimize well-being, Vitality Therapies are the perfect option to be experienced either individually or as an enhancement to one’s spa routine, to rejuvenate and restore after a fun-filled summer. Guests can also enhance their spa experience with an individual guided meditation session in the new state-of-the-art Somadome, a meditation pod utilizing the healing properties of binaural beats, energy therapy with magnets and crystals, as well as LED colour and light therapy, to achieve the many benefits of meditation.
Four Seasons guests enjoy complimentary access to Spa relaxation areas, including the co-ed indoor and outdoor Tranquility Lounges, the post-treatment Solarium Lounge with zero gravity memory foam loungers and his-and-hers locker rooms with an outdoor whirlpool, ice fountain and custom experience shower. At The Salon, guests may opt to enliven their locks for the fall season, by reserving a colour enhancement or glaze treatment with Master Stylist and Creative Director Alejandra Bell.
Fall Fun at the Disney Parks
Those who wish to experience the magic of the nearby Disney Theme Parks will enjoy convenient access to Walt Disney World Resort with Early Theme Park Entry to any Theme Park of choice daily, and access to an on-site Disney Planning Center – available to assist with purchasing park tickets, arranging Disney VIP Tours and more – as well as complimentary transportation via luxury motor coach to the four main Disney parks – Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Even more excitement awaits this season with thrilling attractions such as Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT and TRON Lightcycle / Run Presented by Enterprise at Magic Kingdom Park.
Additionally, visitors can sip, savour and stroll their way through a tasty selection of global marketplaces at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, offered through November 18, 2023. An entire menu of family fun is served, including a Remy-inspired scavenger hunt, as well as live music and entertainment.
Another seasonal fan-favourite is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, offered from 7:00 to 11:00 pm on select nights at Magic Kingdom Park through November 1, 2023. Guests can don their favourite costumes and trick-or-treat throughout Magic Kingdom Park while experiencing eerie entertainment, delightful attractions and beloved Disney Characters. At the “Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular,” the Sanderson Sisters take the stage at Cinderella Castle for a wickedly exciting celebration. Additionally, “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular” fireworks display is hosted by the Pumpkin King himself, Jack Skellington. Park-goers may spot the Headless Horseman, grim-grinning ghosts, and Mickey and friends all dressed for the occasion in Mickey’s “Boo-To-You” Halloween Parade. For Four Seasons guests seeking to enjoy all the excitement Walt Disney World has to offer, the on-site Disney Planning Center in the Resort lobby can assist with arranging Disney tickets and Park reservations.
Plan ahead and save up to 20 percent when booking a stay in advance with the Resort’s Advance Purchase Offer, available to reserve through November 30, 2023 for stays experienced through December 31, 2023. Additionally, the Resort’s Stay Longer – Fourth Night Free promotion is available through September 30, 2023.
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U.S. Travel Association announced recipients of the 2023 Destiny and Mercury Awards at the 39th annual Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO) conference, held August 19-22 in Savannah, GA.
Plan a getaway this autumn to Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole and experience plentiful fall foliage, abundant wildlife and fewer crowds, setting the stage for a vacation to remember.
The tourism department of J&K with all its services and products is taking part in the TTF Ahmedabad which got off this morning. Over 100 J&K travel operators and other stakeholders are participating in the TTF Ahmedabad travel fair.
**Tea Tourism: Sipping the World's Newest Travel Trend**
Tea tourism is brewing up a storm worldwide as travelers seek immersive experiences in the world of tea. Beyond the aromatic cuppa, tourists are now exploring tea plantations, learning about the intricate tea-making process, and enjoying serene landscapes where tea is cultivated. This burgeoning trend is taking tea enthusiasts and curious globetrotters on a journey to discover the flavors, cultures, and histories steeped in every tea leaf.
More lodging facilities and tourism infrastructure in South Korea are accommodating people who wish to travel with their pets.This strategy by the domestic tourism industry and local governments targets such travelers given the sudden jump in the number of tourists who want to bring their companion animals.
The U.S. Travel Association’s “Travel Works for America” roadshow visited Savannah today, where 20 national and local travel and business leaders joined U.S. Congressman Buddy Carter (R-GA) to discuss travel’s essential contributions to the economy. The Travel Works tour spotlights how travel powers nearly every industry and community across America.
Before the BRICS Summit, which started on August 22 nd and continued till 24 th August, South African Tourism welcomed delegates at a reception event on Sunday afternoon of the 10th Anniversary of the BRICS Business Council. The BRICS Business Council was set up during the Fifth BRICS Summit. It was organized in Durban on 26 th and 27th March, 2013, South Africa.
Manchester is gearing up for a bustling Saturday as it prepares to host multiple major events across the city.
Leading hospitality management company Charlestowne Hotels announces the promotion of Maxwell Spangler to Vice President of Technology. During his 10-year tenure at Charlestowne, Spangler has overseen the strategic growth of the company’s evolving tech stack and road map, developing and deploying new software and systems, and identifying continued opportunities for innovation.
Some of the same reasons that they’re witnessing lesser number of scallopers in Citrus County this season concern to the tourism numbers as a whole.
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) has just concluded a fruitful week of advertising and media initiations in Toronto, Canada. Colin C. James, the CEO of the ABTA, connected with Tameka Wharton, Director of Tourism Canada along with other associates of the ABTA Canadian side to back their determinations on powerful 4-day campaigns of broad media and trade.
The picturesque province of Limpopo in South Africa has long been a well-kept secret, with its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and diverse wildlife. However, the local administration in Limpopo has decided it's time to share this hidden gem with the world by embarking on a massive promotion campaign.
A cultural fiesta took place in the Nalaikh district of Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on the 18 th of this month. This cultural festival supported Mongolia’s traveling imperceptible culture and the growth of the tourism segment.
The Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat Food Festival kicked off in the capital yesterday and will run until August 20, 2023. It is being held in collaboration with the several State Governments and UTs.
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ranchi has launched a unique program called Nature Connect to educate its students on how to incorporate sustainability-related values into their daily life. On Tuesday, to celebrate of Independence Day, IIM director Prof. Deepak Kumar Srivastava formally inaugurated the project.
In a bid to recapture the essence of a bygone era, Ohio's tourism industry has decided to revisit an earlier tourism slogan. This move aims to leverage nostalgia as a means to attract travelers to the Buckeye State.
Tourism Malaysia is increasing its worldwide marketing efforts by arranging meetings in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. These meetings are improved with lively business-to-business (B2B) conferences and fruitful interactive luncheons, intended to nurture possible partnerships between Malaysian workers in the tourism segment and their equivalents in Cambodia.
Covering 7th to the 12th of August this year, this event enabled conferences between 80 Cambodian travel representatives, accompanied by native media officials from Phnom Penh City, along with 35 Cambodian travel representatives from Siem Reap region. They interacted with 14 travel trade allies of Malaysia, joining with travel associates, resorts, hotels and vendors of tourism stuffs.
The Malaysian delegation was led by Ms. Zalina Ahmad. She is the Deputy Director of the international
promotions segment at Tourism Malaysia. Among the distinguished participants are officials from noticeable bodies like Malaysia Airlines, Lanmei Airlines Cambodia and AirAsia, among many others.
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In a move that might result in significant upgrades to two of Raleigh’s most important tourist attractions, local governments look prepared to give PNC Arena and the Raleigh Convention Center tens of millions more each year.A suggestion on how to spend tax money from the county and Raleigh’s interlocal fund was given to the Wake County Board of Commissioners on Monday by the county manager’s office.
Rock the South always entails a monetary improvement to Cullman, which is the yearly country
music jubilee’s host city. However, the scores of visitors that this event carries every year to the area
do not restrict their local expenditure only to Cullman.
The inappropriate picture of tourists taking pleasure in Maui’s tropical coastlines while search-and-rescue teams dig around the ruins of buildings and provides waters for the fire ravaged victims of the deadliest wildfire in the United States in more than a century has annoyed some local residents.
The vibrant and dynamic city of New York is set to welcome an exciting addition to its cultural landscape with the grand opening of the New York City Train Museum. This highly anticipated museum promises to be a captivating destination for locals and visitors alike.
The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, received the Reader’s Choice honor for “Best Museum” in Las Vegas Weekly’s 2023 Best of Las Vegas awards in addition to being named among the “top 10% of attractions in the world” by a leading platform for traveller reviews and recommendations.
The Ministry of Tourism has rolled out guidelines for businesses in the travel sector on how to apply for the ASEAN MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) standard certification and logo.
As tourism in the Kingdom becomes an important tributary to the national economy, KAEC is playing a major role in making the Kingdom a world-class destination for businesses and individuals.
The popular country for tourism is expected to welcome a record number of tourists in 2023, and the authorities are determined to establish an environment that visitors but also residents can enjoy.
More than 9 million foreign tourists have arrived in Antalya by air between Jan. 1 and Aug. 10, bolstering expectations that the popular holiday destination will see more tourists this year than it did in 2019.
Europe has been fighting natural disasters in the form of floods and wildfires simultaneously, which are causing massive damage to forests and the loss of several lives, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said on Friday.
Following the relaxation of its most recent COVID-19 travel restrictions, China has raised the number of nations that its high-spending tourists are permitted to visit by more than 70.
Customers who book travel services in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Jordan may now make use of a special payment option thanks to a partnership between Mastercard and Nirvana Travel & Tourism.
As the summer draws to a close, Four Seasons Hotel Megève invites guests to make the most of the autumn season in an idyllic alpine spot. Open until November 6, 2023, the Hotel offers the perfect setting to savour autumn’s slower pace of life in a changing landscape of vibrant yellows, reds and oranges.
The City of Juarez is encouraging a phone app to notify tourists regarding stuffs to do for the period of their stay there.
Passengers on a United Airlines flight from Newark to Rome were reportedly trapped for more than seven hours on a plane without air conditioning, and were offered little in the way of food or water during the ordeal.
Germany’s travel and tourism sector is making a significant recovery, reaching up to 95 per cent of its pre-pandemic levels, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Economic Impact Research 2023 (EIR).
A community get-together for discussing tourism administration on Molokai that was scheduled for
August 15 has been suspended, said the Hawai’i Tourism Authority.
Wang Jie, Deputy Director-General of Culture and Tourism Department of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, stated that there are discussions between the Xinjiang Tourism Administration and Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities to hold the “Xinjiang is a Wonderful Place” dancing show and the “Xinjiang Cultural Week” in Egypt in 2024.
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville, the five-star luxury Hotel’s destination for restorative treatments and indulgent pampering, has...
