Saturday, September 30, 2023

Tourists come back to Taiwan for its timeless allure

The delightful street food, tradition, history and tourist allures of Taiwan, not to mention the friendliness and responsiveness of its inhabitants are the main causes that make tourists return and visit Taiwan yet again! The number of global tourists to Taiwan has progressively amplified since Taiwan lessened its border restrictions and will probably reach 6 million visitors this year. To speed up the tourism segment’s renewal and establish...

Austrian Airlines and ÖBB expand their joint offering: “AIRail” now departs every 30 minutes

Austrian Airlines and ÖBB are expanding their successful cooperation with the “AIRail” product, which has allowed for a relaxed journey to Vienna Airport by train since December 2014. “AIRail” connects the city centers of Linz, Salzburg, and Graz to Vienna Airport, from where passengers can continue to fly worldwide with Austrian Airlines. The offering has been growing in popularity among travelers. To meet the increasing demand, the frequency...

Friday, September 29, 2023

Global assembly of culture tourism specialists on in Valencia

Heritage tourism specialists struggled with difficult matters of offering culture and heritage to visitors at a global assembly of culture tourism specialists on 24-25 September in Valencia, Spain. More than 100 representatives from 17 countries talked about the newest matters, inclinations and prospects influencing the tourism segment, which accounts for 40% of overall tourism action, as stated by the UNWTO. Heritage tourism is valued at approximately...

Meghalaya boasts of visitor total of nearly 15 lakh with global tourists

The Tourism Minister of Meghalaya Paul Lyngdoh said that the state has a visitor figure of almost 15 lakh, most of who are global tourists. The minister said this during ‘The Indian Responsible Tourism State Summit and Awards 2023 – The Meghalaya Chapter’, held by the Tourism Division of Meghalaya, in association with Outlook Magazine, during the event of World Tourism Day at the State Convention Center in Shillong. The occasion was also joined...

Maritime transport should go for ecarbonization, says UNCTAD

As the crisis related to climate intimidates the tourism industry and the communities which are depended on it are moving more and more toward greening the sector as that is the only way forward. This was the exact message announced by the UN chief, António Guterres, on Wednesday i.e., on World Tourism Day. As per the World Tourism Organization, tourism sector employs one in every 10 people worldwide.  To defend these jobs related...

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Sabarmati Riverfront attracts maximum international tourists

Exceeding the Statue of Unity and Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati Riverfront has created a record by attracting the highest number of international tourists all over the state in the initial eight months of 2023. In Gujarat, Sabarmati Riverfront has become the most preferred tourist site with almost 1,07,969 global visitors coming to the place till August 2023. It’s a huge jump from 67,000 international tourists from 2022, as pre...

In HP, 99 percent tourism activities have restarted once again

Reviving from being on the receiving end of the fury of nature, at present, Himachal Pradesh is designing to arrange tourism festivals in its 12 districts as majority of its tourism activities have restarted once again in the state, on Tuesday an official said the same. The vice chairman of the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Board, Raghubir Singh Bali, also added that the officers associated with district tourism would create the theme...

East Africa is set to integrate tourism destinations

The countries in East Africa currently are integrating their tourist destinations to provide improved tourism experiences to the visitors who are visiting these attractions along the East African corridor, the officials from the East African countries have recently said this. This comment came during the Oromia Tourism Week 2023. It began on Sunday in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia, with different activities like exhibitions, panel...

Inflation affects maritime tourism

With the summer winding down, the tourist period in the Maritimes follows suit. While some visitors coming back, there is an alteration in travel arrangements in the American border, as per the president of the Atlantic Travel Center. John Slipp, the President of the Atlantic Travel Center Duty Free shop said that the value of energy and charge of housings, and being out of the travel pattern. For Canadians, the allure for traveling throughout...

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Visit Laos Year 2024 tourism publicity to be launched in November

The Visit Laos Year 2024 tourism advertising movement will be formally introduced in November. It is targeted toward drawing as much as 4.6 million overseas and Lao tourists next year. The promotion will attract travelers to Laos and inspire the manufacture of products that will widen the possibility of tourism and augment worth to products, in addition to improving the excellence of services in proportion to the necessities of aimed market groups,...

Kerala to aim on green tourism, says the minister

Kerala has made a standard modification towards promoting, helping and sustaining Green Tourism and added efforts will be adopted to fortify the model with improved stress on safeguarding the ecology, heritage and culture of the state, P.A. Mohamed Riyas, the tourism minister, has said the above. This alteration would bring about more sustainability for the environment, offer ample opportunities for the people and bring inclusive affluence...

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Fiji tourism aiming to tap into the Asian market

The Tourism Ministry of Fiji is aiming to explore a lot more into the Asian market and uphold Fiji as its crucial tourism destination. Minister Viliame Gavoka specified that at present Fiji functions in the Japanese and Hong Kong markets, and looks forward to entering mainland China in the coming days. Gavoka said that Asia has the potential to be the market of the future. Asia is a gigantic market for Fiji considering the assemblage of countries...

Tourism – the second major financial driver in Tennessee

After agriculture, tourism is the second major financial driver in Tennessee. Interestingly, it doesn’t look to slow down anytime soon. Roughly, Tennessee witnesses 100 million visitors every single year. Last year, there were more than 141 million tourists. In 2022, Tennessee surpassed a record by making approximately $28.8 billion in direct tourism expenditure. This shows a 19% upsurge compared to 2021 and the 2019 highest of just more than...

Bengaluru girl starts inter-state biking trip from Madurai to Kollam

A Bengaluru girl has started an inter-state biking trip from Madurai to Kollam for boosting tourist/pilgrim places and traditional fare on the Madurai-Srivilliputtur-Kollam segment. District Tourism Officer P. Balamurugan flagged off the biking trip by Kalaskruthi who embarked on a similar journey to Ladakh earlier. Many tourists are not mindful regarding olden temples with architectural wonders and home-grown food with distinctive flavors on...

Lucia Zeeard – Chief of Destination Development in Tourism Fiji

Lucia Zeeard has been selected as the Chief of Destination Development by Tourism Fiji. In the course of the last seven years, Zeeard’s specialized voyage has been deeply entrenched in Fiji’s flourishing tourism segment. Zeeard has been in charge of curating well-known tour experiences and looking after the actions of domestically functioned resorts. Before this, she took care of the vibrant world of business process outsourcing, associating...

Qatar Tourism alters functioning licences for three vital beachfront places

Qatar Tourism has transformed functioning licences for three important beachfront places in Doha’s West Bay area for increasing the coastal familiarity for families all through the country. Located in the capital’s busy center, Doha Sands, B12, and West Bay Beach are assigned to present families and tourists with a range of happenings along the West Bay area. Discover Qatar received a two-year functioning licence for Doha Sands and B12. LoftA...

Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Center welcomes Assim Sherif as new Hotel Manager

Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort and Convention Centre is delighted to announce the appointment of Assim Sherif as new Hotel Manager. Assim brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team, with over fifteen years of exceptional service in the hospitality industry. Having worked with renowned brands such as Hilton and IHG, he is no stranger to delivering unparalleled guest experiences. What makes this appointment even more special...

Monday, September 25, 2023

Visit Anaheim launches new marketing campaign “Here We Go”

Visit Anaheim, the official destination organization for Anaheim launches a new marketing campaign “Here We Go” with the release of a new promotional video showcasing Anaheim in a new post-pandemic environment, welcoming back visitors and re-inspiring travel. Known for being a hub for creativity, Anaheim is home to many hidden gems and calls guests to experience new ways to play, dine, drink and delight in Anaheim. Visit Anaheim’s “Here We Go”...

CHTA, CAST and CBF Join Forces to Preserve Caribbean Biodiversity

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) and its environmental arm, the Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism (CAST), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) to jointly promote the conservation, protection and management of biodiversity and natural resources in the Caribbean. This collaboration is crucial as the tourism industry relies heavily on a healthy natural environment. “The Caribbean...

Shama Lakeview Asoke Bangkok Highlights B2B Relations with Appreciation Evening and New Leadership Appointments

ONYX Hospitality Group, a prominent player with a five-decade legacy in Southeast Asia’s thriving hospitality industry, proudly announces a milestone celebration at Shama Lakeview Asoke Bangkok. With its headquarters nestled in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, ONYX Hospitality Group operates as a leading entity in the hotels & resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences segments across the region. Guided by its core promise of ‘A Tailored...

Thomas Cook India launches Forex services via WhatsApp

Aimed at on-the-go, anywhere-anytime solutions for its rapidly evolving new-age customers, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India’s leading foreign exchange service provider, has launched end-to-end forex transactions using WhatsApp. This industry-first initiative is very simple to use – customers simply need to add Thomas Cook Forex as a Whatsapp contact by adding +918879142236 as they would any other contact. Once this is done, the customer will...

CTO to Showcase the Caribbean at FIT Tourism Fair in Argentina

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) brings the region’s vibrant culture and diverse travel experiences to the Latin American market during the highly anticipated FIT Tourism Fair in Argentina this month. FIT, Feria Internacional de Turismo (International Tourism Fair), one of the most renowned tourism shows in Latin America, attracts thousands of travel industry professionals and enthusiasts from around the world. This year’s event will take...

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville now Offering Hydrafacial Treatment

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville, the five-star luxury Hotel’s destination for restorative treatments and indulgent pampering, has...