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An elderly visitor at Shanghai Disney Resort. China Daily A new report says Chinese travelers are increasingly seeking emotionally rich and fun-filled experiences, and Shanghai Disney Resort is looking to give them. The 2024 Shanghai Disney Resort Happiness Travel Trends Report, released on Thursday, takes the resort as a sample and aims to provide new insights into ongoing trends and changes in the tourism industry as travellers’ desire for emotional fulfilment increases amid tourism recovery. According to a report compiled by the China Tourism Academy (a data center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism), Shanghai Disneyland welcomed more than…

The Kerrville Convention and Visitors Bureau works hard every day to bring tourists to town.Kerrville CVB President and CEO Julie Davis welcomed the large crowd to an open house Thursday in honor of National Travel and Tourism Week, where elected officials enjoyed refreshments and mingled with business owners and other guests who praised the building’s transformation.kAms2G:D AC@F5=J 56D4C:365 E96 C646?E 7246=:7E E@ E96 r’q @77:46D[ :?4=F5:?8 ?6H 7=@@C:?8[ A2:?E 2?5 7FC?:EFC6]k^AmkAm%96 6G6?E 2=D@ :?4=F565 2 DA64:2= AC6D6?E2E:@? — E96 2??@F?46>6?E @7 r@C6J |:==6C 2D E96 a_ac :?5F4E66 E@ E96 $F5:6 }]qFC5:EE (2== @7 u2>6 ]k^AmkAm|:==6C @H?D z6CCG:==6 z2J2< 2?5 r2?@6[…

MADISON — The Wisconsin Tourism Department released its 2023 economic impact data June 11, showing local tourism had a record-breaking year in 2023. Wisconsin tourism recorded an economic impact of $25 billion, making it a historic year. Greene County’s economic impact totaled $83 million, while Lafayette County generated $29 million. Greene County’s economic impact increased by about $3 million, while Lafayette County’s increased by about $2 million. The 2023 economic impact surpassed the statewide record of $23.7 billion recorded in 2022. Lafayette County also recorded its fourth consecutive year of tourism growth, surpassing the previous record of $27 million recorded…

2023 will see a notable rise in travel enthusiasm across various segments in India, and according to Skyscanner, this trend is likely to continue in 2024 as well. Skyscanner data shows Indians are keen on short-haul trips, with nearby cities ranking highly, and searches for Krabi and Mahe reveal a preference for relaxation and sunbathing. Further afield destinations such as Osaka and Auckland are also popular among travelers, reflecting a desire for diverse experiences. Recent top searches include:Da Nang, Vietnam: +1141% Almaty, Kazakhstan +501% Baku, Azerbaijan +438% Osaka, Japan +435% Hanoi, Vietnam +396% Krabi, Thailand +390% Budapest, Hungary +371% Mahe…

MINOCQUA, Wis. (WJFW) – Wisconsin’s tourism industry generated a record total economic impact of $25 billion in 2023, surpassing the previous record of $23.7 billion in 2022. The state saw nearly 46 million overnight visitors this year, setting a new record for overnight visits for the second consecutive year.”We’ve seen growth in all 72 counties in Wisconsin, which is really exciting,” said Craig Trost, communications director for Travel Wisconsin.Oneida County alone saw a 5.4 percent increase in total economic impact, which Let’s Minocqua Tourism CEO Crystal Westphal said is an example of how far-reaching the appeal of the Northwoods is.”Travel…

BOSTON — Dave Blanchard gets a lot out of his jewelry store on Boston Common. He serves many tourists at the popular destination, but he admits he sometimes worries about his safety. “I do worry to a certain extent. It worries me when acts of violence happen so close to our store,” Blanchard said. The stabbing happened late Thursday night near Brewer Fountain. Boston police said four people were walking to a hotel when they tried to intervene in a road-rage argument between two groups when someone pulled out a knife and stabbed one of the guests in the abdomen…

WEST SPRINGFIELD — With kids out of school and tourism on the rise, tourism advocates in Western Massachusetts turned to area mayors Friday to help promote the region’s third-largest industry.”We have to market ourselves,” said Eastern States Exposition Chairman Eugene Cassidy, who also serves this year as chairman of the board of the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau.Ray Berry, president of White Lion Brewery and chairman of the public relations committee for the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, said local residents have a role to play: Word of mouth is the best form of advertising.White Lion Brewing president…

Local tourism officials were thrilled when the latest impact figures were released by the State Government this week, revealing that this has been a record year for the region.Somerset Tourism Director Leslie Ikard and Somerset-Pulaski County Tourism Director Michelle Allen presented 2023 tourism economic impact figures for Pulaski County to both the Pulaski County Fiscal Court and Somerset Council, announcing the county generated $150.9 million in revenue.Not only is this a record amount, it also exceeds last year’s revenue by more than $6 million. Allen said he knew the 2023 numbers would be higher than 2022, but he didn’t expect…

Currently, nine airlines and 19 routes operate at Merida International Airport, with 204 domestic flights and 33 international flights per week, offering 41,092 seats for weekly arrivals.The state government, through the Tourism Promotion Secretariat (Sefotur) headed by Michel Fridmann Hirsch, has made a tourism decentralization plan a priority, which assumed great importance during his nearly six years in power, successfully bringing the benefits of tourism to the various regions of the state, stimulating the social and economic development of the state’s population and positioning the state as a tourism hub in southeastern Mexico.The owners of Sefotul highlight the fact that…

TBILISI, Georgia — In the ancient home of khachapuri cheese bread and the famous earthenware-fermented qvevri wine, Danny Licht is now serving up a national dish to rival it: falafel. The Swiss-Israeli entrepreneur moved here from Jerusalem with his Russian-born wife, Rita, three years ago, and in January they opened Ashkara Falafel in the heart of Tbilisi’s tourist district. “We wanted to offer something fresh, tasty and cheap — not a restaurant, but real street food,” said Licht, who sells a full falafel course with all the accompaniments for 19 lari (about $7). Meanwhile, Rita, who earned her PhD in…