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States praised for stimulating demand Tourists pose for photos at the entrance to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai province. Mr Srettha said the government had no plans to implement tourist fees yet. The private sector has called for attention to be paid to the supply side of tourism after the prime minister called for the withholding of a 300-baht tourism fee from foreign visitors that was to be used to establish a tourism development fund.”The government’s performance over the past eight months is 10 out of 10 in terms of stimulating tourism demand, mainly through visa policies.…

VICTOR, Idaho – A mudslide is causing major impacts to tourists and commuters in the surrounding area. The Wyoming Department of Transportation says it is working on a short-term solution following the weekend collapse. Days after the collapse, the disaster continues to send shock waves throughout the Victor region. “We actually drove over the pass on Thursday and it was blocked off right behind us,” local resident Tyler said. “Then on the way back it had sunk another six inches or so. Then on Friday morning there was a landslide. And then by Saturday I think it had completely collapsed.…

Tourism in Saudi Arabia had a record year, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council. WTTC’s 2024 Economic Impact Study data recorded new records for GDP contribution, sector employment and visitor spending. In 2023, the sector is expected to grow by more than 32 percent and contribute a record SAR 444.3 billion to Saudi Arabia’s GDP, accounting for 11.5 percent of the economy. This is about 30% higher than the previous record. Tourism employment increased by 436,000 to more than 2.5 million, accounting for nearly a fifth of employment in the country. Tourism jobs lost during the pandemic were…

Due to the war, fewer visitors than usual are expected to visit Israel this summer, but the resumption of airline flights and the reopening of Ben Gurion Airport’s Terminal 1 may provide some respite for the local tourism industry. According to data from the Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics, tourism in Israel remains sluggish after a steep drop in the fourth quarter of 2023. The reopening of Ben Gurion Airport’s Terminal 1 and the resumption of low-cost airline flights could reverse this trend and boost Israel’s struggling tourism industry. Tourism is an important industry in Israel, accounting for 2.8% of…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The pandemic has had a major impact on the tourism industry, especially with a decline in travelers from China. But the latest data from eTurbo shows a strong recovery for Chinese tourists. Outbound travel bookings from mainland China are surging 392% for 2024 compared to 2023. Before the pandemic, Chinese travelers took 155 million international trips, spending $245 billion. The world has been eagerly awaiting China’s return to international tourism. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to News 2 You. China has been slow to reopen and recover despite easing of travel…

Released on June 10, 2024 Recent domestic and international visitor numbers show that Saskatchewan’s tourism industry is on a growth trajectory. According to the latest data released by Statistics Canada, tourism spending in Saskatchewan is on a significant upswing. Travel spending is expected to reach approximately $2.85 billion in 2023, surpassing the $2.4 billion in spending generated in 2022. Similarly, hotel occupancy and revenue in 2023 saw significant increases compared to the previous year. Domestic travel is also showing strong numbers, with Saskatchewan seeing a 21 per cent increase in overnight stays in 2023, the largest increase of any…

According to the Louisville Tourism Bureau, Louisville attracts 19 million tourists each year. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Nearly 80 million people visited the state last year, up 4.5 percent from the previous year, according to a new report on the state’s tourism industry. The state is projected to receive a record $13.8 billion from tourism in 2023, with about a third of that coming from Jefferson County, according to the state’s most recent tourism economic report, released in March. Mayor Craig Greenberg said Louisville has become a “world-class tourism destination,” adding that the city’s tourism industry brought in more than $4.2…

Sustainable Tourism Market Predicted to Reach $8.73 Billion by 2031: Coherent Market Insights, Inc BURLINGAME, June 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global sustainable tourism market size is valued at USD 2.61 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 8.73 billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.8% from 2024 to 2031, highlights a new report published by Coherent Market Insights. Rising environmental concerns among tourists and tourism organizations are driving the growth of the sustainable tourism market. Tourists are increasingly concerned about damage to local environments and cultures caused by mass tourism…

RIYADH: The United Nations Middle East Tourism Agency has called on Saudi women entrepreneurs to participate in this year’s Women Tech Startup Competition to help expand their businesses. Following previous successful editions of the event, UN Tourism Executive Director Natalia Bayona told Arab News that this year’s competition will focus on three categories: talent and skills, green tourism and travel solutions, and market innovators. She said: “In the talent and skills space, we are looking for innovative startups that develop and nurture human capital capabilities and needs through education technology, social and messaging platforms, or wellness and health solutions.” “In…

TEHRAN – Kermanshah province in western Iran is stepping up all efforts to be recognized as a child-friendly tourist destination.”Registering the province as a child-friendly tourism hub,” the deputy tourism minister for Kermanshah province stressed. “This is at the top of the agenda.” Vahid Amiri elaborated that taking into account the capabilities within the province, measures are underway to secure Kermanshah province as a children’s tourism destination, as well as its previous recognition as a creative city of gastronomy by UNESCO.He added that a special pavilion is being prepared for the upcoming Tehran International Tourism Expo, aiming to acquaint audiences…