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A must-see destination in South America, Argentina will not disappoint even the most demanding traveller. From the world’s southernmost city to the desert plateaus, ski slopes to rainforests, there’s so much to see that you should spend time in the charming, vibrant metropolis of Buenos Aires. Unless you have a few months to spare, we recommend checking if the season is right, picking a few destinations from your list, and heading out to explore the eighth largest country in the world. There is always something great to do in Argentina. Buenos Aires is a hub of culture, fun and charm…
A policy proposed by Thai authorities in February 2023 to impose a tourist tax of 300 baht (820 yen) is likely to be withdrawn. Thai Prime Minister Surendra Thavisin said the government would withdraw such a proposal on June 8 after facing opposition from the private sector, VisaGuide.World reported. On this point, the prime minister said that while charging a 300 baht per person entrance fee may bring in short-term revenue, allowing more tourists to enter the country without paying the entrance fee would encourage them to spend their money on shopping and other activities. Two-thirds of Thais are dissatisfied…
Dubai Tourism held the Dubai Tourism Roadshow 2024 in Jakarta last week in a bid to boost arrivals from Indonesia and reach its target of 100,000 tourists from the Southeast Asian market in 2024. A B2B tabletop meeting was held between 10 travel-related companies in Dubai and around 100 international travel companies in Indonesia. Dubai Tourism held a tabletop meeting during the roadshow (Photo: Tiara Maharani) Dubai recorded 75,000 arrivals from Indonesia in 2023, up 36 percent from the previous year. Shahab Shayan, director for Asia Pacific and Turkey at Dubai Economy and Tourism (DET), said the number of tourists…
Shanghai saw a booming tourism market over the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday that ended on Monday, with 200 events taking place across the city, from quiet moments browsing exhibitions to spirited Dragon Boat Festival race celebrations.According to the Shanghai Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau, 7.6152 million tourists visited the city during the holiday period, up 13.24 percent from the same period last year. Ti Gong A showcase of homemade rice dumplings, a specialty of the Kanabashi area. Average occupancy rate for local hotels increased three percentage points to 58 percent.Major local tourist sites saw 3.16 million visitors, up 37…
Travelers looking for a new vacation destination can add Madagascar to their list after Emirates announced it will launch flights to the African island in September.Tourism is booming in Saudi Arabia, with a stunning new coastal destination being developed in Neom, while National Geographic Expeditions has announced new adventures for next year.In case you missed it, here’s a roundup of recent travel and tourism news.Emirates expands Indian Ocean route network with Madagascar serviceThe incredible world of Madagascar, with its ring-tailed lemurs, rainforests, chameleons and waterfalls, may soon be closer to you after Emirates Airlines announced it will launch flights to…
Florida’s tourism industry is hotter than a scorching sidewalk on a summer afternoon.According to the Florida Tourism Office, Florida welcomed 40.6 million tourists from January through March, the most ever for a quarter. Revised figures show that about 140.6 million people will visit Florida in 2023, a new record for the state and a 2.3% increase from 2022 visitor numbers. “Florida once again leads the nation as an unmatched destination for tourists,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “These record-breaking numbers show that our efforts have made the Free State of Florida an even more desirable place for visitors.”With summer underway, tourism…
Cycle tourism marketThe global cycling tourism market size is valued at USD 127.82 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 241.27 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5% from 2023 to 2030.This comprehensive Cycle Tourism Market report provides actual information on the statistics and state of the global and regional market. Its scope of study ranges from the market situation to price comparison among the key players, expenditures and profits in specific market areas. It is a comprehensive and concise analytical report of the key competitors and price statistics aimed at helping…
Five years after the world watched as pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong were brutally cracked down on, authorities there think they’ve figured out how to lure tourists back — and everyone needs more smiles.According to the Hong Kong Free Press, the Hong Kong Tourism Board has launched a campaign to promote courtesy and good service towards tourists. The campaign, which features actors Louis Koo and Ng Siu-hing, aims to show that “by taking small steps to show better hospitality, we can all do so.”But much of the messaging is aimed at hospitality and service workers, and not everyone is convinced…
President Emmanuel Macron called for shock early elections in France after hundreds of millions of Europeans voted to elect 720 members of the European Parliament and support for the far right grew. advertisementWith the final count of the European Parliament elections underway, it’s clear who the winners and losers are among the EU’s 27 member states.Italy’s Giorgia Meloni solidified his role as a key power in Brussels with an estimated 28% of the vote, while French President Emmanuel Macron’s election results were so poor that he was forced to dissolve parliament and call a snap election.Winner: France’s far-right National Rally…
Political scientist Dr Antonios Souris said part of the AfD’s success was down to a successful social media campaign. advertisementThe Alternative for Germany (AfD) European candidate Maximilian Kurler has been excluded from the newly elected European Parliament delegation, with René Aust taking over from there. Kula has been expelled from the AfD, which is seeking to rejoin the Identity and Democracy (ID) group in Brussels after Marine Le Pen threatened to expel the party for being “too extreme”.Speaking at a press conference in Berlin, AfD co-chair Alice Weidel called on the German government to call early general elections. “The public…