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The United Nations World Tourism Organization tracked which countries spent the most on tourism, earned the most revenue and were the most visited destinations by tourists last year. advertisementWhen it comes to travel, tourists from Germany, the UK and Italy are among the highest spenders. This is according to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), which is tracking which countries are spending the most, earning the most and where people are visiting in 2023. European countries topped the rankings in several categories. Here are the results: Which country has the highest tourism expenditure?Chinese tourists are the highest spenders, with…
Portugal’s tourist destinations are overcrowded with tourists, and a new hiking trail aims to restore balance. advertisementPlans are underway to build the world’s longest circular hiking route, the 3,000-kilometre-long “Palmijar Portugal” (Walking Portugal). The route was developed to attract tourists to more off-the-beaten-path locations, away from the more familiar (and over-booked) tourist destinations of Lisbon and the Algarve, and will ultimately cover 100 of the most beautiful, lesser-known locations crisscrossing the country.It’s still an ongoing project, but the first section of the loop will open in July this year in tiny Alenquer, just north of Lisbon. The next section will…
UN Tourism and Germany will strengthen bilateral cooperation with a focus on gender equality, sustainability and tourist safety to promote inclusive and responsible travel practices globally. The UN Tourism Organization and the German Federal Government have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation, with a focus on gender equality, sustainability and enhanced tourist protection. UN Secretary-General for Tourism Zurab Pololikashvili paid an official visit to Berlin, where he met with Dieter Janeczek, Federal Government Coordinator for Maritime Economy and Tourism, and attended a meeting of the Tourism Committee of the German Bundestag. The bilateral meeting with the Federal Coordinator focused on the…
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Tourism Bureau is launching new seasonal campaigns and revamping EnjoyIllinois.com with AI capabilities to enhance trip planning. CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Tourism Office has announced the launch of a new seasonal advertising campaign and a redesign of the Enjoy Illinois website in preparation for the spring/summer travel season. The revamped EnjoyIllinois.com offers cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities through a GuideGeek-powered AI chatbot called Big Lincoln, revolutionizing trip planning for visitors and Illinois residents. The State of Illinois becomes the first state tourism marketing organization in…
Tourists warn of price gouging on scenic islandGulangyu Island in Xiamen city, Fujian province, is a popular destination steeped in history as a national 5A-level tourist attraction and a World Cultural Heritage site, but it has been tarnished by reports of rampant tourist exploitation. Just a stone’s throw from the ferry dock, overeager taxi drivers often nab tourists offering pricey tour packages. One such package, a ferry ticket and access to a local private tourist spot, sells for 168 RMB, but insiders admit that this price is inflated to include a profit margin of nearly 100 RMB. In fact, official…
Tourists travel on a sightseeing boat in Mahón port, Europe’s largest natural harbor, on the Balearic island of Menorca on May 30, 2024. (Photo: JAIME REINA / AFP) MADRID, Spain — Once dubbed the “Club Med” during Europe’s debt crisis 15 years ago, the economies of Spain, Greece and Portugal are now outperforming their Nordic counterparts thanks to a rebound in tourism. The three countries had to endure severe austerity measures imposed by European Union member states in the early 2010s, which were quick to blame the economic crisis on fiscal laxity and lack of competitiveness. But Zsolt Darvas, an…
Around noon on June 3rd, people walk along Black Pig Street in Geonip-dong, Jeju City. [JOONGANG ILBO] Jeju is trying to lure tourists back to the island following a recent online controversy over restaurants on the island serving fatty pork belly. Black Pig Street in Geonip-dong, Jeju City, which is famous for its black pork specialty shops, was eerily quiet when the JoongAng Ilbo visited the street at noon on the 3rd. Black pigs are made from black pigs from Jeju Island and are a breed unique to Korea, characterized by their black fur. Most restaurants, except for those that…
Nepal’s tourism sector generated revenue of 327.9 billion rupees ($2.5 billion) last year and supported 1.19 million jobs directly and indirectly, according to a recently released World Travel and Tourism Council annual report. The report projects that Nepal will generate 1.22 million jobs in 2024.The tourism sector generates 15.2 percent of the total employment. Travel and tourism contributed 6.6 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) last year to 358.9 billion rupees ($2.7 billion), down from 6.7 percent in 2019, before the coronavirus pandemic began, the London-based group said.All values are constant at 2023 prices and exchange rates. It…
Tourism ministers from the 21 APEC member countries issued the statement after meeting in Urubamba, Peru on Sunday. The joint statement reflected the outcomes of the APEC Tourism Ministers Meeting, chaired by Peruvian Minister of Trade and Tourism Elizabeth Galdo.12th APEC Tourism Ministers’ Statement and Chairman’s StatementUnder the theme “Innovative Pathways Towards Sustainable Tourism Growth”, the statement emphasises the need for innovative approaches to address current challenges in the tourism sector and highlights the benefits of transitioning tourism enterprises into the formal economy, supporting the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises and building resilience.The Ministers also reaffirmed their commitment to…
Bangkok, 10 June 2024: The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Dubai and Middle East office has highlighted the challenges and opportunities for Thai tourism operators to capture the lucrative Saudi Arabian market. Last year, TAT saw 180,000 tourist arrivals from the market as a result of a series of marketing efforts to showcase Thailand as a travel destination after Thailand and Saudi Arabia resume diplomatic ties in 2022. This year, TAT’s Dubai and Middle East office introduced 12 Saudi Arabian travel buyers to Thai travel suppliers at Thailand Travel Mart+ 2024. They were part of a delegation of 25 buyers from…