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Members of the North Dakota Native Tourism Alliance gathered in Bismarck include, from left, board members Gary Snow, Darian Morsett, Farah Gruneau, Gov. Doug Burgum, NDNTA board member Stacey LaCompte and board member Les Thomas. TURTLE MOUNTAIN – Fresh off hosting the second annual Turtle Mountain Tourism Summit in May, tribal and local promoters are pushing ahead with a game plan aimed at increasing tourism to the area. “In North Dakota, tourism is the third largest economic driver after agriculture and oil,” said Les Thomas, a tourism consultant for the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. Because…
China and Cambodia are set to strengthen tourism cooperation, aiming to harness the rich cultural and natural resources to gain mutual economic and social benefits. This deepening partnership coincides with the China-Cambodia People’s Exchange Year in 2024, which will see a series of cultural, sports and tourism events held in both countries. The year-round focus on cultural exchange provides a fitting backdrop for a tourism promotion event co-hosted by China and Cambodia in Kunming, Yunnan province on Friday. Yunnan, which borders Myanmar and Laos, is the closest Chinese province to Cambodia. Zeng Yan, head of the Publicity Department of the…
Tourists enjoy themselves in Wanaka, New Zealand, on Sept. 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)New Zealand and China are expected to see a surge in tourism exchanges as changing travel preferences and increased cooperation show a promising future for both countries’ tourism industries.WELLINGTON, June 8 (Xinhua) — As the world gradually recovers from the pandemic, the tourism industry is set to undergo major transformation. The future of tourism exchanges between New Zealand and China is promising, with both countries adapting to evolving travel trends and exploring new opportunities for cooperation.The growing and changing Chinese marketProfessor Chris Ryan, from Waikato University’s School of…
Sonoma County Tourism recently announced the promotion of Frank Phillis to vice president of marketing and communications. Phyllis will fill the position vacated in March by Todd O’Leary, who served in that role for more than five years with the Sonoma County Tourism Bureau before leaving to become president and CEO of the Alexandria Tourism Bureau in Virginia. Phyllis joined Sonoma County Tourism as director of brand marketing in June 2021. The following June, she was one of nine recipients nationwide to receive eTourism’s 2022 Emerging Tourism Star, according to an announcement at the time. The program recognizes “intelligent individuals…
Ever since people began traveling internationally, wildlife has been a reason to travel to specific destinations. From safaris to fishing trips to overnight birdwatching trips, if there’s one reason to travel beyond borders, it’s to catch a glimpse of unique animals that can’t be found in your own country. This is especially true for aquatic life, some of which are some of the most mysterious creatures in the world. If you want to see some spectacular marine life, here are 20 of the best places to visit. Shutterstock If the sparkling blue waters, overwater bungalows and lush tropical forests aren’t…
It was a tip Wei got from Xiaohongshu, a popular Instagram-like social media platform in mainland China.”I’d rather experience the culture here. I’m not really interested in shopping,” said the beauty industry professional from Shenyang, capital of northeastern China’s Liaoning province.”To be honest, I can get what I want on the mainland, but the same items might be more expensive here, so I have to bring them back.”Wei Chia-le, a tourist from Shenyang, said the Little Red Book app helped him explore Hong Kong culture. Photo: Daniel SuenThe couple, who were in Hong Kong for five days, were also captivated…
It was a tip Wei got from Xiaohongshu, a popular Instagram-like social media platform in mainland China.”I’d rather experience the culture here. I’m not really interested in shopping,” said the beauty industry professional from Shenyang, capital of northeastern China’s Liaoning province.”To be honest, I can get what I want on the mainland, but the same items might be more expensive here, so I have to bring them back.”Wei Chia-le, a tourist from Shenyang, said the Little Red Book app helped him explore Hong Kong culture. Photo: Daniel SuenThe couple, who were in Hong Kong for five days, were also captivated…
Mir Arab Madrasa, a historic Islamic educational institution in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. China Daily Samarkand, the pearl of the Islamic world, is as old and revered as Rome, the Eternal City, and Athens, the City of Wisdom, yet it receives only a fraction of the attention of those two capitals. In fact, most people know that Rome is in Italy and Athens is in Greece, but few have even heard of, let alone known that Samarkand is in Uzbekistan. That anonymity, the result of being largely ignored by travelers from around the world, may be one reason for the surge in…
LEAVENWORTH – Once a timber town on the brink of decline, Leavenworth has been transformed into a vibrant Bavarian village thanks to the visionary Project LIFE initiative. But the town now finds itself at a critical crossroads. The very success that has revitalized Leavenworth has led to an influx of visitors and potential residents, raising the cost of living and putting pressure on local businesses. “We have to strike a delicate balance between thriving and preserving,” Mayor Carl Florea said of this complex situation. The mayor stressed the need to ensure the community thrives without losing the unique character that…
Jamaica’s tourism industry set a new record, recording two million visitors in the first five months of 2024. This follows a strong 2023 which recorded 4.1 million visitors, up 25.5% from 2022.The economic impact will be significant: tourism is already generating $1.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to contribute nearly $5 billion by 2025, providing a major boost to the island’s economy. So far this year, we have generated $1.9 billion in revenue and, going forward, we are on track to generate almost $5 billion in economic impact by 2025, directly contributing to the prosperity of our islands and…