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Editor’s note: The following article from The Beet sheds light on why Western tourists and expats are slowly but surely returning to Russia as Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its third year. Many sources in this report are reluctant to speak publicly due to strict wartime censorship and ongoing repression in Russia, and their names have been changed for their protection (Meduza is still illegal in Russia, after all). The opinions expressed by these sources are their own and do not reflect the views of our editorial office, which has been staunchly opposed to Russia’s war in Ukraine from…
Skift Take Virgin Galactic is joining the likes of Blue Origin and Space Perspective in opening up the last frontier to all who can afford it, which is good news for travel agencies like Rocket Breaks. Jesse Chase Lubitz As the space industry continues to grow and diversify, Virgin Galactic plans to send three paying passengers to the edge of space on June 8. “Right now, we have about 3,000 to 4,000 people on the waiting list for these trips,” said David Doughty, co-founder of space-tourism company Rocket Breaks, which has signed contracts with seven tourists wanting to launch into…
SAINT JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands , June 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Virgin Islands Ministry of Tourism and Festivals Authority is proud to announce the schedule and village lineup for the 2024 St. John Celebrations. The St. John Celebrations kick off with the Pan-O-Rama on June 8 and continue throughout the month with cultural events such as Princess, Junior Miss and Queen contests, a food fair and boat races. “As we continue to expand our cultural events and welcome more visitors to join in the celebrations, we are pleased to announce this year’s exciting schedule for the 70th St.…
An increase in extreme weather events is disrupting travel patterns, impacting travel operators, destinations and travelers around the world. Regions such as Europe and Australia have already been significantly affected, but Asia is starting to catch up. Travel operators are adjusting tours and schedules, highlighting the need for education and innovation around sustainable tourism. Some of Asia’s most popular tourist spots are vulnerable to the effects of climate change, such as the late-blooming cherry blossoms at Canal Cafe in Tokyo in mid-April 2024 (Photo: Ann Somanas) In early 2024, the United Nations released a study showing that climate change could…
{KXLG – Brookings, South Dakota} The Brookings Tourism Bureau recently held a week-long celebration highlighting the role of the tourism industry in the city and across the state, during which four outstanding individuals and organizations were recognized with annual tourism awards.South Dakota State University Senior Associate Athletic Director for Facilities and Operations Jeff Holm was presented with the Larson Family Tourism Champion Award. Known for his tireless efforts in promoting tourism, Holm and his team have created a welcoming environment for fans, college students and alumni on game day.Dex Stewart, general manager of Hampton Inn & Suites, was presented with…
Approximately 50% of tourists visiting Peru come from APEC member countries.The power of tourism in APEC countries is undeniable. Prior to the pandemic, the APEC region boasted the world’s largest tourism market, welcoming over 800 million international visitors and generating 8.3% of total GDP. While a strong recovery has been observed, the impact of the pandemic is still evident.As APEC economies grapple with the ongoing tourism recovery, the APEC Tourism Working Group has identified two key priorities for 2024:Firstly, it aims to foster innovation to help informal tourism businesses transition to the formal economy. It will directly support APEC 2024’s…
Photo: Bhaskar Sitley To enhance tourism promotion of the picturesque Adi Kailash and Om Parvat mountains, Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) has partnered with Prime Focus Technologies (PFT) to create a visually stunning video of the region. Known for its AI capabilities and superior media services, PFT specializes in meticulously crafting videos, perfecting them in post-production and driving success through strategic promotion. The collaboration between UTDB and PFT is expected to showcase the diverse landscapes, rich history and unique tourism experiences, helping to position Uttarakhand as a global tourism hotspot. PFT’s “Homeland of the Himalayas” initiative focuses on two key…
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism sector has seen a 36 percent increase in the number of international visitors in the first two months of the current Persian calendar, which began on March 20.At a tourism-related business committee meeting held on Wednesday, tourism development officials said [Iranian] This year, the number of foreign tourists has increased by 36% compared to the same period last year. Moslem Shojaei stressed the need to identify key tourism priorities and noted that the development capacities selected in each state must be competitive with other states in attracting foreign tourists. “To achieve this, we need to leverage…
Greenwashing Arctic tourism? A risk associated with science tourism initiatives is the potential for greenwashing of tourism activities by adopting citizen science initiatives. Lammers and others highlighted that polar tourism operators have been criticised for misusing science and promoting a positive narrative to justify the growth of tourism in the polar regions, despite the climate and environmental impacts. In assessing the sustainability impacts of the expedition cruises in question, the researchers found that sharing vessels and facilities does not necessarily translate into energy efficiency or other sustainability benefits. “For example, more complex activities on board may require longer sea times…
The Wisconsin Joint Finance Committee voted Thursday to provide $9 million in funding to create programs to help people reintegrate into society after being released from prison and to boost tourism. The Public Education Department and child care advocacy groups criticized the Republican-led committee for not addressing other funding requests, such as statewide literacy programs and grants for child care centers. These are some of several funding requests that lawmakers have refused to take up in recent months, including funding for PFAS and hospitals. Lawmakers approved spending $4 million on a new re-entry program for people formerly incarcerated under the…