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China has regained its position as the top international tourism spender in 2023 as the Asia-Pacific region consolidates its recovery from the impact of the pandemic, according to the United Nations Tourism Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations. The United States topped the list of top spending countries in 2022. The top most visited destinations were France, Spain and the United States. China’s outbound travel spending will reach $196.5 billion in 2023, surpassing the United States ($150 billion), Germany ($112 billion), the United Kingdom ($11 billion), and France ($49 billion). The top 10 spending countries in 2023 are…

Medical Tourism MarketGlobal Medical Tourism Market Increasing Demand and Growth Opportunities 2024-2031:The latest report by Coherent Market Insights, “Medical Tourism Market” Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunities & Forecast 2023-2030, provides a comprehensive analysis of the industry with insights into market analysis. The report also includes competitor and regional analysis, and the latest advancements in the global market. The medical tourism market has grown significantly in recent years, driven by several key factors such as increasing product demand, expanding customer base, and technological advancements. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market including market size, trends, drivers and…

On Thursday evening at the St. Regis Community Center, Raecean Friede, president and CEO of Western Montana Glacier Country, hosted a town hall meeting to hear input from Mineral County residents about visitors and tourism to the region. She also discussed the management plan for the area, which was developed as a result of the 2021 Town Hall Meeting. “When things went haywire in 2020, we were overwhelmed by the influx of people into Montana during the height of a pandemic,” she told the small audience. “At the time, our community didn’t have the capacity to accommodate all of those…

According to the McKinsey report, the tourism industry faces disruption due to market shifts and demand for personalized luxury experiences, highlighting the importance of local travel and strategic adaptation. The tourism and hospitality industry is on a path of disruption. According to a recent McKinsey report, shifts in origins and destinations, growing demand for experiential and luxury travel, and innovative business strategies are all combining to dramatically alter the industry landscape. In light of this momentous shift, it is important for stakeholders to consider and strategize around four key themes: The majority of travel is domestic. International travel may get…

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Hong Kong has revived campaigns to foster polite manners in its food, retail and taxi industries, after launching a series of similar initiatives about 30 years ago.The government’s “Let’s Go the Extra Mile” preferential treatment campaign was launched on Monday, spearheaded by film star Louis Ku Tin-lok.With Hong Kong’s latest charm offensive already underway, The Post examines what prompted it and how it differs from past efforts and those undertaken outside Hong Kong.Why did you launch a new campaign?Hong Kong’s struggling tourism industry is currently facing several challenges, particularly the changing behavior of mainland Chinese tourists, who are opting for…

Mano Soler, Managing Director of Les Roches Global, said that as an educational institution training the next generation of leaders in the field, the school prioritizes developing a comprehensive curriculum that integrates and connects the concepts of innovation and sustainability. To this end, Soler said, Les Roches seeks to incorporate interesting courses and teaching methods, such as regular volunteering and implementing a car-sharing project within the school using a 100% electric vehicle model. Thai Hotel Association president Thienprasit Chaiyapatranun stressed that amid the global tourism pandemic, countries are increasingly extending tourists’ stays to boost revenue. “I believe that soft power…

A new agreement between Alaska’s state capital and major cruise lines aims to limit the number of cruise ship passengers arriving in Juneau per day starting in 2026, but a prominent critic of the cruise industry said Tuesday that the planned restrictions don’t go far enough. The agreement reached last weekend aims to limit the number of passengers on cruise ships to 16,000 per day from Sunday to Friday and 12,000 on Saturdays, but officials have said that won’t necessarily be the case every day. Cruise ship traffic has risen sharply after two stagnant years due to the pandemic, hitting…

Tourism has always been San Francisco’s lifeblood, but since the pandemic, the city has struggled to attract visitors and locals back to the Bay Area. On Tuesday, the mayor unveiled his latest proposals encouraging everyone to rediscover the former shopping mecca. “There are so many restaurants and places to visit. Chinatown is right nearby. It’s so diverse and I really love it,” said Kylie Robaina, who was visiting from Dallas. But the coastal city is still struggling to return to its pre-pandemic self, and that’s clear to visitors. “It’s quiet. We’re staying at Fisherman’s Wharf and we went for a…

The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa (foreground) and the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach, California, Thursday, May 5, 2022. (Photo by Jeff Glitchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) Tourists visiting Huntington Beach may soon see prices increase when staying at local hotels and short-term rentals. The city is considering a 2% increase in hotel rates paid by tourists, with the money to be used for city promotion, as part of an effort to keep Huntington Beach competitive and recognized as a Southern California destination, officials said. Currently, tourists staying in the city pay a 14 percent surcharge on…