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The number of countries and regions eligible for visa exemptions for up to 60 days for tourism and short-term business travel will increase from the current 57 countries and regions to 93 countries and regions. The Information Department of Thailand announced that the Thai Cabinet has approved new visa and travel measures proposed by the Consular Bureau aimed at boosting Thailand’s economy and promoting tourism. These measures are divided into three stages. Short-term measures (effective late June or early July 2024) Visa exemption extension Thailand will extend the visa exemption period for tourists and short-term business travelers to up to…
Birdwatching tourism and the birdwatching marketAdvance Market Analytics has launched a new research publication on “Birdwatch Tourism and Birdwatching Market Insights to 2028” with 232 pages. The study is enriched with easy-to-understand tables and graphs and is delivered in the form of a presentation. The study finds evolving new trends, drivers, restraints, and opportunities generated by targeting market related stakeholders. The growth of the Birdwatch Tourism and Birdwatching market was primarily driven by the increasing research and development expenditure across the globe.Some of the key players profiled in the study are:India Bird Watching (India), Himalaya Birding (India), Hungarianbirdwatching.com (Hungary), eUttaranchal.com…
To help LGBTQ+ tourists travel safely, the German portal Spartacus began publishing the Gay Travel Index in 2012. The 2024 edition compares 213 countries and territories based on the situation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer people in each region.According to the index, Malta, last year’s top destination, now leads the list as the safest and most open place for LGBT+ travellers in 2024, alongside Spain, Canada, New Zealand and Portugal, with these five countries scoring 12 points each. The report also showed that Estonia made the biggest progress over the past year, gaining six points (up from…
Highlighting new developments and strategic connections, Casablanca is positioning itself as a top destination combining business, leisure and medical tourism. At the Arabian Travel Market 2024 in Dubai, Othman Cherif Alami, Chairman of the Casablanca Region Tourism Council, shared some interesting insights into Casablanca’s evolving tourism industry. As a key economic hub in Morocco, Casablanca is poised to play a key role in the global tourism market. Casablanca Regional Tourism Council Alami emphasized the council’s role in promoting and marketing the region’s tourism potential. The association, made up of elected officials and industry experts, is conducting marketing studies to position…
Tourists from mainland China gather at the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, on May 1. (Andy Cheung/China Daily) As the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, which runs from June 8 to 10, approaches, China’s tourism industry is experiencing a booking boom again, with tourists especially keen to travel abroad. According to data from online travel agency Ctrip, searches for hotels in overseas destinations have increased significantly compared to the same period in 2019, with Hong Kong, Macau Special Administrative Region, Japan, Thailand, South Korea and Malaysia being popular destinations. Due to short distances and the recent depreciation…
The 2nd Ho Chi Minh City River Festival 2024 will take place from May 31 to June 9, 2024, and is scheduled to feature a series of exciting sports, entertainment and arts activities. HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, June 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ho Chi Minh City has always known how to captivate visitors with its unique charm, vibrant lifestyle and impressive cultural and historical heritage. Adding to its appeal, the city’s annual festivals have forged a distinctive identity and continue to draw in more and more tourists. One of the most awaited summer festivals, the Ho Chi Minh City…
The post-pandemic boom, yielding a newfound appreciation for travel and self-discovery, witnessed tourists flocking to globally loved holiday hotspots, including Japan. From cherry blossoms and shinkansens to snow festivals, the country has a magnetic pull on tourists, so much so that in March 2024, the beginning of the cherry blossom season, the country welcomed 3.08 million visitors, according to a report by Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO). This was the first time Japan’s monthly influx crossed the 3 million mark since 1964. While the numbers are great for Japan’s economy, weary locals battling overtourism headlined mainstream media. Today, the country…
Dong declined to disclose the total number of long-distance travelers who visited the destination between January and mid-May, but said they accounted for about 15 percent of traffic during that period.During the same period in 2018, before the pandemic, long-haul travelers made up 22% of customers.A 20-year veteran of the tourism industry, Tong has worked with K11 Concepts, Hong Kong Disneyland, the Tourism Board, Australian airline Qantas and Hong Kong’s now-defunct Cathay Dragon, which was then known as Dragonair.He said Western tourists generally prefer “off the beaten path” experiences that allow them to delve deeper into natural landscapes, giving Ngong…
Horseshoe Bend at duskGetty Thanks in part to its national parks, universities and major cities, the United States now boasts the world’s strongest travel and tourism economy, according to a new report from the World Economic Forum. Overall, European countries dominate the top 10 list, with six making the list, including France, which will be a particularly popular travel destination this summer with Paris hosting the Summer Olympics in 2024. View of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. France is ranked among the top 10 tourist countries for 2024.Getty The World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) takes into…
The popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa in southwest Iceland, one of the country’s biggest tourist attractions, has reopened after authorities said a nearby volcano which erupted four days ago had stabilised.June 2, 2024, 7:43 PM ET• 2 min readGRINDAVIK, Iceland — The popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa in southwest Iceland and one of the country’s biggest tourist attractions reopened on Sunday after authorities said a nearby volcano that erupted four days ago had stabilized.Oddní Arnarsdottir, head of Iceland’s Tourist Board, said authorities have redesignated safety zones in the area and that based on that it is safe to reopen the…