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China has relaxed visa restrictions in recent months in an apparent attempt to attract more tourists and investment to Japan. (Photo by Shi Yalei/VCG/Getty Images via Bloomberg) (Photographer: Shi Yalei/VCG/Getty Images via Bloomberg)Shirley Chao(Bloomberg) — China is regaining its status as a hotspot for tourists in Southeast Asia, lured by a new visa-free regime and easier access to the mainland’s cashless payment system, according to travel-booking platform Crook Travel Technology.Bookings from Southeast Asia to mainland China so far in 2024 are “several times” higher than pre-pandemic levels, Klook Chief Executive Ethan Lin said in an interview at the UBS Asia…

Key Point Americans are spending 11% more on international travel this summer than they will in 2023. Italy is the top international destination for 40% of the most populous states. 16% of Americans surveyed said they started buying travel insurance at the peak of the pandemic. The vast majority of American travelers will head to Europe this summer, according to travel insurance data for June, July and August. According to travel insurance comparison site TravelInsurance.com, US travelers are spending about 11% more on summer trips than they did last year. We analyzed the site’s data on sales in the US’s…

Onyx Hospitality Group has launched its second roadshow event, this time in China, aimed at targeting the country’s booming tourism sector and further strengthening the group’s existing links with the Chinese market. The roadshow will kick off on May 27th and run until May 31st in four major cities – Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu and Guangzhou – providing a dynamic platform for networking, insightful presentations and collaborative discussions. Onyx Hospitality Group CEO Yuthachai Charanachitta attending the China roadshow The focus of the 2024 Roadshow will be to unveil the diverse offerings of Onyx’s Thailand properties while showcasing the progress made since…

Skift Take Outbound travel from China is recovering thanks to preferential visa policies, expanding air capacity and growing interest in diverse destinations around the world, but challenges remain, particularly for travel to the United States. Peden Doma Bhutia A recovery in international travel saw more than 1.5 million Chinese nationals travel abroad during the recent Golden Week holiday, marketing technology company China Trading Desk told Skift. The surge signals a strong recovery in global travel as pandemic-related restrictions are eased. The easing of visa policies between China and several countries played a key role in the increase, with inbound and…

Indian Railway Catering & Tourism (NSE:IRCTC) Full Year 2024 EarningsKey Financial Results Revenue: INR 42.7bn (up 21% from FY2023). Net profit: INR 11.1bn (up 11% from FY2023). Margins: 26% (down from 28% in FY2023). Lower margins due to higher expenses. EPS: INR 13.89 (up from INR 12.57 in FY2023). NSEI:IRCTC Revenue and Sales Growth 30 May 2024 All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing twelve month (TTM) period. Indian Railways Catering & Tourism Revenue Analysis Going forward, revenue is expected to grow at an average rate of 9.7% over the next three years, while the growth…

Getty ImagesVolcanoes around the world attract millions of tourists each year (Photo: Getty Images)When it comes to volcano tourism, travelers tend to split into two groups: those who want to stay away from volcanoes, and those who want to get close to volcanoes.Volcano tourism has been on the rise since British businessman Thomas Cook first brought a group of tourists to Mount Vesuvius in 1841. Today, millions of people flock to places like Iceland, Italy, and Hawaii to experience the explosive power of local volcanoes. There are also more ways for travelers to experience these natural formations, from a simple…

— Guilderland Chamber of Commerce Map Guilderland’s four seasons map showcases local attractions to attract visitors. GUILDERLAND — A sunny spring day on Wednesday marked the launch of the Four Seasons of Guilderland Passport Program. Throughout the summer, fall and winter, the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce encourages residents and visitors to visit venues within the town as well as New Scotland and the Helderberg Hilltown. Chamber of Commerce Director Sandra Dollard applied to Albany County for funding under the federal American Rescue Plan Act. “We’re combining commerce and tourism,” Dollard told the Enterprise when the $50,000 grant was announced last…

American tour operators pose for photos with Chinese performers dressed in ancient national costumes at the Twelve Hours of Chang’an theme park, a vivid recreation of city life during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) this month. Yang Feiyue/China Daily Officials and industry players are hoping for in-depth discussions and exchanges to boost the industry’s recovery, Yang Feiyue reported in Xi’an. At a recent forum focused on current and future bilateral tourism development between China and the United States, Fred Dixon, president and CEO of the New York City Tourism and Convention Bureau, highlighted a major change over the past year. Dixon…

During the recent official visit of President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto of the Republic of Kenya, the United States and Kenya announced new initiatives and public diplomacy programs to elevate culture as a diplomatic platform that connects people, preserves cultural heritage, and strengthens the economies of both countries. The State Department’s Ambassadors’ Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) will continue long-term U.S. investments across Africa to preserve and protect cultural heritage and promote tourism. Additionally, in partnership with key industry leaders such as the Recording Academy, the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, and other leading…

Washington, D.C., saw its highest number of visitors ever last year as tourism rebounded from a steep pandemic-era decline, the city’s marketing department announced Wednesday.A new report from Destination DC estimates that about 26 million people will visit the District in 2023, up from 22.1 million in 2022. The 2023 figures mark a nearly doubling of tourism numbers from a low in 2020, when 13.3 million people visited the nation’s capital during a time of COVID-related closures and travel restrictions.The previous record was set in 2019, when 25.1 million people attended.According to the report, about 24 million of the visitors…