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We will develop a spa hotel in Kyiv Town, close to a golf course and with fast boat links to Central and Tsim Sha Tsui.Clean up and improve the areas around our beautiful beaches such as Shallow Water Bay, Deep Water Bay and Shek O.Additional walking paths for cycling, jogging and walking will be created around the Fragrant Port, including appropriate seating areas for seniors. Some hiking trails will be better signposted and maintained.We will encourage travel agencies to create package tours between Hong Kong and ASEAN and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and promote Hong Kong’s role as…

RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has issued the first maritime tourism agency license for cruise ships to Cruise Saudi, a Jeddah-based company owned by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund. The Maritime Tourism Agency License was handed over to Barbara Buchek, Chief Destination Experience Officer, Cruise Saudi, by Mohammed Bukhari, Vice President, Coastal Tourism Operations, SRSA, at Cruise Saudi’s headquarters in Jeddah. This step marks an important milestone in the development of a promising coastal tourism sector and falls under the supporting role of SRSA. Licenses and permits help regulate coastal tourism activities within a geographical area,…

Locals on one of Australia’s most popular holiday islands say upcoming new fines to crack down on long-term wharf parking will have a negative impact on the vital tourism industry.Minjerribah (formerly known as North Stradbroke Island) has a population of just 2200 but an estimated 375,000 people visit the popular spot each year. But moves to limit the time cars can be parked in the wharf car park are expected to deal a blow to local operators as Australian tourists could face parking fines.New fines, due to come into effect in car parks from July 8, will mean cars will…

Kirsten Warholm crosses the finish line in Tokyo, breaking the 400m hurdles world record and putting on one of the most memorable performances in Olympic history. (Jewel Samad)Karsten Warholm put on one of the most memorable performances in Olympic history, winning the men’s 400m hurdles at the Tokyo Olympics, which was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.In front of an empty stadium, he smashed the world record and celebrated his winning time of 45.94 seconds by dancing his top off in joy, creating one of the most iconic photos of the Summer Olympics.His feat was repeated by American Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone…

SINGAPORE, May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Trip.com Group, a leading global travel services provider, has strengthened its commitment to the region by signing two strategic memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with leading hospitality brands in Southeast Asia. These strategic partnerships are driven by the Group’s “Local Focus, Global Vision” ethos, which aims to enhance the travel experience of inbound and domestic travelers. To increase customer awareness and support the growth of its hotel partners in the region, Trip.com Group has signed two agreements with Megaworld Hotels & Resorts (MHR), a leading hospitality chain in the Philippines, and Vinpearl, a leading hospitality…

According to Trip.com, rates start at $83 per night at the Cliff Hotel (pictured) in China’s Guizhou province. The hotel is scheduled to open in 2023 and will have 34 rooms.Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesAccording to the survey, the top reason for preferring one’s home country is “the wide range of domestic travel options,” followed by “international travel being too expensive.”According to Oliver Wyman, the average cost per person for a trip within mainland China is less than 1,000 yuan, while a trip to Hong Kong or Japan can cost several thousand yuan.Rural tourism has been a bright spot…

ORLANDO, Fla. – In April, at a meeting of the Orange County Charter Review Commission, a Winter Garden resident named Ed Williams told the group why he thought Orange County’s latest attempt to put a sales tax for transportation improvements on the November ballot failed.“When you open up the tourist tax money for transportation improvements, we’ll support a tax of a penny,” Williams said. “We’ll support other funding concepts, but until you open that up… people are so fed up that that money is not available to help solve the problems created by the tourists.”Williams was referring to the Tourist…

Already $81,000 has been awarded to support local Cowichan businesses and their events. Tourism Cowichan has launched the second round of the Tourism Cowichan Events and Festivals Fund. The call is open to all events and festivals that meet the program’s criteria and objectives, and applications will be accepted until May 31. The fund will offer contributions of up to $10,000 per applicant, and all funds are expected to be used in 2024 in accordance with the program’s guidelines. Read more: Tourism Cowichan launches campaign to highlight local food and beverage businesses Tourism Cowichan Society is a non-profit organization providing…

Sonoma County Tourism honored numerous professionals and businesses who have made achievements in the region’s tourism and hospitality industry with its 2024 Star of the Industry Awards Ceremony on May 22. The fourth annual gathering was held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sonoma Wine Country in Rohnert Park. “The event was designed to honor the businesses that contribute to the well-being of our community and make Sonoma County a thriving vacation destination, as well as the unsung hospitality workers who go above and beyond in serving our visitors,” the tourism bureau said in a statement. The evening’s emcee was…

Paul DeMarco When you think of the foundations of Alabama’s economy, you might think of both agriculture and auto manufacturing. But as we head into summer in June, another driver of Alabama’s economy is tourism. Paul DeMarco Whether it’s the Gulf of Mexico, rivers and lakes, or the southernmost hills of the Appalachian Mountains, few states have the terrain diversity that Alabama offers outdoor enthusiasts. Tourism in Alabama brought in about $23.5 billion in revenue in 2023. Four of the past five years saw an increase of $1 billion due to increased tourism. What generated the record revenue? It’s estimated…