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More than 700 million travelers from around the world are expected to visit Europe in 2023, a post-pandemic record, but tourism trends in these popular countries could soon be undergoing a major change. The European Union will introduce a new European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) in 2025, which will require travelers from the US and 60 other countries to get authorization before entering the “Schengen Area,” limiting travel, even for transit purposes, to 23 EU countries, four non-EU countries, and three minor countries. ETIAS was originally scheduled to be introduced this year, and is intended to enhance border…
Home » News Picks » Rail Europe and ETC promote sustainable rail travel Tuesday, May 28, 2024Reading time: 2 minutesRail Europe and the European Travel Commission (ETC) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving rail travel, a groundbreaking move to promote sustainable tourism across the continent.Rail Europe, Europe’s leading distributor of rail tickets and passes, is partnering with ETC to capitalise on the growing demand for environmentally friendly travel.The cooperation aims to make rail the preferred mode of transport for tourists travelling across Europe.Both organisations aim to provide a seamless and efficient rail travel experience with a shared vision…
The Madhya Pradesh government has drawn up an innovative strategy to boost tourism for 2024. The government plans to revamp and expand existing schemes as well as introduce new components to give the industry an extra boost. Cruise tourism, women-only cruises, women safety, health and rural holidays will be an integral part of the trajectory for 2024. Madhya Pradesh Tourism recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and the Government of Gujarat to promote cruise tourism in Madhya Pradesh. Under the MoU, two floating pontoons have been sent from Kolkata to Kukshi.…
sightseeing Report to members Michelle N. Siekerka, NJBIA Chair and CEO May 28, 2024 With the 2024 summer tourist season underway, New Jersey businesses are hoping for good weather and large numbers of visitors to boost revenue and the local economy. Over the past four years, the tourism industry has weathered the pandemic, labor shortages and sometimes less-than-ideal weather to bounce back strongly: 114.6 million tourists visited New Jersey in 2022 (the most recent data available), directly spending $45.5 billion and generating $73.5 billion in economic activity and $5 billion in state and local tax revenue. The good news is…
(TibetanReview.net, May 28, 2024) — The anniversary of China’s illegal annexation of Tibet seems to have gone unnoticed among the Tibetan diaspora, but a press conference was held in Beijing to mark the event. The people of Xizang (the new name for the western half of Tibet proper, which China has classified as the nominal Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR)) have been liberated from the shackles of aggressive imperialism and have embarked on a bright path of unity, progress and development together with all other ethnic groups in China, Chinese state media globaltimes.cn reported on May 23. To this day, China…
On May 1, mainland Chinese tourists flocked to the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. [ANDY CHONG/CHINA DAILY] VFS Global, a leading global visa application outsourcing and technology services provider, said visa applications in China are expected to see a strong recovery this year thanks to increased international flight capacity and relaxed visa policies for Chinese tourists. VFS Global said visa application volumes in the first four months have already reached 73% of pre-COVID levels, driven by rising travel demand, and this year are projected to be around 70% of 2019 levels. Demand for Schengen visas remains…
Last week, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), Canada’s largest public sector union, announced that more than 9,000 members working for the Canada Border Services Agency may go on strike ahead of the busy summer season. According to Destination Greater Victoria (DGV), the region’s tourism industry is estimated to be worth $1.9 billion, with more than three million tourists visiting the region annually, many of them from overseas. “We are hopeful that a solution can be found before any disruption occurs,” DGV CEO Paul Nursey said in a statement to Black Press. “Many of the transport companies serving Victoria…
It depends on which part of Sri Lanka you’re heading to, but generally the best time to travel is February and March, when the weather is great, wildlife spotting is great, and there are fewer crowds across the country.It’s a bit complicated, as the monsoon hits different parts of the country at different times. There are two monsoon seasons, hitting the southwest and hills of Sri Lanka in May and June, and the north and east in October and November. Don’t completely discount visiting during the monsoon; yes, it does rain, but it never lasts all day and the tropical…
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett, is pushing for the establishment of a multi-destination framework as a gateway to expanding tourism opportunities across the Caribbean. Addressing delegates at the 42nd Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Montego Bay, St. James Island, Bartlett stressed the importance of adopting a multi-destination approach to enhance the Caribbean’s attractiveness. Multi-destination vision Bartlett highlighted the wide variety of unique experiences and rich cultural heritage found throughout the Caribbean region. He advocated for multi-destination arrangements that would allow travelers to seamlessly explore multiple Caribbean destinations on one trip, enriching their vacation experience. Maximizing the region’s potential Bartlett noted the…
Sullivan County’s tourism industry generated $329,912,000 in domestic visitor spending, a 9% increase over 2021, according to the Tennessee Tourism Development Agency.State officials recently released the new data at the industry’s annual Governor’s Conference in Knoxville and celebrated growth across the 95 counties. Sullivan County ranked 11th out of Tennessee’s 95 counties.”Tourism plays a vital role in boosting Sullivan County’s local economy,” said County Executive Richard Venable, “especially as a source of tourist-generated revenue, which helps fund our school system and keeps property taxes as low as possible.”Sullivan County and its cities are poised for continued tourism growth, the mayor…