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Indiana Dunes Tourism recently awarded a grant to a Porter County organization working to attract visitors from outside Northwest Indiana.The grants will help fund projects, marketing efforts and events aimed at attracting new and repeat visitors to Porter County. The 2024 grant recipients are:219 TaproomChesterton Branding and Leadership Corp.Dig the Dunes LLCDuneland Bike-n-Bar LLCEwalt Jahnz Porter County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #165 Inc.Humane IndianaIndiana Audubon SocietyIzaak Walton League of America’s Porter County ChapterLe Tour de Shore LLCLeons HeroesNorthwest Indiana Junior Golf AssociationNorthwest Indiana Paddling AssociationPortage ParksPorter County AgingCommunity Services and The Market on 12″Each year we are thrilled to…
Skift Take Corinne Menegaux says the 2024 Paris Olympics will be a global tourism advert for the City of Light, rather than attracting large numbers of tourists as an event in itself. Dawit Habtemariam Paris will host the 2024 Olympics this summer, but it won’t be a big international tourist destination — only 30% of the event’s attendees will be from abroad — and its real value will come from the footage of professional breakdancing, skateboarding and other urban sports taking place in the heart of Paris. “This is a way for Paris to show its commitment to the urban…
Mia Taylor Last updated: Friday, May 24, 2024 at 2:20 pm Germany’s travel and tourism industry has recovered much slower than many other major European destinations.Newly released data from the World Travel and Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Review (EIR) has found that domestic tourism “underpins” the entire tourism industry in Germany. Meanwhile, the country’s international travel spending remains low and below pre-pandemic levels.Furthermore, the WTTC said today that Germany’s travel and tourism sector has yet to recover its GDP contribution and jobs lost during the pandemic. The international tourism organization’s latest study puts tourism’s contribution to Germany’s GDP…
The Paintsville Tourist Commission has approved a $10,000 sponsorship for a fall production of a play about the life of the late Eastern Kentucky entrepreneur John C.C. Mayo.The funding request came from the Johnson County Community Foundation and was approved at the commission’s May 20 regular meeting.In a letter to the commission, the group said it was formed to “support philanthropic efforts in Johnson County and lead the creation of a permanent community fund that will support local philanthropic goals now and into the future.”The foundation has requested $10,000 in sponsorship for its signature event, “The Richest Man in Kentucky,”…
African countries are increasingly realizing the importance of removing the barriers that have long hindered intercontinental exchange. From the elimination of burdensome trade tariffs within sub-regions to the complete removal of visa restrictions, the continent is rapidly moving forward on the path of progress. The move towards visa-free entry among African countries is not only expected to foster a sense of unity but also boost economic growth, cultural exchange and regional cooperation. The decisions of several African countries to open their borders to African nationals, including recent moves by Rwanda and Kenya, reflect a pivotal change in the continent’s approach…
Greater Monadnock Collaborative President and CEO Luca Paris received the BEA Collaborator of the Year Award from BEA Commissioner Taylor Caswell. CONCORD, NH – The Department of Commerce, Travel and Tourism Division (DTTD) is predicting an estimated 4.8 million visitors and $2.6 billion in visitor spending in New Hampshire this summer. The figures represent a 3% increase in visitor numbers over last year. DTTD announced its summer marketing campaign along with visitor projections at the New Hampshire Tourism Summit, held at the Lakeport Opera House in Laconia. “After last year’s return to normal levels of leisure travel, nationally, growth in…
An integral part of the Canadian Tourism Commission’s newly announced 2030 StrategyIt enables industry to make smarter marketing, investment and destination development decisions, ultimately driving economic growth.Through data-driven decision-making, we aim to position Canada as one of the top seven tourism destinations in the world by 2030.MONTREAL , May 24, 2024 /CNW/ – Today, an innovative data and analytics platform was launched to revolutionize Canada’s tourism industry and drive economic growth. The Canadian Tourism Data Collective is the first secure, centralized platform designed to harness the power of data to make Canada more competitive.Destination Canada (CNW Group/Destination Canada)Formally announced at…
Visitors take selfies in front of a glass-free 3D screen at the BOE booth at the China International Fair for Trade in Services on September 5, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua] As domestic tourism consumption demand continues to improve, China’s tourism market continues to grow alongside rising investment confidence. During this year’s May Day holiday, 295 million Chinese tourists visited China domestically, up 7.6 percent from last year. Domestic tourism spending was RMB 166.89 billion ($23.47 billion), up 12.7 percent compared to the same period in 2023. According to a report released by the China Tourism Academy (CTA), the confidence index for the…
Summer is just around the corner, which means vacation travel season for most Americans. While most Chicago-area residents will be heading out to the countryside in the coming months, there’s a destination closer to home that’s just as fun: our beloved hometown.Despite all the complaints about the city (taxes and cost of living are too high, there’s too much crime and homelessness), the latest Harris Poll shows that we really love what it has to offer, from the parks and museums to the nightlife and architecture, the downtown vibe and nonstop festivals.For example, many residents plan to take advantage of…
Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) is focused on increasing visitor numbers during off-peak periods to support sustainable and productive growth in the tourism sector as it recovers well from lockdown. Tourist visitation is returning to its traditional pattern of peaking in the summer months, and unless measures are taken, peak visitor numbers are likely to increase more rapidly than off-peak periods. Seasonal peaks and troughs make it difficult for the tourism sector to operate productively throughout the year. Tourism New Zealand aims to promote New Zealand as a year-round destination. Pictured is Auckland, New Zealand. TNZ chief executive René de Monchy…