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More than 43 million people will travel for Memorial Day this year, with three of the top 10 tourist destinations in the nation over the three-day holiday weekend being in Florida, according to a recent survey by the American Automobile Association (AAA).That’s a 4% increase from the number of people who traveled over the holiday weekend in 2023, and will see Memorial Day weekend travel numbers reach nearly 44 million for the first time since 2005, AAA reported.”We haven’t seen such high travel volume over Memorial Day weekend in almost 20 years,” Paula Twidale, senior vice president of AAA Travel,…
Written by Tom BatemanFUJI KAWAGUCHIKO, Japan (Reuters) – Japan’s majestic Mount Fuji took some 700,000 years to form, but one humid morning in May, it disappeared.On at least one side of the busy road, the 3,776-meter-high (12,388-foot) Japanese symbol and the convenience store below it are visible, as authorities completed a 20-meter-by-2.5-meter fence to block photo spots. Lawson’s view disappeared. It was widespread among tourists.For local residents, the large number of visitors and their disobedience to littering and parking rules were a nuisance and a traffic hazard.“I’m really happy that foreigners come to town,” says Kikue Katsumata, 73, who was…
The Rome Georgia Tourism Board invites locals to celebrate the 41st National Travel and Tourism Week. This week we celebrate the value of travel to our economy, business and personal well-being, and invite locals to become tourists in their own cities and have a fulfilling tourist experience. . Here are some recommended activities and events for locals to enjoy. Roma of Georgia Outdoor Passport – Local residents must complete the Outdoor Passport by June 23, 2024 to claim a free special Roma of Georgia T-shirt. The Passport is your free ticket to experience beautiful activities like walking scenic trails and…
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on Monday helped kick off the tourism season with the first-ever Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation’s Spring Philadelphia Opener celebration.Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham received the special honor of Most Valuable Philadelphian (MVP) during the event. “I’m happy to be accepted by the city,” he said. ”[Philadelphians] Philadelphia is everything to me because I have that blue collar mentality of going to battle and never giving up. ” Graham, a Detroit native who has lived in Philadelphia for 14 years, was asked what must-visit places in the city are. “Well, they should come here…
The Kansas State Capitol, also known as the Kansas State Capitol, is located in downtown Topeka. Opened in 1903, the capitol building was begun in 1866 and took 37 years to build at a cost of $3.2 million. From ground level to the top of the dome, the Kansas State Capitol is 16 feet taller than the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. TOPEKA (KSNT) – State officials announced $500,000 will be donated to 14 award winners to support tourism development in the Sunflower State. On Monday, Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced the awarding of $500,000 in…
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, 5, reacts during the second quarter of Game 7 of the second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena.The Minnesota Timberwolves are one of the most fun teams in the NBA right now. Featuring a phenomenal young star in Anthony Edwards, always-talented but often overlooked All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns, and defensive guru Rudy Gobert, he has a defensive back in seven Western Conference games. They were able to defeat the defending champion Denver Nuggets. Semi-finals.It was a very fierce battle with both teams battling back and forth throughout the series.…
Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay told CNBC on May 10 that the country may reconsider its controversial $100-a-day tourist fee if the country’s tourism industry recovers soon. . But fees are likely to be higher, he said. Bhutan reopened its borders in September 2022 and increased its “sustainable development fee” to $200 per person per day. In 2023, the country cut prices in half across the board, after lowering prices to encourage travelers to stay longer. According to the Bhutan Immigration Department, the current fee ($100 for adults and $50 for children aged 6 to 12) is a “limited-time incentive”…
TOPEKA (KSNT) – State officials announced $500,000 will be donated to 14 award winners to support tourism development in the Sunflower State. On Monday, Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced the awarding of $500,000 in the latest round of Attraction Development Grants, according to a release from the Kansas Department of Commerce. This grant program will help build tourism experiences across Kansas in hopes of boosting the state’s economy. “Quality tourist attractions have played a huge role in our state’s economic success over the past five years,” Toland said. “By establishing and continuing to invest in quality…
January tends to be when we’re planning and booking our trips for the upcoming year, not embarking on one. But there are serious pros to travelling during the first month of the year. As well as taking advantage of affordable flight deals, you can shake off the dreaded January blues before they’ve even begun. Whether you’re after a short break, cultural experience or wildlife wonder only to be found at the start of the year, or you’re looking to spend the entire month deep diving into a new destination – we’ve rounded up some of the best places on the…
On Monday, Gov. Henry McMaster declared May 19-25 Travel and Tourism Week in South Carolina, where the hospitality industry has an impact of more than $29 billion. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Memorial Day weekend, the start of the summer travel season, is just days away. As people begin preparing to spend their leisure time, the governor on Monday declared Travel and Tourism Week in the state. In South Carolina, the hospitality industry has an impact of more than $29 billion. According to the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT), one in 10 people in the state works in…