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TEHRAN – Iran’s capital Tehran plans to upgrade the landscape of its tourist destinations by developing related facilities across all 22 of its districts, local officials said.Mohammad Nazem Razavi told the Iranian News Agency on Saturday that each district in the capital would implement its own tourism project based on extensive planning and research. Razavi said he hoped the new tourist facilities would be up and running before the end of the Persian year, explaining that the new facilities would complement Tehran’s existing tourism infrastructure. “The new tourist centre will provide a range of services to citizens,” the official said.…

TEHRAN – Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ezzatollah Zarghami paid a one-day visit to West Azerbaijan province, which is packed with important cultural heritage and tourism-related activities.The minister along with his delegation arrived in Urmia on Saturday and inaugurated several projects, inspected ongoing restoration works and attended a number of meetings. The Minister’s visit began in the early morning, when he visited Baderbourg Castle and assessed the ongoing restoration work aimed at transforming the ancient building into a boutique hotel. In addition, state officials provided an update on the condition of the castle, the progress of the construction…

Share this article Bali leaders are calling on the government to subsidize airfares for international tourists to make holidays to the island more affordable. The news comes as ministers confirmed they will introduce new policies to reduce the rising costs airlines face when landing in the country. I Nyoman Astama, vice president of the Bali Tourism Industry Association (GIPI), told reporters that subsidized flights would help boost the tourism sector and improve the visitor experience, “especially for a significant number of target markets, of course.” Leaders like Astama point to rising air fares to and from Indonesia’s airports, including Bali’s…

Home » Sustainable Tourism » Sustainable Tourism Market Expected to Grow 14% to $11.4 Trillion by 2032 Saturday, July 20, 2024Reading time: 2 minutesThe sustainable tourism market is expected to grow significantly, estimated to reach $11.4 trillion by 2032, at a CAGR of 14%Market OverviewAccording to Allied Market Research, the sustainable tourism market is experiencing significant growth, projected to be valued at $3.3 trillion in 2022 and reach $11.4 trillion by 2032, exhibiting a robust CAGR of 14% from 2023 to 2032. According to 2022 market data, the group travel segment will account for more than half of global revenue,…

Home » Breaking News » Vatican boosts tourism with visa exemptions for 117 countries including Brazil, UAE, UK Saturday, July 20, 2024Reading time: 5 minutesThe Vatican City, the spiritual and administrative center of the Roman Catholic Church, has become increasingly accessible to tourists thanks to its visa-free policy. Currently, citizens of 117 countries can visit and travel to the Vatican City without a visa, making it an attractive destination for those interested in religious tourism, business and leisure tourism.This small, independent city-state offers visitors the chance to explore iconic sites such as St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the…

Home » Tourism News » Da Nang’s Bold Tourism Strategy: Broadening Horizons with Innovative Experiences and Global Reach Saturday, July 20, 2024Reading time: 2 minutesDa Nang’s tourism sector is dynamically enhancing its offerings by integrating new tourism products and organizing events and festivals to enrich visitor experiences. The city is focusing its promotional activities in existing key markets and seeking to develop new ones to expand its visitor base.Promotional activities are key opportunities for both local and international tourism businesses to forge future cooperation. At the recent FamTrip event in Da Nang, participants from Da Nang and Indonesia shared their…

Hija Morsi has been a tour guide in Israel for many years, having weathered the global COVID-19 pandemic and now back in the tourism industry. As head of Israel’s Arabic Tour Guide Forum, she has worked with tourists from all over the world and has seen some uncertain times, but nothing to compare to the current situation, with Israel having been at war for nearly 10 months.3 View Gallery (Photo: REUTERS/Ammar Awad)”There are very few jobs,” Mursi told The Media Line. “From October 2023 until today, we have one group from India who continue to convince Israelis to visit the…

Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo married his former secretary Amanda Muscat a few weeks ago, but he has refused to release the names of the companies who provided services for the lavish wedding, which his ministry spent €4 million of public money on over the weekend, or to release all the associated invoices and proof of payment. Following exposure by The Shift newspaper of significant conflicts of interest in the arrangements for the Minister’s wedding at Manoel Island in Sliema and Manta by the Sea, Minister Bartolo was asked to provide a full list of the wedding party’s service providers and…

Home » Tourism News Home » Jiangsu Tourism Boom: 2024 Expected to See Increase in Foreign Tourists and Social Media Growth for VisitJiangsu Saturday, July 20, 2024Reading time: 2 minutesJiangsu tourism boom: 2024 sees increase in foreign visitors and social media growth for @VisitJiangsuVisit Jiangsu, a southeastern province of China that combines beautiful landscapes with deep-rooted history. Over the past year, Jiangsu has emerged as a beloved destination for travelers from all over the world, recording an astounding 108.60% increase in foreign tourists visiting the province’s iconic sites.Leading this surge is @VisitJiangsu, the official outlet of the Jiangsu Provincial Culture…

South Korea appointed K-pop girl band New Jeans as “honorary ambassadors” as part of a tourism promotion effort on Thursday (July 11), joining a long list of Korean celebrities to hold the role. Tourism numbers in South Korea have nearly recovered to pre-pandemic levels this year, with about a third of visitors citing K-pop and K-dramas, or the so-called “Korean Wave,” as their main motivation for traveling to the East Asian country. “We are very happy to be appointed as ambassadors today to promote tourism in Korea,” said band member Minzy, adding that it was a “great joy” for the…