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During the Renaissance, the Grand Tour drew young European aristocrats to various parts of Europe to experience art, culture, and history. Local scholars known as “cicerones” were hired to guide these travelers, providing detailed information about the places they visited. A cicerone is an old term for a guide who would lead them through museums, galleries, and other places of interest and explain matters of archaeological, antiquarian, historical, and artistic importance. The Industrial Revolution of the 19th century brought railroads and steamships, making travel more accessible. In 1841, British entrepreneur Thomas Cook created the first package tour, which included travel,…
Tourists enjoy a forest park near Haiping Yi Cultural Township in Liupanshui city, southwest China’s Guizhou Province, July 18, 2024. Haiping Yi Cultural Township has seen a peak in tourism since the start of the summer vacation. With an average altitude of nearly 1,900 meters, the township boasts good environmental conditions and moderate temperatures.In recent years, local authorities have been taking advantage of the ecological environment and mountain resources to promote summer tourism. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)A drone aerial photograph taken on July 18, 2024 shows the scenery of Haiping Yi Cultural Township in Liupanshui city, southwest China’s Guizhou Province. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)This…
The World Travel and Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Study (EIR) predicts it will be a historic year for the Philippine travel and tourism industry, with a significant increase in economic contribution, employment numbers and visitor spending.According to the latest findings, the sector’s economic impact is expected to exceed P5.4 trillion this year, a staggering 25% growth from last year. Travel and tourism currently accounts for more than one-fifth (21.3%) of the national economy, and employment in the sector is expected to grow significantly in 2024, with tourism accounting for 20% of the national workforce. International and domestic visitor…
To coincide with the start of the summer season, the Austrian Tourist Board launched a campaign featuring well-known influencers from across Europe. However, they weren’t hired to create content, as is usually the case. As part of the #iamAUT initiative, they went on a “real” vacation without any social media obligations or content plans, handing over their accounts to “ordinary” Austrians, called AUTfluencers. The influencers set a good example for the initiative by putting their smartphones down while on vacation, aiming to inspire others to do the same. German lifestyle influencer xLaeta started in June. She started in the Mozart…
The Seychelles Tourism Board recently completed a successful roadshow around the West Coast of the United States, promoting the archipelago as a top travel destination. The event, which ended on July 18, 2024, visited Phoenix, Los Angeles, Costa Mesa and San Diego, and brought together over 100 top travel advisors. Led by Seychelles Tourism Executives Natasha Selbina and Lorilla Young, the roadshow showcased the island’s beautiful beaches, world-class diving and luxury accommodation, and was joined by local partners including Eden Bleu Hotels, Constance Group, Creole Travel Services and Blue Safari Seychelles. The event featured engaging presentations, one-on-one…
Home Travel 11 travel destinations where you can avoid crowds Serene Nelson is an author, freelance journalist and lifestyle writer for Rest Less. After graduating with a degree in English Literature from the University of Sussex, Serene has gone on to contribute to many major newspapers and websites, having written for the BBC, The Sunday Times, The Independent, Town & Country and The Huffington Post. Her specialisms are food, travel and health, but she enjoys writing on a wide range of topics (for example, her two books are about veganism and psychopathy respectively). She enjoys cooking (especially pasta and Asian…
Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khatib said in an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper that work is underway to establish new regulations and laws to facilitate the investment process in the Kingdom.Saudi Arabia is witnessing a major transformation in its tourism sector after enacting a number of regulations and launching mega projects that enabled it to attract more than 100 million tourists last year, a target originally set for 2030.Al-Khatib revealed the ministry’s move at a press conference held on Wednesday at Abu Falaj Heritage Palace in Al-Aziza, west of Abha city in the southern Asir region, to provide adequate…
Jumping on the “mascot marketing” bandwagon, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) on Thursday announced plans to use Butter Bear, the mascot for Thai dessert shop Coffee Beans by Dao, to promote domestic tourism. According to TAT, the “Suk Than Thee Kub Mee Noei” (“Be Happy Now with Butter Bear”) campaign will launch later this month and run until August, during which Butter Bear fans can travel, dine and shop with the beloved mascot to different locations across Thailand. “There are about 10 million Butterbear fans in Thailand, so we expect more than 100,000 tourists to participate in the campaign…
With the vibrant summer holiday season in full swing, He Yuling has recently been running a bed and breakfast at the foot of the Great Wall, welcoming guests from all over the world. “Last month, more than 5,500 customers came to our store, bringing in total revenue of 600,000 yuan (about US$84,169.18),” said He, 55. Spanning an area of around 3,500 square metres, He’s B&B is located in Shixia Village, near the iconic Badaling Great Wall Scenic Area in Yanqing District on the outskirts of Beijing. Shixia, whose history dates back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), was once hampered by…
From Dinosaur World in Cave City and Forest Giants in Shepherdsville to Giant Fork in the Road in Franklin, the free game developed by the Kentucky Tourism Office gives people a chance to explore some of the lesser-known attractions of the Bluegrass State. (Screenshot | Kentucky Tourism Office) The Great Big Kentucky Adventure, released in May, allows players to take a side-scrolling tour of 12 different Kentucky cities and their landmarks. With classic chiptune theme music and old school pixel art style, it feels similar to the classic Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis games, where players can slay monsters, jump…