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When unexpected events are not allowed, the bar for expectations may be set high. Golden Week, which ended on Sunday, is a good example.Director-General of Tourism Kevin Yong Yun-hung earlier predicted that 800,000 mainlanders will cross the border to visit Hong Kong in five days, spending HK$2.3 billion, raising hopes for a boost to the economic recovery.Such expectations did not take into account the bad weather, which rained for most of the holiday.Nevertheless, the estimated total number of visitors approached more than 750,000, with a total of 893,000 total visitors, a 23.5% increase over the same holiday last year. “We…

This February 24, 2021 image shows the “firefall” effect on Yosemite’s El Capitan.Photo credit: Edward Smith Published May 7, 2024 – 2:32 p.m.Written by Ben Hensley As California’s tourism industry continues to recover from the pandemic, Central Valley tourism continues its upward trajectory in 2023, with the four-county region generating nearly $3 billion in travel-related spending. This annual report is published by Visit California, the state tourism agency, and prepared by Dean Runyan Associates. Fresno County generated $1.74 billion in direct travel spending in 2023, an increase of nearly 1% annually. Travel spending has steadily increased from her low point…

Throughout our travels in Hawaii and around the world, we continue to experience vacation rentals in many different ways. From approved rental properties in the Vacation Zone, we always choose to stay in private properties in the past where the hosts have asked us to be discreet. The latter type of rental currently gives legal ones a bad reputation. Currently, Hawaii offers counties (islands) the opportunity to regulate or eliminate short-term rentals. Governor Green signed Senate Bill 2919 into law this week. Our readers have already expressed concern about the potential economic impact it could have. “Think about these numbers…

The Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism has partnered with Etihad Airways to launch the Abu Dhabi Stopover Campaign to promote tourism.Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves said on Tuesday that authorities hope to attract more than 100,000 visitors to Abu Dhabi over the next year through the program.The campaign invites guests traveling through the UAE’s capital city to turn their trip into a complimentary stopover hotel stay and an “ultimate vacation” experience.The announcement was made at an event at the Arabian Travel Market after the initial agreement was signed between DCT Abu Dhabi Tourism Director Saleh Al Gheziri and…

Claiborne Tourism Holds ‘Road Mapping’ Session with State Officials Published on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 2:28 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Jay Compton) Several Tennessee Tourism Development Department (TDTD) officials, including Director Mark Ezell, recently visited Cumberland Gap and held a “road mapping” session to help plan for the future of Claiborne County’s tourism community. Claiborne County Chamber of Commerce Director Karin Clark invited members of the tourism commission, mayors of all cities and towns in the county, and as many other tourism partners as possible to Nineteen19 for a conference. “We invited people from all walks of life in…

CHICAGO, IL – (EFFINGHAM RADIO) – Illinois sees 39 percent increase in international visitors starting in 2022 – highlighting the state’s growing global appealThe Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Tourism is proud to announce that the state will see a significant increase in international visitors in 2023, marking a significant milestone in Illinois’ tourism growth. Masu. According to data provided by Tourism Economics, Illinois will welcome 2.16 million international tourists in 2023, reflecting a significant 39% increase over the previous year. This surge in international visitors shows that Illinois is an increasingly popular destination worldwide. Additionally, international…

Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts chaired the City Council’s regular meeting on Thursday, May 2nd.The Clarksville City Council approved an ordinance imposing a privilege tax on the occupancy of hotels, motels and other accommodations to help fund tourism.Funds generated from the 2.75% tax will be used to promote tourism and the newly created Tourism Development Authority (TDA), which will manage the Arts and Heritage Development Council and the Roxy Regional Theatre. Funds generated from the tax will also help build a planned new performing arts center.Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts originally proposed imposing a 4% privilege tax, but revised that amount to…

TEHRAN – The northern facade of the Semnan caravanserai has been restored to its previous state as part of a major project to establish a huge tourist inn.According to local tourism officials, the restoration project aims to prepare the caravanserai for public visits and to host cultural programs. The official said the caravanserai, which has been listed as a national heritage site since 1973, served as Semnan’s central prison for 40 years until 2020. This caravanserai is one of 999 caravanserais built across the country by order of Shah Abbas the Great, the fifth Safavid king of Iran. The site…

Share article Last updated 13 minutes ago One of the most popular tourist attractions in the Mexican Caribbean region was recently awarded a high honor for its efforts to protect and preserve the cultural heritage of this region of Mexico. The award goes to Grupo Xcaret, the holding company for the popular Xcaret Park in Mexico’s Caribbean Sea and the visionary architect behind this tourist attraction, beloved by many vacationers. Awarded to Miguel Quintana Paris. high honor of tourism This high international honor was presented by United Nations Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvi, who recognized the important contribution Grupo Xcaret has…

Written by Patrick Lin The Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (SPACVB) is hosting National Travel and Tourism Week this month to highlight the contributions of the travel industry and its critical role in promoting economic growth across communities across the country. To commemorate the week, SPACVB will host two events highlighting the importance of the industry and the benefits it brings to Portage County. In celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week, SPACVB will be hosting “Tourism Takeover: Live!” The event will be held at Stevens Point Brewery’s new taproom on Monday, May 20, 2024 from 4:30 to…