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TAIPEI, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On May 6, 2024, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau officially launched version 3.0 of the Taiwan tourism brand called “TAIWAN – Waves of Wonder.” Featuring a mesmerizing wave-like design depicting the seasonal highlights of Taiwan travel, the new identity is supported by innovative brand elements such as short animations and a Taiwan tourism promotional song. The initiative aims to strengthen Taiwan’s efforts to attract more international tourists. The launch event was graced by the attendance of Deputy Secretary-General Li Guoxin, Vice-Minister of Transportation Lin Kuo-hsiang, Director-General of Taiwan Tourism Bureau Chou Yong-hui, and other prominent…
image captionOrganizers say the tournament is worth more than £6m to the local economy18 minutes agoThe organizers of Northern Ireland’s leading youth football tournament have said the decision to reject Tourism NI’s funding bid for a second year is “baffling”.The 2024 O’Neill’s Foyle Cup will see more than 700 clubs compete across the North West in July.Liverpool FC’s rising academy star Trent Corn-Doherty described it as “the best tournament” for local players.Tourism NI said the £30,000 application did not achieve the required ranking for funding to be allocated to the event.Foyle Cup secretary general Philip Devlin said he did not…
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…
U.S. tourism officials have warned that if Congress agrees to amendments to the travel bill, travelers could have to wait longer at airports and endanger their safety. An amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration’s reauthorization bill would eliminate the use of facial recognition technology for passengers who have not been prescreened, making already long immigration lines even longer. “The U.S. Travel Association’s IPW conference in Los Angeles was a great opportunity for us to make the most of it,” said Jeff Freeman, president and chief executive officer of the U.S. Travel Association (pictured), speaking at the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW…
Foreign tourist arrivals and overnight stays will exceed 2019 levels in the first quarter of 2024. The recovery has been steady but uneven across regions and source markets due to continuing risks. Sporting events, high travel demand and inflation drive tourism spending to record levels.Europe’s tourism industry has experienced a strong recovery in the first months of 2024. Based on reporting destination data, foreign arrivals (+7.2%) and overnight stays (+6.5%) in the first quarter of this year exceeded 2019 numbers. This continues the upward trend observed in 2023, with the number of foreign arrivals being 1.2% below 2019 levels and…
Popular European destinations have faced anti-tourist rhetoric despite being largely dependent on tourism revenue. Amviti Rai looks at the dangers of over-tourism and solutions. What is happening in Europe? A recent Reuters article reported that the tourist destination of Capri saw 16,000 tourists visit the island per day during peak season, while the local population reached 12,900. The influx of tourists has created a housing crisis as everyone wants to rent out their homes to tourists, which in turn causes even more problems. The article quotes Teodorico Boniello, head of the local consumer association, as saying, “There are more people…
Popular European destinations have faced anti-tourist rhetoric despite being largely dependent on tourism revenue. Amviti Rai looks at the dangers of over-tourism and solutions. What is happening in Europe? A recent Reuters article reported that the tourist destination of Capri saw 16,000 tourists visit the island per day during peak season, while the local population reached 12,900. The influx of tourists has created a housing crisis, with everyone wanting to rent out their homes to tourists, which in turn creates even more problems. The article quotes Teodorico Boniello, head of the local consumer association, as saying, “There are more people…
As tourism is one of Europe’s key industries, deepening tourism cooperation between China and Europe will help revitalize the continent’s economy. Tour packages to Europe have been selling well since the start of 2023 since China eased international travel restrictions following the pandemic, travel agency figures show. Traditionally popular European destinations such as France, Spain and Greece remain first choices for Chinese travellers, but “niche” destinations such as Serbia and Montenegro are also becoming popular. “Some European destinations, such as Athens, Berlin, Milan and Zurich, have seen a surge in searches on our platform recently,” online travel agent Kunar said.…
Popular European destinations have faced anti-tourist rhetoric despite being largely dependent on tourism revenue. Amviti Rai looks at the dangers of over-tourism and solutions. What is happening in Europe? A recent Reuters article reported that the tourist destination of Capri saw 16,000 tourists visit the island per day during peak season, while the local population reached 12,900. The influx of tourists has created a housing crisis, with everyone wanting to rent out their homes to tourists, which in turn creates even more problems. The article quotes Teodorico Boniello, head of the local consumer association, as saying, “There are more people…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Please be advised that this Ubud travel guide hasn’t been updated in 2024. Prices and travel guidelines may no longer be accurate so it’s important that you verify any information before proceeding. Everyone has a list of their favorite destinations. Every city or town is unique and special in its own way, be we all have a short list of places that are just a little bit more special than the others. For us, one of those places is Ubud. We first visited this Balinese town in 2009. We aren’t beach people so we skipped the coastal areas…