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May 5, 2024, 1:38 pm · California reported record spending by tourists last year as the Golden State’s tourism industry completed its recovery from the pandemic. Governor Gavin Newsom and Visit California CEO Caroline Betata today announced that California travel spending will reach a record high of $150.4 billion in 2023, surpassing 2019’s previous record. It was announced that the total amount exceeded $144.9 billion. This was the last full year before the pandemic shut down tourist destinations. across the state and country. Spending will increase 5.6% from 2022, and state officials said California “continues to hold the largest share…
Written by Lee Sentell, Alabama Tourism and Travel Director When Governor Kay Ivey recently announced that Alabama had agreed to purchase the Folly Beach Express Bridge and eliminate its tolls, you could hear the collective cheers from Alabamians across the state. it was. Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon said the announcement is “good for everyone: good for residents, good for businesses, good for visitors.” His sentiment captures the widespread support for this deal, as it is certainly good for everyone. The leaders who made this happen: Governor Ivey, local officials, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), and the Baldwin County…
Travelers often neglect Belgium in favor of neighboring countries like France and the Netherlands, but it’s one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. Due to its history, Belgium is linguistically and culturally diverse, while being small and compact, making it easy to travel between destinations. From perfect fries and chocolate to easy-to-access nature breaks, picturesque medieval towns, and a vibrant art and fashion scene, there’s so much to experience in Belgium. The best places to visit are: Brussels is full of architectural masterpieces © repistu / Getty Images1. Brussels Great for shopping, museums and street food Brussels, the capital of Belgium and…
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has revealed that approximately 40 per cent of the $4.38 billion earned by the tourism sector in the 2023-2024 financial year remained within Jamaica’s economy. Speaking at a post-cabinet press conference at Jamaica House yesterday, Mr Bartlett explained that a portion of the revenue generated in this area is being reinvested into operating costs. “That means the cost of bringing tourists here because you have to bring the product in first, the airlines, the marketing arrangements, the advertising, and the capital expenditures that have been made to build the facilities and infrastructure here. The problem…all this…
Havana, Cuba Photo: VCGThe Cuban government announced on Saturday a visa-free policy starting this month for Chinese nationals with regular passports, resulting in a 40% jump in searches for related tourism products on Chinese travel platforms and direct flights between China and Cuba. It is scheduled to reopen soon. . The announcement was made by Cuban Tourism Minister Juan Carlos Garcia during the 42nd Cuba International Tourism Fair (FITCuba 2024) held in the seaside resort of Cayo Coco in Cuba’s Ciego de Avila province. Garcia also announced that China will be the guest of honor at the 2025 Cuba Tourism…
Share article Last updated 1 minute agoBarcelona is one of Spain’s most exciting destinations to visit and is often the most affordable gateway to the country. So the latest tourism report that a little-known beach city reigns supreme over Barcelona and other famous Spanish destinations is quite surprising. Of course, this country is home to one of the best beach getaways in all of Europe, so it’s no surprise that travelers head to the Spanish coastline. With a 51% increase in tourism, the beautiful coastal city of Benalmádena is sweeping Spain as the new trendy tourist destination. Where is Benalmadena?…
Last year, Iran and Russia introduced a visa-free exchange program that allows travelers in tour groups to visit each other’s countries without visas. This initiative further attracted the interest of Iranian tourists. By the end of 2023, approximately 29,500 Iranian tourists have visited Russia, and approximately 17,000 people have traveled from Russia to Iran. Efforts are underway to attract more tourists from Russia, with authorities working to allow meal card payments in Iran. This will simplify financial transactions for Russian travelers and improve their travel experience in Russia. This was reported by Tehran Times, a partner of TV BRICS. Regarding…
City officials from Kalispell, Whitefish and Columbia Falls said at the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Growth Summit that growth in the Flathead Valley continues to slow following the pandemic-induced surge in 2021, and development and tourism demand are slowing. He said it has leveled off. Municipal managers and planners say the number of building permits issued has fallen significantly from its peak three years ago, even though housing and transportation remain top priorities. Ta. In Kalispell, development services director Jarrod Nygren said more than 1,000 new homes have been built in the past few years, and while interest in multifamily…
“However, the external environment remains complex and there are many uncertainties,” Zhang said in his weekly blog. “The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates on hold last week. Combined with stubborn inflation, market expectations for rate cuts are weaker than they were earlier this year.”He said the situation “could have a negative impact on global economic recovery, Hong Kong’s exports, local investment and capital market sentiment.”The Fed announced last week that it would keep its benchmark lending rate unchanged at 5.25% to 5.5% as core inflation remains above its 2% target.Mr Chan said the city’s tourism sector was one of…
Driven by India becoming one of the world’s leading travel destinations, India’s travel and tourism ecosystem has recorded impressive growth post-pandemic. It serves as an important source of foreign exchange, travel and tourism, and its contribution to the Indian economy in 2022 is estimated at Rs 15.9 trillion (US$ 191.25 billion). According to the latest assessment by NLB Services, a human resources solutions provider, it will reach $16.5 trillion by 2023.NLB Services added that growing synergies in the sector have led to stable job creation in both Tier I and Tier II locations across the country.Also read: More than 70,000…