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Skift Take Intrepid’s vision for India is ambitious. But to significantly increase arrivals to the country, India must first address the concerns of international travellers. Bulbul Dhawan Intrepid Travel’s India arm aims to welcome 30,000 tourists a year to India by 2030, four times more than last year’s 7,500. It may be doable, but the challenges are many. What are the pain points for international travellers? “There are a lot,” says Rama Mahendru, Intrepid’s general manager for India. One is the safety of women travellers. “Through solo female expeditions led by women travel agents, we are trying to show tourists…
Five To present development plans for Miller Quarters Park and gather community feedback, the Webster Parish Convention & Visitors Board held two public forums on July 18. Representatives from Parish Line Architects and CARBO Landscape Architecture provided detailed slideshows illustrating the proposed area and features of the project. The park is estimated to cost between $7 million and $10 million and will be built in phases. Of note, Miller Quarters will be owned by the commission and developed with funds from a lodging tax collected from visitors. “This is a tourism project. The funds used to purchase this project are…
Home » Asia » Visa waivers for 66 countries including Brunei, Canada, France, Japan boost tourism Friday, July 19, 2024Reading time: 5 minutesKnown for its pristine rainforests, stunning mosques and vibrant culture, Brunei offers a hassle-free travel experience with a visa-free policy for citizens of 66 countries. The policy encourages tourists from all over the world to explore Brunei’s rich history and natural beauty without the need for advance visa arrangements. Visitors can enjoy the Sultanate’s attractions, from the gorgeous Jami’a Sul Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque to the lush, expansive landscapes of Ulu Temburong National Park. Brunei’s efforts to promote tourism…
Use your vacation time to rest and rejuvenate. July 19, 2024 0 Sleep Tourism is a Growing Travel Trend | Take a break and rejuvenate. Sleep tourism is becoming more and more popular. Gone are the days of whirlwind European trips and bucket list holidays, replaced by holidays where rest and rejuvenation are key – and for many people, that means a good night’s sleep. A recent survey of 1,095 Americans by travel company Carl Friedrich found that more than 94% of participants said they wanted to take part in slow travel in the future, choosing peace and rest over…
Esta publicación también está disponible en: Español Puerto Vallarta, the tourism jewel of Jalisco, is enjoying a strong year for tourism, with air travel driving the surge, with passenger numbers up 2.6% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This means an additional 96,500 air travelers this year. For international travelers, the growth is even more impressive: International arrivals by air surged 7.8%, with nearly 177,000 more international visitors to Puerto Vallarta so far in 2024. The good news extends beyond airports: Cruise ship arrivals are doing well, with 94 ships calling in the…
China will expand its 144-hour visa-free transit policy to 37 ports, enhancing travel and business access, boosting tourism, and promoting international exchanges and cooperation. BEIJING – In a key move to strengthen China’s appeal to international tourists and business travelers, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) has expanded its 144-hour visa-free transit policy to three ports of entry, bringing the total number of ports covered by the policy to 37, further facilitating international travel and commerce. The newly added ports are Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport in Henan Province, Lijiang Sanyi International Airport in Yunnan Province, and Meihan Railway Port, also in…
Open the audio article player From Sedona City Text-to-speech audio articles made possible by a Yavapai College Quest Grant. Tuition-free industry certifications to help you in your career. Following a national search, the City of Sedona has hired Andrew Grossman as its new tourism manager. Starting July 1, 2024, Grossman will manage a new tourism program created in 2023 as part of the city’s official tourism management organization (DMO) designation. Grossman has over 10 years of experience in the professional tourism industry. Grossman most recently served as Director of Destination Development for the Colorado Tourism Office. Working closely with destinations…
Since the end of COVID-19, tourism numbers to Nunavut have started to recover.At one park alone, visitor numbers for 2023-24 are at 77 per cent of last season, before the pandemic hit, according to data provided by Parks Canada.”We had 253 visitors last year,” said Leanna Ellsworth, manager of Auyuittuq National Park. “Every year we get up to 300 visitors.”Of Nunavut’s five national parks, Auyuittuq National Park is the most popular, Ellsworth said.But national parks aren’t the only thing that draws tourists.Cruise ships also call at areas of Nunavut such as Pond Inlet.”We got off to a little bit of…
Mia Taylor Last updated: Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3:45 PM The tourism-related trade deficit between the United States and Europe is at its highest in more than 20 years.Cash-rich Americans are flocking to continental Europe in droves, driving the tourism trade deficit to $27.3 billion in 2023, Reuters reported, citing data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.This is the largest travel deficit between the US and Europe since the 2000s and is 66% higher than the 2022 travel deficit between the two regions just a year ago.This news comes after decades of balanced relative tourism trade balances between the…
Tourism Holdings Limited (NZSE:THL) is not the largest company, but it has seen its share price rise 18% on the NZSE over the past few months. Good news for shareholders, the company’s share price has risen significantly over the past year. With many analysts covering the stock, we would expect any price-sensitive announcements are already priced into the share price. But what if there is still an opportunity to buy? Let’s take a look at Tourism Holdings’ outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if the opportunity still exists. Check out our latest analysis for…