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Hong Kong needs to improve communication to meet tourist expectations for fireworks displays, after tourists from mainland China voiced complaints over scaled-down Labor Day fireworks displays Tourism said an industry veteran. This comes after more than 181,000 mainlanders arrived in Hong Kong on the first day of Golden Week on May 1. Hong Kong Labor Day fireworks display on May 1, 2024. Photo: Hong Kong Tourism Board. Timothy Chui, executive director of the Hong Kong Tourism Association, told RTHK that he was “pleasantly surprised” to learn that some mainland tourists had traveled to Hong Kong for the scaled-down fireworks display.…
The travel and tourism sector has changed dramatically over the past two decades, including adventure travel as a new dimension. Adventure tourism, as defined by the Adventure Travel Trade Association, is a rapidly expanding and dynamic sector of the tourism industry that involves physical exertion, cultural exchange, and outdoor exploration.Indiatoday.in spoke to Rama Mahendru, India Country General Manager, Intrepid Travel. He says, “Adventure tourism is all about adventure. Many would argue that this is a very broad term and subjective. ” The tourism industry is an example of niche tourism, but it is growing rapidly. There are many different types…
São Paulo is Latin America’s largest city, and Brazil’s financial hub; the sheer size of the city and number of attractions in São Paulo are enough to make any visitor dizzy. Fortunately, Culture Trip has done the work for you with this list of the top twenty attractions that should not be missed while you’re in town. Mercadão Municipal Market Wagner Vilas / Unsplash The municipal market of São Paulo, known as Mercadão, sprawls across over 12,000 metres and features merchants and artisans from all corners of the city, with a great variety of food and spices to eat there…
Where should we go for vacation this summer?The question is simple, but the possibilities are endless.“Are you feeling adventurous or just relaxing on the beach with a drink in hand?” Leila replies, narrowing down the list.It feels good to relax on the beach.”So, if you prefer a laid-back beach vibe, how about Santorini with its iconic sunsets or Ao Nang for beach bliss in Thailand? Pick your favourite paradise!” she suggested. Read more: Best travel insuranceExcept she’s not really a “girlfriend”: Leila is an AI travel planner, and her website launched this year amid a growing number of artificial intelligence-driven…
A new study has unfortunately revealed that some of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations are also closely associated with the continent’s worst pickpocket statistics. advertisementAs you’re about to jet off for your summer vacation, it’s important to remember that, unfortunately, not everyone you meet while traveling is going to be a nice person.A new study by UK-based travel insurance company QuoteZone has revealed that many popular European destinations are hotspots for pickpockets.The researchers looked at the frequency of pickpocket mentions in traveller reviews of the top five tourist destinations in European countries.Italy topped the list with the highest rate across…
ASTANA—Central Asia is a region with its own dynamics and should be dealt with on its own, not as a secondary issue linked to conflicts in neighboring regions, Luca Anceschi, professor of Eurasian studies at the University of Glasgow, said in an interview with The Astana Times. Anchechi has spent over a decade studying Eurasian geopolitics. Photo credit: gla.ac.uk “Amazing place” “It’s a beautiful place,” Ancesi said of the European Union’s longstanding ties with Central Asia. “Because for 20 years we have been talking about how we should engage with Central Asia in our relations with other regions. The reality…
With the right amount of planning, it’s possible to book your entire vacation, including flights, hotels, cruises, car rentals, tours and other activities, entirely on points through the Chase TravelSM portal.But are you getting the best deal by doing this instead of transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards® points to travel partners and booking directly? It turns out there’s a lot more to consider — everything from travel date flexibility and brand variety to the credit card you’re using — if you want to get more value for your points by booking through Chase TravelSM.Below, CNBC Select breaks down the best ways…
saiko3p/Getty Images Why you should go: 2024 Summer Olympics and D-Day 80th Anniversary Everyone is talking about visiting France this year, and for good reason. Paris will host the Summer Olympics, with events taking place in the City of Lights and surrounding areas, including rowing and swimming competitions on the Seine and dressage competitions at Versailles. (According to the French Tourist Board, 95% of Olympic and Paralympic events will be held at existing locations to create a more sustainable global Games.) Paris is in full-throttle preparation mode, with new Hotels open, art exhibitions begin, and many events take place. A…
The tropics are best known for their year-round heat, rainy seasons, lush vegetation, soft beaches, and sparkling waves. The equatorial region, which stretches from Tropic of Cancer to Tropic of Cancer, is not only home to colorful plants, but also sugar cane and resort bars stocked with rum. Although the continental United States is too far north to be considered truly tropical, you can still find American destinations that boast mild climates, sugar-sand beaches, and frozen rum. The southern region of the Lower 48 has a pleasant subtropical and Mediterranean climate zone. If you leave the mainland, you can escape…
Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain MADRID, Spain – Spain’s tourism sector is on track to post record revenues again in 2024, the Exceltur Tourism Association said on Tuesday, adding that it was concerned about growing anger in the country over overtourism. . Tourism revenue this year is expected to reach 202.65 billion euros ($215.4 billion), already showing an “extraordinary rate of growth,” Exceltur Vice President José Luis Zoleda said at a press conference. This is 8.6% higher than the record set in 2023, he said. He added that if confirmed, tourism receipts for Spain, the world’s second-most visited country after…