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Tourist fees imposed so far in Asia are too low to deter tourists. Fees do not help curb overtourism, but they provide destinations with regular income that can be used to maintain tourism infrastructure. Industry Stakeholders want transparency in collection and usage Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture currently collects a visit fee, which authorities say will be used for sustainable tourism development. Bali is the newest destination among other destinations around the world to impose visitor fees with the aim of preserving the condition of the land, but tourism authorities are trying to better manage tourist flows. , probably won’t be…
Kyodo News (via Getty Images) China’s Beijing Capital International Airport is one of two international airports serving the city. CNN — Visiting China is becoming easier for some foreign travelers as the government announces plans to extend its visa-free policy to six European countries. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced Thursday at a press conference on the sidelines of the National People’s Congress in Beijing that the exemption will come into effect on March 14. “I would like to share with everyone that starting from March 14, China will further extend visa exemptions to six countries, including Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary,…
In 2024, tourism across the globe is “well on track” to return to pre-pandemic levels, according to projections by UN Tourism.Global conflicts and natural disasters, ranging from a series of coups across Africa to catastrophic earthquakes in the Middle East affected international travel patterns throughout 2023. Still, international tourist arrivals reached 87% of pre-pandemic levels in 2023, according to estimates by UN Tourism.In January 2024 alone, about 4.6 million U.S. citizens left the country for international destinations, 17% higher than the same month in 2019, according to the International Trade Administration. But some destinations warrant more caution than others.On Oct.…
Europe is a tourism hotspot due to its incredible diversity and accessibility. Europe is home to many cultures, cuisines, and landmarks. The continent is also relatively easy to get around due to efficient public transportation. With so many amazing landscapes so close to each other, some travelers may choose to travel all of Europe in one go. This continent is a traveler’s paradise as its infrastructure is designed to be commutable. With so many popular destinations in Europe, travelers may find it difficult to decide where to go. These are the best European cities to visit, and each has its…
Travel inspiration and planning has consistently been cited as a major use case for generative artificial intelligence since the technology gained attention a little over a year ago.Now, OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, is showcasing how generative AI can be used to improve the visitor experience by providing personalized recommendations that go beyond a typical “to-do” list. We want to help you understand.The company is partnering with the city of Dublin, Ireland, which was recently named the European Smart Tourism Capital of 2024.This collaboration begins with two initiatives. First, Open AI and the City of Dublin will partner with Dublin-based…
Western European markets are showing the strongest demand Accessible, friendly and affordable destinations are the top priority Indonesia wants Europeans to explore deeper, while Malaysia wants digital content and Strengthen trade engagement Thailand was the top destination in Asia-Pacific for Eastern and Western Europeans in 2023 (pictured) There is a resurgence of interest in traveling to Asia Pacific among European travelers, with Western European markets showing the strongest interest in the region. According to market research firm Euromonitor International, preliminary data on the number of international travelers from Europe for the full year 2023 shows that 9.1 million people will…
Bvlgari Hotel Romebulgari Each year, the World Travel Awards recognizes the best in the tourism and hospitality industry. This year, travel experts and the public selected nominations and winners for Europe’s best new hotels that offer travelers the ultimate destination. Hotels in Spain and Portugal came up with a number of nominations, followed by Italy, Greece and England. Leading brands included Marriott Resorts and Domes Resorts, but there was particular interest in urban real estate and historic locations. The top winners announced at a gala ceremony in Berlin this week were Best New Hotel: The Peninsula London and Best New…
PATA’s new Asia-Pacific visitor forecast report predicts a 109.9% recovery in international visitor arrivals (IVA) by the end of this year under a benign scenario. However, in the moderate scenario, recovery would only materialise by the end of 2025. PATA predicts a full recovery will not come until 2026 or later As the global situation remains unstable, severe scenarios remain possible. The recovery is expected to continue more slowly until 2026, and by the end of the forecast period it is expected to remain 13 points below its 2019 level. Across all three scenarios, growth in IVA within and across…
This is a new trend with old roots. In its purest form, quiet travel is associated with a quiet meditative retreat. They are derived from the Buddhist practice of Vipassana, which translates to “seeing things as they really are,” or insight. On a Vipassana retreat, you spend a certain amount of time in “noble silence” and spend most of the day in meditation and reflection. Ranging from long weekends to his 10-day experiences, they are offered all over the world in varying intensities.Like other spiritual practices employed in the wellness field, silent retreats run the risk of appropriating the culture…
CNN — Singapore has attracted fans from all over Southeast Asia and abroad for Taylor Swift’s Elas Tour, much to the annoyance of the city-state’s neighbors. Anger is not directed at the superstar, but at an exclusive deal the Singapore government has struck with concert organizers to make it the only venue for her to perform in Southeast Asia. Swift brought a windfall to Singapore by having fans buy flights, accommodation and souvenirs in the city-state – as she does everywhere she goes. But countries in the region have expressed displeasure after Philippine Rep. Joey Salceda said exclusive agreements are…