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The first time that you feel a crisp cool in the air, you know that it’s time for the leaves to change in an explosion of orange, red, and yellow. One of the best states in which to experience fall is Michigan. Bordered by four of the Great Lakes, the Mitten has no shortage of breathtaking views throughout the year. When autumn comes, though, going to see the Michigan fall colors makes for a wonderful relaxing or romantic getaway. So if you’re wondering when to go to Michigan for fall foliage, here’s everything you need to know! Read on for…

Willie Walsh, executive director of the International Air Transport Association, said there is “a little hesitancy” for travel demand in the Asia-Pacific region to return to pre-pandemic levels, but that goal is on track to be achieved this year. As of December last year, it was around 83% of 2019 levels, up from just 57% in January, according to IATA data. Experts believe overseas travel by Chinese tourists is fueling this demand, as mainland tourists increasingly visit Southeast Asian countries. Departing passengers line up for check-in at Yantai Penglai International Airport in Yantai, Shandong Province, China, on February 9, 2023.…

BEIJING – Chinese tourists flocked to popular tourist destinations across Asia during the Lunar New Year holiday, with visitor numbers and spending in destinations including Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels. Chinese tourists were allowed visa-free entry into Southeast Asian countries, boosting traffic and signaling a strong recovery in travel since Beijing in early 2023 lifted strict anti-COVID-19 restrictions that had effectively closed China’s borders for three years. The increase is also a welcome relief for countries with tourism industries that depend on Chinese people and their spending to grow, although prospects for a sustained recovery in international travel…

BEIJING: Chinese tourists flocked to popular tourist spots across Asia during the Lunar New Year holiday, with visitor numbers and spending in destinations such as Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels. . Since the Chinese government lifted strict coronavirus restrictions in early 2023 that had largely closed its borders for three years, traffic has increased as Chinese tourists have been able to access Southeast Asian countries without visas. Travel is making a strong comeback. This increase will also be a welcome relief for countries whose tourism industries depend on Chinese people and spending for growth, but prospects for a…

Chinese tourists arrive at a welcoming ceremony for the first batch of Chinese tourists under the five-month visa-free entry scheme at Bangkok International Airport, Thailand, September 25, 2023.Reuters file photo BEIJING/HONG KONG — Chinese travelers flock to tourist hotspots across Asia during the Lunar New Year holiday, with visitor numbers and spending exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels in destinations including Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia. Ta. Visa-free access for Chinese tourists to Southeast Asian countries has increased traffic and boosted travel since the Chinese government lifted strict coronavirus restrictions in early 2023 that had kept China’s borders largely closed for three years. It…

The European Travel Council has revealed that international travelers to Europe will prioritize safe destinations and affordability this year.Reported by Jenny Southan The European Travel Commission (ETC) and Eurail BV say in their latest long-haul travel barometer that international travel from long-haul markets to Europe is “generally optimistic”. The survey provides a snapshot of travel sentiment and plans for the first four months of 2024. It analyzes travel intentions to Europe in seven international markets: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Japan, South Korea, and the United States. Key findings for 2024 include: High optimism for international travel in 2024 was recorded…

State Senator Jim Tedisco (file photo) Senator Jim Tedisco Saratoga, Schenectady, and Niskayuna Counties are home to many world-class tourist attractions, some of the finest state and national parks, and many tourists visit the 44th Senate District each year to visit the area’s major tourist attractions. We have great recreational facilities that act as economic drivers and job creators. According to a Saratoga County IDA report last year, tourism provides an annual economic impact of $647 million to the metropolitan area and generates $266.9 million in employee income. According to a report from Empire State Development, tourism has an economic…

At this point, there’s really nowhere on the internet where you can avoid Taylor Swift (perhaps to her detriment), and with her globetrotting world tour continuing through mid-August with dates in Oceania, Asia and Europe, there’s likely to be very little space on the planet where her presence won’t be felt.Do you doubt that? During the Erastour US concerts, the economic impact of Swift’s fans was so great that the Mastercard Economic Research Institute named it the “Swift Lift.” Swift’s fans are willing to spend money with such volume and enthusiasm that it has attracted the attention of all related…

From Venice to Amsterdam, bus bans and TikTok influencers are contributing to a drop in tourist numbers. advertisementEurope’s ETIAS online travel authorization has been postponed until 2025.The requirement limits travelers from non-EU countries to 30 European countries, including France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain. The application fee is 7 euros per application, which adds up to a considerable amount.Popular European cities will choose to move beyond the financial solution of tourism taxes as they continue to face the challenge of overtourism in 2024.These destinations are now deploying unprecedented and innovative strategies aimed not only at crowd management, but also…

Sure, Lisbon and Porto are great (or really great), but there’s a reason Portugal is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, and there’s a reason why there’s more to it than just its two main cities. It has a lot of charm. Are you looking for a wild party or are you looking for the great outdoors? Historic hill towns and sunny beaches. Stylish bars and country retreats can be found in abundance in her seven regions of Portugal (her five regions on the mainland plus Madeira and the Azores). And there are foods that go…