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The resurgence of tourism heralds the dawn of a resurgence of tourism in China and Europe. BEIJING/BRUSSELS, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) — Europe’s tourism and hospitality sector is welcoming an increase in Chinese tourists during the post-pandemic Lunar New Year holiday. And this trend is predicted to increase further throughout the Year of the Dragon. A short report from Oxford Economics predicts that the number of overseas trips by Chinese travelers in 2024 will be nearly double that of 2023, and nearly 80% of 2019 levels. The resurgence of tourism heralds the dawn of a resurgence of tourism in China and…
A Chinese dragon-shaped desktop decoration photographed at Athens International Airport in Athens, Greece on February 12, 2024. (Xinhua News Agency/Marios Rolos)The resurgence of tourism heralds the dawn of a resurgence of tourism in China and Europe.BEIJING/BRUSSELS, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) — Europe’s tourism and hospitality sector is welcoming an increase in Chinese tourists during the post-pandemic Lunar New Year holiday. And this trend is predicted to increase further throughout the Year of the Dragon.A short report from Oxford Economics predicts that the number of overseas trips by Chinese travelers in 2024 will be nearly double that of 2023, and nearly 80%…
Pop megastars have become global financial giants, and everyone wants a piece of that shine.Published February 16, 2024 at 12:57 PMThrillist | Design by Maitane Romagosa Getty ImagesThere’s really no place on the internet right now where you can avoid Taylor Swift. Perhaps to her detriment, with the Oceania, Asia and Europe leg of her globe-spanning world tour scheduled through mid-August, there will soon be few such stops. There are places on earth where her presence is not felt.Do you doubt it? The economic impact of Swift’s fans during the U.S. leg of the Eras tour was so large that…
Thursday, February 15, 2024Reading time: 3 minutesTowards the end of 2023, European tourism continued to recover strongly, approaching pre-pandemic levels despite inflationary pressures.Across reported destinations, international tourist arrivals were 1.6% below 2019 figures and overnight stays were 0.6% below. This indicates robust travel demand across the continent, a trend that is likely to continue into 2024.This is according to the latest edition of its quarterly report, “European Tourism Trends and Outlook”, published today by the European Travel Commission (ETC).We will look at the region’s tourism performance and economic indicators for the final months of 2023.The recovery is being driven by…
This article was created by National Geographic Traveler (UK).The natural world continues to inspire travel writers. Notable books for the coming year include a collection of stories, illustrations and poems that explore our connection to nature, as well as travelogues that inspire us to discover the little green spaces on our doorstep. Walking remains popular with writers, as evidenced by her two forthcoming travelogues, one in the Spanish countryside and the other in Istanbul, and a collection of literary works that ask the question, “Why explore on foot?” This is a popular theme. And to celebrate Blood Travel Guide’s 50th…
1Washington, DCWashington.orgHello, cherry blossoms! The famed DC trees are expected to reach peak bloom on March 23 to 26 — a bit earlier than usual. Keep tabs on the Bloom Watch and check the activity schedule for the National Cherry Blossom Festival running from March 20 to April 14 to zero in on the best time for you to visit. Stay at The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, a historic hotel that’s offering a Cherry Blossom package from March 13 to April 14. It includes a cherry blossom amenity, breakfast for two and a bike rental (pedal your way to the Tidal Basin…
In the second half of 2023, a series of publications came out in the media on how a number of nations in Southeast Asia—above all Thailand and Myanmar, but also Sri Lanka—took measures to lift any entry restrictions imposed on Russian citizens. In July 2023, Myanmar allowed 30-day visa-free entries for those who plan to visit the country for tourist or business purposes. In October, Thailand extended the period of visa-free stay for Russian citizens from 30 to 90 days. In November Sri Lanka launched a pilot project to formalize free electronic tourist visas for Russian, Chinese, Indian, Malaysian,…
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Let’s face it, traveling is expensive. The average cost of a one-week vacation in the United States is $1,984 per person, according to a 2023 study from Bankrate. For the same vacation with two people, that jumps to $3,969. But traveling is also a worthwhile investment in yourself, and study after study shows that travel improves your overall health. And luckily, there are ways to get out and see the world without spending too much money. In late 2023, luggage storage company Bounce revealed the results of a study that looked at the cheapest time to visit some of the…
In this article, we present the 15 least friendly countries in Asia. You can also skip the detailed overview of countries with low competitiveness for travel and tourism, including visa approval rates, and go directly to the 5 least friendly countries in Asia.According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), the sustainable development of the travel and tourism sector contributes to the economic development and competitiveness of countries. In its 2019 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report, WEF declared Europe and Eurasia to be the most competitive region in the world, followed by Asia Pacific and the Middle East.Asia is the fastest…