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UNWTO has once again partnered with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) to guide tourism development across the region. The 17th 2023 UNWTO-PATA Forum (Guilin, China, 26-27 October) will strengthen the sector’s capacity to foster growth, build economic resilience and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. The focus was on maximizing it. This forum is the leading integrated platform for policy makers, business leaders and various tourism stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific region. People, Earth, and Prosperity The forum, with co-organizers from the Guilin Municipal People’s Government, Guangxi Culture and Tourism Bureau, and Hong Kong Polytechnic University, explored the best ways…
In this article, we discuss the 25 safest exotic places to travel in the world. To skip the detailed analysis of the travel industry, go directly to the 5 Safest Exotic Places to Travel in the World.According to a Bloomberg report, the travel industry is expected to be worth $15.5 trillion in 2033, up from $10 trillion in 2019. Over the last four years, the travel industry has faced several hurdles, including travel restrictions around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war that caused travel prices to skyrocket and the added inflation put an extra burden…
Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors’ opinions or evaluations. No matter where your next trip may be, it’s likely that your dog would like to tag along. Dogs love to be by their owner’s side throughout a journey and arguably make the best and cutest companions. A Forbes Advisor survey of 10,000 American dog owners reveals that 82% of dog owners sometimes travel with their dogs by car and 33% travel with their dogs by plane. In the same survey, when asked what annoys dog owners the most…
A period of strong growth boosted the economies of many South Asian countries, leading to significant improvements in health, education, and living standards. A series of setbacks plunged this region of the world into economic stagnation. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, flooding in Pakistan, the economic crisis in Sri Lanka, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have affected the region. Important points South Asia is a subcontinent that includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The new growth was driven in part by India’s rapid expansion and prominence in global markets. All economies have slowed…
Europe has once again delayed the introduction of a new visa-free system, meaning that by May 2025, travelers from the United States and dozens of other countries will need pre-approval to enter most European countries.The system, called ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authentication System), replaces manual stamping of passports with digital registration, and will protect travelers who pose a security risk or who intend to violate immigration laws. The purpose is to identify.The system was originally scheduled to launch in 2016, but has been delayed multiple times, and just last week the European Union postponed its introduction to 2024. It…
68% of Europeans surveyed plan to travel within the next six months, down 2% compared to last year. Travelers are adopting frugal strategies and off-season travel in the face of rising prices. Despite this, 71% of Europeans choose to travel. To maintain or increase travel spending.According to the latest report from the European Travel Committee (ETC), Monitoring sentiment towards domestic and intra-European travel.[1]”, 68% of Europeans surveyed plan to travel between October 2023 and March 2024. This represents a slight decrease of 2% compared to the same period last year.Respondents in Spain and Italy are the most keen to travel,…
If you’re anything like us, you’re looking to cram as much adventure as possible into 2024. And if you are looking to be inspired, we’ve just released Best in Travel 2024 – a roundup of the best places to unwind, connect, eat, learn and journey around the world next year. With 30 different destinations and experiences among our picks, there’s plenty to pack in. So if you want to start planning a year’s worth of epic trips, read on to find out the best time to visit these incredible places in the coming year. January is bursting with color in…
Thirty European countries have postponed the implementation of the ETIAS travel authorization system for U.S. and other international travelers until 2025. The photo is from Krakow, Poland.Martin DM | E+ | Getty ImagesNew requirements for U.S. travelers to Europe that were scheduled to take effect next year have also been pushed back to 2025.This requirement (online travel authorization through the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS)) applies to visitors to 30 European countries, including popular destinations such as France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Portugal, and Spain.Americans are not allowed to visit without permission.Personal Finance Details:Passport delays remain long: apply at…
Tourism businesses that invest more in educating stakeholders, frontline staff and consumers could help deliver a better post-lockdown model, according to World Tourism Day 2023 analysis. be. Speakers opined that the tourism industry can grow sustainably and responsibly if people have a deeper understanding of conscious travel that contributes to the improvement of society and the environment. Pololikashvili: A job in tourism is the first step to economic advancement (Photo: Kathryn Wortley) WTTC CEO Julia Simpson pointed out the importance of tourism to the global economy. One in every 10 jobs on the planet comes from travel and tourism. The…
Thirty European countries have postponed the introduction of the ETIAS travel authorization system for U.S. and other international travelers until 2025. The photo is from Krakow, Poland.Martin DM | E+ | Getty ImagesNew requirements for U.S. travelers to Europe that were scheduled to take effect next year have also been pushed back to 2025.This requirement (online travel authorization through the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS)) applies to visitors to 30 European countries, including popular destinations such as France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Portugal, and Spain.In 2016, the European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, proposed establishing ETIAS to tighten security…