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South Korea’s Ministry of Culture and the Korea Tourism Organization have officially appointed rising K-pop girl band New Jeans as the country’s new tourism ambassadors. Formed by ADOR, the band consists of five members: Minzy, Hanni, Daniel, Hyelin and Haein. Tourism numbers to South Korea have recovered to pre-pandemic levels this year, with a third of the influx being driven primarily by K-pop and K-dramas, commonly known as the Korean Wave. Previous Korean celebrity tourism ambassadors appointed include “Squid Game” star and Emmy Award-winning actor Lee Jeong-jae in 2023, global K-pop star BTS in 2022, and soccer star Son Heung-min…
Egypt’s new Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathi, has announced a comprehensive plan to expand the country’s hotel capacity in anticipation of a surge in tourists. According to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Egypt will receive 7,069,000 tourists between January and June 2024, generating revenues of 6.6 billion US dollars (316.8 billion Egyptian pounds), while 7,062,000 tourists visited Egypt in the same period in 2023, generating revenues of 6.3 billion US dollars (302.4 billion Egyptian pounds). According to Fathy’s report, Egypt plans to increase tourist numbers to 30 million by the end of 2024, a significant increase from…
Groundbreaking collaboration to boost travel and tourismIn an effective effort to strengthen the global tourism industry, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the U.S.-Mexico Foundation to strengthen the collaboration between these two important organizations. The joint effort aims to identify strategic initiatives to promote cross-border travel and tourism between Mexico and the United States.Travel and tourism is considered the fastest growing economic sector in the world, contributing significantly to economic growth and job creation. This symbiotic collaboration between WTTC and the U.S.-Mexico Foundation therefore marks a milestone in the longstanding mutual relationship…
In recent years, India has been playing a leading role in the global field of medical tourism. India’s emergence as a top medical tourism destination is due to a confluence of factors including visionary leadership within the industry, supportive government policies, talented workforce, state-of-the-art facilities and a global trend towards cost-effective and quality healthcare. Innovative practices, high level of personal care and significant cost savings have helped India rank among the top 10 medical tourism destinations in the world. Data from the Ministry of Tourism (2023) reveals that majority of visitors from West Asia (22.7%) visited India for medical purposes.…
Located on the Iberian Peninsula, Spain is made up of 17 autonomous regions, each with their own unique sights, scenery, local food, drink, music and culture. From the beautiful beaches of the Balearic Islands and the Antoni Gaudi architecture that defines Barcelona, to the rolling vineyards of Rioja and the impressive Royal Palace in Madrid, there is an abundance of historical sites, idyllic landscapes and delicious cuisine throughout the country. Here are 20 of the best places to visit in Spain. Best Places to Visit: Sagrada FamiliaUnderrated Hidden Gem: Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de ToledoBest for Families: Casa de CampoBest…
I was disgusted when I heard that Barcelona residents were using water guns to deter foreign tourists, as if that would solve the problem of overtourism; all it would do is give tourists a fun story to take home.Anti-tourist sentiment runs similarly strong in West Cornwall, where I live, but locals here accept being inundated with visitors at a time when they would rather be enjoying the place alone, because tourism has its good and bad sides.Like many beautiful rural areas with cute towns and interesting histories, Cornwall makes its living from tourists. The population rises like a rising tide,…
Greece warns of serious tourism crisis; graffiti, local unrest highlights resentment towards British tourists; Athens faces major social and environmental challenges from overtourism Greece has issued a stark warning about a worsening tourism crisis, with more than seven million tourists due to visit Athens in 2023. Graffiti reading “No more tourism” has appeared on shopfronts in Athens, reflecting local resentment towards British visitors, with the unrest spreading to Spain, affecting popular destinations such as Lanzarote, Tenerife and Mallorca. Local voices reflect concerns Social and environmental burdens: Katerina Kikilia, professor of tourism management at the University of Western Attica, highlighted the…
Nishimura believes Japan has an estimated eight million old abandoned or vacant houses, including abandoned temples and hot springs, that could also offer attractive investment opportunities for foreigners attracted to Japan and its culture.For example, in Kanazawa city, the capital of Ishikawa prefecture, an average of 150 historic buildings and temples are demolished or left vacant each year, according to data from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.Nishimura said the number of abandoned temples is likely to increase over the next decade as monks age and retire.Tamaki Nishimura, founder and CEO of PlanetDao. Photo: Handout”This investment is not…
In the past two years alone, Kashmir has seen an unprecedented surge in tourism, attracting more than 57 lakh visitors. While the record-breaking influx has boosted the economy, it is also posing a grave threat to the fragile environment that is already grappling with the effects of climate change.According to data from the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department, Kashmir welcomed 31.55 lakh tourists in 2023, up from 26.73 lakh in 2022 and 6.65 lakh in 2021.This year, amid a sweltering heat wave across the country in May-June, tourists once again flocked to Kashmir. According to media reports, over 15 lakh…
After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in sports, Karim Benzamid chose to continue his studies to become a sports professor, but then decided to switch gears and go into property rental for tourists, starting in France and then expanding to Morocco. Karim was born on October 11, 1989 in Wissembourg, France, to Moroccan immigrant parents. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sports in 2013 and immediately began working as a sports teacher and gym manager. However, life often brings new opportunities, and Karim began considering a career change. He began attending a short training course on property rental. By…