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A new wave of sustainable tourismA groundbreaking approach to travel is transforming Italy’s tourism industry, as dynamic start-ups lead the way in seeking out undiscovered destinations and authentic experiences rather than flocking to run-of-the-mill tourist spots.An unexpected encounter beyond the ordinarySay goodbye to typical guided tours and enjoy a personal journey through local communities and cultures. Dive into the heart of Italy, witness artisans at work, taste regional delicacies and immerse yourself in vibrant local festivals and markets.Innovative solutions for responsible travelUnexpected Italy is leveraging technology to revolutionize the way travelers explore lesser known regions. From user-friendly apps to expert…

RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Red Sea Authority (SRSA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, has implemented two pioneering initiatives focused on developing the workforce of luxury coastal resorts and travel agencies to meet international best practices in providing luxury coastal tourism services. The first initiative targeted 1,059 trainees, including HR professionals and students from major Red Sea tourism projects such as Red Sea Global, Cruise Saudi and NEOM. The training was delivered in-house as part of the second edition of the Tourism Trailblazers Programme, which focused on customer service experience and safety principles. The second initiative strengthened public-private integration…

TOKYO, Japan — How much are tourists visiting Japan willing to pay for a bowl of noodles or a plate of sushi? With restaurant prices soaring in popular tourist destinations, the question is no longer rhetorical. In Niseko, a Hokkaido ski resort famous for its powdery snow, a bowl of crab ramen can cost up to 3,800 yen ($24.68) and katsu curry can cost up to 3,200 yen ($20.78) — about three times the price in nearby Sapporo, one of Japan’s gastronomic capitals. At Toyosu Senkakubanrai, a food mall next to Tokyo’s largest seafood market, a bowl of sashimi goes…

Tourists take photos at Tha Tien Pier along the Chao Phraya River opposite the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) in Bangkok in June. (Photo by Apichat Jinakul) Thailand welcomed 20 million foreign tourists in the first seven months of this year, about half the total number of tourists during the same period before the COVID-19 outbreak.Prime Minister Sreta Tavisin said in a post on X this week that more than 20 million international tourists visited the country between Jan. 1 and July 25 this year, a 34% increase on last year’s figures. He said measures such as visa-free travel, increased…

Members of the public watch the women’s football match between Nigeria and Brazil at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Bordeaux, France. Christophe Archambault | AFP | Getty ImagesWas it Parisians who explicitly told tourists not to come to Paris during the Summer Olympics?Or are the rising costs of hotel rooms, home rentals and event tickets driving tourists away? Despite predictions that a travel boom was almost certain, many people in Paris, including locals, were avoiding the city for a variety of reasons before the Olympics, and predictions often focus on the number of people expected to attend the Olympics,…

Kenneth Bryan, president of the Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO), said the CTO’s annual State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) 2024 will be held in the Cayman Islands in September.He said the event, which will be held from September 2 to 6 and has the theme, “Caribbean Tourism – Our Lifeblood”, will bring together regional and global leaders, thought leaders, decision makers, stakeholders and influencers to address key issues shaping Caribbean tourism.According to organizers, SOTIC 2024 is scheduled to begin with the CTO’s business agenda on September 2-3, including the board of directors and ministerial council sessions.This year’s Regional…

The site’s oldest structures date back to the 1st century AD, when it was part of the Nabataean Kingdom.Jordan’s village of Umm al-Jimal has been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage list, with the country’s minister of tourism and antiquities hailed it as a “great achievement.” The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which is hosting a meeting of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi, India, said on Friday that the oldest structures discovered at Umm al-Jimal date back to the 1st century AD, when the area was part of the Nabataean kingdom. He added: “The Greek, Nabataean,…

It’s not just new flights, increased hotel occupancy or a new look for Charlotte Amalie’s waterfront. There’s a palpable buzz about the U.S. Virgin Islands right now, and boarding a packed flight from Miami to St. Thomas in mid-July is proof of that. And at the first U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism Summit, a high-level meeting on local and regional tourism held last week, we saw a perfect example of why this destination is currently performing so well. “We continue to be a leader in regional tourism,” said U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism Director Joseph Boschulte, who hosted the summit with U.S.…

It’s not just new flights, increased hotel occupancy or a new look for Charlotte Amalie’s waterfront. There’s a palpable buzz about the U.S. Virgin Islands right now, and boarding a packed flight from Miami to St. Thomas in mid-July is proof of that. And at the first U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism Summit, a high-level meeting on local and regional tourism held last week, we saw a perfect example of why this destination is currently performing so well. “We continue to be a leader in regional tourism,” said U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism Director Joseph Boschulte, who hosted the summit with U.S.…

Sunday, July 28, 2024Reading time: 2 minutesCuban tourism benefits from Russian touristsCuba’s tourism industry recorded a slight increase in the first half of the year, mainly due to bookings from Russia. However, overall occupancy rates remain well below pre-coronavirus levels and are insufficient to address the severe foreign exchange shortage. Despite gradual improvements, it remains unclear whether the country will be able to meet its goal of attracting 3.2 million tourists by the end of 2024. This uncertainty is largely due to the multiple sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump and continued by his successor, President Joe Biden, that have…