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Home » Africa » Zimbabwe boosts tourism with visa-free policy for 35 countries including South Africa, Malaysia, Singapore Wednesday, July 3, 2024Reading time: 4 minutesZimbabwe is known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes, from the majestic Victoria Falls to the ancient ruins of Great Zimbabwe. Its vibrant traditions reflect the enduring spirit of its people, making it an attractive destination for culture and nature lovers alike.Tourism thrives with attractions such as wildlife safaris in Hwange National Park and the tranquil beauty of Mana Pools. With around 35 countries enjoying visa-free entry, Zimbabwe remains a welcoming and accessible destination…

(Smith Lake Park/Facebook) CULLMAN, Alabama – Starting with the 2024 TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Elite Tournament and Festival, June 27-30, all guests, vendors and anglers visiting Smith Lake Park will be able to connect to free Wi-Fi provided by Sprout Fiber Internet. Over the past few months, Cullman County Tourism has worked with the Sprout team at the park and Cullman Electric Cooperative to create a custom fiber-to-the-premises (FTTX) solution with enough bandwidth to support Wi-Fi at large community events, such as the Bassmaster Elite Series, which provided live coverage of the event. Cullman County Tourism Director Jeff Tolbert had this…

2024 World Medical Tourism Congress and Expo to Showcase Latest Innovations Staff writer, HospiMedica InternationalPosted on July 3, 2024 The 2024 World Medical Tourism Conference and Medical Tourism Expo (Haikou, China), together with the 8th Hainan International Health Industry Expo, will be held from November 15th to 17th, 2024 at the Hainan International Convention and Exhibition Center, Haikou, China. The event will serve as a comprehensive platform for dialogue and collaboration in the field of medical tourism. It is expected to attract nearly 300 international hospitals and medical tourism service providers from around the world, showcasing a variety of distinctive…

Image: Around 300 international hospitals are expected to participate in the expo (Photo courtesy of World Medical Tourism Exhibition) The 2024 World Medical Tourism Conference and Medical Tourism Expo (Haikou, China), together with the 8th Hainan International Health Industry Expo, will be held from November 15th to 17th, 2024 at the Hainan International Convention and Exhibition Center, Haikou, China. The event will serve as a comprehensive platform for dialogue and collaboration in the field of medical tourism. It is expected to attract nearly 300 international hospitals and medical tourism service providers from around the world, showcasing a variety of distinctive…

“Overtourism.” It’s more than just a buzzword. It’s a problem that affects nearly every aspect of local life in the world’s most popular tourist destinations, from the environment to rent, transportation costs, and the cost of eating out. And overcrowding not only harms the quality of life for locals, it also compromises the quality of their vacation. But small steps could make a difference: Destinations from Italy to Japan are devising ways to reallocate tourists from crowded hotspots to less-frequented areas. Overtourism has even spawned a fad for “destination dummies” among travelers, where crowded vacation spots are replaced with less…

Home » Asia » Indonesia’s Tourism Industry is a Major Contributor to the GDP of this Great Nation Wednesday, July 3, 2024Reading time: 5 minutesIndonesia reached a significant milestone in the tourism sector by welcoming 1.07 million tourists in April 2024. This achievement not only signals a strong recovery but also demonstrates that the country’s tourism industry has surpassed pre-pandemic levels. Ni Made Ayu Martini, Deputy Minister of Marketing at the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia and a renowned figure in the Indonesian tourism sector, was enthusiastic to share this success, highlighting the industry’s resilience and growth…

St. Louis Convention and Visitors Board President Kitty Ratcliffe, left, looks on as construction workers remove part of the Seventh Street Skybridge, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, in downtown St. Louis. By Laurie Scriven, Post-Dispatch ST. LOUIS — The embattled regional tourism director is stepping down from his post amid growing concerns about sales, employee morale and management of a downtown convention center expansion. Ratcliffe The St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission announced late Tuesday that Kathleen “Kitty” Ratcliffe will retire Aug. 31, about 10 months before her contract expires, and a search for her replacement is expected to begin soon.The…

“To be honest, I don’t think I’ll come here,” says Halfdan, a 30-something who is thoroughly unimpressed with Oslo as he wanders around his hometown, trying to spot its charms. “Is this even a city?”This is the beginning of a deadpan, understated one-minute, 45-second video that’s being hailed as the best tourism ad of the summer. In it, our local guide points out a lot of things about Oslo that he doesn’t think are all that great, but that are, in fact, great — like not having to queue to get into a restaurant. “What does that say?” he asks,…

Ernie WeissmanPaige McClanahan’s The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel (Scribner, 2024) shapes and defines both the relief and distress the modern traveler feels about tourism. A frequent contributor to The New York Times travel section, she has worked as a journalist, historian, philosopher and consultant, providing examples, context, insight and recommendations on a topic that has become increasingly complex as tourism numbers have grown.She is both a critic and an avid reader, and in both roles she is thorough and thoughtful. What sets “The New Tourist” apart from much that has already been written…

The Ministry of Tourism has activated the Tourism Emergency Operations Centre (TEOC) at the Jamaica Pegasus in Kingston in preparation for Hurricane Beryl, which is expected to impact Jamaica on Wednesday. According to a press release issued by the department earlier today, TEOC is focusing on several preparedness activities, including ensuring hotels, Airbnb and tourist facilities follow comprehensive hurricane preparedness plans. Hotels, Airbnbs, and tourist attractions are expected to stock emergency supplies, secure their premises to minimize damage, implement evacuation plans if necessary, and have emergency contact information readily available. Jamaica’s Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett, has held several emergency strategy…