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After Nassau County launched its own tourism promotion campaign, its first “public facing” project will literally launch on Saturday.A 55-passenger luxury bus bearing the initiative’s “Explore More” logo will depart Midtown Manhattan for Long Beach for a day-long tour of the seaside city, one of a series of bus trips planned through Labor Day (Jan. 15) throughout Nassau County by the campaign, organized by Glen Head-based advertising and marketing firm RRDA LI Inc.Buses will pick up and drop off visitors at the intersection of 40th Street and Lexington Avenue. Tickets are $25 round trip for adults and free for children…

Once a popular tourist destination, Lebanon earned fame as the “Paris of the Middle East” and was once as famous for its incredible cultural heritage as it was for Beirut’s vibrant nightlife and world-famous cuisine.Today, as the country battles the dangers posed by the border conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, tourism remains one of the few thriving sectors of the Lebanese economy, though it is now driven not by international visitors but by expats returning to their home country.Lebanon isn’t just a hotbed of excitement for many foreign travelers looking for their next vacation spot, but ecotourism entrepreneurs Joelle Sfeir…

WTTC’s 2024 Economic Impact Study highlights that Tunisia’s travel and tourism sector is poised to inject a record 23 billion Tunisian dinars into the economy, with employment and domestic spending also set to reach record highs. LONDON, UK – Tunisia’s travel and tourism sector is set to inject a record-breaking 23 billion Tunisian dinars into the national economy this year, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Study (EIR). The latest data shows that travel and tourism is expected to surpass all previous records in Tunisia this year in terms of economic contribution, number of…

In the same week that NATO appointed its new Secretary General, the European Union turns a new page. Here are the key players who will shape the next five years. European Commission: Ursula von der LeyenadvertisementUrsula von der Leyen is likely to return to the European Commission presidency after securing the votes in the European Council. All that stands between her and the Berlaymont headquarters in Brussels is confirmation from the European Parliament. Von der Leyen was first appointed in 2019 and became the first female president of the European Commission. Since then, she has witnessed some of the most…

The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) said the number of foreign visitors from the country’s four largest markets – Malaysia, India, South Korea and Russia – is expected to hit a record high in 2024, thanks to the Thai government’s support for Thailand’s tourism industry and soft power. Visitor numbers from Malaysia are expected to reach five million this year, surpassing the record of 4.27 million recorded in 2019 before the pandemic, ATTA chairman Sisdeepavacha Cheevarattanapong said on Thursday. ATTA estimates visitor numbers from India and South Korea at 2 million each, also above pre-pandemic levels (1.96 million and…

Photo: AeroXplorer | ET Travel World In the summer of 2024, the European continent will be flooded with tourists from all over the world, eager to watch the many sporting events taking place throughout the season. Both Germany and France have been gearing up for increased tourism over the past few years after the COVID-19 pandemic restricted fan interaction this year at the postponed 2020 Summer Olympics in Japan and the 2020 UEFA European Championship, which will be held across the region in the summer of 2021. Since it was announced that Germany would host the 2024 UEFA European Championship,…

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. File photo/Agence France-Presse MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday called for more sustainable tourism at home and abroad, urging countries to adopt “greener” approaches. President Marcos made the remarks at the 36th Joint Meeting of the United Nations Commission on Tourism for East Asia and the Pacific and the United Nations Commission on South Asia, which the country hosted in Cebu. “We need to embrace sustainability in our society, economy and tourism sector. We must become green in the transformation of tourism products and services as a solution to address climate change,…

Breaking news | Beijing raises duty-free limit for mainland Chinese tourists in Hong Kong to 15,000 yuanThe Chinese government will increase duty-free shopping limits for mainland Chinese tourists visiting Hong Kong and Macau to a maximum of 15,000 yuan (US$2,100) per trip, with the measure coming into effect at six border crossings from July 1.The central government and authorities in Macau and Hong Kong have agreed to increase limits on tourists from mainland China visiting the two cities, according to a statement from the Ministry of Commerce on Friday.A separate joint statement from central government departments said the duty-free limit…

Tourism industry dynamics have changed dramatically in recent years. A new generation of travellers is increasingly seeking authentic and more immersive travel experiences that go beyond traditional sightseeing and shopping. Hong Kong therefore needs to radically change its offering in innovative ways to reflect new traveller demands and become more competitive in the inbound tourist market.The days when mainland Chinese tourists flocked to Hong Kong to buy luxury goods or items hard to find in other parts of China are not likely to return anytime soon. Rising prices and online shopping have changed people’s purchasing patterns and travel behaviour.Eric Nock…

LAFAYETTE, La. — Some local stores are implementing entirely new ways of communicating with customers.The Council for the Development of French Language in Louisiana (CODOFIL) has partnered with Lafayette Travel to implement the “Lafayette en Français” project to make Lafayette a more French-speaking city.”This helps bring our community together,” Amis Grocery co-owner Rachel Granier said.But this project can bring the same feeling to tourists. “We had some customers from France, and I could tell they were curious to take a peek at our regular menu,” Johnson’s Boucaniere owner Lori Walls said. “I said, ‘Do you speak French?’ and they said,…