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1 / 2 | The SmaiSma project is part of Qatar’s National Development Strategy 2024-2030, which aims to strengthen the national economy away from the fossil fuel sector. Rendering courtesy of Qatari Diar/PR Newswire June 27 (UPI) — Qatar’s municipal and private sector leaders on Thursday announced the launch of a major tourism project aimed at diversifying the country’s economy and attracting more foreign investment. Announced at an event in the capital, Doha, the SmySma project is the latest project by Qatar’s Ministry of Municipality and will be managed by Qatar Dir Real Estate Investment Company. The project spans approximately…
The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s “Eco-Discovery of Wonderful Thailand” promotes sustainable tourism featuring award-winning experiences. BANGKOK, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has organised the “Amazing Thailand Eco-Discovery” product exhibition from 22 to 25 June 2024 to promote responsible tourism and enhance Thailand’s positive image as a sustainable tourism destination. “The event showcased Thai tourism businesses that were recognised for outstanding quality and excellence in sustainable operations at the 14th Thailand Tourism Awards (TTA). The three-day event was designed to showcase the wealth of socially responsible tourism experiences in Thailand while highlighting the cultural values of Thailand’s soft…
Home » Africa » Tanzania saw record growth in travel and tourism last year, according to a new World Travel and Tourism Council report Thursday, June 27, 2024Reading time: 2 minutesThe 2024 Economic Impact Study (EIR) conducted by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) highlights the significant growth of Tanzania’s travel and tourism industry. Last year, the sector contributed a record 18.6 trillion Tanzanian shillings to the country’s GDP, up 4% from its 2019 peak and accounting for 9.5% of total economic output.In terms of expenditure, 2023 will see unprecedented levels of spending by both international and domestic visitors,…
Antarctic groups are working to create a strict regulatory framework to control tourism. Thursday, June 27, 2024 – 20:33 UTC The CEP meeting addressed a range of issues and contributed to the implementation of the Environmental Protocol in Antarctica. At the end of May, India hosted the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM-46) and the 26th Committee on Environmental Protection (CEP-26) in Kochi, Kerala, with 404 delegates attending, of which 328 attended in person and 76 attended online. The Parties stressed the importance of education and awareness-raising as a key element of cooperation under the Antarctic Treaty and its Environmental…
Mia Taylor Last updated: Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2:50 PM Tourism in the Turks and Caicos Islands is off to a record start this year.Both cruise and air arrivals to the Caribbean islands increased significantly between January and May 2024. Notably, air arrivals are up 10.85% compared to the same period last year, with the majority of travelers coming from the U.S. March was the busiest month, with air arrivals reaching a record high of 77,559, up 15.57% compared to the same month last year.Cruise ship calls to the Turks and Caicos Islands have also broken records, with 29…
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The rebranding effort will include new vehicle wraps and television spots that will air during major sports presentations such as the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The (brief) playoff run of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks was a big boost for tourism in Vernon. Hockey fans across the country got a glimpse into life in the North Okanagan thanks to 15- and 30-second video ads that ran during the recent Stanley Cup playoffs. “We advertised in the first two rounds, but Vancouver lost out,” Tourism Vernon marketing coordinator Hannah Rusich said during a presentation to city council on Monday, June 24.…
Home » AMERICA » How United States Surging with its Inbound Tourism Industry for Astonishing Growth With Canada, Spain, France, Germany and India ? Thursday, June 27, 2024Reading Time: 25 minutesDespite being the most desired destination globally, the U.S. travel market faces significant challenges that hinder its competitiveness. The travel industry leaders are advocating for transformative changes to modernize and streamline the travel experience.The U.S. Travel Association has recently unveiled data that reveals a stark reality: the United States ranks 17th out of 18 countries in terms of travel market competitiveness. This data, meticulously gathered by Euromonitor International, evaluates various…
Lacey Faltz Last updated: Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11:10 AM Qurator, Hawaii Tourism Authority’s new standard of excellence. (Photo courtesy of Hawaii Tourism Authority)The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) has launched an official certification program for responsible tourism businesses based in Hawaii called Qurator. Qurator-certified businesses are assessed based on the program’s six criteria: Environment, Cultural Support, Equity, Safety, Community, and Guest Experience. Qurator certification is based on each of these pillars. Businesses conduct a comprehensive self-assessment and then commission an independent third party to evaluate them. The pilot program launched in May and is one of the first 13…
Third-country nationals can obtain work permits earlier through an expedited procedure, ensuring the tourism industry is adequately staffed and ready to handle the summer wave of tourists. Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou said more than 95 percent of the tourism industry’s applications have already been reviewed. “We’ve got enough staffing in place for the summer,” he said. Minister Panayiotou, speaking after meeting with tourism industry representatives, noted that the processing period had been reduced from more than five months to less than two months. A total of 4,146 new permits were issued through the end of May this year, supporting the…