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While the Uttar Pradesh Tourism department is working on developing 12 major tourist routes in the state, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the department to prioritise strengthening ‘spiritual routes’ to harness their vast potential, a government spokesman said on Monday.An action plan to promote tourism along religious pilgrimage routes has been developed and authorities have begun preparations to implement the strategy. Some of the major religious sites that will be included in the spiritual pilgrimage include Ayodhya, Varanasi, Vindhyavasini Temple in Mirzapur, Chitrakoot, Nath Corridor in Bareilly and Naimisharanya in Sitapur. According to the spokesperson, key components of the…

MoT and Experience Turks and Caicos host Smart Destination Management luncheon; Experience Turks and Caicos co-chairs interviewed by CBS News Stacey, Donna and the Reverend PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands (June 18, 2024) – Tourism Minister Josephine Connolly led a delegation made up of representatives from the Ministry of Tourism, Experience Turks and Caicos and the Turks and Caicos Islands Hotel and Tourism Association to participate in the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week, held in New York from June 17-21. The delegation included Wesley Clervaux, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Leandrea Missick, Assistant to the Minister, Alvin Hegner, Co-Chair…

Colonel Talal bin Abdul Mohsen bin Shalhoub, spokesman for security at the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Interior, confirmed the success of security planning for the 2024 Hajj season. In an interview with Al Arabiya, Colonel Al Shalhoub stressed that the success of these security measures is a testament to the coordinated efforts between the various security, military and government agencies, which allow pilgrims to carry out their rituals in safety, peace and tranquility.He reported that 1,079 out of a total of 1,301 deaths during the Hajj season, or 83 percent, were people without Hajj permits, and offered condolences to the…

Pikes Peak – Terry Duncan (Colorado Springs) – Visitor numbers and spending in Colorado Springs are up in 2023, the Colorado Springs Tourism Bureau revealed Thursday, June 20. According to the 2023 Longwoods International Travel U.S. Visitor Survey, visitor numbers are expected to increase from 24 million in 2022 to 24.8 million in 2023, with spending increasing from $2.8 billion in 2022 to $2.9 billion. “Evaluating visitation and spending over the past few years shows how our destinations have fared during and after the pandemic,” said Doug Price, president and CEO of VCOS. “In 2021, Colorado Springs was a popular…

After thousands of Mallorcan tourists arrived to watch the festival over the weekend, they were told by neighbours in upscale Menorca to “go home”.Ironically, residents of Mallorca, which has seen a series of protests against British and other foreign tourists, got their own revenge yesterday when around 20,000 people took the ferry to Minorca.Island-hoppers were greeted by Minorcans wearing T-shirts that read “Mallorcan.” [the Spanish name for the island’s inhabitants] People saying “Go home” and “Catalans” [Catalonia is the nearest part of mainland Spain] Go home.’The protests came after a local newspaper published a video showing Mallorcans “balconing” in Menorca…

Home » United States » USTOA Delegation Visits Congress to Speak Value of Travel & Tourism Tuesday, June 25, 2024Reading time: 2 minutesThe United States Travel Agents Association (USTOA) hosted a delegation of full member travel agents and associate members to advocate on key tourism industry issues in Washington, DC, June 11-12, 2024. More than 40 participants from across the country met with federal officials, including members of the Congressional delegation, members of Congress, and industry representatives, to discuss sustainability, passport and visa application processing delays, promoting U.S. tourism, Real ID, and more.The meeting began with an update from Department…

Mia Taylor Last updated: Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:05 PM Australia’s travel and tourism industry is expected to contribute more to the country’s economy in 2024 than any other year before.The travel industry is expected to contribute a total of $265 billion to the Australian economy this year, according to a new Economic Impact Review (EIR) report from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).Australia’s travel industry is expected to fully recover to pre-pandemic tourism levels in 2023 and continue to grow strongly over the next decade, eventually reaching over $345 billion by 2034.Travel industry job growthAustralia’s travel and…

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — With a slate of high-profile events, including three Taylor Swift concerts, many businesses in Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis are feeling the positive effects and looking forward to future events. “Tourist numbers are 2 to 3 percent higher than record levels before the pandemic,” said Chris Gahl, vice president of Visit Indy, the city’s tourism arm. With the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium wrapping up on Sunday, Indianapolis is hoping for a surge in tourism this year. City leaders are confident Indianapolis is on its way to surpassing pre-pandemic levels. “We started the year…

Jamaica’s tourism industry is set to undergo a major transformation with the introduction of the Poco Loco Floating Bar. Located in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, this unique attraction is the result of a $1 million investment. Spanning 6,000 square feet, the attraction aims to provide visitors with an unparalleled on-water experience. Promoting local economies and employment Speaking at the opening ceremony on June 16, Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett expressed optimism about the potential impact Poco Loco could have on local tourism. The project has already created jobs for 65 Jamaicans, with plans to add a further 10 employees in the…

1 IntroductionPlastic material is a convenient and versatile commodity used on a global scale with diverse applications such as in electronics, healthcare, agriculture, transportation, construction, and most significantly, packaging (Huo et al., 2020; Kunwar et al., 2016). With the massive growing population and rapid urbanization, global plastic production reached a cumulative total of 360 million tons in 2018, demonstrating substantial leaps of 1.2-fold from 299 million tons in the short time frame of 5 years (Anuar Sharuddin et al., 2016; Yao et al., 2021). While the use of plastic is swiftly expanding, the accumulation of municipal plastic waste entering the…