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The “Big Four” hotel groups are more powerful than ever
Go your way, there is nothing to see? Despite two years of pandemic which have seen a drop in hotel occupancy, announcements of the development of new establishments are going well on the continent.
In the first quarter of 2022 alone,…
Culinary Tourism Market to Hit US$4,530.9 Billion by 2032 – Comprehensive IMF Research Report
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NEWARK, NEWARK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, May 4, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to Future Market Insights (IMF), the…
Western Canadian cities see gondolas as part of transit and tourism plans – Aldergrove Star
Residents and visitors could one day use cable cars to cross rivers in two central Alberta towns.
A 350-meter urban cable car, also known as the gondola, has been proposed to connect Red Deer's business district to the Bower Ponds…
Global Tourism Awards Announce Global Winners for 2022
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The Global Tourism Awards announce the global winners for the year 2022. Entrants come from over 50 countries and nominees and winners come from all regions…
UN World Tourism Organization suspends Russia
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has suspended the membership of the Russian Federation, thus depriving the country of its rights and privileges as a member of the specialized agency of the United Nations with immediate effect.
In a…
BTB director confident cruise tourism will make a comeback – Love FM
While the Belize Tourism Board has focused on tourists coming to Belize by air, it is also channeling some of its efforts to address the challenges faced in cruise ship tourism. BTB's Evan Tillett conceded that cruises have been affected…
Saudi Arabia to host global travel and tourism summit in November
RIYADH: Independent thinker Omar Henaidy - an engineer by training but an entrepreneur at heart - was able to create and grow Taj Holding into a sprawling business across the Middle East.
Today, the group includes brands such as…
New Law Allows Northern MS Counties to Improve Tourism Along the Tallahatchie River | state…
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With the summer tourist season approaching, the industry is shrinking
As Maine hotels, restaurants and attractions prepare for what is expected to be a busy tourist season, managers face a host of challenges including labor shortages, supply chain disruptions and rising gasoline…
The engine of sports tourism in Las Vegas is revving up with new teams, facilities and events…
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In less than six years, Las Vegas has spawned three major league teams and three minor league teams, as well as two stadiums and two arenas, which collectively added 104,000 seats to the city's inventory of…
Medical Tourism Market Expected to Reach $250.2 Billion by 2032, Grow at a CAGR of 12.9% from 2022…
The total medical tourism market was valued at USD 65.5 billion in 2021 and it is expected to reach USD 250.2 billion at a CAGR of 12.9% during the forecast period.…
Puebla reports international tourism from Germany, France and the Netherlands
From Germany, Colombia, the United States, France, Guatemala and the Netherlands, it is tourism that arrives in Puebla from abroad, while the national corresponds mainly to visitors from Mexico City, Chihuahua, Guanajuato,…
Thai tourism officials to propose cancellation of Test & Go at next CCSA meeting
At least two terms travelers will be happy to hear more about - Test & Go and Thailand Pass. Tourism officials now plan to present a proposal to cancel Thailand's Test & Go entry program at the next CCSA meeting. The Tourism…
Mexican Navy to manage tourism in converted island prison
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A small archipelago off the Pacific coast of Mexico that was home to an island penal colony…
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A small archipelago off the Pacific…
Why is United Airlines hostile to Guam tourism?
“I flew on a United Airlines flight from Shanghai to Guam. The plane was nearly empty with maybe 15 passengers on board. I just came back from the UNWTO General Assembly in Chengdu, China. was a report on eTurboNews in September 2017.…
Tourism in Jamaica increases after COVID-19
Jamaican Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, painted a picture of Jamaica's tourism industry as a booming sector with investment and arrivals as it emerges stronger and more resilient to the fallout caused by the COVID-19…
Dr. Natalia Beer honored by the Belize Tourism Board with the Frontline Hero Award
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Posted: Sunday, April 3, 2022. 4:13 p.m. CST. By Benjamin Flowers: The Belize Tourism Board honored Dr. Natalia Beer, Maternal and Child Health Unit of the Ministry of Health and…
New Latin American Medical Tourism Federation
Professional associations from Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and Guatemala founded the Latin American Federation of Professional Health Chambers and Associations (Latam-Salud), to promote medical and health tourism, in the…
Decline in Russian outbound tourism will cut $7 billion from global tourism
Travel and tourism were poised for a recovery in 2022 as they hoped to put the pandemic behind them. However, new threats have recently emerged that will delay recovery if necessary.
Soaring inflation aggravated by…
One Nation, One Poll – Latest News from Jammu and Kashmir | Tourism
Poonam I KaushishNo sooner have the trumpets of victory in the last five Assembly polls ended than the parties are gearing up for the next round of the Great Indian Political Circus in December. In!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Hawaii Tourism Authority hopes to promote responsible tourism in the state | Business
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West Virginia Department of Tourism Launches 2022 Vacation Guides | State Newspaper News
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Population and Tourism Growth Fuels Additional State Liquor Stores in Central Oregon | Business
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Local Business Organizes Unique Sightseeing Opportunities in Eastern Oregon | Outside
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Tourism is slowly making a comeback, says Caye Caulker village president – Love FM
Staying in business in Caye Caulker, we can tell you that tourism is slowly rebounding. With the relaxation of COVID-19 regulations and the emergence of the Easter season, the island expects a fruitful outcome as resorts and hotels are…
Zanzibar’s new tourism minister takes the helm
A glimmer of hope finally seems to dawn tourism in Zanzibaras a seasoned industry player, Mr. Simai Mohammed Said, has been appointed as the new Minister of Tourism and Antiquities.
In a surprise reshuffle a fortnight ago, the President…
Prague Tourism Response to Ukrainian Refugees
The representatives of the Czech Republic and Prague, like many other representatives of European and non-European countries around the world, deeply condemn the Russian invasion of the neighboring sovereign country of Ukraine.
At the…
Thai Tourism plans to cancel Thailand Pass for new visitors by July
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to ease travel rules for foreign tourists by July 1, 2022, including the removal of the Thailand Pass entry permit.
“Our forecast for the tourism industry in terms of revenue and tourist…
Jamaica’s tourism sector sets post-COVID-19 record
As the tourism sector continues to rebound, Jamaica again broke visitor arrival records, with some 27,000 tourists arriving on the island last weekend, March 3-6.
"The tourism industry is now poised for a full recovery," Tourism…
New State Tourism Director Aims to Make Minnesota a Top 10 Travel Destination | Business
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North Carolina receives $6 million from federal government for tourism recovery | State / Region
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The World Tourism Organization will hold an emergency session for the suspension of RussiaTravel And…
Published on: Friday March 4th, 2022
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has convened an emergency session of its Executive Council in response to the Russian Federation's invasion of Ukraine.The session will…
World Tourism Organization considers suspending Russia’s WTO membership
Following the request of Guatemala, Lithuania, Poland, Slovenia and Ukraine for the suspension of the Russian Federation from WTO membershipgeneral secretary of the organization Zurab Pololikashvili called for an emergency session of the…
The Martinican Tourism Commissioner announces a new roadmap for Martinique
Bénédicte di GERONIMO, Executive Councilor of the Territorial Collectivity of Martinique, takes the helm of the Martinican Tourist Office (MTA). With managerial experience in the economic sector, the new 43-year-old Tourism…
WILD & WONDERFUL: WV Jeep club hopes to bring tourism dollars to the state | VM News
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The Institute of Statistics confirms the rebound in tourism
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Posted: Sunday, February 27, 2022. 5:31 p.m. CST. By Aaron Humes: According to the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB), tourist arrivals in the fourth quarter experienced a healthy…
Open letter from the National Tourist Board of Ukraine: Do not be silent!
Ivan Liptuga, head of the National Tourism Organization of Ukraine and the former director of the department of tourism and resorts of Ukraine.
Ivan Liptuga is a member of the Global Tourism Network.
Just a few weeks ago, he posted…
Jamaican Tourism Minister mourns death of tourism stalwart ‘Pino’ Maffessanti
Jamaican Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, paid tribute to the late Hon. Giuseppe “Pino” Maffessanti, highlighting the outstanding role he has played in the physical development of the Jamaican tourism product.
For more than…
The state of wartime travel and tourism
The travel and tourism industry faces new uncertainties, challenges and opportunities. GTRCMC and WTN are among the first in the global travel and tourism industry to take the mic. They have an urgent message for tourism leaders around…
Great Barrier Reef scientists and tourism operators team up to grow coral
An underwater brigade of ecologists, biologists and tour operators recently donned their neoprene”uniforms” and united off Cairns, Australia to verify the results of a four-year investigation Coral maintenance program which aims to…
Adventure Travel Trade Association takes steps to facilitate tourism development among…
The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has facilitated the signing of a declaration for a more transformative future for tourism among countries seeking to grow their adventure travel industry while contributing to a…
What’s New in the Caribbean for 2022 | Tourism
Last April, when 70-year-old Pat George wanted to take his family on holiday, he chose the Dutch side of the…
A New Day Tourism Resilience repeats every February 17
The plan was called the Montego Bay Declaration: “We are a small country with a strong voice,” said a proud Hon. Edmund Bartlett today at World Expo in Dubai. The tourism minister of this Caribbean island nation depends on the mighty…
Cuba’s tourism industry flounders as sun-seekers look elsewhere
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U.S. tourism spending abroad is highest in the world in 2021
With an average per capita expenditure of $3,580, the we The source market is expected to be the most valuable in the world in terms of average outbound tourism spending in 2021, according to the latest forecast.
Industry analysts…
Mexico, Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras will launch new tourist routes through the Mayan…
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Last update 7 hours agoLooking to stimulate tourism through the wider historical region which is the 'Mayan world', Mexico, Belize, El Salvadorand Guatemala all teamed up to launch new tourist routes…
Vietnam tourism officials push for full reopening to foreign travelers on March 15
Vietnam plans to reopen borders for foreign travelers on March 15, although the date is not yet official. According to local media outlet VN Express, a draft proposal is being prepared to fully allow inbound and outbound tourism from…
Tourism leaders put UNWTO’s vision into practice
UNWTO hailed the commitment made by tourism leaders at the Adventure Next Latin America Summit to realign the sector on a path of greater resilience and sustainability.
The tourism trade event hosted tourism ministers from Panama, Colombia,…
Sunnier days ahead for Seychelles tourism
With arrivals just 7,737 fewer than the number recorded in January 2019, for 2022 the tourism sector is slowly but surely showing signs of a successful year for an industry considered the main pillar of Seychelles' economy. Alongside…
The National Tourism Organization of Ukraine and the Global Tourism Network invite the public to an…
According to Ivan Liptuga, director of the National Tourism Organization of Ukraine, tourism in Ukraine can be fun and above all safe.
With a military conflict with Russia possible, or some say imminent, how true is this statement?…
Seychellois Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism attends One Ocean Summit
As part of the One Planet Sustainable Tourism Program, the workshop focused on how the blue economy can be integrated into the tourism industry, supporting ocean conservation, a mission in which Seychelles have invested heavily over the…
Compulsory health insurance for visitors is now available online
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is pleased to announce that the travel health insurance required of all visitors upon entry to Belize as of February 15, 2022 is now available for purchase online.
Belize travel insurance is mandatory and…
When the fulfillment of desire is the goal of the journey
Some travelers specifically plan to travel to satisfy their sexual desires. Call it a sexually indulgent vacation, if you will. They dream of having fun in red light districts and look forward to erotic massage studios.
There's really…
Ukrainian and Guatemalan foreign ministers discuss cooperation in trade, tourism and education
Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and Foreign Minister of the Republic of Guatemala Mario Adolfo Bucaro Flores discussed cooperation in trade, tourism and education, Ukrinform reports, referring to the press service of the…
World Tourism Network takes care of SMEs
St.Ange who is also the Secretary General of FORSEAA is working to move forward.
“It is a recognized fact that tourism has a lot to do with culture and arts, and handicrafts as souvenirs or gifts for both tourists and hoteliers. Today,…
Time to reboot? Tehran tourism fair kicks off amid virus concerns
When Turkish Finance Minister Nureddin Nebati announced this week plans to encourage households to convert their gold holdings into Turkish liras in an effort to bolster Turkish central bank reserves, he targeted people like…
Minister Mahler says Belize’s tourism industry is slowly coming back – Love FM
For nearly two years, COVID-19 protocols have guided our daily lives. these regulations have also guided huge industries such as tourism. But in recent months, there has been a sense of normalcy. Cruise ships have been allowed to dock…
The Culinary Tourism Market is Expected to Grow at a Significantly High CAGR During the Forecast…
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The increase in people's exposure to different forms of social media has improved their awareness of the various trends shaping the tourism industry
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Emirates signs Memorandum of Understanding to promote tourism in the Bahamas
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DUBAI, UAE, (WAM) - Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Public…
Tourism releases post-pandemic exhaust valves in Madrid
The Dominican Republic presents itself as the great protagonist of the 42nd International Tourism Fair (Fitur) and in this sense the leadership of its President, Luis Abinader, confirms the priority of a nation that currently exceeds…
IDB Program to Boost the Caribbean Tourism Sector
A program to support the technological transformation of tourist destinations in the Caribbean and Latin America has been launched by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).the Future Tourism Program which is financed by the General…
Jordan to regain pre-pandemic tourism momentum after launch of new ‘Kingdom of Time’…
Jordan is once again presenting itself as an accessible, intriguing and multi-faceted destination that attracts the rising global tribe of intrepid travellers; independent, active, digitally empowered explorers and travelers seeking…
Tourism and Agriculture; the two main sectors attracting FDI in Colombia
The numbers speak for themselves. Between January and August 2021, ProColombia supported the launch of five new projects in the tourism sector worth US$39 million in the provinces of Bolivar, Antioquia, Cundinamarca and Cauca. These…
Cuba presents its tourism portfolio to Spanish businessmen
Cuba's Minister of Tourism, Juan Carlos Garcia Granda, explained the strengths of the smoke-free industry in the country and highlighted the success of the vaccination campaign with three vaccines that have proven effective.…
Routemotion’s digital discount apps offer solutions for sustainable tourism
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BERLIN, DEUTSCHLAND, GERMANY, January 10, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Routemotion is a technology platform and service known for creating sophisticated mobile solutions for…
Interview: Time to rethink tourism, an economic lifeline for millions |
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is one of the 15 specialized agencies of the United Nations, which aims to promote tourism in the world, and to make it the engine of economic growth and sustainable development.…
Tourism in North Dakota rebounds despite the closure of the Canadian border | State
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Tourism CEO comments on vaccination in the tourism sector – Love FM
On Monday, more than two hundred and eleven thousand Belizeans received a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Of this number, nearly two hundred thousand people have been fully vaccinated. This brings the number of fully immunized people in…
COVID-19 infections in Mexico are increasing, especially in tourist centers
LA PAZ, Mexico (AP) — COVID-19 infections are rising across Mexico, particularly in two states home to top tourist destinations…
LA PAZ, Mexico (AP) — COVID-19…
Italy’s tourism industry calls for more state aid as visitor numbers drop
Italy has seen disastrous tourism figures for 2021 with only 60 million visitors compared to more than 100 million in 2019, as well as 13 million fewer trips by Italians abroad.Carlo Sangalli, the president of the association Confcommercio,…
Utah tourism industry rebounds from pandemic setbacks | State News
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A new reality and a new opportunity for travel and tourism
The Omicron variant of COVID-19 spreads faster than the Delta variant. It remains in the upper respiratory tract and does not attack the lungs, according to Thailand's Department of Medical Sciences.
Dr. Supakit Sirilak, chief executive…
Ministry of Tourism survey shows tourists are enjoying Thailand in 2021
Many expats might be content with everything Thailand has to offer and be cynical about whether it's worth the risk and complexity of coming to Thailand during the Covid-19 pandemic. But a survey by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports…
Despite Omicron concerns, some see strong tourist demand for Christmas | Top Stories
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Exploiting the enormous tourism potential of the CCG
The recently concluded GCC Summit called for joint action by youth and the private sector to play a greater role in economic diversification efforts.He also called for efforts to improve the connectivity of infrastructure that will help…
PH among the winners of Miss Tourism International 2021
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MANILA - The Philippines have won one of seven titles in the recently concluded Miss Tourism International 2021 competition.
Keinth Petrasanta was named Southeast Asian…
Southeast Asia sees only a trickle of international tourism
Southeast Asia, for decades a tourist hotspot, has slowly reopened to international tourists, but despite the door opening, most countries are seeing only a trickle of tourism at best. Businesses in the tourism sector like hotels, tour…
Thailand launches new tourism portal to make visiting the Land of Smiles easier
The Ministry of Tourism has launched a new online portal which it hopes will make it easier for the 8-15 million tourists currently expected to visit Thailand next year. According to a Bangkok Post report, the website, called Entrance…
Urgent message to the Italian Ministry of Tourism: Time is Up!
Travel by Italians abroad recorded a 92% drop in 2021, while business travel lost three quarters of its turnover, and the events sector lost 80% of its activity. Incoming traffic has also collapsed, the presence of foreigners has fallen…
Tourism gears up to welcome international visitors as some travel bans are relaxed
A number of countries have closed their borders to South Africa amid a spike in Covid-19 cases, largely due to the recently discovered Omicron variant. Travel bans imposed by United Kingdom, United States, members of the European Union,…
BTB to Tighten Safety Protocols Surrounding Cruise Tourism – Love FM
Yesterday we reported that no Belizeans were exposed to COVID-19 from Norwegian Cruise Lines' "Breakaway" which docked in Belize last week. When he arrived in New Orleans this weekend, there were as many as seventeen cases, mostly among…
Tourism and hospitality outlook: the long road to post-pandemic recovery is underway | Deloitte…
December 7, 2021: Australia's tourism and hospitality industries have begun their long journey to recovery from the immense losses imposed by the COVID pandemic, but the road will be rocky for some time to come.…
COVID: Malaysia’s tourism sector at risk of collapse
Kira, who prefers not to disclose her full name, usually rents vacation homes in Kuala Lumpur. Before COVID-19, it was a thriving business. After all, his home country isn't just known for its rainforests, gorgeous beaches and…
Deputy Minister, intl. officials exchange views on tourism
TEHRAN - Iranian Deputy Tourism Minister Ali-Asghar Shalbafian and several international officials discussed ways to deepen ties in the fields of travel and cultural heritage. In addition, they exchanged views on the outlook for the sector…