Tourism

Spanish sunbed wars look to have escalated with tourists now battling for the best umbrella on the beach - by dashing out at the crack of dawn to mark their territory over prime shoreline parasols.
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A report from People’s Daily: The opening ceremony of the Kazakhstan Year of Tourism in China in 2024 was recently held in Beijing. China and Kazakhstan will hold a series of splendid activities throughout the year of tourism, which include art…
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Tourism in Vietnam has been witnessing steady improvement since the past two years. With its stunning beaches, tropical forests, rice terraces and verdant islets, the South East Asian country has something for everyone…
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24th Annual Vacation Deprivation Report finds Americans are more vacation deprived than ever; unveils tips from around the world to help U.S. travelers get more out of their time off and save on their next trip…
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A woman has shared a video on social media which has since gone viral, showing her 'extreme' safety tips for when staying in a hotel - but some people aren't so convinced by them.
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The travel industry has been waiting, waiting for Chinese travelers to return to the global tourism stage in a significant way, while there was some recovery in 2023, outbound travel from China remained largely in the role of supporting actor rather…
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Last year, we explored eight dynamic hospitality trends shaping our industry. What’s changed since then? Are these trends still relevant, or have they faded into obscurity? We revisited our insights to evaluate their current status…
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Experts convened by PATA also show that digitalisation, localisation, seamless travel payments and tourism aligned to values are redefining the new Asia Pacific tourism landscape.
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Hotel company Hyatt is continuing to see “robust” demand for business travel in Europe while noting a post-Covid change in the pattern of bookings.
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Europe-bound travelers from the U.S. are doing things differently this summer, putting value at the center of how they strategize their European vacations, industry experts say.
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The number of international business trips has declined in 2024 with domestic travel now making up a larger proportion of total bookings, according to data from accommodation technology specialist HotelHub…
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International tourist arrivals reached 97% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2024. According to UN Tourism, more than 285 million tourists travelled internationally in January-March, about 20% more than the first quarter of 2023…
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Germany is hosting the Euro Cup 2024, presenting an exceptional opportunity for travel businesses. This prestigious tournament will draw football enthusiasts from across the globe to ten dynamic cities, including Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt…
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Nearly five years into her role as Executive Director Destination Marketing, at the Royal Commission of AlUla, and Melanie de Souza says “it’s been the most fulfilling chapter in my career”.
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Tracing its roots to a 19th-century duchess, afternoon tea is moving into the present with contemporary remixes while retaining the historic charm that makes it a favorite among visitors.
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South Africa's tourism sector is blossoming. According to the latest statistics from Statistics South Africa, international tourist arrivals from January to March totalled more than 2.4 million, representing a 15.4% increase when compared with the…
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Even with the economy's ups and downs, travelers are spending more on experiences. They're going for bucket-list adventures that showcase their unique passions. This booming industry is expected to reach $1.6 trillion by the end of 2024…
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Cvent, an industry meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, has released its lists of the Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for Asia-Pacific (APAC). These lists – which also include regional rankings for North America…
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ITB China, a premier event in Shanghai, is an influential travel trade show focusing on the Chinese travel market. The event showcases diverse travel products and services, attracting participants from various sectors such as leisure, MICE, and…
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A major shift in booking practices among some hotels in Italy is forcing one tour operator to look for alternate accommodations for its groups.
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Booking.com has conducted its annual global sustainability survey, and this year’s results indicate travelers have a tinge of weariness and disillusionment about their attitudes and decisions related to sustainable travel…
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Les Khan, CEO of Caribbean Galaxy Limited, has provided insightful details about the eagerly anticipated Canelles Resort and Spa Development in Saint Lucia.
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While many of its neighboring destinations were closed in the summer of 2020, the Dominican Republic was open. And it never closed. The country’s navigation of the pandemic helped kick off what would become a new golden age of tourism, ushering in a…
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Global chains expand, spiritual tourism surges, analysts bullish on growth India’s hospitality industry currently valued at around $24 billion is experiencing robust growth and is projected to reach around $31 billion over the next five years…
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