Three Qataris have been named among the top 50 leaders in travel and tourism by Forbes in the Middle East. They are HE Akbar al-Baker, Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Managing Director of Qatar Airways Group (No. 2); HE Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim al-Thani, Chairman of Al Rayyan Tourism Investment …
Read More »Professor helps launch new black travel website
Stefanie Benjamin, assistant professor in the Department of Retail, Hospitality and Tourism Management and co-director of Tourism RESET, partnered with Alana Dillette of San Diego State University and the Black Travel Alliance to create the History of Black Travel website. Launched in July 2021, it serves as an educational tool …
Read More »MHT seeks digital push for tourism recovery
Muscat – The sultanate, represented by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, celebrated Arab Tourism Day on Friday – celebrated annually on February 25. This year’s celebration was themed “Towards Sustainable Digital Tourism”. In light of the challenges facing the tourism industry around the world, as a result of the …
Read More »Tourism stars shine at state awards
Donate $5 using spotpass to support local community news It was party time for tour operators in the Geelong, Bellarine and Great Ocean Road region who were recognized for their excellence at last week’s Victorian Tourism Awards. Geelong Gallery (Cultural Tourism), Higher Mark – Geelong Cats (Professional Event Venues) and …
Read More »The Philippines reopens on February 10 to vaccinated travelers from countries including the United Arab Emirates
If you dream of the tropical islands and unspoilt beaches of the Philippines, there’s good news just around the corner. The archipelago will finally reopen to travelers next month. From February 10, tourists will once again be welcome to explore the island nation’s lush forests, steaming volcanoes and tropical waters, …
Read More »San Diego Tourism Authority offers help for small businesses in various communities
The Tourism Acceleration Pilot Program is designed to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the tourism industry. SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Tourism Authority recently launched a new program for small business owners from diverse communities. They say the aim is to provide more visibility and opportunity for the …
Read More »Park City tourism industry, likely to take a hit at Sundance, pivots to February projections
Main Street will draw crowds in the coming weeks as the tourism industry hits the key month of February. Lodging projections for this month are well ahead of those recorded at the same time in 2021, indicating the likelihood of a busy period in Park City.Jay Hamburger/Park File January will …
Read More »Sports Tourism Market Grows $ 890.90 Billion | BAC Sports Ltd., DTB Sports Hospitality and Event Management Ltd. and Great Atlantic Sports Travel appear as dominant players
Total pages: 120 Companies: 10+ – Including BAC Sports Ltd., DTB Sports Hospitality and Event Management Ltd., Great Atlantic Sports Travel, International Sports Management Inc., MATCH Hospitality AG, QuintEvents LLC, Sports Tours International Ltd., Sports Travel & Hospitality Group Ltd. , Sportsnet Corporation Pty Ltd. and travelOsports Blanket: Main drivers, …
Read More »‘Hassle’ for tourists: Letter from June 2021 shows PEI business group.
A group of prominent Prince Edward Island business leaders lobbied Premier Dennis King to ease pandemic restrictions ahead of the peak of the 2021 tourist season, according to a letter obtained by CBC News through freedom of information legislation. Two weeks after the letter was sent, at least some of …
Read More »North Dakota Tourism Bounces in 2021, But Border Closure Looming | News
Outdoor recreation has jumped this year amid the coronavirus pandemic, but the 20-month closure of the Canada-U.S. Border to non-essential travel has shrunk North Dakota’s tourism industry. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the state’s No. 1 tourist attraction, is on track to have its best visit since 1978, surpassing 791,000 visitors …
Read More »SA Records 198 New COVID-19 Cases Amid Concerns Over Exhibition Site Delays
South Australia has registered 198 new cases of COVID-19 – another daily record for the state. Key points: Five people with COVID-19 are hospitalized in South Africa Today is the third day in a row that more than 100 cases have been recorded Authorities have defended concerns over delays in …
Read More »Covid-19 Briefing: Monday, December 20, 2021
Tips for reducing risks in schools The Scottish Government has issued updated guidelines for schools. The main changes to the previous directives that will be introduced are: A reinforced approach to minimize contact, mainly by reintroducing groupings where possible inside Tightened restrictions on school visitors, including a return to parenting …
Read More »British tourists head to snow-capped Lapland in search of Santa Claus
HELSINKI, December 15 (Reuters) – Santa Claus and heavy snowfall are luring British tourists to Lapland, bolstering the Finnish tourism industry hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Most tourists who come to Lapland at Christmas come from Britain, Sanna Karkkainen, managing director of Rovaniemi Tourism and Marketing, told Reuters. âThe …
Read More »[Tokyo x Stroly] Proof of Concept with Digital Tourist Maps Examines Tourism from a Perspective in a Post-Covid World
Title: The best neighborhoods to stroll in Shinjuku, TokyoURL: https://viewer.stroly.com/1629273968/?room=stroly Title: Tales and Stories in Shinjuku, TokyoURL: https://viewer.stroly.com/1627543807/?room=stroly The story behind the exploration of post-Covid tourism The tourism industry has been hit hard by the pandemic as people spend more time at home. There is an urgent need for local …
Read More »Optimizing the tourism potential of the Japanese cave of Papua
It will bring added value by accelerating the economic recovery for the well-being of the inhabitants of the district of Biak Numfor. Although Japanese Cave in Sumberker Village, Samofa Subdistrict, Biak Numfor District, Papua Province, has quite an interesting history, it is less popular than other historical tourist spots in …
Read More »Tourism on the rise in TC | Business
TRAVERSE CITY – Regional tourism in 2021 was more balanced than in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, restrictions on business and gatherings suppressed travel activities for months, then suddenly released pent-up demand, leading to a mid-summer surge that put a strain on local staff and infrastructure. …
Read More »Five years after the forest fires, tourism is booming in the Smokies
GATLINBURG, Tennessee (WATE) – The tourism industry in the Smokies has more than recovered from wildfires that burned more than 11,000 acres in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and killed more than 14 people in 2016 While this is evident from the traffic, we dove into the numbers and spoke …
Read More »More Hawaii tourist hotspots will require reservations soon
Waianapanapa State Park’s black sand beach is known the world over, but its popularity has also attracted swarms of visitors. The park recently implemented a new reservation and fee system to manage visitors. Westend61 / Getty Images / Westend61 The visitor experience is changing in Hawaii. You will no longer …
Read More »In letter to UNWTO, Iran says ready to host 10th World Urban Tourism Summit
A general view of the Milad Tower in the Iranian capital of Tehran The mayor of Tehran, Alireza Zakani, wrote to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), expressing the willingness of the Iranian capital to host the 10th World Summit on Urban Tourism of the specialized agency of the United Nations. …
Read More »Latest updates: International tourism will hit $ 1 billion in 2021, UN agency says
The pandemic could cost the global tourism industry up to $ 1 billion in 2021 after countries around the world imposed travel restrictions and lockdowns to combat the spread of the virus. The United Nations World Tourism Organization said on Monday that international tourism revenues could reach $ 700 billion …
Read More »Aotearoa Tourism Industry Advises Caution Regarding Adventure Tourism Proposals
As New Zealand tourism operators manage the risks of natural disasters within their businesses, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says some practices could be improved without incurring significant costs on operators. TIA wants to see stronger leadership and more proactive involvement from WorkSafe, in particular to create more guidance documents in consultation …
Read More »2.6 billion domestic trips made between the first and third quarters, up 39.1%
tourism and helped increase villagers’ incomes. Photo: Xinhua” src=”https://www.globaltimes.cn/Portals/0/attachment/2021/2021-09-12/369f7f4f-c6df-4309-87dc-6638160a9be2.jpeg” /> Tourists visit a flower farm in Lisai Village in Zho’nyin County in Gannan, northwest China’s Gansu Province, September 11, 2021. In recent years, the local government of Lisai Village took advantage of natural resources to develop rural tourism and helped …
Read More »Minister of Tourism G Kishan Reddy
The presence of dedicated tourism officers in 20 Indian missions abroad will help strengthen the brand image and promote the country’s culture and heritage in foreign countries, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy. Addressing a tourism conference in Bengaluru, the Union Minister of Tourism and Culture also said that the Covid-19 …
Read More »TDA to release $ 8 million in hotel taxes for Asheville and Buncombe
ASHEVILLE – The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, the body that controls taxes on hotels and accommodations, after three years will lift a freeze on a multi-million dollar fund that has been spent on projects ranging from billboards to orientation to sports complexes. Now at $ 7.8 million, the fund …
Read More »Tourism carbon labels educate travelers, motivate companies to reduce their emissions
Given the pandemic pause, it’s hard to say if these labels will influence decision-making for travelers. Either way, these publicly shared labels hold travel agencies accountable for measuring, sharing and continuing to reduce their carbon emissions. If you had the choice of a five-day kayaking tour along the Sweden‘s Archipelago …
Read More »Saudi Arabia prioritizes net zero target for tourism sector
RIYAD: The World Center for Sustainable Tourism launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Saudi Green Initiative Forum on Saturday aims to modernize the sector with a focus on preserving nature and combating climate change. With the global travel and tourism sector responsible for 8% of global greenhouse …
Read More »Colleen Kanzora, the new Marketing Director of Blue Mountains Tourism | Blue Mountain Gazette
She promoted powerful productions like King Kong musical comedy, Cirque du Soleil and the Van Gogh alive exposure, so picking up the torch of the Blue Mountains tourism industry in the wake of fires, floods and a lockdown shouldn’t be too difficult. New face of mountain tourism marketing: Colleen Kanzora. …
Read More »GlobalData reveals virtual and space tourism as the most discussed types of tourism for 2021
An analysis from the social media analytics platform (SMA) of leading data and analytics company GlobalData, which identifies and tracks emerging trends, painful areas and new areas of innovation among discussions of influencers and Twitter redditors, revealed that “virtual tourism” was the most popular type of tourism, followed by “space …
Read More »Case: Cap on rental cars, freezing of hotel rooms may alleviate overtourism | News, Sports, Jobs
Wailea Beach is shown in early August. State and federal officials at the Hawaii Economic Association’s annual conference last week discussed the state’s direction in the aftermath of the pandemic, including the future of the economy and tourism. Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photos Before the pandemic, some type of …
Read More »AstroTurf’s “GO BIG” projects are at the heart of the sports tourism boom | New
DALTON, Georgia., October 14, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – The sports tourism industry is booming. More and more multidisciplinary complexes are opening each year. These facilities are designed to be the Mecca of traveling teams. They aim to provide customers with everything they need for successful tournaments – hotels, shops, …
Read More »San Diego Lottery for Short-Term Rental Licenses Should Prioritize “Good Players,” Council Insists
As the city of San Diego prepares to implement its first-ever regulation for short-term vacation rentals in July, officials on Monday unveiled a lottery scheme that longtime hosts and council members said municipal, did not give priority to responsible operators, as promised earlier. This year. The council asked Mayor Todd …
Read More »PM sets November 1 to reopen to foreign tourists from low-risk countries
PM sets November 1 to reopen to foreign tourists from low-risk countries Liquor sales, other entertainment venues permitted by December 1 Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha appears on a national TV show to push for the country’s reopening to low-risk countries on November 1. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Monday …
Read More »Travelers vaccinated with WHO-approved Covid vaccines can enter the United States: CDC, World News
The leading US health agency Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said that all Covid vaccines approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) can allow visitors to enter the United States clearly. “Six vaccines authorized / approved by the FDA or listed for emergency use by the WHO …
Read More »The Tourism Recovery Program will support the Tunisian tourism sector
TUNISIA. Thanks to the Tourism Recovery Program, Tunisian tourism industry companies will be able to adapt to the challenges of the pandemic, improve their capacity to innovate, maintain jobs and strengthen international collaboration with the European market. Created by enpact, an organization promoting entrepreneurship in emerging and developing countries, and …
Read More »The more expensive the special tourist VAT rate of 9%, the better
The government is under intense pressure from the tourism industry to extend in next week’s budget the sector’s 9 percent preferential VAT rate, which was cut from 13.5 percent ago. a year to help tourism operators keep their heads above the tumultuous waters of the pandemic. Tourism VAT is set …
Read More »Tourism Industry Fears ‘Brexit Passports’ Affect Tourism in Kent
A new post-Brexit policy that comes into effect today requires all visitors to the EU to hold a valid passport when traveling to the UK. Businessmen in Kent’s huge tourism sector have raised concerns about the “huge economic impact” the move will have … Canterbury Cathedral Each year, millions of …
Read More »Kick-off of the International Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports Conference 2021
“Guizhou is an amazing landscaped park, an amazing cultural park, a livable health park, an athletic sports park, âsaid Li Bingjun, deputy secretary of the CPC Provincial Committee and governor of the People’s Government of Guizhou Province, at the meeting. opening ceremony. In addition, in order to facilitate the development …
Read More »A model of sustainable tourism in the San Juan Islands
The San Juan Islands have the same problem as many beautiful places – they depend on tourism dollars and want to welcome visitors, but the ecosystem can’t handle that much. So, like other beautiful and environmentally sensitive places in the world, these islands off the coast of Washington State have …
Read More »Travel and Tours: by Burzil Dube – Hotel buildings urgently need “DNA testing”
VARIOUS theories have been launched regarding the origins and treatment of Covid-19 whose ripple effects continue to be felt around the world. A similar scenario is also taking shape in Zimbabwe, where DNA test results have left a trail of broken families. DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic and has been effective …
Read More »Budget day will be crucial for tourism businesses to survive the winter
There was a weirdly funny moment at Tuesday’s Fáilte Ireland conference at the Convention Center Dublin (CCD), the city’s first major event in 18 months. It reflected the dizziness among those working in inbound tourism to be back in the thick of it. It was like the first day back …
Read More »Rules on travelers to facilitate
Rules on travelers to facilitate The NCDC will offer a shorter quarantine The National Communicable Disease Committee (NCDC) will offer shorter quarantine periods for some foreign visitors to revive the tourism industry and boost the economy. If approved, some groups of foreign visitors would only have to quarantine for 7-10 …
Read More »News analysis and comments: The impact of vacation rentals on housing is documented | New
Selfless academic studies confirm what some Buena Vista Town staff and elected officials have consistently denied – that short-term rentals lead to increases in rents and decreases in the supply of affordable housing. The deliberate exclusion of the housing crisis from discussions of short-term rental policies ignores a rapidly growing …
Read More »Solomon Islands tourism industry mourns death of CEO Josefa Tuamoto
The Solomon Islands tourism industry mourns the death of Tourism Solomons Managing Director Josefa Tuamoto, who has held the post since joining the Solomon Islands Visitors Board in 2013. Tuamoto had recently returned to Fiji to be close to his family as he recovered from a recent bout of ill …
Read More »The impact of digital technology on Welsh tourism
Of all industries, tourism has been hit the hardest during the Covid-19 pandemic. Welsh tourism has had a particularly tough time, with a parliamentary report saying it resulted in the immediate closure of 97% of businesses with 80% of staff put on leave. For the Easter holiday alone, it is …
Read More »Russia resumes flights to Egyptian resorts after 6 years
CAIRO (AP) – Russia resumed flights to Egypt’s Red Sea resorts on Monday, ending a ban that lasted nearly six years after a Russian airliner bombed that killed the 224 people on board. The local branch of the Islamic State group said it shot down the plane over the Sinai …
Read More »New report shows how much COVID-19 has cost Arizona’s tourism industry
Blue Mesa Trail at Petrified Forest National Park. (National Park Service photo / Hallie Larsen via Flickr) PHOENIX – A week after the Arizona tourism industry learned that more than $ 100 million in support was on its way, data was released Tuesday showing how hard COVID-19 has hit the …
Read More »Charter Flight from South Korea Arrives in Saipan | New
The Commonwealth on Saturday hosted an Asiana Airlines charter flight with nearly 50 South Korean passengers who are here on a familiarization tour. They include managing directors of travel agencies, media influencers and a film crew who will play a central role in how CNMI will be marketed in its …
Read More »The case of the Rep. American says drop in tourism is needed
A member of the United States House of Representatives urged Hawaii to take action to discourage tourism in the state when the pandemic is over. United States Representative Ed Case, a member of the United States House Credit Committee, said on a live broadcast Friday that the COVID-19 pandemic could …
Read More »The towns of East Gippsland honored at the Top Tourism Town Awards
It’s official – East Gippsland has one of Victoria’s most notable tourist destinations, with Silver Medal-winning Lakes Entrance behind State winner Ballarat in the the first Top Tourism Town Awards were announced on Wednesday July 14. The awards, hosted by the Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) at the Bendigo Art …
Read More »Queensland spends big to boost tourism | Gloucester lawyer
Queensland is rolling out the red carpet for tourists from COVID-19-free states and territories in a bid to revive its struggling tourism sector. The Sunshine State has planned $ 380 million in major events in the second half of 2021, including a cycling festival, an outback golf tournament and the …
Read More »Disrupt Group announces additional investment in Online
Banja Luka, Bosnia, July 5, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – In view of the modernization of the tourism industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina, BiH tourismthe online platform of Bihy continues to expand, with additional funding from Disrupt the group. The ambitious multi-channel project offers the region’s travel and tourism companies unprecedented …
Read More »Three stories show how hard the housing crisis has hit NH | Local News
No matter where you look, New Hampshire’s real estate landscape is pretty brutal. Statewide, house prices are at record highs, apartment vacancy rates are low, and the pandemic has exacerbated many aspects of a pre-existing housing crisis. In tourist communities like Conway, the situation is particularly grim. Rents exceed what …
Read More »Tourism NI Welcomes Irish Tour Operators Association Members on Learning Trip to Northern Ireland; The deadline for its program to support the safe delivery of tourism events is approaching
Tourism NI hosted members of the Irish Tour Operators Association (ITOA) as part of a learning trip to Northern Ireland. Trip details Tourism NI said on its website: âTourism NI recently hosted a group of Irish Tour Operators Association (ITOA) members on a learning trip to Northern Ireland to see …
Read More »Heathrow Airport: Latest Travel Rules for Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera
The Balearic Islands are an incredibly popular travel destination among Brits every year. The islands of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera offer some of the best idyllic vacations – often at a good price. If you are planning to go there this year, you will need to know the full …
Read More »Visit Roswell Wins Explore GA Tourism Stimulus Marketing Grant
ROSWELL, GA – Visit Roswell received a $ 50,000 Tourism Stimulus Marketing Grant from Explore Georgia, the state tourism board within the Georgia Department of Economic Development. The Explore Georgia Tourism Recovery Marketing Grant program supports marketing efforts aimed at strengthening the recovery of the Georgian tourism industry after the …
Read More »New app offers a taste of Cyprus before the tour
By Bejay Browne Want to taste Cypriot products before you arrive? Or maybe you want a bespoke recording of your vacation here. A new app, EnterCy, promises to deliver both the above and more. A test version of a new virtual platform and mobile app to promote Cyprus as a …
Read More »Barnhart discusses impact of pandemic on Warrensburg tourism
By Sara Lawson, [email protected] Posted on 12/06/21 WARRENSBURG – The Warrensburg Visitor Center has been significantly affected by the pandemic and the effect is expected to be felt by the tourism industry over the next … This article is available in its entirety to subscribers. Notice to subscribers We recently …
Read More »Why you should consider a ‘second trip to the city’ in 2021
Even if you’re fully vaccinated, you might not want your next trip – perhaps your first trip in over a year – to be in a crowded urban metropolis. Enter the âsecond cityâ route. Second city is a somewhat ambiguous term, but it’s generally used to refer to the second …
Read More »Couple Start New Business in Monticello, Hope to Advance Tourism in White County | Business
MONTICELLO – Newcomers to the area Jason and Alyssa Nelson plan to open a clothing and tourism business for the lake that will offer Jeep Lyft tours in Monticello, a tourism Instagram page showcasing tourist hot spots, clothing and accessories; and an online guide for local businesses to promote their …
Read More »Memorial Day trip to Miami to break pandemic records
Large crowds are seen at Miami International Airport on Thursday, May 27, 2021. More than 660,000 passengers are expected over Memorial Day weekend from May 27 to June 1, for a daily average of 110,000 travelers, which would make it the most frequented trip. period at the airport since the …
Read More »The tourist offices of the region join forces for the summer campaign
Nine tourism organizations in Chicago and the suburbs have joined forces to launch a digital summer campaign encouraging people to spend their vacation dollars in northeast Illinois. “The only thing missing is you” is the campaign slogan running on social media platforms and the redesigned visitchicagoland.com website through the end …
Read More »MarketInk: Mering Ad Agency adds clients, plans name change
Rick Milenthal (left), CEO of the shipyard, and Dave Mering. Mering, a San Diego-based advertising agency, has announced four new clients as it gets closer to a company name change slated for later this month. In business since 1985, the 60-employee Mering agency was acquired in December by The Shipyard, …
Read More »Clarity on government support requested by export tourism companies
With Australian government suggesting that international borders will not open until 2022, the Australian Tourism Export Council stresses that it is essential that internationally oriented tourism businesses across Australia receive clarification of the government’s continued support to to give them the certainty of planning their future recovery. ATEC Managing Director …
Read More »Governor Lamont announces launch of “Say Yes to Connecticut” summer tourism campaign
Press Releases 07/05/2021 Governor Lamont announces launch of “Say Yes to Connecticut” summer tourism campaign (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Tourism Board is launching a new summer marketing campaign to promote travel safety and fuel the recovery of Connecticut’s tourism industry after the impact …
Read More »Employee shortage worsens on Oregon coast
Employee shortage worsens on Oregon coast Posted on 6/5/21 at 7:35 PM PDT By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Oregon Coast) – With all of the changing COVID restrictions, closures, re-openings and the resulting uncertainty in the travel industry, one thing the hospitality and foodservice sectors of the Oregon coast …
Read More »US Secretary of Commerce Raimondo says boosting tourism is top priority – Skift
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Wednesday made clear her commitment to the recovery of the U.S. travel and tourism industry, a powerful sign of support from a member of President Biden’s cabinet. The Commerce Secretary made her remarks at a rally hosted by Destination DC – the city’s destination …
Read More »Governor Noem Launches National Travel and Tourism Week at Mount Rushmore | Local
Governor Kristi Noem speaks Monday at Mount Rushmore on National Travel and Tourism Week. She spoke about a new initiative with the South Dakota Works website to address the need for seasonal employees. “We are launching a new initiative that will partner businesses and our Ministry of Labor with our …
Read More »EU aims to open up to foreign tourists this summer amid COVID-19
The European Union executive recommended easing COVID-19 travel restrictions next month to allow foreign travelers from more countries to enter the bloc, hoping to boost the tourism industry struggling this summer. Under current restrictions, people from just seven countries, including Australia and Singapore, can enter the EU on vacation, whether …
Read More »Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau launches National Travel and Tourism Week with initiatives to increase local and regional tourism
The DMCVB is launching its new Detroit Experience packages this week, designed to provide unique and immersive experiences for all types of travelers, including those who want a getaway close to home. Day and night packages are offered with themes such as “Monuments and Luxury”, including an overnight stay at …
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