Preserving Heritage in the Age of Social Media
PHNOM PENH – In the heart of Cambodia, the ancient temples of Angkor Wat stand as a testament to a bygone era, attracting millions of tourists each year. However, the rise of social media trends has led to a new … Continue reading Preserving Heritage in the Age of Social Media
World Tourism Day in Saudi Arabia: “Reviving Tourism”
RIYADH – World Tourism Day is celebrated on September 27th in Saudi Arabia and around the world to celebrate tourism’s role in fostering economic growth, social development, and cultural exchange. The theme for World Tourism Day in 2023 is “Reviving … Continue reading World Tourism Day in Saudi Arabia: “Reviving Tourism”
Action Plan to Guide Sustainable Business Events
FRANKFURT – The Strategic Alliance of the National Convention Bureaux of Europe (SANCBE) presents a new whitepaper titled “How can National Convention Bureaux Leverage Their Influence for Sustainability?”. In alignment with the frameworks provided by the European Green Deal and … Continue reading Action Plan to Guide Sustainable Business Events
China to fully reopen borders to foreigners
BEIJING, – China will reopen its borders to foreign tourists for the first time in the three years since the COVID-19 pandemic erupted by allowing all categories of visas to be issued from Wednesday. The removal of this last cross-border … Continue reading China to fully reopen borders to foreigners
Hopes Rise for Vaccinated Travelers in Europe
GENEVA – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the relaxation of COVID-19 border measures for vaccinated passengers, and the broader use of affordable antigen testing adopted by Spain and France this week. This is tempered by ongoing disappointment at … Continue reading Hopes Rise for Vaccinated Travelers in Europe
WTTC: Travel & Tourism in driving global economy
London – The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents global Travel & Tourism private sector, has released a new Social Impact Paper focusing on the Travel & Tourism sector, which has been compiled to showcase the importance of … Continue reading WTTC: Travel & Tourism in driving global economy
Maldives: Campaign to bring tourists back
Malé – The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has launched a major campaign with Skyscanner to promote the country as one of the safest destinations in the world for tourists. The three-month campaign will target the UK, as … Continue reading Maldives: Campaign to bring tourists back
Asia-Pacific: Foreign arrivals plummet 67 percent
Bangkok – The moderate growth of international arrivals into Asia-Pacific destinations in 2019 has been derailed this year, no thanks to the appearance of the coronavirus which has led to the collapse of travel. According to the Annual Travel Monitor … Continue reading Asia-Pacific: Foreign arrivals plummet 67 percent
Global Tourism Projected to Lose 174 Million Jobs
LONDON – The global travel and tourism industry is on course to lose 174 million jobs this year if current restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus remain in place, a leading industry group warned Friday. While alarming, the … Continue reading Global Tourism Projected to Lose 174 Million Jobs
Thailand opening its doors for foreign tourists
BANGKOK — Thailand’s tourist industry took a modest step toward reviving its coronavirus-battered fortunes by welcoming 39 visitors who flew in from Shanghai, the first such arrivals since regular travelers were banned from entry almost seven months ago. The visitors who … Continue reading Thailand opening its doors for foreign tourists