TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that he welcomed equal, dignified, healthy and orderly exchanges with China, but wondered whether there was goodwill from Beijing given what he said was their blocking of simple things like tourism. Lai, who took office in May, has regularly offered talksContinue Reading
In Vienna, UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili held high-level meetings, reaffirming Austria’s important role in advancing sustainable tourism, including through having six of its villages as members of UN Tourism´s Best Tourism Village Programme and the region of Tyrol as one of the latest members of the International Network ofContinue Reading
Food All Aboard the Fruit Tourism Train We travel for all kinds of foods. Why not fruit? Illustration by Logan Guo. This is part of Fruit Loot, which is taking a look at the strange and surprising links between fruit and money. How far would you go for fruit? WhateverContinue Reading
Longevity is indeed the new wellness, to borrow a phrase. Yes, wellness and spa tourism will continue to exist – and for good reason as they’re both growing like crazy! – the word longevity adds yet another layer based in scientific precision, diagnostics and preventative medicine. The megatrend of longevityContinue Reading
Image Credit Hong Kong PolyU K-pop, a global music phenomenon, is driving a vibrant music tourism industry in South Korea. Research by Dr. Seongseop (Sam) Kim and Dr. Antony King Fung Wong of Polytechnic University’s School of Hotel and Tourism Management examines how K-pop influences potential tourist attitudes and behaviors.Continue Reading
Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy takes part in Lagos Boat Regatta 2024 held at five Cowries Creek held on Saturday 21st December. The iconic event was organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture and themed “Our Water, Our Heritage, Our Life”. During the iconic event, Lagos waterways was transformedContinue Reading
15 min reading time Published on Sun, 12/29/2024 – 09:00 Religious tourism is deeply rooted in the history and culture of many countries, and continues to play a crucial role in the economy and identity of the destinations that promote it. In Europe, flagship sites such as the Vatican inContinue Reading
Every year, Madrid’s Pride Festival attracts more than 1.5 million national and international visitors, making it the biggest event of its kind in Europe and the second biggest in the world. In 2024, this event, which took place from 28 June to 7 July, once again demonstrated its essential roleContinue Reading
Kansas City, MO – Accentuated by upticks in brand loyalty and outbound tourism, Americans expressed their strong appetite for travel in the “Winter Edition” of MMGY’s Portrait of American Travelers® study released today. A quarterly examination of the evolving habits, preferences and behaviors of today’s U.S. travel consumers, the surveyContinue Reading
10 min reading time Published on Wed, 12/18/2024 – 12:00 Amsterdam remains a prominent European destination, celebrated for its cultural heritage, historic attractions, and well-developed infrastructure. The city’s tourism and hotel sectors have shown consistent growth, particularly during key periods such as spring and summer. Events like Liberation Day, PrideContinue Reading
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