July 17, 2024 – आवारा मुसाफिर

Global cruise industry sees growing demand, wary of port protests

July 17, 2024394 Views

The global cruise industry expects to carry 10% more passengers by 2028 than the 31.7 million who took cruise holidays in 2023, when the sector surpassed pre-pandemic levels, but sees some routes exposed to protests over overtourism. Long criticised for its impact on the environment and coastal communities, the industry has ordered 57 more cruise ships in addition to some 300 now in operation to meet the projected demand, said the European director of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), Marie-Caroline Laurent. At the same time, companies are working to adapt the ships so they can switch to electricity from highly-polluting marine fuel when they are moored at ports and to be ready to comply with EU maritime environment regulations by 2030. But as travel continues to...

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Malaysia leads the charge on trending Durian Tourism

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July 17, 2024381 Views

Tourism Malaysia has unveiled an array of tourism packages that spotlight the destination's famous fruit: the durian, also known as the "King of Fruits." The new publication, "Durian Tourism Packages 2024/2025," features 62 packages from 27 local tour operators across 12 Malaysian states, blending the renowned flavors of fragrant durians with exhilarating activities. According to a recent American Express Survey, 81% of respondents prioritize food experiences while traveling abroad. Additionally, Technavio projects that the global durian fruit market will grow significantly, reaching USD 10.57 billion from 2024 to 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 8.09%. Tourism Malaysia's new publication, timed to coincide with the durian harvest season, is the only officia...

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Your beer keeps the forest standing

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July 17, 2024349 Views

Cardamom Tented Camp ecolodge in Cambodia has launched its own conservation beer with the tagline, “Your Beer Keeps the Forest Standing”. Profits from the Cardamom Mountains Steam beer, now available at the ecolodge, help fund the conservation work of 16 forest rangers who protect 18,000 hectares (180km2) of surrounding lowland evergreen forest in the Botum Sakor national park, Cambodia’s largest. Since opening in 2017, the nine-unit award-winning camp has operated with the slogan “Your Stay Keeps the Forest Standing”. “Now it’s the turn of beer drinkers to take one for the team and do their bit for conservation,” says camp manager, Allan Michaud. Michaud chose the hybrid Steam beer after tasting sessions with Yuki Aotani, founder of Flowers microbrewery in Phnom Penh. The sl...