UN Tourism barometer says, spending growing faster than arrivals Around 1.1 billion tourists travelled internationally in the first nine months of 2024, as the global tourism sector recovered 98% of pre-pandemic levels. According to the latest World Tourism Barometer by UN Tourism, a full recovery from the biggest crisis in the sector’s history is expected by the end of the year, despite economic, geopolitical and climate challenges. Four years after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, which brought global tourism to a standstill, the Barometer reflects the sector’s remarkable recovery, with most regions already exceeding 2019 arrival numbers in the period January to September 2024. The report also shows outstanding results in terms of international tourism receipts, with most ...
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Also warns against "AI Slop" replacing travel blogs The blog's annual bucket list highlights "recommendations from actual humans," encouraging travelers to "reject AI travel planners" in 2025. Travel Lemming, an online travel guide with 10 million readers, today revealed its list of the 50 best places to travel in 2025. The annual list of places to travel is selected by Travel Lemming's team of dozens of travel bloggers. "Our team of real live human travelers loved visiting these 50 places, and we think you will too," the article explains. This year's list directly challenges the rise of AI travel itinerary tools, warning that Silicon Valley wants to "use AI slop to replace not only travel blogs like ours, but also the thing that makes travel truly great: the human experien...
Read MoreMinor Hotels' first NH Collection in Thailand - Samui Peace Resort opens its doors Travellers seeking tranquillity and elevated service can check into the latest gem in Minor Hotels’ premium NH Collection brand, NH Collection Samui Peace Resort. A serene beachfront oasis lined with coconut trees, nestled right at the water’s edge on Bophut Beach officially opened its doors following a renovation as of 1st December 2024. Marking the debut of the NH Collection brand in Thailand, the opening is part of Minor Hotels' strategy to expand the NH brand in Asia, following the earlier launch of NH Bangkok Sukhumvit Boulevard in October 2024, and NH Boat Lagoon Phuket Resort in November 2022. The company plans further regional openings, including properties in China, Sri Lanka, and the Mal...
Read MoreWill provide up to 93 return flights per week to 11 cities in Europe next summer Cathay Pacific will be launching direct flights to Munich for the very first time as well as returning to Brussels in summer 2025, providing travellers with non-stop connections between Hong Kong and two of Europe’s major centres. Cathay Pacific’s debut passenger service to Munich is set to launch on 16 June 2025 with four return flights per week, marking the airline’s second route to Germany alongside its daily service to Frankfurt. A city famed for its history and culture, Munich is also one of Europe’s major economic, manufacturing and transportation centres. Whether travelling for business or leisure, customers can fly direct between Hong Kong and Munich with Cathay Pacific, and connect to an arr...
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