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73% of Gen Z and Millennials prefer off-peak travel

September 3, 2024179 Views

● 65% of Gen Z and Millennial users are under the age of 35, driving solo adventures and tech-savvy experiences. ● These travelers often choose destinations like the UAE, Vietnam, and Egypt, with solo travelers particularly drawn to Egypt, Azerbaijan, and Oman. Atlys, an online visa application platform released new insights into the travel behaviors of Gen Z and Millennials, shedding light on their influence on global tourism trends. According to the report, 73% of these travelers prefer off-peak times to avoid crowds and reduce costs. With 65% of Atlys' users under the age of 35 are driving solo adventures and tech-savvy experiences, it's clear that Gen Z and Millennials aren't just traveling, they're setting trends, leveraging technology to create personalized and smooth travel...

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IVL increase to hurt New Zealand Travel & Tourism, says IATA

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September 3, 2024224 Views

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed disappointment with the New Zealand Government's decision to increase the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). “It has been a double whammy for the New Zealand travel and tourism sector, starting with New Zealand Immigration announcing steep increases in visa fees, and now the increase in the IVL. These changes make travel to New Zealand more expensive and less attractive and could further delay the recovery in visitor numbers to beyond 2026,” said Dr. Xie Xingquan, IATA’s Regional Vice President for North Asia and Asia-Pacific (ad interim). The recovery of the New Zealand aviation market currently lags behind major markets such as Australia, Canada, France, Spain, the UK, and the US. These market...

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‘Spectacular Saudi’ campaign invites Indian travellers to discover the Heart of Arabia

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September 3, 2024255 Views

● Campaign highlights Saudi’s warm hospitality and unmatched welcome ● Launched pan-India in English, across social media, digital platforms, TV, and OTA channels ● Introduces exclusive packages from 12 trade partners, tailor-made for Indian travellers Saudi’s national tourism brand, ‘Saudi Welcome to Arabia’ has launched its first-ever integrated consumer campaign for the Indian market - ‘Spectacular Saudi’. With a captivating blend of ancient tales and modern marvels, this campaign reveals a side of Saudi that transcends all expectations. Men and women lounging outside multi-storey buildings in Al Balad Launching in English across the country, ‘Spectacular Saudi’ takes viewers on an immersive journey through Saudi’s golden sands, pristine waters, and endless skies, reve...

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UN Tourism and FIA reinforce partnership to advance sustainable sports tourism

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September 2, 2024185 Views

The new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) marks a step forward in the partnership between the two organisations, highlighting their mutual dedication to advancing sustainable practices and raising awareness about the positive impact of Sports Tourism on destinations. By combining expertise and influence, it aims to leverage the power of world-class sporting events to drive tourism, economic growth, and sustainability. The MoU was signed by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sualyem and UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili during the Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend in Monza, Italy. UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said: "The intersection of sports and tourism offers immense potential for sustainable development, economic growth, and the promotion of cultural ex...

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Anantara Angkor Resort joins Serandipians luxury travel network

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September 2, 2024158 Views

Anantara Angkor Resort, an all-suite luxury resort in Siem Reap, has announced its membership in Serandipians by Travellers Made, a prestigious group connecting hotels and resorts with luxury travel advisors. The new affiliation validates Anantara Angkor’s dedication to delivering authentic, culturally rich experiences to its guests and further solidifies its position as a premier resort in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Serandipians partners with hotels and resorts committed to excellence by providing bespoke, personalised travel experiences for the most discerning of travellers. Properties undergo a thorough vetting process to ensure alignment with Serandipians’ ethos. Specifically, member agents highlighted Anantara Angkor’s exceptional service levels and the unique experiences it offers rela...

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Seven destinations for a relaxing retreat

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September 2, 2024228 Views

Wellness enthusiasts can look towards these seven hotspots to visit for a relaxing wellness retreat including Iceland and Portugal. Travel experts at StressFreeCarRental.com have shared the best destinations for rejuvenation and self discovery. Wellness tourism is believed to be worth £505 billion (€592) across the globe annually with more and more people looking to embark on a wellness related journey. Social media has also had a part to play in the growth of the sector with #wellnessretreat and #spiritualretreat having a combined viewing of over 33 million on TikTok and over 500,000 posts on Instagram. Whilst there are many countries across the world that offer wellness retreats, many of them will specialise in something different. Those looking to em...

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Saudi Tourism showcases itself to Indian travel trade

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September 2, 2024173 Views

STA hosts 4-city networking event to strengthen trade partnerships The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) recently hosted a series of networking events across four cities in India. The events held in Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Kolkata were a part of STA’s ongoing commitment to strengthen partnerships with travel trade and showcase diverse offerings as a top travel destination. The events were strategically designed to cater to the unique interests of each city, providing tailored information, highlighting leisure activities, cultural heritage, corporate travel, and pilgrimage. The series of events kickstarted in Ahmedabad and concluded in Kolkata. In Mumbai, 55 leading travel agents and industry representatives participated, while 50 members of the travel trade associations and ...

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Bought berths on a 3-year cruise; months on, the ship is still stuck in Belfast

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September 1, 2024184 Views

Lanette Canen and Johan Bodin gave up life on land to become seaborne nomads on a years-long cruise. Months later, the couple has yet to spend a night at sea. Their ship, the Odyssey, is stuck in Belfast undergoing repair work that has postponed its scheduled May departure for a 3 ½-year round-the-world voyage. Bodin said Friday that they have enjoyed their pit stop in the Northern Ireland capital, but “when we’d visited every pub and tried and every fish and chips place and listened to all the places that have Irish music, then we were ready to go elsewhere.” “We’re ready to set sail, for sure,” added Canen. Villa Vie Residences’ Odyssey is the latest venture in the tempest-tossed world of continuous cruising. It offers travelers the chance to buy a cabin and live at s...

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Partial reopening of the Rubens House in Antwerp gives glimpse of painter’s life

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September 1, 2024149 Views

The city palace of Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens is partly reopening this weekend, allowing Antwerp to show off the life and work of perhaps its most famous citizen. The Rubens House may not have as many paintings as Madrid’s Prado museum or the canvas surface spread around the port city’s Cathedral of Our Lady. But if there is any place that Rubens himself felt more at home, it was his own house in Antwerp looking out over his garden. While the core of the house remains closed until at least 2030 for ongoing renovations, the dazzling new welcome center and the redesigned garden will open doors on Friday. What it lacks in actual paintings — a self-portrait is the only major piece on view during the renovations — it hopes to make up in atmosphere, exuding the spirit ...

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Dutch canal vaulting competition keeps centuries old tradition alive

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September 1, 2024221 Views

Contestants from all over the Netherlands gathered in the central village of Polsbroekerdam on Saturday for the yearly national 'fierljeppen' or canal vaulting contest. Over 2,000 people gathered to watch 48 competitors across five categories battle it out for the championship where contestants have to vault the greatest distance across the water using a pole. "Fierljeppen is a really extreme sport," organiser Danny Baas told Reuters. A contestant takes part in a yearly national 'fierljeppen' or canal vaulting contest in the village of Polsbroekerdam, Netherlands August 31, 2024. REUTERS/Bart Biesemans Contestants run at a long pole on one side of a canal, jump in and while the pole is tipping over to the other side they climb in as high as they can, to land as far as possible...