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NEOM announces Jaumur, a cosmopolitan marina community

May 8, 2024522 Views

The Board of Directors of NEOM has announced Jaumur, the largest cosmopolitan luxury community set on the coast of Gulf of Aqaba, designed to serve the highest standards of future livability and active lifestyle. This new addition promises a unique blend of experiences on both land and sea, complementing NEOM's evolving regional development in northwest Saudi Arabia. Jaumur is an exclusive residential community thoughtfully master planned around an inspiring marina for more than 6,000 residents. Embedded into the varied topography of the Gulf of Aqaba coast, it features 500 marina apartments and nearly 700 luxury villas, boasting waterfront access and private mooring. Two distinctive destination hotels within Jaumur offer 350 luxurious rooms and suites, inviting guests to enjoy the bre...

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Phuket is a new hub for global film production

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May 8, 2024403 Views

New Netflix film ‘Mother of the Bride’ puts a new spotlight Thailand has established itself as the go-to destination for Hollywood and international filmmakers, leveraging its stunning locales to boost tourism and support the local economy. Highlighting Thailand’s allure is the recent production of Mother of the Bride, an American romantic comedy directed by Mark Waters which was shot at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort and Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, both operated by Minor Hotels. In 2022, the Thai government took a bold step to waive personal income tax for foreign talent for five years, augmenting an already attractive film incentive system. Since then, the programme was further enhanced to offer foreign film productions a cash rebate of up to 20%, with Phuket emerging as a ...

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Low-budget travellers highlight shift in Hong Kong tourism

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May 7, 2024405 Views

Cost-conscious Chinese tourists have replaced many of the cash-rich mainland travellers who once flocked to Hong Kong, with some only interested in free walking tours of the city and staying across the border in Shenzhen overnight to save money. During China's Labour Day holiday, Laura Li, 28, and her cousin Diego Deng, 20, from northeastern Liaoning province, were among the younger visitors to Hong Kong who preferred to follow walking guides on social media rather than join tour groups or shop in luxury stores. The Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, also known as Little Red Book, is the must-have app for China's Generation Z - the 280 million people born between 1995 and 2010 - to explore Hong Kong neighbourhoods and offers travel tips to tourists. Laura Li, 28, and her ...

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The best holiday camping destinations in UK

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May 7, 2024591 Views

Campers planning to sleep under the stars in coming holidays can choose from many scenic and peaceful places in UK to pitch up. Caravan insurance experts at Quotezone.co.uk have named seven sites across the country to pitch up in front of stunning landscapes. Devon boasts some of the best countryside views, with acres of pretty meadows and woodland ideal for those looking to escape to nature. Head to the Lake District to see sunsets and picturesque scenery over the mountains and the chance to go seal spotting in Norfolk. In Scotland, campers pitching up will have incredible views over stunning lochs whilst in Yorkshire the local scenery overlooks quaint coastal villages. Greg Wilson, CEO and price comparison expert at Quotezone.co.uk said: “Now the temperatures have started to r...

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Thailand extends Visa exemption to Indians for six months

UPENDRA SWAMI

May 7, 2024389 Views

Indian travelers have reason to celebrate as The Royal Thai Government has decided to extend the 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 for Indian Nationals until 10 November, 2024. This exemption was due to end on 10 May, 2024. Thailand Government had announced Visa exemption for India alongwith tourists from few other countries last year. Exemption started from November 2023. Extension of Visa exemption was announced today. After this date, standard visa requirements will return, unless extended further. Under the Visa exemption maximum permitted stay in Thailand is of 30 days. Thus Indian travellers can just purchase a return air ticket and fly in to Thailand. India is a crucial source market for Thailand's tourism industry; it ranks fourth after Malaysia, China, and Singapore, as of 2023. Outsid...

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Wafaifo Resort Hoi An to open its doors from September

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May 6, 2024322 Views

The Wafaifo Hoi An Resort in the ancient heritage capital of Hoi An in central Vietnam will open its doors to guests on 1 September this year. Bookings are now available for the phase 1 opening of the privately and locally-owned boutique property which will ultimately offer 134-rooms and suites and a range of dining and lifestyle outlets, a 10-minute walk from Hoi An’s UNESCO-listed heritage attractions. The resort will deliver a modern interpretation of Hoi An hospitality, dining, wellness and community lifestyles in a lively tourist city where analysts say visitor numbers could repeat 2019 record breaking levels by the end of 2024. “The museums, night market shops, restaurants and bars in the old quarter in Hoi An are really bustling again,” said Mikkel Krantz (pictured), C...

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A town is building a big screen blocking the view of Mount Fuji

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May 5, 2024345 Views

Fujikawaguchiko wants to fend off misbehaving foreign tourists The town of Fujikawaguchiko has had enough of tourists. Known for a number of scenic photo spots that offer a near-perfect shot of Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, the town on Tuesday began constructing a large black screen on a stretch of a sidewalk to block the view of the mountain. The reason: misbehaving foreign tourists. “Kawaguchiko is a town built on tourism, and I welcome many visitors, and the town welcomes them too, but there are many things about their manners that are worrying,” said Michie Motomochi, owner of a cafe serving Japanese sweets “ohagi,” near the soon-to-be-blocked photo spot. Workers set up a barricade near the Lawson convenience store, background, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Fujikawaguchiko town...

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Tourism Malaysia unveils strategic roadmap for Visit Malaysia 2026

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May 4, 2024337 Views

Tourism Malaysia had a prominent start on 30th April 2024 by organising a networking session in Kuala Lumpur with the industry players by presenting its strategic direction and action plans focussing on promoting Malaysia internationally and domestically. This direction and action plans were crafted during the engagement session with industry players to ensure the fast conversion and high impact programme and achieve the common goal in attracting 35.6 million tourists and generate RM147.1 billion in receipts for Visit Malaysia 2026. The VM 2026 roadmap is built on three core strategies – creating demand, increasing traffic, and prioritising target markets. Key initiatives include branding and marketing blitz, strategic partnerships for joint promotions/tactical campaigns and market seg...

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The Anam Group launches the iconic Axi Plaza in Vietnam

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May 2, 2024411 Views

The Anam Group has inaugurated a striking multi-functional convention centre, Axi Plaza in Vietnam. With a design inspired by the country’s ubiquitous coracle boat, it is located at a spectacular beachfront space, overlooking Long Beach on the scenic Cam Ranh peninsula. A host of remarkable facilities include a vast state-of-the-art conference hall, a 360-degree rooftop venue, a stunning outdoor beachfront event space, and about 10,000 sqm dedicated to shopping and dining outlets. The largest multipurpose convention centre in the region, Axi Plaza marks The Anam Group’s third major development, following the launch of luxurious resorts The Anam Cam Ranh and The Anam Mui Ne in 2017 and 2023, respectively. Adjacent to 12-hectare The Anam Cam Ranh with 213 rooms, suites and villas,...

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Germany aims to return to pre-COVID level of tourist arrivals this year

UPENDRA SWAMI

April 30, 2024344 Views

Witnesses a growth of 32.6% visitors from India, records 826703 overnight stays in 2023 Germany's tourism industry is witnessing a notable growth in visitors with Indian tourists playing a key role in driving this development. The country welcomed over 8 lakh overnight stays from India in 2023, marking a large rise in German tourism compared to the previous years. This trend highlights Germany's appeal as a sustainable and travel friendly destination offering diverse cultural experiences and hidden gems that captivate the hearts of travelers be it from India or any corner of the world. The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) and German Embassy in India successfully concluded a joint press conference, to showcase Germany as a preferred travel destination for Indian travelers. The c...