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Openness is back to pre-pandemic levels

March 12, 2024335 Views

UN Tourism has released its latest Tourism Visa Openness report on global visa policies, revealing continuous shifts in international travel regulations. The report sheds light on the evolving landscape of travel facilitation. It includes the Tourism Visa Openness Index that measures the degree to which destinations facilitate tourism and how open a country is in terms of visa facilitation for tourism purposes. Also, mobility scores are included to indicate to the extent to which citizens around the world are subject to visa policies, as well as an in-depth analysis of the reciprocity of visa policies. Key findings include: Regional Openness Scores: Return to Pre-pandemic openness: Destinations' openness to international travel has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels followin...

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Welcomhotel expands presence in south India, now in Madikeri

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March 11, 2024443 Views

ITC Hotels has signed a management agreement with Narne Hotels and Resorts Private Limited, further expanding the Welcomhotel brand presence in South India. Set to be a 150 key project located at Madikeri hill town in Kodagu district (also known by its former name Coorg), Karnataka, Welcomhotel Madikeri will offer exciting Food & Beverage options with two restaurants and bars, a lounge and over 1,300 sqm of meeting space. The property is located on the prime MG road in central Madikeri. Framed by the Western Ghats mountain range, Madikeri is known for the Raja’s Seat, a 200 year old monument that overlooks forests, rice paddy fields and offers some of the best sunrise and sunset views. Taking centerstage, with two stone elephants at the entrance is the 17th-century ...

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Women are a driving force for travel & tourism, says WTTC

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March 8, 2024368 Views

To celebrate International Women's Day, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) underscores the pivotal role of women in the global Travel & Tourism sector. According to WTTC data, women in tourism comprise a significant portion of the sector's workforce, accounting for nearly 40% of the total employment. This marks a substantial increase from 2010 to 2019, highlighting a 24% surge in direct female employment within the sector, increasing from 38.6 million to 47.8 million. Key findings reveal that hospitality stands out as the leading employer of women within the Travel & Tourism sector, with over half (52%) of all female employment in 2019 attributed to this segment. Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, emphasises the positive impact of women in the sect...

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UN Tourism and WTCF advance data-driven approach to city tourism

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March 7, 2024357 Views

UN Tourism and the World Tourism Cities Federation (WTCF) have launched a new report highlighting the need to measure the social and environmental impact of tourism on urban destinations. The report assesses into the current situation and challenges of tourism data at the city level. The analysis will help advance the creation of global database of urban tourism, enabling better understanding and benchmarking of its size and value, both globally and by region. More and better data needed The new report provides an overview of the current situation of tourism data collection and reporting in 22 destinations in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and the Middle East. The study: Identifies existing indicators and relevant data, highlighting the efforts taken to...

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NEOM announces Gidori, its residential golf community

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March 7, 2024553 Views

The Board of Directors of NEOM has announced Gidori – an exclusive private golf community set amidst the breathtaking coastal hills of the Gulf of Aqaba – as the latest addition to NEOM, the evolving regional development in northwest Saudi Arabia. With ambitious architecture that blends with the dramatic natural landscape, Gidori hosts luxury hospitality, premium residences, and a range of sports and leisure amenities that offer an unmatched living experience. NEOM announces Gidori, its residential golf community Located along the enchanting Gulf of Aqaba coastline, Gidori effortlessly combines world-class golf and active leisure, encapsulated in an ultra-modern community for guests and residents. The progressive architectural centerpiece is a beach-front complex with a spectacul...

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FlixBus facilitates spiritual journeys this Shivratri

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March 7, 2024335 Views

As Shivratri approaches, FlixBus, a leading global travel tech company, has announced its initiative to facilitate journeys of devotion for devotees seeking spiritual experiences. FlixBus is set to connect devotees across various sacred temples, offering seamless travel experiences and ensuring comfort and safety throughout the journey. This Shivratri, devotees can embark on a spiritual voyage from Delhi to Rishikesh, experiencing the divine Neelkanth Darshan and visiting the revered Temple of Daksha Prajapati Shiv Temple in Haridwar. Alternatively, travelers can choose to journey from Delhi to Varanasi, where they can pay homage at the illustrious Kashi Vishwanath Temple. For those seeking an extended pilgrimage, FlixBus offers routes to Gorakhpur, providing a gateway for devot...

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Passenger demand up 16.6% in January

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March 7, 2024404 Views

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2024 global passenger demand indicating a strong start for the year. Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 16.6%; total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 14.1%; and the load factor was 79.9% (+1.7pt) International demand rose 20.8%; capacity was up 20.9% and the load factor remained at 79.7% (+0.0pt) Domestic demand rose 10.4%; capacity was up 4.6% and the load factor was 80.2% (+4.2pt) “2024 is off to a strong start despite economic and geopolitical uncertainties. As governments look to build prosperity in their economies in the busiest election-year ever, it is critical that they see aviation as a catalyst for growth. Increased taxes and ...

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Combining pilgrimages with local cultural & soft adventure

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March 6, 2024278 Views

Thomas Cook India & SOTC Travel focus on the growing segment of customers seeking new experiences # Darshans and Pilgrimage Plus Holidays cover destinations like Rishikesh, Dwarka, Varanasi and Rameshwaram with hand-picked local experiences, food and sight-seeing # Diversity of spiritual locales: Char Dham, Jyotirlinga Tours, Varanasi & Prayagraj, Shirdi Darshan, Rath Yatra, Madurai-Rameshwaram-Kanyakumari, Ramayana Anant Yatra, Dwarkadhish The pandemic influenced YOLO (You Only Live Once) sentiment has created a strong impact on the Indian traveller. The New Age traveller prefers to immerse into a destination and experience it like a local. Spiritual locales are no longer restricted to only sacred sites but also experiences - adventure, wellness, food, culture and hist...

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Cathay Pacific takes its partnership with Duddell’s to the next level

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March 4, 2024328 Views

Enjoy the new ‘Hong Kong Flavours’ menu offerings, latest elevated selection of authentic local culinary delights while flying Cathay Pacific is bringing its customers a whole new curation of “Hong Kong Flavours” to enjoy, as part of the airline’s extended collaboration with Michelin-starred Hong Kong restaurant, Duddell’s. Following the successful launch of its partnership with Duddell’s in February 2023, Cathay Pacific is delighted to once again work with the esteemed restaurant to present the next iteration of menus showcasing authentic Cantonese and regional Chinese specialties along with refined classic comfort dishes. These are available to customers travelling in First and Business class on selected long-haul flights departing from Hong Kong. The latest menus are among...

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2023 was safest year for flying by several parameters

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February 28, 2024488 Views

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2023 Annual Safety Report for global aviation. Aviation continues to make progress on safety with several 2023 parameters showing “best-ever” results. There were no hull losses or fatal accidents involving passenger jet aircraft in 2023. However, there was a single fatal accident involving a turboprop aircraft, resulting in 72 fatalities. There were 37 million aircraft movements in 2023 (jet and turboprop), an increase of 17% on the previous year. Report highlights include: • The all accident rate was 0.80 per million sectors in 2023 (one accident for every 1.26 million flights), an improvement from 1.30 in 2022 and the lowest rate in over a decade. This rate outperformed the five-year (2019-2023) rolling a...