ट्रैवल उद्योग – Page 4 – आवारा मुसाफिर

A thriving winter season sparked by holiday celebrations and seasonal joy

November 13, 2024112 Views

2024 Tripadvisor Winter Travel Index ranks Cancun as most favoured international destination More than half of Americans (57%) are preparing for winter travel, with 96% of them planning to travel as much or even more than last winter, according to Tripadvisor's Winter Travel Index released this week. Seasonal data from the world's largest travel guidance platform shows the majority (91%) will embark on trips for specific seasonal celebrations, such as winter festivals and activities, typically spending between 3 to 7 nights away from home to fully embrace the holiday cheer. Tripadvisor's Winter Travel Index also spotlights the most traveled winter destinations for 2024, with New York City ranking number one for US domestic travelers and Cancun as the top choice f...

खबरनामाजलवायु परिवर्तनट्रैवल उद्योग

COP29 to feature thematic day on climate change and tourism for the first time

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

November 12, 2024133 Views

Tourism’s place in global climate action will be center stage on 20 November at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, as part of the COP29 Presidential Initiatives. This achievement was welcomed by the G20 Tourism Ministers Meeting in Belem, Brazil. For the first time, the UN Climate Change conference of the parties will welcome Tourism Ministers, placing the sector firmly within the COP29 Action Agenda and providing a high-level platform for dialogue – at the initiative and joint leadership of the State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). This achievement reflects the leading role played by UN Tourism in a shift for a science-based approach to guide the sector on tourism climate action, and builds on the efforts of the Glasgo...

खबरनामाट्रैवल उद्योग

Kick-off in Madrid: 3rd World Sports Tourism Congress set to unite global leaders

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

November 11, 2024122 Views

The third edition of the World Sports Tourism Congress (WSTC), organised by UN Tourism and the Government of the Region of Madrid, returns on 28 and 29 November at the famous Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. For two days, under the theme "Tourism and Sport Creating a Lasting Legacy for Destinations", the congress will bring together leading personalities from the worlds of sport and tourism to share innovative ideas, best practices, and knowledge on the subject, including its economic impact, its contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and strategies to effectively promote destinations through sport events and sponsorships. Sports Tourism has the potential to drive social, economic, and environmental initiatives, accelerate development, and create a lasting positive...

खबरनामाजॉर्डनट्रैवल उद्योग

Jordan’s tourism industry struggling as Gaza war deters visitors

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

November 9, 2024195 Views

# 'There are no revenues, it's all losses', says Petra hotelier # Flight bookings to Jordan have fallen sharply # Tourism was 12.5% of Jordan's economy last year # Hotel occupancy in Petra as low as 10% # Jordan has survived previous crises -tourism minister Enas Al Hinti has cut staff pay in half and asked workers to take unpaid leave in an effort to keep her hotel in ancient Petra open as Western holidaymakers fearful of conflict shun destinations in the Middle East. A crisis across the region's tourism industry since the start of the Israel-Hamas war 13 months ago is being felt acutely in Jordan, whose border with Israel along the Red Sea and Dead Sea is studded with beach resorts. Sites such as Petra, Wadi Rum and crusader castles have been drawing visitors fo...

खबरनामाट्रैवल उद्योग

Travel disruptions, rising costs are becoming a big challenge

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

November 7, 2024101 Views

From historic hurricanes, growing anti-tourism sentiments, frequent travel disruptions and ever-rising trip costs, 2024 has been a challenging year for travelers. Looking ahead into the new year, Squaremouth, the leading travel insurance marketplace US, reveals their top 3 biggest travel predictions for 2025. 1. As trip costs climb, interest in travel will continue to decline Travelers have seen increasing travel prices for the past 4 years running. The average international trip cost for 2025 is $9,922, up 11% from 2024, 16% from 2023 and 32% from 2022. Data indicates this trend shows no signs of stopping, and many travelers may be cutting back on travel due to these rising costs. 2. Travellers will opt to head north and west While overall interest in international travel...

खबरनामाट्रैवल उद्योग

Tourism leaders highlight transformational role of Artificial Intelligence

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

November 7, 2024110 Views

The World Travel Market Ministers Summit, in collaboration with UN Tourism and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), returned to focus on the growing importance of Artificial Intelligence for the sector. The Summit featured contributions from Ministers of Tourism from diverse destinations. Taking to the floor in London were Ministers representing more than 20 countries. Providing the voice of the private sector, leaders from Expedia, HBX Group, JTB Corp and SITA, highlighted the importance of enterprise and public-private partnerships. Opening the timely debate, UN Tourism Executive Director Natalia Bayona said: “The tourism sector needs to be prepared to make better decisions with the help of generative Artificial Intelligence. Tourism has the ability to create unique st...

खबरनामाट्रैवल उद्योगथाईलैंड

Anurak Lodge in Thailand wins TAT Responsible Tourism Award

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

November 6, 2024117 Views

Anurak Community Lodge in southern Thailand has won the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) 2024 Responsible Tourism Award in the “Responsible Tourism Accommodation” category. The five winners, including Willem Niemeijer, co-founder of Anurak Lodge, and the CEO of owner-operator YAANA Ventures, received the award on stage from Sorawong Thienthong, Minister of Tourism and Sports at the World Travel Market in London, 5 November. After receiving the award, Niemeijer said: “The result means a lot because the judges were looking at a broad range of factors such as environmental, cultural, community engagement, and helping guests to travel more responsibly in Thailand. I believe Anurak Lodge did well on all those fronts because we take a holistic approach to responsible guest experie...

खबरनामाट्रैवल उद्योग

Bodegas De Los Herederos Del Marqués De Riscal, Rioja is the Best Vineyard in World

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

November 5, 2024110 Views

Spain tops the list of World’s Best Vineyards 2024 with three in top 10 World’s Best Vineyards has revealed this year’s top 50 wine destinations for 2024, showcasing wineries that provide unforgettable wine experiences, and promote wine culture. The Top 50 list was announced at the picturesque Nyetimber Estate in West Sussex, at an event attended by winemakers and vineyard owners from around the globe. This year, the top spot went to Bodegas De Los Herederos Del Marqués De Riscal, Rioja. Marqués de Riscal was established in 1858 and is still known for its amazing wines but also its iconic architecture Visitors can stay in the luxurious hotel (pictured above), designed by Frank Gehry overlooking the vines and enjoy a sublime wine paired dinner at the internationally renowned rest...

खबरनामाट्रैवल उद्योग

Family vacations and bucket list trips top priorities

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

November 3, 2024142 Views

2025 Travel Trends With the 2025 travel season right around the corner, Squaremouth.com, leading travel insurance marketplace in US, is taking stock of what types of trips travelers are spending their money on. A recent Squaremouth survey that polled more than 1,000 travel insurance customers revealed what trip types are soaring in 2025, and which ones are sinking. Putting family first It's all about family going into the 2025 travel season. 47% of travelers are opting for multigenerational or family trips in 2025, surpassing all other types of group trips and up 17% over 2024. Friend group travel is the second most common type of trip for 2025 travelers at 20%, down 3% from 2024. Solo travel is rapidly losing popularity going into next year, with only 12% of travelers intere...

खबरनामाट्रैवल उद्योग

Fully digital travel experience closer to reality

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

October 30, 2024138 Views

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its partners have successfully demonstrated that the industry is ready to deliver a fully digital air travel experience. This was achieved in a proof-of-concept (PoC) involving two passengers using different digital wallets and travel credentials on a round-trip between Hong Kong and Tokyo. IATA partnered with Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong International Airport, Narita International Airport, Branchspace, Facephi, NEC, Neoke, Northern Block and SICPA for the travel which took place on 21 and 22 October. The airport elements of this PoC were conducted in a live environment, building on an initial PoC carried out in a test environment in 2023. In the PoC, two travelers used digital wallets containing their digital passport, company...