WTTC forecasts Singapore’s tourism growth to outpace regional rivals, Indian & Chinese tourist fuelling growth The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed that Singapore is on track to smash its all-time international arrivals record this year, outpacing other major Southeast Asian destinations such as Thailand and the Philippines. According to the latest research, international arrivals are projected to reach almost 16MN in 2025 – 9.6% above pre-pandemic levels in 2019. India is fuelling a major tourism surge, with arrivals expected to jump from just over 1.11MN in 2019 to 1.25MN in 2025 — the highest on record. Despite a slow rebound in outbound travel from China globally, record numbers of Chinese visitors are set to head to Singapore this year, to reach...
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Promises total travel experience, B2B meets firm up partnerships with stakeholders in major cities Expecting a massive uptick in domestic footfalls, Kerala Tourism has rolled out in the national capital a whole range of enticing products ahead of the summer holidays, assuring vacationers of quality time and enthralling experiences. “I want to firmly assure that Kerala’s touristy appeal not only retains its enduring charm but also keeps evolving with innovative products and initiatives, strengthening the state’s reputation as a welcoming and exciting place for all seasons,” Kerala Tourism Director Sikha Surendran said at a press conference here on the sidelines of the Partnership Meet in which a large number tourism stakeholders participated. As domestic visitors account...
Read MoreAchievement of 1.28 million Visitors in 2024 represents a 12% increase in tourism revenues, underpinned by the opening of new hotels and resorts, exceptional events and expanded direct air connectivity Building on a track record of remarkable achievements, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) reports its strongest year ever, welcoming a record-high 1.28 million overnight arrivals in 2024, marking 12% growth in tourism revenues and a notable 15% rise in MICE visitors. This success is a testament to the Emirate’s strategic and sustainable growth vision to attract over 3.5 million annual visitors by 2030. Commenting on the Emirate’s achievements, Raki Phillips, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, said, “2024 was a milestone year for Ras Al Khaimah, s...
Read MoreJapan saw 3.49 million visitors in December, an all-time high for any month, official data showed on Wednesday, capping off a record year for tourism fuelled by the weak yen. December arrivals of foreign visitors for business and leisure rose from 3.19 million in November, breaking the previous monthly record of 3.31 million set in October, data from the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) showed. A total of 36.87 million visitors arrived in 2024, exceeding the previous 12-month high of 31.9 million set in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic shut global borders. The December figures were boosted by school vacation and holiday-related demand from many markets, the JNTO said. The tourism boom has been a welcome boost to Japan's economy. Spending by visitors, classified ...
Read MoreUN 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 ...
Read MoreInternational Tourist Arrivals hit 96% of pre-pandemic levels through July 2024
International tourism bounced back to 96% of pre-pandemic levels in the seven months through July 2024, driven by strong demand in Europe and the re-opening of markets in Asia and the Pacific. According to the latest World Tourism Barometer by UN Tourism, around 790 million tourists travelled internationally in the first seven months of 2024, about 11% more than in 2023 and only 4% less than in 2019. Data show a strong start to the year, followed by a more modest second quarter. Results are in line with UN Tourism’s projection of a full recovery in international arrivals in 2024 despite ongoing economic and geopolitical risks. Tourists queue to visit the interior of the 19th century Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Ana Brigida) UN Touris...
Read MoreA UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled on the edge of a picturesque Adriatic bay, the town of Kotor in Montenegro is struggling to cope with a surge in tourism that is clogging its narrow streets and raising environmental concerns. Many visitors arrive on the hundreds of boats, yachts, and cruise ships that dock daily in Kotor's harbour, leading some people to call for a hike in the 1-euro ($1.09) fee that visitors from cruise ships are charged to enter the town. Vehicles move in a traffic jam in front of a cruise ship docked in front of Old Town amid concerns about 'over-tourism' in Kotor, Montenegro, August 8, 2024. REUTERS/Stevo Vasiljevic The number of annual cruise ship arrivals has risen steadily over the past decade, with about 500 expected this year. On Wednesday alone, fou...
Read MoreTourists who have booked a hotel on Capri will be allowed back onto the Italian island as the local administration works to secure water supplies after damage to the aqueduct on the mainland deprived it of running water. "We're preparing a less restrictive new order to allow back residents, people who own second homes, which often have their own water tank, and tourists with a hotel booking. It will be the hotels' responsibility to ensure they have water," Capri mayor Paolo Falco told Italian news programme TGCOM24. Tourists wait at the port to travel to the Italian island of Capri as local administration works to secure water supplies, in Naples, Italy, June 22, 2024. REUTERS/Ciro De Luca Earlier on Saturday Falco had issued an order that halted tourist arrivals after some pipes...
Read Moreप्री-कोविड संख्या को किया पार, उज्जैन में सबसे ज्यादा 5 करोड़ 28 लाख पर्यटक आए ऐतिहासिक धरोहरों, गौरवशाली इतिहास, प्राकृतिक सौंदर्य, विविध वन्यजीव और आध्यात्मिक अनुभव के लिए देश-दुनिया में प्रख्यात मध्यप्रदेश ने साल 2023 में 11 करोड़ से ज्यादा पर्यटकों का स्वागत किया, जो अब तक का रिकॉर्ड है। जनवरी 2023 से दिसंबर 2023 तक राज्य में 11 करोड़ 21 लाख पर्यटक पहुंचे, जिनमें विदेशी पर्यटकों की संख्या 1 लाख 83 हजार रही। 2019 में कोविड प्रतिबंध लागू होने से पहले कुल 8,90,35,097 पर्यटकों का आगमन हुआ था। 2022 में पर्यटकों की संख्या 3,41,38,757 रही थी। प्रदेश में सबसे ज्यादा पर्यटक उज्जैन पहुंचे, जिनकी संख्या 5 करोड़ 28 लाख से ज्यादा रही। प्रदेश के सर्वश्रेष्ट 10 में से पांच डेस्टिनेशन धार्मिक स्थल हैं। उल्लेखनीय है कि 24 मई को मध्यप्रदेश राज्य पर्यटन विकास निगम (MPSTDC) का स्थापना दिवस है, इसी ...
Read MoreInternational tourist arrivals reached 97% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2024. According to UN Tourism, more than 285 million tourists travelled internationally in January-March, about 20% more than the first quarter of 2023, underscoring the sector’s near-complete recovery from the impacts of the pandemic. In 2023 international tourist arrivals recovered 89% of 2019 levels and export revenues from tourism 96%, while direct tourism GDP reached the same levels as in 2019. UN Tourism’s projection for 2024 points to a full recovery of international tourism with arrivals growing 2% above 2019 levels. In line with this, the newest data released by the UN specialized agency for tourism show that: The Middle East saw the strongest relative growth, with international...
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