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International Tourist Arrivals hit 96% of pre-pandemic levels through July 2024

September 19, 202493 Views

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...

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Montenegro’s Adriatic gem struggles with tourist influx

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August 9, 2024166 Views

A 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...

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Capri battles water emergency as it prepares to allow tourists back

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June 22, 2024257 Views

Tourists 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...

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पिछले साल रिकॉर्ड 11 करोड़ सैलानी पहुंचे मध्यप्रदेश

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May 23, 2024289 Views

प्री-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 ...

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International tourism reached 97% of pre-pandemic levels

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May 22, 2024219 Views

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

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April 30, 2024279 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...

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Share of Indian guests in German tourism on the rise

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March 13, 2024418 Views

Germany's inbound tourism is steadily recovering, making an increasing contribution to the total volume of overnight stays, according to an analysis by the German National Tourist Board (GNTB) based on provisional overnight stay figures from the Federal Statistical Office. The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) in India has announced that the share of Indian guests in German tourism is on the rise. According to the latest data, in December 2023, India recorded 51,666 overnights in Germany, reflecting a growth of 2.2% compared to December 2022. While we are slightly below our 2019 figures, with a decrease of 7.5% compared to December 2023, the overall trend shows a strong recovery rate for Indian travellers. In total, the number of overnights from India into Germany until Dece...

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Tourism arrivals outperform expectations in Bahamas

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January 5, 2024476 Views

The Bahamas continues its meteoric rise in tourism as air and sea arrivals reach unprecedented heights, marking sustained growth that has surpassed previous years' benchmarks. As of the end of November 2023, the cumulative count of foreign air and sea arrivals soared to a staggering 8,645,374, showcasing an astounding 41.8 percent surge compared to the corresponding period in 2022. This substantial increase reflects The Bahamas' unwavering allure and growing popularity among global travellers. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, lauded these remarkable achievements, highlighting the continued upward trajectory of visitor numbers. "Notably, air arrivals through November 2023, totaling 1,555,636, have eclipsed both 2022 ...

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International tourism to end 2023 close to 90% of pre-pandemic levels

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December 3, 2023461 Views

International tourism is on track to recover almost 90% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of this year. According to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), an estimated 975 million tourists travelled internationally between January and September 2023, an increase of 38% on the same months of 2022. The newest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer also shows: World destinations welcomed 22% more international tourists in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year, reflecting a strong Northern Hemisphere summer season. International tourist arrivals hit 91% of pre-pandemic levels in the third quarter, reaching 92% in July, the best month so far since the start of pandemic. Overall, tourism recovered 87% of pre-pandemic levels in January-Septemb...

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Tourists swarm gambling hub Macau over Lunar New Year

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January 26, 20231072 Views

The world's biggest gambling hub Macau has seen tens of thousands of tourists stream daily into its casinos and picturesque cobbled streets over the Lunar New Year holiday, a stark contrast to the dearth of visitors since 2020. Macau has seen a resurgence of tourists from mainland China since Jan. 8 after the special Chinese administrative region dropped all COVID-19 testing requirements for inbound travellers from the mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Visitors pose for photos with a decoration outside the municipal affairs bureau during Lunar New Year in Macau, China, January 24, 2023. REUTERS/Lam Yik Macau welcomed more than 71,000 visitors on Monday, the highest single day record since the pandemic, its government said in a statement late on Tuesday. "I come here to gamble, i...