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Saudi Tourism Authority says “tourism is the new oil” as 100 million visitor target is raised

Saudi Tourism Authority says “tourism is the new oil” as 100 million visitor target is raised

The 100 million tourist goal that Saudi Arabia established as part of the Saudi Vision 2030 project will be increased.The figure was first established in 2016 when the Vision was originally presented, however by 2022, the Kingdom had received 77 million domestic visitors and 16.5 million foreign visitors, for a total of 93.5 million visitors. […]

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Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2023 underscores ‘Amazing New Chapters’ in Thai tourism

Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2023 underscores ‘Amazing New Chapters’ in Thai tourism

Thailand – The Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2023, Thailand’s premier B2B travel industry show, will be held from May 31 to June 2 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok. Pre- and post-tour programmes will feature meaningful travel experiences from all five regions of Thailand. “This year, the TTM+ 2023 will continue

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Delta flight delayed after a swarm of bees nest on its wing

Delta flight delayed after a swarm of bees nest on its wing

A swarm of bees decided to assemble on the end of one of the plane’s wings, delaying a Delta trip. Fog. Ice. Passengers indignant. You starting your vacation late is put above the airline’s financial interests… There are several factors that might cause a flight to be cancelled. However, a recent American news story is

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Indonesian government 'mulls tourist tax' for Bali visitors

Indonesian government ‘mulls tourist tax’ for Bali visitors

The Indonesian government is considering imposing a possible “tourist tax” on tourists travelling to Bali as the island’s population continues to grow. The popular vacation spot will charge visitors up to $150 to enter, according to the Australian Financial Review. This week, the government and President Joko Widodo were debating the proposal, according to tourism

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Pacific travel hotspot Noumea bans swimming at beaches for a year

Pacific travel hotspot Noumea bans swimming at beaches for a year

After a wave of shark attacks, swimming has been prohibited at a popular tourist destination in the Pacific for a year.Swimming is not permitted within 300 metres of the Noumea shoreline, according to the municipal council of Noumea, New Caledonia.On one beach, swimmers are permitted in a monitored area while lifeguards are on duty. On

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Amsa Hospitality signs strategic partnership with Accor to bring 18 hotels to Saudi Arabia by 2032

Amsa Hospitality signs strategic partnership with Accor to bring 18 hotels to Saudi Arabia by 2032

United Arab Emirates city of Dubai – In order to construct and franchise 18 hotels throughout second-tier cities in Saudi Arabia over the next 10 years, Accor and Amsa Hospitality, the Saudi startup firm that is revolutionising Arabian hospitality in both local and international markets, have inked a master development agreement. A variety of Accor’s

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Train strikes Dates and all you need to know ahead of next rail walk-outs

Train strikes: Dates and all you need to know ahead of next rail walk-outs

A series of strikes might cause the cancellation of trains for passengers seeking to take the train to the FA Cup Final and the Eurovision Song Contest. More walkouts have been scheduled for May and June by the RMT, the main rail union, and Aslef, the union for train drivers. More than a dozen train

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Sun Outdoors Islamorada Opens in Sunny Florida Keys

Sun Outdoors Islamorada Opens in Sunny Florida Keys

Sun Outdoors, a pioneer in outdoor hospitality, said today that its much-anticipated resort in the Florida Keys, Sun Outdoors Islamorada, has started taking reservations. Sun Outdoors Islamorada provides tropical seas, outdoor adventures, and unmatched amenities for RVers and vacation homes seeking laid-back living in the sport fishing centre of the world. It has everything for

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Minister Bartlett Underscores Need to Boost Global Tourism Resilience and Sustainability

Minister Bartlett Underscores Need to Boost Global Tourism Resilience and Sustainability

Edmund Bartlett, Minister of tourist, has emphasised the need of involving stakeholders of all sizes in the tourist value chain in order to increase the industry’s resilience and sustainability. As a model, Minister Bartlett described a number of efforts being carried out by the Ministry of tourist and its governmental organisations to assist small and

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