Guilherme Carvalho made his first visit to China this month, and the Italian said one of the main factors behind the trip was the post-pandemic policy to scrap entry permits for some tourists. Previously, all foreign visitors had to go through the onerous process of applying for a Chinese visa. Now, visitors from more than
Walt Disney has unveiled plans to launch a new cruise ship that will set sail from Tokyo starting in fiscal 2028, adding a ninth vessel to the brand’s growing fleet. The new ship, to be modelled after the Wish that is the largest vessel in the group, is a partnership with Oriental Land Company (OLC), the
Egypt withdrew the operating licences of 16 tourism companies and referred them to the public prosecutor, accusing them of being responsible for the deaths of Egyptian pilgrims in Mecca, a crisis unit tasked with addressing the situation has said. Medical and security sources say at least 530 Egyptians died during this year’s Haj pilgrimage to
In India, the tourism industry is experiencing a boom, with adventure tourism leading the charge. As more individuals seek out thrilling travel experiences, adventure tourism is taking center stage. The future of adventure tourism looks promising, with several emerging trends driving its growing popularity. Notable shifts in the adventure tourism sector are largely influenced by
TravelPerk, a hyper-growth global business travel management platform, announced its acquisition of the industry-leading United States company AmTrav, doubling down on its expansion in the US. Both platforms will capitalise on proprietary tech, AI capabilities and expanded resources to further expand in the US – a market valued at $329 billion in business travel spend
Global airlines are launching new flights and expanding schedules in India, betting the South Asian giant will become one of the hottest travel markets over the next decade, airline officials and analysts say. India, among the fastest-growing major aviation markets, took centre stage at the industry’s largest gathering of global airline CEOs and aircraft leasing
Luxury travel agencies in the United States of America are so far seeing lacklustre demand for the Paris Olympics, as wealthier travellers instead opt for nearby destinations in Europe. Olympic hosts often see a boom in visitors, but travel agents say the bookings for the July 26-Aug. 11 Olympics in Paris are from more modest
Greece needs to reduce rampant construction and protect water resources and coastal areas if it wants to maintain a healthy tourism industry across its mountainous mainland and beach-lined islands, the country’s ombudsman has said in a report. Around 33 million people visited Greece in 2023, five million more than a year earlier, drawn by its
With a passion for organising events from a very young age, Sunny Sara has been blending innovation with fervour to craft remarkable experiences in the Indian hospitality sector for several years now. The Director of Orion Marketing & Communications has always had the philosophy of creating memorable experiences that resonate with people long after the
Virgin Galactic flew four tourists to the edge of space and back aboard its spaceplane, marking the second flight this year, the Richard Branson-founded company has said. The Galactic 07 mission carried Turkish, USA and Italian passengers to an altitude of about 55 miles (88.51 km) on a flight lasting slightly more than an hour.
