Thailand has become the latest destination around the world to remove all of its Covid-19-related entry requirements and return to normal tourism. The Land of Smiles – one of the most popular destinations in the world for travelers prior to the pandemic – has struggled throughout most of the past three years from a tourism…
Japan Reopening For Normal Tourism October 11
Beginning October 11, Japan will scrap nearly all its remaining entry requirements and allow for normal tourism after over 2.5 years of stringent restrictions. During a news conference in New York on Thursday, September 22, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that Japan will be getting rid of its cap on daily arrivals. Further, the country…
Spain sees intense recovery of tourism
Spain received nearly nine million passengers from international airports in August, representing 87% of those who arrived in the same month of 2019, according to data published yesterday by Turespaña from Aena records. According to the Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Reyes Maroto, these data are “very positive because they confirm the intense recovery of…
4 Destinations Affected By Mass Tourism That Travelers Need To Know
Mass tourism is now a serious issue affecting four of the world’s leading destinations. While some cities may see the influx of dollars as a good thing, especially after two years of Covid, others are concerned that over-development, and particularly the crowds that come with it, will eventually be detrimental to their standing as authentic,…
G-20 will provide a platform to showcase India’s tourism potential: Reddy
This was stated at the the three-day National Conference of State Tourism Ministers at Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh which began on 18 September. The National Conference of State Tourism Ministers aims to bring in diverse viewpoints and perspectives from all the States and Union Territories of India on tourism development and growth and to create a…
Dominican Republic Sets New Tourism Record And Now Has Over 100 All Inclusive Resorts
Following the trend of several other sunny destinations, the Dominican Republic has just set another all-time tourism record. In August of this year, the Dominican Republic welcomed over 620,000 tourists, shattering its previous 2019 record. World-renowned beaches spotted with luxury all inclusives keep visitors coming back to this Caribbean gem year after year. How Much…
Japan Will Remove Restrictions To Allow For Normal Tourism This Fall
In a major change of approach, Japan is eyeing autumn as the season to allow for normal tourism and finally remove its harsh border measures, including the visa it imposed on American travelers. Pretty soon, U.S. citizens and other foreigners will be allowed to enter Japan with fewer hurdles. Throughout the pandemic, the Southeast Asian…
Canada And Australia Tourism Suffering As Many Countries Setting All Time Arrival Records
The world has finally started to reopen this year, leading to some of the most intense travel demand ever seen. It’s made for a chaotic travel season, but it’s also meant that many countries and destinations are breaking tourism records. Croatia, Greece, Austria, Los Cabos, Cancun, and many other areas are smashing previous arrival records…
EU gives EUR 698 million to boost Covid-hit Italian tourism companies
The European Commission has announced that it has approved an Italian scheme worth €698 million in order to support companies active in the tourism sector which have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a statement issued on May 11 by the EU Commission, Executive Vice President in charge of competition policy, Margrethe Vestager stressed…
8 million tourism jobs to be created in Europe within next decade: WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) latest Economic Impact Report (EIR) reveals Europe’s travel and tourism sector is expected to create up to eight million new jobs within the next decade. The forecast from WTTC, which represents the global travel and tourism private sector, also shows the sector will be a driving force behind…
