Next year, one day, tourists to the stunning lagoon city of Venice will be required to pay €5 (about $A8 at today’s exchange rate) to stay around. To encourage tourists to visit on days when fewer people are present, the city council has proposed a policy that will take effect in the spring of 2024…
Thailand grants visa exemption to Chinese and Kazakhstani tourists from 25 September 2023
Effective until 29 February 2024, the five-month stimulus visa scheme is aimed to help reach this year’s tourism revenue target of 2.38 trillion Baht. The Royal Thai Government led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has announced the temporary tourist visa exemption scheme to passport holders of the People’s Republic of China and Republic of Kazakhstan effective…
Why Tourists Are Flocking To These 2 Small Beach Destinations Near Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta is currently one of the most popular destinations in Mexico, second only to Cancun in terms of visitor numbers. In the first half of 2023, Puerto Vallarta welcomed a record-breaking number of visitors, and this beach hotspot is only expected to grow further in popularity. Puerto Vallarta is a large and bustling resort…
This City Is Considered The Best For Tourists In Europe
Europe is the go-to hotspot for Americans on vacation now that the continent’s border curbs have been lifted and life is back to normal. From the Atlantic shores of Portugal as far East as the Mediterranean beaches of Turkiye, it is once again awash with tourists. Though it may be difficult to track travel trends…
This Unknown Tropical Mexican Destination Is Incredibly Safe And Has Fewer Tourists
Mexico is the number one destination for Americans going abroad. Famous for its Caribbean beaches, Indo-Mayan culture, and gorgeous colonial towns, it has a vast and diverse offer, unlike any other Latin American country. Now that Cancun’s overspill of tourists has reached most of the wider Mayan Riviera, however, bringing with it gentrification, price surges,…
MICE to contribute 20% for Qatar’s 2030 goal of 6 million tourists annually
Qatar successfully hosted the 2023 World Cup; the country is also set to host the Grand Prix 2023 Formula 1 and 2023 MotoGP Grand Prix in October and November 2023. GCC countries contribute to 60% of global outbound tourism and what’s even more interesting is the fact that these travellers contribute to 75% of total…
These 3 Lesser Known European Countries Are Surging In Popularity With Tourists
Europe is bracing for a record surge in tourism this summer, as 2023 marks the first year borders are fully open and all restrictions have been lifted across all countries. Interestingly, it’s the lesser-known spots that are stealing the spotlight this year, from unheard-of countries in Mediterranean South, like Albania, to post-Soviet states in the…
These 3 Popular Mexican Beach Destinations Are Increasing Security Presence To Protect Tourists
Mexico continues to be a mega-popular destination, particularly for American travelers this summer. It’s always wise to check the latest travel advisories before packing up and boarding your flight. While travel hasn’t slowed down at all to Mexico’s beach destinations, local officials in 3 of the most popular beach cities are increasing their security presence.…
6 Reasons Why This African Country Is Growing In Popularity With American Tourists
Morocco is a stunningly beautiful country with a rich culture and options for all budgets. In a post-covid world, Morocco is working hard to attract more significant visitor numbers, which means that you’ll find warm and welcoming people here who are keen to ensure you have a good time. And the growth plan is working.…
These Are The 6 European Cities That Will Be The Most Overcrowded With Tourists This Summer
As you have probably already heard, this summer will be a massive year for travel, especially travel to Europe. While many places are taking certain precautions to prepare for the influx of post-pandemic tourists they expect to receive these coming summer months, it’s likely that travelers will still feel the squeeze of overcrowding on their…
