What day of the week is the best to find the greatest bargains on the Internet for a getaway? Tuesday mornings. It is the best time for booking cheap flights – with an average price of 57 euros, for example, if the destination is close. If you look for it on a Sunday, however, the […]
Tourism
Japan’s Tourism Numbers Are Growing
Japan’s inbound tourism has made a spectacular recovery since its reopening, and the country is now experiencing a massive improvement in visitor numbers. In January 2023, the recovery rate of Japan’s tourism industry stood at around 56%, including mainland China. Excluding China, the recovery rate was 76%. Experts are also point out that tourists are […]
Russia: Air Travel Getting Stronger
As Rosaviatsia (the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency) previously confirmed, Russian airlines carried just over 95 million passengers in 2022, with 82% being domestic flights. Compared to the year 2021, the volume of air transportation recovered by 86%, in the international segment – by 74.4%, in the domestic segment – by 88.8% of the figures […]
U.S. Tourism Reported Positive Results
Tourism to and from the U.S. has gradually recovered in 2022 without fully returning to pre-pandemic levels, according to data released by the Commerce Department. For the year as a whole, more than 50.8 million people visited the U.S., up 128% from 2021, when tourism was still largely affected by travel restrictions due to the […]
Italy Fights Mass Tourism with Fees and Restrictions
Italian regions implement rules against mass tourism. Most popular travel destinations in Italy want to cope with the tourist rush, however with different strategies. For many travelers, a vacation in Bella Italia is at the top of the list of summer vacation spots. Millions of tourists from Italy itself, Europe and the rest of the […]
How long till you can travel to the Moon
In the past, going to the Moon was something that could only be accomplished by a small group of astronauts. However, because of the progress that has been made in both technology and the exploration of space, there has been a rise in curiosity over the question of whether or not regular people will ever […]
Half a Billion Ultra Rich Make for Luxury Tourism Treasure
More than glitz – emotions. This could be in a nutshell the new trend of luxury tourism regarding the tendency of the coming tourist seasons. The International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM), an event entirely dedicated to the luxury segment, was held in Cannes and attended by thousands of highly specialized operators in the sector. Today, […]
Minister Bartlett Welcomes Resurgence of Villas Sub-Sector
With hotel room-stock set to grow 20,000 new rooms in the next 5-10 years, Jamaica Tourism Minister welcomes resurgence of villas sub-sector. Crediting the COVID-19 pandemic for bringing about a revival in villas for visitor accommodation, the Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said, “Jamaica is now leading the way in providing new and exciting […]
New Appointment to Royal Caribbean Group’s Board of Directors
Today, Royal Caribbean Group announced the appointment of Rebecca Yeung, corporate vice president, operations science and advanced technology at FedEx Corporation, to its Board of Directors, effective March 15, 2023. “Ms. Yeung brings a valuable combination of skills to our board, as she is well-versed in technology, digitization and business strategy,” said Richard D. Fain, […]
WestJet Cargo 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters Certified
WestJet Cargo today announced that it has received Transport Canada’s approval and official certification of its four 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF). Following certification, WestJet Cargo and the GTA Group will expeditiously implement three freighters into service, as dedicated aircraft that will fulfill the large-scale needs of businesses, freight forwarders, shippers and individual customers across […]