Corporate travel in Spain is experiencing a significant recovery, which is why MICE tourism has increased its profit by 35% in the first quarter of the year compared to 2019, according to a study carried out by UniversalPay, which has analyzed transactions made with corporate cards. In 2022, according to the study, the annual operations […]
Tourism
Vietnam’s entry visa rules confuse travelers
In Vietnam, the tourism authority should improve the new visa conditions for international tourism recovery. While domestic tourism is picking up again, international arrivals are showing much more modest growth. In 2022, the country welcomed only 3.5 million foreign tourists, far from the target of 5 million. Meanwhile, other Southeast Asian countries have reached or […]
Brazil Reported More Foreign Tourists
The data on Brazilian tourism during the first quarter of 2023 includes the high season in Brazil in January and February. According to Embratur the country received 2.3 million foreign tourists, more than in the pre-pandemic periods of 2019 and 2020. Also, from January to March alone, international tourists left more than 8.6 billion reais […]
Hotel Distributions and All the Good Practices
In hotel distribution there is no perfect formula that can be applied to all structures to achieve the master channel mix. However, once it’s clear about the main actors and what each one of them can contribute to us (for better or for worse), the next step is to know what practices you should avoid […]
The Venezuela’s tourism sector recovers
The tourism sector in Venezuela has registered an “important recovery” since 2021, especially in the island state of Nueva Esparta, one of the country’s main destinations, visited by thousands of Russians and Cubans in the last year. Experts point out that Nueva Esparta, one of the states most affected by the pandemic, is among those […]
Caribbean tourism enjoys return of visitors
After the fall in tourism due to the pandemic, the Caribbean began to register records of tourist arrivals last year, with historical numbers of visitors on beaches in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. Colombia has nearly fully recovered, while Cuba is making advances despite still lagging behind the region. Jamaica is also experiencing […]
Tourist residences in France reported occupancy at 66%
Winter 2022-2023 has been a great season for tourist residences, as per the French National Union of Tourist Residences (SNRT). The occupancy rate was recorded at 66%, which is quite similar to that of the previous winter’s 68%. The winter of 2021/2022 is set to be a bumper season as the health crisis comes to […]
Cost of living in Barcelona depends on tourism
Barcelona is a popular tourist destination with a high cost of living. Before the peak tourist season, local residents have to prepare for an increase in prices due to inflation. It is worth considering just how much extra they should plan to spend. Prices for food, hotels, and restaurants tend to rise in cycles. The […]
Russian aviation activity has not decreased so far
When Ursula von der Leyen appeared in public shortly after the beginning of the war in Ukraine, she had a clear message for all Russian airlines. In order to “hold the country’s leadership to account”, according to the E.U. Commission President, the supply of spare parts for Western aircraft, components for Russian aircraft programs, and […]
Mass tourism’ consequences and alternatives
In 2022, 415 million tourists traveled worldwide due to mass tourism, which has both positive and negative impacts on the environment and locals. Some cities attract millions of visitors each year, which can have adverse effects. Mass tourism: what are the consequences for the environment? We are mainly discussing pollution and environmental destruction. Activities related […]