Tourism

Italian exhibition tourism has a huge potential

A report by Prometeia-Aefi, the Italian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions, reveals that expo tourism in Italy has an annual production value of over 10 billion euros. The sector significantly impacts employment, creating around 90 thousand jobs. In fact, for every euro visitors spend on events, the tourism economy gains 2.4 euros in production and […]

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More new luxury hotel rooms in Madrid and Barcelona

The popularity of luxury hotels has grown with the increase in global wealth and the priority consumers place on immersive experiences. The number of brands and supply of luxury hotels has increased by more than one million rooms in the last 40 years. As the world becomes more connected and travelers seek personalized experiences, the […]

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Opportunities of tourism on the French Riviera

A recent study conducted by the Economic Observatory of the CCI Nice Côte d’Azur reveals that tourism in the Alpes-Maritimes region could produce revenue of nearly 4.5 billion euros, creating 46,300 job opportunities across 8,200 businesses in the region. The study aimed to quantify a rapidly changing economic activity. Hotels and restaurants account for almost […]

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Foreign tourists in Mexico spent less

In April this year, the economic impact generated by international tourists coming to Mexico on holiday fell by 1.9 percent annually, breaking a two-year streak of sustained growth since the fourth month of 2021. This figure affected international tourists’ average expenditure, which fell by 5.2 percent to $741 in April, although still above pre-pandemic levels. […]

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Chinese tourists are in focus of New Zealand

In the first quarter of this year, New Zealand welcomed approximately 791,000 foreign visitors, a significant increase from the same period in 2022, when there were only 38,000 visitors. In 2022, foreign tourists are expected to spend NZD 6.5 billion (around US$ 4 billion) in New Zealand, indicating a 62% increase from 2021. The tourism […]

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Portugal starts tourism promotion in Chinese

To promote Portuguese gastronomy, monuments, and festivals, a promo mini-program has been launched on WeChat. The initiative illustrates the efforts of the Portuguese authorities to generate more value in China, the world’s largest source market. The content of the mini-program has all been translated into Chinese and consists of 750 points of interest divided into […]

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Grenada Ready to Welcome Summer Tourists to Caribbean

Grenada, known for its beautiful beaches, in Caribbean is ready to welcome its summer tourists looking for summer vacation. As summer is on the horizon, Caribbeans seem to be ready to welcome their summer tourists. This year’s summer vacation is likely to be an unforgettable summer escape in the Caribbean’s Spice Island of Grenada, as […]

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Do Cruises Discourage Babies On Board?

It may seem like cruise ships discourage babies on board when finding out what things (even certain aged babies) are banned. No need to post a “Baby On Board” sticker outside your cruise ship cabin door if that baby is not of a certain age. And forget about the bottle warmers, sterilizers, and baby monitors. […]

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#1 Caribbean Destination in Growth for Delta Vacations

As Jamaica’s tourism sector continues its robust recovery, the island was dubbed the #1 Caribbean destination in growth for Delta Vacations. With over fifty years in business, Delta Vacations, a Delta Airlines company, is one of the largest vacations providers in the United States. Delta Airlines is a major airline based in the United States […]

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The St. Regis San Francisco Introduces Champagne À La Cart

The St. Regis San Francisco is pleased to announce the launch of its new service, Champagne À La Cart to its Signature Offerings Champagne À La Cart, the new champagne cart experience, provides a unique and exquisite prelude to the St. Regis Evening Ritual, The Art of Sabrage, at The St. Regis San Francisco, a […]