Tourism

Air Canada Doubles Flights to Grenada

Air Canada will double its frequency to the destination to four weekly flights from Toronto Pearson to Maurice Bishop International Airport. Canadians seeking warmth, adventure and relaxation this winter, will find it easier to find their respite in Grenada when Air Canada resumes service on October 29th with double the previous capacity. The carrier will […]

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Nevis Mango Festival Returns in June

The Caribbean island of Nevis has announced the return of the famous Nevis Mango Festival, a popular event drawing attention from both international and local audiences. Taking place from 30 June – 2 July 2023, the Nevis Mango Festival gives visitors the opportunity to learn about and savour the flavours of 44 varieties of mangos […]

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Sothern California Hotel Workers Approve ‘Largest Strike in History’

UNITE HERE Local 11 could call for a strike at dozens of hotels with more than 15,000 workers as early as July 4th weekend. Southern California’s largest hospitality union, UNITE HERE Local 11, representing over 32,000 room attendants, cooks, dishwashers, front desk agents, servers and food service workers, voted to authorize a strike today. UNITE […]

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Argentina is the top destination for Chileans

Thanks to the current bargain exchange rate, Argentina has become the first choice of tourists from Chile when planning a getaway or a shopping trip. Argentina is one of the favorite destinations of Chileans at all times of the year, and now, with the boom of so-called ‘supermarket tourism,’ the furor to visit our neighbors […]

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Beaches in Sardinia in focus of the local authorities

In Sardinia, beachgoers need help placing their towels directly on the sand. Failure to comply may result in a fine. This is just one of the measures to prevent overcrowding on the island’s beautiful beaches, a popular vacation destination known for its clear water and delicious food. To handle inbound tourism, some resorts and beaches […]

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Italy expects a record number of cruise tourists

By the end of 2023, 13,098,000 passengers will be handled in Italian ports, with 168 ships representing 52 shipping companies, giving cruise tourism +39.1% growth compared to 2022 and +11% compared to 2019, the last pre-pandemic season. Based on Cemar data, port Civitavecchia receives the bulk of the cruise tourism, with 2.85 million passengers, followed […]

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Mediterranean tourism has a bright future

With temperatures rising by 3 to 5 degrees, rainfall falling by 10 to 60%, and sea levels rising by 35 centimeters to one meter, kilometers of Mediterranean beaches will likely disappear before the end of the century. Will tourists follow? Recent heat waves have indeed led vacationers to choose cooler destinations. For example, between 2018 […]

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Tourism in Yucatan reports a good development

Hotel occupancy in Yucatan, Mexico, continues to give positive figures, and the latest monthly report from the state tourism authorities reports an increase of 4.9% compared to the same period last year. In the category of hotels, one to five stars occupied 59.6%; for the occupancy in category three to five hotels, there was an […]

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Gaming and tourism in Macau remain economic engine

The latest data from the Macau Special Administrative Region’s Statistics and Census Bureau show that Macau’s GDP in the first quarter of this year has increased, reaching its fourth level since 2021. This is due to positive factors such as the relaxation of anti-epidemic measures on entry, the full resumption of personal exchanges between Hong […]

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Unified tourist visa for Saudi Arabia and Oman

During his visit to Oman, the Saudi Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Al-Khatib, talked with Salem bin Mohammed Al-Mahrouqi, the Omani Minister of Tourism and Heritage, to explore ways to boost various sectors, particularly tourism. During the meeting, several joint tourism initiatives and programs were introduced to attract international tourists, as well as citizens and residents […]