The Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MOTS) has met urgently to prevent the resurgence of the zero-dollar tour, fearing that the plans will sabotage the…
Morocco strives to boost tourism with new strategic roadmap
With a new strategic roadmap of MAD6.1bn ($595m) over four years, the kingdom intends to boost the recovery of its tourism industry. Morocco is experiencing…
Santiago leads travel and tourism sector recovery in Chile
The World Travel and Tourism Council ( WTTC ) revealed in its Economic Impact of Cities report that Latin America is making steady progress in…
Andrews Labor Government to invest around $200,000 on healthcare and innovation
A transformative medtech partnership between a top Victorian university and one of the world’s leading hospitals is set to boost medtech innovations and help improve…
Tour Operator FAMs Going Beyond Familiarization
Tour operator familiarization trips (fams), long a mainstay in the educational journey of travel advisors, are evolving and becoming more monitored, more productivity-based and hopefully…
Chinese tourists are traveling again — but not the way they used to
But this time, the usual suspects — Venice, Paris and Madrid, for example — aren’t their top picks. As China’s reopening gains momentum after three…
Bali to ban foreign tourists from using motorbikes
The Indonesian island of Bali is planning to ban foreign tourists from using motorbikes after a spate of cases involving people breaking traffic laws. Governor…
Cambodia views 2023 as key year for attracting more foreign tourists
Cambodia views 2023 as a pivotal year for attracting more foreign tourists. After the devastating impacts of the Covid-19 outbreak, the year should considerably assist…
UAE announces new visa regulations for expats
In a recent resolution, the UAE announced new visa regulations and explanations for expats. The Chairman of the Federal Authority for Identification, Citizenship, Customs, and…
Hawaii tourism industry continues its strong recovery
The number of travellers arriving in Hawaii has nearly reached pre-pandemic levels as of 2023—and in equally promising news for the destination, visitor spending has…