Madden-Greig highlighted the important work of CHTA’s environmental arm, the Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism (CAST)

Sarawak is climbing the ranks as a globally competitive business events destination. This achievement is further emphasised by its selection to host the gold standard of water congresses, the International Water Association (IWA) World Water Congress & Exhibition 2028, announced on 16 September.

In recent years, the participation of travelers in the tourism industry has grown significantly, leading to a substantial contribution to the global vacation rentals market. This surge in demand for vacation rental accommodations is evident in both developing and developed …

Chenzhou, the “southern gate” of Hunan Province, is adjacent to the Greater Bay Area. It is linked to the Area by rivers and mountains, cultural bond and economic integration.

Tourism and Transport Forum CEO Margy Osmond said the tourism industry has felt “more pain” than any other during the period of COVID and is still in “recovery mode”.

In total, foreign tourists accounted for 545 million nights in the first half of 2023 or 46 per cent of all overnight stays. In recent years, the proportion of foreign tourists has been significantly impacted by the pandemic.

The reception, held on Wednesday 13 September at the Institute of Directors, brought together 50 attendees including British nations, cities, local ambassadors, industry stakeholders and representatives from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport.

South Africa’s Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille said on Thursday that the department has allocated 174.5 million rands (about $9.11 million) for this financial year for the deployment of the tourism monitors, a news agency reported.

In 2022 Saudi Arabia ranked 11th globally in the international tourism revenue index. The Kingdom welcomed approximately 7.8 million tourists in the first quarter of 2023.

Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka crossed the 900,000-mark this year on August 30, according to the latest statistics released by Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).