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New Delhi, March 11 (IANS): FAITH, the national associations ADTOI, ATOAI, FHRAI, HAI, IATO, ICPB, IHHA, ITTA, TAAI & TAFI, in a detailed multi-stakeholder discussion with the management of the Ministry of Tourism (MOT), commended the efforts of the ministry on drafting of the PNT who tried to integrate the …

For Umeda Kurbonbekova, the majestic mountain ranges of Tajikistan – among the highest in the world – have always had a special magic. She believes, she says, that they attract people whose hearts are as big as the mountains themselves. Kurbonbekova is a mountain guide, spending most of her time …

The Lagos State Government has said that the 150 trained tour guides will act as Destination Ambassadors in Lagos State. The state government unveiled the revised tourism master plan and policy in July 2021, with human capital development identified as one of the strategic themes to improve the quality of …

After two years, the Northwest Territories is once again open to all tourists. For tourism businesses still standing, this brings a collective sigh of relief. On Tuesday, the NWT Government’s Covid-19 Secretariat confirmed that tourists can now visit the territory following the easing of pandemic-related travel restrictions that have existed, …

Pamela Dare Swaby, the first Jamaican female North American representative of the Jamaica Association of Villas and Apartments (JAVA) and pioneer in tourism, has died. She died in Ontario, Canada, on February 16 at the age of 92. The funeral took place on Wednesday. Swaby began his career in 1954 …

James Kon About 100 participants participated in a one-day webinar on “Hotel Practices in Japan”, organized by the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) through the Department of Tourism Development, in cooperation with the Embassy of Brunei Darussalam in Japan, ASEAN-Japan Center (AJC) and Japan Hospitality Movement Association (JHMA). …

Hotel market in Morocco Quick Facts- Total Pages: 120 Companies: 10+ – Including Accor SA, Four Seasons Hotels Ltd., Hyatt Hotels Corp., Kenzi Hotel Group, Louvre Hotels Group, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Ltd., Marriott International Inc., Rotana Hotel Management Corp., Shanghai Jin Jiang International Hotels Group Co.Ltd. and Wyndham Hotels …

Haka Tourism managing director Ryan Sanders says the impact of Covid has been incredibly hard on his business, but he is looking to the future. Photo / Nick Roseau Elisabeth Easther returns to Travel, checking in on New Zealand tour operators to find out how they are doing as the …

Agra: “We didn’t even earn a rupee last week; we took out a loan to feed our family; our children stopped going to school – one of them started selling vegetables. We are trying to find another source of income,” these are some of the things repeated by travel guides …

The Scottish capital’s summer and winter festivals, museums and galleries, and the Old and New Towns have all been cited by Tripadvisor in its annual awards for the world’s best destinations. Edinburgh was named ahead of Bangkok, Amsterdam, Lisbon, Mumbai, Jaipur, Abu Dhabi, Las Vegas and Athens as it was …

Mumbai, Feb 02 (PTI) The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with five Singapore tourism industry associations to launch the Safe Route Guide and ‘Discover Singapore !” Compendium, as the country prepares to welcome international travellers. To this end, the STB has partnered with the …

Here are some pearls that I loved. The beautiful blue water is one of Anguilla’s main attractions.Christopher Muther/Globe Staff 1. EEL – Anguilla, with its beaches, beach bars and some of the best chicken I’ve ever eaten, charmed me. In the hierarchy of Caribbean islands, it’s not as glitzy as …

The Ministry of Tourism celebrated the National Tourism Day by holding a two-hour program on a virtual platform today January 25, 2022 under the aegis of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration, marking 75 years of the independence of India. The theme of this year’s celebration is rural and community …

VIETNAM, January 22 – Some tour guides have moved their tours online. VNS Photo Van Nguyễn HÀ NỘI — More than 15,500 licensed tourist guides have been laid off for more than two years due to the pandemic and many of them have decided to leave the tourism sector for …

The Bahamas is a dream vacation destination, and if you avoid these things, it will be even better. People wishing to let loose, go on an adventure, indulge in delicious meals and enjoy the beauty that surrounds them will find the answers to their wishes on a trip to the …

For two years now, since the outbreak of the global coronavirus pandemic, hotels in Israel have seen dramatic drops in stays by inbound tourists; tour guides have lost most, if not all, of their belongings; and restaurants and other business owners who rely heavily on visitor traffic have suffered catastrophic …

LONDON | ON: Despite widespread disruption to the tourism industry caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the rapidly growing halal sector could have a record year, experts told Arab News. The global tourism industry has been one of the sectors hardest hit by the pandemic – in November last year, the …

ILOCOS INFLATABLE ISLAND. An inflatable island is being installed at Paoay Lake, which is slated to open in December. The province of Ilocos Norte continues to invest in outdoor tourism as part of its economic recovery amid the pandemic. (Photo courtesy of Ilocos Norte Tourism) CITY OF LAOAG – Ilocos …

Guardians of the Mountain: How a Bedouin Woman Charts a New Path for Sinai Tourism Courtesy of Sinai Trail. The vastness of the Sinai desert is juxtaposed with the small hidden spaces held by Bedouin women. Yet, when one enters these spaces, one realizes that their inner world stretches across …

The waves lapping gently on one of Goa’s most popular tourist beaches. But it’s not a regular tourist season for the tiny coastal Indian state, which depends on tourism for more than 16% of its gross domestic product. A group of waiters working at a series of beach restaurants are …

The coronavirus has created a global catastrophe with far-reaching implications for the hospitality industry. This sector has never experienced such a sharp decline in its activities. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Economic Impact Report, before the pandemic, the travel and tourism industry directly and indirectly accounted for …

Views : 23 Posted: Friday, December 17, 2021. 6:24 PM CST. By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) has awarded scholarships to 15 Belizeans for their participation in the National Tour Guide Course in Cayo and Belize City, a BTB statement on social media said. Tourism and Diaspora …

Holidaymakers and locals alike have been invited to nominate local tourism businesses and operators for the inaugural Durban Tourism Awards. The Awards will take place in May 2022. The Durban Tourism Awards provide the city with a platform to celebrate the local tourism industry, while encouraging excellence and world-class service. …

Itanagar: Minister of Tourism of Arunachal Pradesh Nakap Nalo called for concerted efforts of all stakeholders for the successful implementation of tourism programs and policies in the state. Speaking on Friday to an interaction program on “Relaunching tourism activities after the pandemic” with various tourism stakeholders, including tour operators, host …

By Isanella Patoir [email protected] Local tour operators and tour guides are completely reserved since the cost of their tour packages is reduced which ultimately cater to domestic tourists. This initiative, according to Tourism, Industry and Trade Minister Oneidge Walrond, supports and revives the sector that has been one of the …

Thiruvananthapuram, November 12 (UNI) Kerala Tourism Minister PA Mohamed Riyas has launched the online portal to submit applications for interest-free loans up to Rs 10,000 from the revolving fund set up by the government of State for employees of tourism affected by the pandemic. sector. Noting that tourism has been …

By Hoang Phong November 10, 2021 | 18:31 GMT + 7 Tour guide leads a group of foreign tourists through downtown HCMC, 2019. Photo by VnExpress / Phong Vinh A total of 9,294 tour guides who lost their jobs during Covid each received VND 3.71 million ($ 163.73) in government …

LONDON – The Saudi pavilion at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2021 was full of trade deals and development announcements, proof of international confidence in the growing Saudi tourism sector. Saudi has brought together partners covering all giga-projects, DMCs and tour operators. A series of trade deals between the country’s …

BENGALURU: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy said on Thursday that there can be no greater confidence booster for reviving tourism than widespread vaccine coverage against Covid-19. Speaking on the opening day of a two-day conference of tourism and culture ministers from southern India’s states in Bengaluru on Thursday, Reddy praised …

By Tharushi Weerasinghe Views) : President of SLTDA Kimarli Fernando Sri Lanka’s tourism sector breathes a sigh of relief as the ongoing vaccination campaign and the removal of local and international travel restrictions once again attract a trickle of visitors. Some residents are also on the move looking for a …

India needs a comprehensive disruptive strategy to harness the potential of the tourism and hospitality sector India’s tourism and hospitality sector has been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and has suffered significant job losses. How to get this sector out of the COVID-19 trap? The Indian government recently announced financial …

East African Community partner states have lost 92% of tourism sector revenues due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Making the disclosure, EAC Secretary General, the Hon. (Dr.) Peter Mathuki said tourist arrivals in the region fell from 6.98 million arrivals before the pandemic to 2.25 million arrivals causing losses, adding that …

Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam National Tourism Administration (VNAT) and the Colombian Embassy in Vietnam October 8 hosted a webinar on the role of central and local management agencies and businesses in managing tourism at heritage sites. The event, which is part of …

Canoes packed with tourists headed for Pinaisara Falls, a popular tourist spot, in mid-July on Iriomotejima Island, dubbed “Japan’s last unexplored region.” “The basin is heavily congested during peak hours, and there are places on the ground where roots and rocks have been repeatedly scratched,” said Harumi Tokuoka, general manager …

The Naada Habba Dasara may be a low-key event given the pandemic, but tourism industry players are optimistic that their financial and economic situation will improve. Because, notwithstanding the government’s decision to reduce this year’s festival, the hotel industry is witnessing an increase in accommodation bookings. In the city of …

By Thomas Chidamba NOTHING defines a country and makes it unique like its culture. Visiting art galleries, monuments, museums and experiencing living traditions or tasting indigenous cuisines are undoubtedly the best guides to discovering a country. This is precisely what makes cultural tourism fascinating. Zimbabwe is blessed with an exclusive …

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed (Kakakin Kebbi) praised the foresight of the National Institute of Hotel and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) for having integrated training in the acquisition of skills in the tourist guidance as part of the activities marking the celebration of World Tourism Day 2021, noting …

Advisor, Tourism, Art and Culture, H Khehovi Yeputhomi and other officials at the coordination meeting for the Hornbill Festival in Kohima on October 1 (Photo Morung) Morung Express newsKohima | October 1st After a one-year hiatus, Nagaland is ready to celebrate the 22nd edition of the Hornbill Festival at Heritage …

Cape Town – The tourism industry and officials in the Western Cape have highlighted their efforts to get South Africa removed from the UK’s “red list” for travel for World Tourism Day on Monday. The tourism sector, Cape Town stakeholders and the Western Cape tourism industry have stepped up efforts …

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India’s record vaccination rate will help tourism-dependent states like Goa reopen quickly and safely, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday. However, he warned the state that if security protocols are not followed, tourists, foreigners, will not arrive. Addressing state officials and health workers during an interaction to congratulate the …

“The tourism industry has suffered a loss of 7 lakh crore over the past two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic,” Prashant Pitti, co-founder of Ease My trip, told the news agency ANI while welcoming the relocation of the Center. ANI | UPDATED SEP 17, 2021 4:20 PM IST The …

Travel addicts around the world now feel safer to venture out after being fully immunized. While Covid-19 has changed the way we think about travel and culture, it has also given rise to a phenomenon based on sustainability, the preservation of cultural and natural resources – responsible tourism. “The pandemic …

Summers on Lake Ohrid offer something for everyone: beaches, nightlife, cultural events and the many historical sites and churches. But increasingly, there has been a conflict over North Macedonia’s favorite vacation spot between preserving its historical heritage and providing a destination for summer fun. When authorities in North Macedonia demolished …

Are you planning to relocate or retire in Thailand? Moving to another country can seem exciting, especially when you are moving to a country as beautiful as Thailand. Living in a country filled with postcard-worthy islands, lush jungles, delicious food, eclectic nightlife, and interesting culture can seem like a dream. …

NEW DELHI: A study on the impact of the coronavirus on tourism conducted by the National Council for Applied Economic Research reported that the pandemic caused “significant” job losses in the tourism sector after the lockdown was implemented . On the opening day of parliament, the Tourism Ministry referred to …

The restart of international travel could be seriously delayed without global reciprocal recognition of all approved COVID-19 vaccines, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The global tourism body, which represents the global private travel and tourism sector, has issued its warning over concerns that tourists may be …

Riyaz Ahmad Sheikh was lazily spending an afternoon on the shores of the picture-postcard lake of Srinagar, which has been the base station for thousands of tourists arriving in the area. Sheikh, 26, was cleaning his camera as he anxiously awaited the arrival of tourists. He earns his living by …

Some 29% of Muslim women traveled in all-female groups, 28% traveled alone and 22% in mixed groups By AZALEA AZUAR / Photo TMR YOUNG Muslim female travelers have been the engines of the tourism industry. Pear Anderson founding partner Hannah Pearson cited a 2018 MasterCard credit scoring study that found …

An email from Peter Smulik, owner of Cape Town’s Far and Wide Tours, recalls the continuing economic impact of the coronavirus. He writes: “The other day, you interviewed a representative from Ocean Basket and you deplored the repeated closure of restaurants. The opinions expressed are very valid, but there is …

Virender Datta’s activity as a tourism promotional marketer has led him to hang out with foreign travelers and give them the best recommendations, all against the backdrop of some of the country’s best-known tourist spots. The doomsday pandemic has practically decimated its line of work. “It’s as if a bomb …

The extended loan benefits are only expected to benefit a portion of registered travel and tourism players, but interest rates remain a concern. (Photo source: Kerala Tourism / Facebook) By Aditya Chamaria, The travel and tourism industry represents 8% of the GDP and an equal volume of jobs; look at …

“Most of us can’t afford to take out a loan because our income has dropped dramatically since last year.” Tourism players in North Bengal said financial aid would have helped the sector rather than loans announced by the Center for Industry Revival. While announcing a revival of the Indian economy …

Travel agencies fear employee exodus to other industries Israel’s tourism industry faces two challenges associated with July 1. This is the day the country was due to start welcoming individual (vaccinated) foreign visitors, but in light of an outbreak of the delta (“Indian”) variant of the new coronavirus, which has …

The Covid 19 pandemic has hit the Albanian economy and tourism hard, which is one of the most important branches of the economy. Due to the border closure last year, the tourism industry in Albania has operated primarily in what is described as “patriotic tourism”; ie local holidaymakers and Kosovar …

The parents of a Briton half-drowned in a terrifying crocodile attack in Mexico visited the lagoon where she was nearly killed. Sean and Sue Laurie were taken to Laguna de Manialtepec, near Puerto Escondido, by tourism officials to show how the natural park – one of the few places in …

The Taj Mahal and other historic monuments in Agra will reopen to tourists on June 16 after remaining closed for more than two months due to the increase in Covid-19 cases during the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. The Taj Mahal was closed to tourists on April 4, when …

The tourism industry is still awaiting priority vaccination for its frontline staff, numbering more than 17,000 people, despite requests to the competent authorities. Sri Lanka Tourism said yesterday that the health and well-being of industry stakeholders is its top priority, it again requested that a vaccination program be organized for …

A special vaccination campaign for tourism stakeholders, namely hotels, restaurateurs and their staff, dhabawalas, travel agents, excursion agents, adventure tour operators, owners of pedal boats (shikarawalas), tour guides, hawkers and others, registered with the Ministry of Tourism, started on May 25 in four districts of Jammu Division namely Jammu, Udhampur, …

With a holistic approach to tourism development, Nigeria can advance its tourism sector to account for a significant share of the country’s GDP. According to Adun Okupe, founder and senior advisor of Redclay Advisory, Nigerian tourism is still at a stage where attention is only paid to tourism. “People spend …

BENGALURU: For tour guides, the pandemic seems to have left them in one of those deep, dark tunnels they once drove through greedy tourists – one with no end in sight. However, there is now a little light. Sudha Murty, philanthropist and president of the Infosys Foundation, donated 10,000 rupees …

In anticipation of the reactivation of the global tourism industry, our urgent task is to find ways to adapt to the new reality, to the changing preferences and expectations of leisure travelers who have been severely affected by this. pandemic. Tourism marketing experts are now asking, “How do you restore …

The tourism industry in Kashmir is starting another marred year with the entry into force of Covid-19 lockdowns in many states and Union territories across the country.For the third year in a row, the tourism industry will experience thousands of job losses as restrictions prevent people from traveling for leisure.April …

For the second year in a row, the tourism industry expects a complete cancellation as early bookings are canceled, once again, due to the surge in Covid-19 cases. With estimates on the loss to the industry ranging from Rs 200 to Rs 500 crore, insiders say it will be at …

National Committee for Tourism, Culture and Digital Technology Chairman Ariffin Deraman said more than RM 520,000 has been allocated for this special incentive which is expected to ease the burden on the population, especially in the preparation of the celebration of Aidilfitri. – Photo by Bernama Subscribe to our Telegram …