Business Travel
Business Travel Could Stage a Full Pandemic Recovery in 2024
Corporate travel remains below 2019 levels, but airlines and hotels see a steady recovery.
Travel's Reopening and Coronavirus Recovery
The latest news about coronavirus recovery around the world and the reopening of travel and tourism in destinations around the world.
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Tourism
China Expands Visa-Free Entry List — Is Your Country Included?
Visa-free entry policies have long been recognized as potent tools for bolstering tourism numbers. China not only acknowledges the potential of this strategy, but is also keen to translate this into tangible results.
Tourism
Chinese Travel to Middle East Bounces Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Chinese travelers are set to takeoff. But before booking, they're double-checking that visa policies are relaxed enough.
Tourism
Asia Is Poised to Lead Travel’s Recovery in 2024
Today's podcast looks at Asia's growth in 2024, Frontier's biz class beliefs, and Royal Caribbean's answer to Vegas and Orlando.
Tourism
Cuba’s Struggling Tourism Sector Banks on Russian Boost
Cuba eyes Russia not only for economic and diplomatic support, but also as a key player in reviving its tourism sector.
Tourism
Japan Sets December Tourism Record With 2.7 Million Visitors
Japan is continuing to make enormous progress in its rebound from the pandemic, but a full recovery will remain elusive without more visitors from China.
Tourism
Chinese Travelers Are Still Cautious About Visiting the U.S. Here’s Why.
If you thought that by increasing flight capacity and stabilizing prices, the floodgates would open for Chinese travelers to enter U.S., then you may want to read this…
Tourism
Russians Will Lead North Korea’s Post-Pandemic Tourism Revival
Facing sanction challenges from the West, Russian tourists might just find a potential tourist destination in North Korea.
Hotels
Banyan Tree Rebranding Sets the Stage for 19 New Openings in 2024
Banyan Group through its rebranding is determined to shield its core brand, ensuring it retains its essence amidst the clamor of multiple brand launches.
Tourism
China’s Great Reopening: Take 2
Remember the grand announcement of the “Chinese are coming” extravaganza in 2023? Turns out it was more of a slow dance than a stampede. Will 2024 finally be the year for the potential great return of the Chinese tourist?