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Marriott Posts – Then Changes – Job Ads Mentioning Alcohol in Saudi Arabia

There has long been speculation that hotels in Saudi Arabia would need to relax its restriction on alcohol to attract global tourists.

Josh Corder | 1 day ago

Tourism

U.S. Tourism Officials Visited China For the First Time in 4 Years: Their Takeaways

U.S. tourism executives came back from their trips optimistic about the Chinese tourism market's recovery despite long visa wait times and the slow return of air connectivity.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 days ago

Tourism

Hong Kong Tourism Still Catching Up: Skift Travel Health Index

Hong Kong is back in business. Travel performance boomed in August 2023, but talk of full recovery is still premature, as 2019 wasn't a particularly good year with widespread protests impacting travel demand in the country.

Saniya Zanpure | 3 days ago

Tourism

Saudi’s Mohammed Bin Salman on Tourism Investment and ‘Sports Washing’ Claims

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 is already promising $500 billion cities, winter sports events atop mountains in the desert and a complete transformation of the national economy. Not ambitious enough, says the crown prince, let's work on Vision 2040.

Josh Corder | 3 days ago

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Europe’s Upcoming Ban on ‘Climate Neutral’ Marketing to Affect Travel Brand Greenwashing

The European Union is on track to ban marketing claims such as "climate neutral" by 2026 that scientifically based certification can't validate. Claims such as "carbon neutral," "environmentally friendly," and "eco" will require companies to verify their products' merits through third-party certification schemes. Travel companies are among the industries that may be affected by the…

Sean O'Neill | 3 days ago

Tourism

India-Canada Diplomatic Row: Visa Services Suspended for Canadians

The suspension of visa services for one of India's biggest inbound markets poses a considerable challenge to the country's tourism industry, especially when it occurs just before the peak tourism season.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 days ago

Tourism

Skift India Report: Inbound Travel Gets G20 and Cricket World Cup Push

India's inbound tourism falls significantly short of its potential, but the G20 and Cricket World Cup may help nudge it closer to the 10-million mark.

Amrita Ghosh | 3 days ago

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International Tourism Hit 84% of Pre-Pandemic Level

International tourism reached 84% of its pre-pandemic level between January and July 2023, according to the UN World Tourism Organization. Around 700 million tourists traveled internationally. The Middle East had the strongest international tourism demand among all regions, having exceeded 20% above its pre-pandemic level between January and July. Other regions have not exceeded their…

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 days ago

Tourism

Japan Welcomes More Than 2 Million Visitors for the Third Straight Month

Japanese officials can attribute much of its recent tourism success to the weak yen, which is making trips to Japan more affordable for overseas visitors.

Reuters | 4 days ago

Tourism

Dubai’s Summer of Tourism Was Red-Hot as Russians Fill the City

Dubai's tourism bull run continues. Rates are at some of their highest levels, the city has more than 800 hotels, and close to 10 million travelers have flown in to bear witness. Neighbor Qatar, sitting on its supply of lush World Cup hotels, is probably feeling jealous.

Josh Corder | 4 days ago