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Over six million tourists visited Kurdistan Region in 2022
More than six million tourists, mainly from the central and southern Iraqi provinces, are estimated to have visited Kurdistan Region last year, the region’s tourism authority said on Saturday.
NYC tourism industry rebounds by 71% since 2021
NYC tourism industry rebounds by 71% since 2021. City tourism industry leaders say they have an optimistic outlook for the new year.
Dubai scraps 30% alcohol tax and licence fee in apparent bid to boost tourism
Dubai has scrapped its 30% alcohol tax in an apparent bid to boost tourism. It will also stop charging for personal alcohol licences - something anyone who intends to drink needs to carry.
MGM Resorts International Rings in 2023 with Exclusive Entertainment Programming
MGM Resorts International celebrated New Year's Eve in Las Vegas with an array of top entertainment. The evening was highlighted by the SelvaRey New Year's Rum Fiesta hosted by multi-GRAMMY Award winner Bruno Mars at Bellagio Resort & Casino as well as a high-energy concert by The Killers at The Chelsea Theatre at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
The Space Needle Rings in 2023
For the first time ever, 200 drones were launched and projected off the Space Needle and synchronized with fireworks and light displays to create captivating formations.
Italy confirms its participation in Expo 2023 Doha, Qatar
Driven by science and innovation, Italian agricultural machinery is one of the most advanced in the world, conceived with the aim to make agrifood production more efficient, resilient and sustainable
Colorful fireworks illuminate Ajman’s night on New Year’s Eve
The sky of Ajman Corniche was lit up with a massive fireworks show arranged by the Ajman Department of Tourism Development which coincides with the country’s celebrations of the advent of the New Year 2023.
Cancun Sets All Time Tourism Record With Over 30 Million Visitors
Cancun, Mexico set a new record recently when Cancun International Airport welcomed its 30 millionth visitor of 2022.
CHINA OPENS UP TO INTERNATIONAL TOURISM FROM JANUARY 2023
After almost three years of closure, China is finally reopening to international tourism with the removal of strict Covid border restrictions for both inbound and outbound travellers
A negative COVID-19 test is required before departing for Canada beginning January 5
Government of Canada announces a temporary negative COVID-19 test requirement for travellers arriving from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong or Macao
Carnival President Christine Duffy & Chief Culinary Officer Emeril Lagasse Light New Year's Eve Ball
Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy and Chief Culinary Officer Emeril Lagasse joined the Times Square Alliance President of Countdown Entertainment Jeffrey Straus tonight, along with their families, to flip the switch that lit New York City's famous New Year's Eve Ball for the countdown to 2023.
'Times Square of Asia' rings in 2023
The government and prominent private sector companies led by Central Pattana Plc, Thailand's top property developer, the Tourism Authority of Thailand and other partners organized 'Central World Bangkok Countdown 2023' at Central World, aka the Times Square of Asia and has been No. 1 New Year celebration landmark in Thailand for more than 22 years.