Tourism News Page 1248
St. Kitts’ Smashing Success Continues Into 2023
For St. Kitts, 2022 was a year of meaningful accomplishments: the destination won a number of accolades including Caribbean Journal’s Destination of the Year; generated strong media buzz; and increased visibility, ultimately driving arrival numbers nearly to pre-pandemic levels.
Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations” Greets a Global Audience of 3 Billion via Live Broadcast
HKTB “Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations” Greets a Global Audience of 3 Billion via Live Broadcast Enhanced “A Symphony of Lights” with Add-On Light Effects to Dance Till Lantern Festival across Victoria Harbour
Hop into an Otterly Adventurous Staycation with Otah & Friends with Pan Pacific Hotels Group and KKd
This New Year season, extend the fun and delight the little ones with Pan Pacific Hotels Group and KKday in An Otterly Adventure with Otah & Friends.
Korean Air CEO: Get ready for the aviation industry’s comeback
In his New Year’s address to the Korean Air team, Korean Air’s Chairman and CEO, Walter Cho, emphasized the importance of gaining a competitive edge as the aviation industry normalizes post-COVID. Cho also confirmed the company’s plans to successfully complete the acquisition of Asiana Airlines in 2023.
Emirates signs pact to support visitor arrivals to The Bahamas
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has sealed an agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas to promote tourism to the Caribbean archipelago.
China Airlines Expands Presence in Vietnam
China Airlines officially launched direct flights between Taipei and Da Nang. An important travel hub in Vietnam, Da Nang is China Airlines’ third scheduled service in the country and the first addition to the network in 2023.
America’s Favorite Spas of 2022 by State
What are the favorite resort, hotel, health, and mineral hot spring spas in your state? Spas of America has announced the most popular USA spas of 2022
CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi hosts The CLYMB Games and welcomes international skydiving teams from overseas
CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi hosted international skydiving teams from overseas who arrived at the UAE’s ultimate indoor adventure hub to compete head-to-head in The CLYMB Games.
AlUla sets the stage for the next big tourism boom
AlUla is home to historic treasures, including the Nabataean city of Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage site, and the tombs of Dadan, the stone-built capital of the Dadanite and Lihyanite Kingdoms
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.