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Thailand introduces new 10-year long-term resident visa for foreigners
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to advise that applications opened on 1 September, 2022, for Thailand’s new ‘Long-Term Resident (LTR)’ visa, which offers multiple benefits for holders, including a 10-year visa (extendable) and permission to work in the kingdom.
Isla Mujeres Voted Best Island Destination In Mexico This Year
Isla Mujeres, one of the top resort areas in the Mexican Caribbean, has been chosen as the best island destination in Mexico this year by the World Travel Awards.
Hungary: Half of Spas May Close Due to Energy Costs
Due to the increase in energy prices and the decrease in the number of guests, up to half of Hungarian spas may close from the fall to the first half of next year, according to the president of the Hungarian Bathing Association, Zoltán Kántás
2023 travel expo set in Feb.; more booths expected: PTAA
The continuous staging of travel fairs since borders reopened proves that the tourism sector is on its way to recovery, the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) said Friday.
Jamaica Wins Top Prizes at World Travel Awards Caribbean & The America’s Gala
Jamaica secured several major accolades at this year’s staging of the World Travel Awards Caribbean & The America’s Gala, held earlier this week at Sandals, Montego Bay. Jamaica has been named the Caribbean’s Leading Destination 2022, for the 16th straight year. Jamaica also copped the award for Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination 2022, Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board 2022, for the 14th year in a row and Caribbean’s Leading Nature Destination 2022.
New Club Med UK boss named
A new boss for Club Med for the UK and Nordics has been named to succeed Estelle Giraudeau who has left the business after almost nine years in the role. Nicolas Bresch was previously marketing director for the all-inclusive operator for northern Europe, working alongside Giraudeau.
World Travel Awards recognizes Peru in three categories
This 2022, after the fourth consecutive year, the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu was selected as the Leading Tourist Attraction in South America.
Russian vacationers flock to non-European destinations
EU-wide sanctions are making it harder for Russians to visit the bloc. Additional visa restrictions mean many Russians are spending their holidays elsewhere.
South Africa: Tourists are back in numbers
Minister of Tourism, Lindiwe Sisulu, told the media that “the South African tourism sector is poised for a tremendous bounce back and positive growth after from the the first half of the year (2022) show a staggering 147% in arrivals reaching an impressive 2,285,746.”
Colombia Leads the Way in MICE Tourism Recovery
Despite the crisis generated by the pandemic, the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) sector in Colombia has been reactivating with different tools, including creating the Red de Bureau Convention & Visitors Bureau, which has contributed to the industry’s recovery.
Saudi Arabia Introduces New Tourist Visa Scheme
Citizens from European Union countries planning to travel to Saudi Arabia will be subject to the new tourist visa scheme that the latter’s authorities have introduced in order to increase the number of international visitors to the country.
Tolkien’s Impact on New Zealand’s Tourism Industry
New Zealand is a land of natural beauty, interesting cultures and varying landscapes, but one of the greatest draws to the small nation for thousands of travelers across the world for the past twenty years has a more cinematic history: the beloved film adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings series and The Hobbit series.