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Gorilla tourism rebounds as Covid-19 recovery continues
Revenue generated from gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park amounted to $11 million (approx. Rwf11 billion) within the first six months of 2022, according to Rwanda Development Board (RDB). The money was earned from the sale of 6,200 gorilla permits during that period. Each permit costs up to $1500
Bermuda Opens Up to Unvaccinated Travelers
Bermuda is removing its restriction on unvaccinated travelers, according to the Bermuda Tourism Authority. Beginning Aug. 22, unvaccinated travelers will be able to visit the destination. Bermuda Opens Up to Unvaccinated Travelers
Travel to Italy is booming
Industry experts say that Italy has consistently been among the top destinations for European summer bookings since international travel returned in the spring, and travel demand soared to levels not seen since the start of the pandemic.
Hi-story in the making
Hi-story in the making Ballater iCentre has thrown open its doors to a group of friendly Jacobite ghosts who shared tales of their past as well as the history of nearby Braemar Castle with visitors, as part of Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022
Tourism is Driving Jamaica’s Post-COVID-19 Economic Recovery
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has underscored that the outstanding performance of the tourism sector as outlined in the latest report by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) highlights the fact that tourism is driving Jamaica’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery.
A travel company is offering guided tours to war zones in Ukraine
A travel company called Visit Ukraine has launched a campaign to bring tourists to some of the zones affected by the war in Ukraine. In an interview with CNN Travel, the founder of Visit Ukraine, Anton Taranenko, explained that these trips are to show the world how Ukraine continues with its daily life, despite the war
Foreign tourists shun Japan over COVID-19 rules, rising infections
Japan’s eased border restrictions have resulted in a relative trickle of international tourists entering the country, a disappointing but unsurprising development in the long-struggling travel and hospitality industry. Industry sources said travelers are put off by Japan’s remaining entry rules concerning PCR tests and chaperoned travel packages.
Are tourism taxes a good idea?
We’ve travelled too cheap for too long: Are tourism taxes a good idea? Many popular destinations are now looking to introduce a tourism tax as they reevaluate following the COVID-19 pandemic. Tourism taxes are already common across Europe with levies in place in major cities like Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam and Rome.
Germany Outbound Travel Significantly Improving
By 2024 outbound travel from Germany is expected to surpass the record numbers of pre-pandemic levels, with a total of 117.9 million Germans visiting other countries, according to recent data provided by German Source Tourism Insight
Gracianna Winery Again Rated Top California Winery
The summer of 2022 has been very kind to Gracianna! Not only has the winery has been receiving a multitude of gold medals from wine competitions and admirations from the wine press for its release of the stunning and collectible 2019 Stagecoach Vineyard® Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, but beyond those honors, Gracianna has also been racking up hospitality accolades across multiple platforms, including Tripadvisor, Yelp and Airbnb
DUBAI ESPORTS FESTIVAL TO BE LAUNCHED IN NOVEMBER 2022
Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has announced that the city will host the inaugural Dubai Esports Festival (DEF2022) from 11 – 20 November 2022 at Dubai Exhibition Centre at District 2020.
NZ tourism sector needs international visitors to ‘thrive’
NZ tourism sector needs international visitors to ‘thrive It was domestic tourism that saved the industry from complete collapse, but local tourism operators say in order to thrive rather than survive, they need the international tourists to come back.