Tourism
As the UK prepares for a potential influx of French bed bugs, which may have developed into "super-bedbugs" resistant to insecticides, the aviation and hospitality industries are taking drastic measures to contain the outbreak. Travellers from France are being screened, and hotels and airlines are implementing rigorous cleaning
Tourism
Shanghai is ushering in the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day with an array of exciting events and activities that showcase the city's rich cultural heritage and vibrant spirit. The double festivals have brought unprecedented enthusiasm to the city's business districts, with major commercial areas launching colorful
Tourism
As countries around the world ease restrictions on travel, the tourism industry is witnessing a remarkable recovery, with international arrivals reaching 84% of pre-pandemic levels between January and July of this year. The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has reported that 197 countries are currently without any Covid-19 travel
Tourism
The prime minister, Srettha, welcomed the first batch of visa-exempt Chinese tourists at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Suvarnabhumi, marking a significant milestone in Thailand's efforts to revive its economy through tourism. The tourists arrived on flight XJ 761, operated by Thai AirAsia X, from Xian, China, and were greeted with
Cabinet officials
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has emphasized the importance of harnessing Nigeria's maritime potential to increase revenue generation and stem the tide of capital flight in the sector. During a working visit to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) office in Lagos, Oyetola
Cabinet officials
As the country prepares for Tourism Month and the upcoming Summer Campaign, the Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, has welcomed the Cabinet's concurrence of The Green Paper on the Development and Promotion of Tourism in South Africa for public comment. This development comes at a critical time
Tourism
NusaTrip, Indonesia's first IATA-certified online travel agency, has formally announced the opening of its second Southeast Asia regional office in the Philippines. The market for Filipino tourists and foreign workers is significant, with approximately 2.3 million overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) deployed in 2019. In 2021, OFW numbers
Tourism
The China Jingye Engineering Technology Co., Ltd., affiliated to China Metallurgical Construction Research Institute, has won the bid for the project design and preliminary design of the Baoding Animal Protection Science Popularization Education Base in Baoding City, China. This project is a strategic cooperation between China Metallurgical Construction Research Institute
Tourism
Thai authorities have been eager to woo back Chinese tourists, who comprised about one-third of all arrivals before COVID-19 struck. On Monday, three Cabinet ministers welcomed Chinese tourists with flowers and gifts as they arrived at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, one of the first flights arriving in Thailand since
Tourism
A high-profile event at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport marked the arrival of Chinese tourists, a crucial boost for Thailand's pandemic-battered tourism industry. Ministers welcomed the 269 passengers from Xiamen Airlines Flight MF833, which was one of the first flights to arrive in Thailand since China relaxed travel
Cabinet officials
State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage outlines ambitious plans to revive the country's tourism industry, which suffered significantly due to the Easter bombings, COVID-19 pandemic, and economic crisis. With a focus on infrastructure development, she aims to attract large numbers of tourists and increase foreign exchange earnings. Gamage
Cabinet officials
As the nation prepares for the holiday and summer seasons, the Tourism sector has generated a surge in job openings, with a total of 27,200 new positions created nationwide in November. This number represents 20% of the total 135,495 formal jobs created in the Brazilian economy during the
