Tourism
Following Argentine footballer Lionel Messi's FIFA World Cup 2022 heroics, the Saudi Arabian government has intensified its tourism campaign featuring the international sports legend. The campaign promotes Saudi as a destination for thrill-seekers and adventure enthusiasts, allowing tourists to explore the country's hidden gems. Messi'
Tourism
Passenger numbers are on the rise, and airlines around the world are responding by bringing back their giant four-engine jets. Etihad Airways is reintroducing the Airbus A380 on its Heathrow-Abu Dhabi route next summer, while Jet2 is launching flights and getaways to the Norwegian Fjords and Bergen in spring 2024.
Tourism
The U.S. travel and tourism sector is significantly impacted by greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to climate change. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is attending the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) 41st Assembly in Montreal, calling on governments to agree on an emissions reduction target for
Tourism
The Government of Canada has announced the lifting of all COVID-19 entry restrictions, testing, and quarantine requirements for travelers entering Canada, effective October 1, 2022. This move has been met with applause by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC), which has been advocating for the removal of these restrictions
Cabinet officials
The Government of Canada and the air industry are continuing to take action to ease airport congestion and help keep travellers moving. The Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, and other ministers have issued an update on the steps being taken to reduce traveller wait times and delays across Canadian
Cabinet officials
The British Columbia government has announced more than $2.5 million in rural development grants to support Indigenous organizations and local governments in the region, with the goal of boosting tourism and local food production. The grants are part of the StrongerBC Economic Plan, which aims to provide rural communities
Cabinet officials
Greece has recorded a substantial increase in tourist arrivals in June, with the Minister of Tourism Vassilis Kikilias attributing the growth to the country's strategic planning and cooperation with the private sector. In an interview with ERT1 and journalist Dimitris Kottarides, Kikilias stated that the arrivals this year
Cabinet officials
The Cambodian government has announced plans to invest in a large-scale project aimed at providing high-quality mobile and internet services to tourists. The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications will construct 100 mobile phone and internet service antennas across the country's tourist areas. According to Minister Chea Vandeth, this
Epidemics
As China eases travel restrictions, authorities and health experts are sounding the alarm on the potential risks of COVID-19 transmission during the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival. With a tourism boom expected, large-scale outbreaks are unlikely due to prevention measures in place and the country's experience in containing the
Epidemics
A technical meeting on Covid-19 and sustainable recovery in the tourism sector, organized by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), has set forth policy recommendations to help the tourism sector play a major role in global recovery. The meeting emphasized the need for policies that focus on tourism recovery that is
Cabinet officials
Minister His Excellency Mr. Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani has emphasized the importance of stable cement prices, crucial for the construction and real estate development sector, in a meeting with executives from major cement companies. The aim is to ensure a smooth flow of construction in local markets and support
Cabinet officials
Morocco's tourism industry, which is a significant contributor to the country's economy, has faced immense challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent travel restrictions. In an effort to mitigate the impact, the Moroccan government has approved an emergency plan worth MAD 2 billion ($216 million)
