Lebanon is calling all its expats home for the summer. Keen to revive the country’s tourism sector, Walid Nassar, Lebanon’s tourism minister, sent a message to the Lebanese expatriate community – “If you miss Lebanon, visit it this summer.” While Lebanon’s population is over four million, 16 million Lebanese are said to live abroad. In …
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The new wave of tourism that has surged in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic has not yet translated into a new investment cycle for the entire industry as operators replenish existing capacity in developed markets and reassess risk exposure in emerging economies. Tourism Investment Report 2022, fDiThe special annual report of monitoring the investment …
You hear it a lot lately, thanks to our crazy quilt economy where little makes sense on paper right now. At the restaurants, the parking lots don’t seem as crowded, however the wait time for tables is longer. Visitors are more likely to book at the last minute and are fewer in number the further …
As Indian outbound travel grows, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), hosted a robust series of four city shows in Kolkata, Bengaluru, Kochi and Chennai last week with the objective of introducing the travel trade fraternity to major tier II cities. for new offers in Dubai. The Roadshow provided an excellent opportunity to …
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Breadcrumb links tidings Local News The Northern Lights shine and reflect on the Clearwater River in Fort McMurray Alta. on Wednesday September 28, 2016. Robert Murray/Fort McMurray Today/Postmedia Network Article content An inaugural five-year development plan for the region is focusing on supporting local businesses and attracting commercial vendors, while also promoting the potential in …
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More than 10 million South Africans travel to the country each year. However, these numbers are declining as people feel the pinch of the economic crisis and a post-pandemic landscape that hasn’t exactly been conducive to tourism success. But the South African tourism industry has the power to ignite a passion for travel by offering …
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The quiet Mayan Tz’utujil city of Santiago Atitlán has long been a destination for tourism, even during the darkest days of Guatemala’s thirty-six year internal armed conflict. Tourists are drawn to the picturesque Lake Atitlán and the indigenous traditions of the city. But in recent years, it has been damaged by the pandemic and, despite …
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Coney Island’s amusement park has been a famous tourist attraction for more than 120 years. Here, two visitors enjoy themselves, with the Ferris wheel in the background. AP Photo/John Minchillo Brooklyn’s population has not reached pre-Covid levels as quickly as Manhattan’s, but in terms of the number of visits by American tourists, Brooklyn is leaving …
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Peter Greenberg, who goes by the name “The Travel Detective” and covers the travel industry for CBS News, recently visited Fort Myers and surrounding parts of Lee County for an upcoming television segment. Lee County government paid Greenberg $95,000 as part of the Convention and Visitors Bureau’s efforts to promote tourism. The funds to pay …
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Many vacationers look for convenient accommodations near whatever indoor or outdoor experience they’re trying to see. But that journey can be made richer when shelter becomes part of the experience. Alternative accommodation and luxuries can turn a weekend stay into a little adventure. Randy Yohe and his wife Vickie said if you haven’t stayed in …
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