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Under this year’s theme, “Experiences in Motion: Human-Centred Design in - [WEF reveals top 10 countries for tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/wef-reveals-top-10-countries-for-tourism/) - Travel Biz News - The 2026 edition of the World Economic Forum’s Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) has released top 10 countries for tourism . Japan is named the number one country for travel and tourism . The top 10 countries for travel and tourism are Japan , USA , Spain , Australia , - [China's Mid-Autumn Festival sees spike in travel demand , 88 million tourists in Beijing](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/chinas-mid-autumn-festival-sees-spike-in-travel-demand-88-million-tourists-in-beijing/) - Beijing ( CGTN ) : China's three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday ended with an increase in travel demand and rising tourism spending, as cities across the country expanded cultural, leisure and commercial offerings to create new consumption opportunities. Beijing received 8.78 million tourists, generating 11.5 billion yuan ($1.7 billion) in tourism spending, according to the Beijing - [Vietnam : 16 million foreign tourists in 8 months](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/vietnam-welcomes-16-million-foreign-tourists-in-8-months/) - By VNA, VnExpress ----- Vietnam welcomed nearly 2 million international visitors in August, up 19.7% from July and 18.4% year-on-year, pushing the eight-month arrivals to nearly 16 million, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism. The number of international visitors in the first eight months of this year increased 14.4% from the same period in - [World Tourism Day 2026 to focus Artificial Intelligence to redesign tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/world-tourism-day-2026-to-focus-artificial-intelligence-to-redesign-tourism/) - Travel Biz News -- World Tourism Day will be celebrated this year with the theme of “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism” on 27 September. World Tourism Day has been held on 27 September each year since 1980. The date marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Statutes of the Organization in - [Europe : world's leading leisure travel destination](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/europe-worlds-leading-leisure-travel-destination/) - Travel Biz News --- Europe has reinforced its position as the world's leading leisure travel destination, capturing one-third of all global leisure travel spending in 2025, according to new 2026 EIR data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), sponsored by Chase Travel, Lead Research Partner. The latest figures show that global leisure travel - [Malta to host 26th WTTC Global Summit next month](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/malta-to-host-26th-wttc-global-summit-next-month/) - Travel Biz News -- The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is set to bring more than 200 of the world’s leading Travel & Tourism CEOs and senior executives to Malta next month, as Valletta prepares to host the 26th WTTC Global Summit from 7–9 October 2026. WTTC's annual Global Summit remains the premier gathering - [Nepal: 587 tourists from 34 countries missing after Bhotekoshi  flash flood](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/nepal-587-tourists-from-34-countries-missing-after-bhotekoshi-flash-flood/) - Travel Biz News --- Kathmandu: A total of 587 foreign tourists from 34 countries have gone missing due to the floods in Rasuwa's Bhotekoshi river on August 26. Tourists who went for pilgrimage to Kailash Mansarovar and attend the Janai Purnima religious fair through various companies have gone missing. Among the missing foreign tourists, 256 - [World Spa Awards reveals finest spa and wellness experiences for 2026](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/world-spa-awards-reveals-finest-spa-and-wellness-experiences-for-2026/) - Travel Biz News -- World Spa Awards has announced its 2026 winners, celebrating excellence across the global spa and wellness industry. Now in its twelfth year, the awards programme recognises the outstanding spas, wellness retreats, brands and experiences setting the benchmark for excellence in a rapidly evolving sector. Leading this year’s honours, Guerlain Wellness Spa - [690 million tourists travelled internationally during January - June 2026](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/690-million-tourists-travelled-internationally-during-january-june-2026/) - Travel Biz News -- International tourism grew modestly in the first half of 2026, with global arrivals up by 0.4% even as insecurity in the Middle East, elevated oil prices, and broader inflationary pressures tested the sector’s resilience. According to the latest World Tourism Barometer from UN Tourism, an estimated 690 million tourists travelled internationally - [MICE Show Asia 2026 to be held in Singapore](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/mice-show-asia-2026-to-be-held-in-singapore/) - Travel Biz News -- Singapore/Berlin - MICE Show Asia 2026 will be held on 21 -23 October 2026 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore, bringing together destinations, venues, MICE suppliers, meeting planners, corporate travel professionals and buyers to build partnerships and explore business opportunities across Asia Pacific. The expansion reflects continued demand for - [Sethan Travel Guide : Discover the Quiet Himalayan Escape Near Manali](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/sethan-travel-guide-discover-the-quiet-himalayan-escape-near-manali/) - By Sagar Dhingra -- There are places you visit to see the mountains, and then there are places where you actually feel surrounded by them. Sethan, a small mountain village above Manali in Himachal Pradesh, belongs to the second category. While Manali is one of India's most popular Himalayan destinations, Sethan offers a noticeably different - [Cooperation amid Himalayan Disaster](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/cooperation-amid-himalayan-disaster/) - Prof. Liu Yuuming ------ The catastrophic glacial collapse that tore through the Nepal-China border on the morning of August 26, 2026, wiped out the lower riparian communities with almost no warning. Within six to seven minutes of a massive section of glacier shearing away and plunging roughly 7,000 feet into the river below, a wall - [India steps up glacier monitoring after Nepal disaster](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/india-steps-up-glacier-monitoring-after-nepal-disaster/) - NEW DELHI: India is stepping up monitoring of its Himalayan regions bordering China and Nepal, days after deadly floods apparently triggered by a glacial collapse, authorities said on Saturday (Aug 29). The US Geological Survey said the disaster on Aug 26 on the Tibet-Nepal border was caused by a glacial collapse that created a torrent - [China's Xizang : 16 people confirmed dead , 546 missing after deadly mudslide](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/chinas-xizang-16-people-confirmed-dead-546-others-remain-missing/) - BEIJING, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) - A fast-moving chain mudslide, triggered by a high-altitude glacier collapse on the Nepali side, struck Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Aug. 26, causing heavy casualties and leaving many missing. Chinese rescuers immediately launched an all-out effort to reach the mudslide-hit port area - [Rescuers race to find thousands missing after Nepal-China glacier collapse](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/rescuers-race-to-find-thousands-missing-after-nepal-china-glacier-collapse/) - CHITWAN, Nepal/BEIJING, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Rescuers in Nepal and China raced on Sunday to find thousands of people ​missing after a glacier collapse unleashed a catastrophic mudslide across the Himalayas, as they faced challenging weather conditions and rising water levels. Authorities said the death toll rose ‌to 750 by Sunday morning, with more than - [China launched first international route featuring its homegrown C919 aircraft](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-launched-first-international-route-featuring-its-homegrown-c919-aircraft/) - BEIJING (Xinhua) -- China launched the first international route featuring its homegrown C919 aircraft, connecting Beijing with Ulaanbaatar, capital of Mongolia, according to Air China. Air China flight CA723 took off from Beijing Capital International Airport for Ulaanbaatar at around 3 p.m., marking the latest milestone in the C919's commercial operation since its maiden commercial - [Global hospitality leaders to attend ATM 2026](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/global-hospitality-leaders-to-attend-arabian-travel-market-atm-2026/) - Travel Biz News ---- Dubai : As hospitality leaders respond to changing guest expectations and a rapidly evolving market, Arabian Travel Market’s (ATM) 2026 will explore how businesses are adapting through personalised experiences, innovation and long-term investment. Taking place from 14-17 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre under the theme ‘Travel 2040: Driving New - [PATA announces new executive board members](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/pata-announces-new-executive-board-members/) - Travel Biz News -- KUCHING, Malaysia : The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has appointed five additional members to its Executive Board, further strengthening the Association’s leadership and broadening representation from both the public and private sectors across the Asia Pacific region. The newly elected and appointed Executive Board members are: Ms. Jennifer Chun, Director - [BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group meeting](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/brics-2026-tourism-working-group-meeting/) - Travel Biz News -- The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, hosted the 2nd BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group (TWG) Meeting in Jaipur, Rajasthan under India’s BRICS Chairship. The meeting built upon the 1st BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group Meeting, held virtually on 25 May 2026 and brought together delegates from BRICS Member States to - [Tourism contributes 11.8 % of Portugal's GDP in 2025](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tourism-contributes-11-8-of-portugals-gdp-in-2025/) - LISBON (Xinhua) -- Tourism contributed 36.2 billion euros (41.6 billion U.S. dollars) to Portugal's economy in 2025, accounting for 11.8 percent of GDP, the National Statistics Institute (INE) said . According to INE data, tourism generated 30.4 billion euros (34.9 billion dollars) in gross value added (GVA), equivalent to 11.4 percent of Portugal's total GVA. - [Central Asia tourism growth outpaces other regions](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/central-asia-tourism-growth-outpaces-other-regions/) - Tamila Olzhbaekova --- Central Asia emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing tourism regions in 2025, with travel and tourism contributing $20.1 billion to the regional economy. According to an analysis based on World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) data, the sector’s economic contribution grew by 17.7% during the year, the highest rate among the - [India one of the world's fastest-growing tourism economies , generated $263.6 billion in 2025](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/india-one-of-the-worlds-fastest-growing-tourism-economies-generated-263-6-billion-in-2025/) - London ( WTTC ) -India has established itself as one of the world's fastest-growing Travel & Tourism economies, driven by a thriving domestic market, significant investment in infrastructure, and an extraordinary tourism offering that keeps international visitors staying longer than almost anywhere else in the world. According to new research from the World Travel & - [Bangkok to host World Travel and Culture Expo 2026](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/bangkok-to-host-world-travel-and-culture-expo-2026-in-october/) - Travel Biz News -- Bangkok- The World Travel and Culture Expo 2026 (WTCE 2026) will be held in Bangkok on 29–31 October this year. Held under the theme “Smartly Link the World”, the 2026 expo will unite culture, innovation and commercial opportunity. The expo will feature five specialised expositions. According to recent announcement by Tourism - [South Korea: 10.7 million international visitors in first six months of 2026](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/south-korea-10-7-million-international-visitors-in-first-six-months-of-2026/) - SEOUL - South Korea welcomed a total of 10.7 million international visitors from January through June, up 21.3 per cent from 8.8 million during the same period in 2025, according to data released by the Korea Tourism Organisation on July 23. The figure exceeded the first-half total in 2019 by 26.9 per cent, marking not - [China aims to attract 190 million inbound tourist visits a year by 2030](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-aims-to-attract-190-million-inbound-tourist-visits-a-year-by-2030/) - BEIJING (Xinhua) - China aims to attract 190 million inbound tourist visits a year by 2030, according to a new five-year tourism development plan, signaling the country's expanding efforts to draw overseas visitors as it seeks to boost consumption and deepen international exchanges. The plan, approved by the State Council, targets inbound tourism spending of - [USA : NTTO releases 12 market profiles of visitors](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/usa-ntto-releases-12-market-profiles-of-overseas-visitors/) - Travel Biz News ---- Washigton DC : The National Travel and Tourism Office has released 12 market profile reports of overseas visitors for calendar year 2025 and prior years. These profiles, based on the Survey of International Air Travelers (SIAT), detail the characteristics of overseas visitors engaged in the following activities: Air (Intra-USA), Visit American - [Laos aims to welcome 22 million international tourists by 2030 , 2.5 m tourists in six months this year](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/laos-aims-to-welcome-22-million-international-tourists-by-2030/) - VIENTIANE (Xinhua): More than 2.5 million foreign tourists visited Laos in the first half of 2026, an increase of 9.87 per cent compared to the figures for the same period in 2025. Laos welcomed 2,590,511 international visitors during the first six months of 2026, according to the latest report from the Ministry of Culture and - [Boeing , Philippine Airlines commit for up to 20 787 Dreamliner Jets](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/boeing-philippine-airlines-commit-for-up-to-20-787-dreamliner-jets/) - Travel Biz News -- FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom : Boeing and Philippine Airlines announced the flag carrier has committed to order up to 20 787 Dreamliner jets. Once finalized, the agreement for 15 787-10 airplanes, with opportunity to purchase five more, will support Philippine Airlines' fleet modernization and expansion plans. Boeing and Philippine Airlines announced at - [Japan triples departure tax to combat overtourism, visa fees up 5-fold](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/japan-triples-departure-tax-to-combat-overtourism-visa-fees-up-5-fold/) - TOKYO ( KYODO )- The Japanese government tripled the departure tax to 3,000 yen ($18) per person to fund measures against issues arising from the surge in inbound tourism. Fees for foreigner visitors who need visas to enter Japan were also hiked , rising fivefold to 15,000 yen for single-entry and 30,000 yen for multiple - [WTTC , UNEP commit to promote sustainable tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/wttc-unep-forge-alliance-to-promote-sustainable-tourism/) - Travel Biz News --- The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a framework for cooperation to accelerate the transition of the global travel and tourism sector towards a more sustainable, circular and resilient future. The agreement brings together UNEP's - [World's second best airport hits 1 billion passengers](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/worlds-second-best-airport-hits-1-billion-passengers-in-record-breaking-time/) - By Trong Lan / VnExpress South Korea's Incheon International Airport, ranked the world's second-best airport behind Singapore's Changi in the 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards, has become the fastest major aviation hub to surpass 1 billion cumulative passengers. The airport reached the milestone just 25 years and three months after opening in March 2001, setting a - [IATA releases 2025 world air transport statistics](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/iata-releases-2025-world-air-transport-statistics/) - Travel BizNews --- Geneva - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS), providing comprehensive statistical data through to 2025. Updated annually, WATS provides data related to demand, supply, and operational performance. WATS also includes data collections on the global airline fleet, top routes, employment, - [Tourism growth in Asia-Pacific and Middle East](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tourism-growth-in-asia-pacific-and-middle-east/) - By Ramesh Tiwari -- The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is poised for significant tourism growth, with spending on international travel forecast to hit US$2.5 trillion and domestic travel to reach US$4.3 trillion by 2029, according to the latest data from Euromonitor International. Outbound travel from APAC is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7%, with - [ITB Asia 2026 : Thousands of professionals to attend Asia’s largest B2B travel trade show](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/itb-asia-2026-over-2500-exhibitors-buyers-to-attend-asias-largest-b2b-travel-trade-show/) - Travel Biz News --- ITB Asia 2026 , Asia’s largest B2B travel trade show , will be held in Singapore on 21–23 October 2026. Co-located with MICE Show Asia and Travel Tech Asia, the event continues to unite key stakeholders from across the global travel and tourism industry. The event is expected to welcome more - [Vietnam arrests speedboat captain after deadly capsize killing 15 Indian tourists](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/vietnam-arrests-speedboat-captain-after-deadly-capsize-killing-15-indian-tourists/) - Travel Biz News --- HANOI: Vietnamese police arrested on Sunday (July 12) the captain of a speedboat that capsized near southern Phu Quoc island, killing 15 Indian tourists, authorities said. The incident occurred on Saturday as the boat carrying 32 Indian tourists, three Vietnamese crew members and a tour guide overturned in rough seas off - [Mekong Tourism Forum 2026 concluded in Yangon](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/mekong-tourism-forum-2026-concluded-in-yangon/) - Travel Biz News – YANGON, Myanmar - Tourism leaders, destination experts, community tourism practitioners, educators, hospitality professionals, and regional partners from across the Greater Mekong Subregion met in Yangon from 16–18 June 2026 for the Mekong Tourism Forum 2026 under the theme “Tourism for People, Travel with Purpose.” Organized by the Ministry of Hotels, Tourism - [Vietnam’s Phu Quoc island welcomes 5.7 million tourists in first 6 months](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/vietnams-phu-quoc-island-welcomes-5-7-million-tourists-in-first-6-months/) - Travel Biz News --- Vietnam’s largest and beautiful island Phu Quoc, welcomed 5.7 million tourists in the first six months this year, up 30% year-on-year and meeting 68% of this year's target, VNExpress International reports. Vietnam's largest island off the southern province of An Giang received 1.32 million foreign tourists during the period, up 50% - [Visitor arrivals across 39 Asia Pacific destinations to reach 714.9 million in 2026](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/visitor-arrivals-across-39-asia-pacific-destinations-to-reach-714-9-million-in-2026/) - Travel Biz News -- BANGKOK - International visitor arrivals (IVAs) across 39 Asia Pacific destinations will reach 714.9 million in 2026, increasing to 758.8 million in 2027 and 789.2 million by 2028, according to the PATA updated outlook projects released this week . The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in collaboration with the Research Centre - [Airlines to achieve net profit of $23 billion in 2026](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/airlines-expected-to-achieve-combined-total-net-profit-of-23-billion-in-2026/) - Travel Biz News --- Globally, airlines are expected to see profitability halve compared to 2025. Profits will shrink from $45 billion in 2025 to $23 billion this year. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its latest financial outlook for the global airline industry showing a halving of profitability as a result of war-related Middle - [Japan , South Korea lead shift in summer travel trends](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/japan-south-korea-lead-shift-in-global-summer-travel-trends/) - Travel Biz News -- Asian countries are gaining significant ground, with Japan climbing to second place globally and South Korea recording the strongest rise among the top destinations compared with last year, according to a release issued by Holafly. Holafly, the global leader in travel eSIMs, released its Summer Travel Report 2026, revealing a major - [WTTC framework on attracting tourism investment](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/wttc-launches-seven-principles-for-attracting-tourism-investment/) - Travel Biz News --- The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its new global framework "The Seven Principles for Attracting Tourism Investment" setting out the key conditions destinations need to become investment-ready, attract private capital, strengthen competitiveness, and accelerate sustainable tourism growth. Launched by WTTC President and CEO Gloria Guevara, the framework draws on - [Iran conflict hitting Southeast Asia tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/iran-conflict-hitting-southeast-asia-tourism/) - By Saskia O'Donoghue with Associated Press -- Tourism across Southeast Asia was finally recovering from the pandemic. Now, soaring fuel prices, flight disruptions, and growing economic uncertainty linked to the Iran conflict are threatening to slow demand just as the region enters its crucial summer travel season. Cheap flights, backpacker hostels and beautiful beaches have - [Beijing Fragrant Hills Tourism Summit : Tourism leaders explore AI-driven future of travel](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/beijing-fragrant-hills-tourism-summit-tourism-leaders-explore-ai-driven-future-of-travel/) - By Yang Feiyue / China Daily --- The 2026 Beijing Fragrant Hills Tourism Summit of the World Tourism Cities Federation opened on Monday (2 June ) in Beijing, bringing together government officials, city representatives, industry leaders, and experts from around the world to discuss how digital technologies are reshaping the future of tourism. Hosted by - [Vietnam : over 10.6 million int. visitors in five months](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/vietnam-over-10-6-million-international-visitors-during-january-may/) - VNA News -- Vietnam recorded robust growth in international arrivals during the first five months of 2026, reinforcing its position as one of Asia’s most attractive travel destinations. With over 10.6 million international visitors during January–May, Vietnam's tourism industry has gained a solid boost toward the goal of attracting 25 million foreign travellers this year. - [Exhibitors from 66 countries to attend Hong Kong ITE](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/exhibitors-from-66-countries-to-attend-hong-kong-international-travel-expo/) - Travel Biz News --- More than 500 exhibitors from 66 countries and regions will participate in the 2026 Hong Kong International Travel Expo (ITE) . The Hong Kong International Travel Expo 2026 will open on June 11 - celebrating its 40th anniversary by launching emerging and popular themes, serving as an international sourcing platform for - [Cambodia records 1 million international tourists in Q1](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/cambodia-records-1-mln-intl-tourists-in-q1/) - Travel Biz News --- PHNOM PENH (Xinhua) - Cambodia attracted a total of 1.01 million international tourists in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, down 44.8 percent over the same period last year, said a report of the Ministry of Tourism . China topped the chart among the foreign tourist arrivals to the Southeast Asian - [Thailand steps up national drive to improve tourism safety, quality standards](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thailand-steps-up-national-drive-to-improve-tourism-safety-quality-standards/) - Travel Biz News -- Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is aligning Trusted Thailand with the country’s national drive to improve tourism safety, raise service standards, and strengthen traveller confidence, as government agencies intensify coordinated action against unlawful tourism operators. The direction follows a national security policy workshop chaired by Prime Minister and - [Arabian Travel Market 2026 to be held in September](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/arabian-travel-market-2026-to-be-held-in-september/) - Travel Biz News -- Dubai: RX has announced that Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 will take place from 14–17 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), following extensive consultation with exhibitors and industry stakeholders, reflecting ATM’s commitment to listening to the needs of the global tourism industry. Danielle Curtis, Regional Portfolio Director – UAE, - [Singapore welcomed 16.9 million international visitors , S$32.8 billion tourism receipts in 2025](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/singapore-welcomed-16-9-million-international-visitors-s32-8-billion-tourism-receipts-in-2025/) - Travel Biz News --- Singapore: Singapore’s tourism sector demonstrated steady growth in 2025 with the highest-ever tourism receipts recorded at S$32.8 billion - welcoming 16.9 million international visitors last year. Addressing Tourism Industry Conference 2026, Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations Grace Fu announced that the Government will inject fresh funds of $740 million over the next - [United States to welcome 70.5 m visitors in 2026](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/united-states-to-welcome-70-5-million-international-visitors-in-2026/) - Travel Biz News -- United States plans to welcome 70.5 million international visitors in 2026, according to official forecast of international visitation to the United States released by NTTO. The National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) forecasts the total volume of international visitation to the United States will increase to 70.5 million in 2026, up - [Four Himalayan countries recorded more than 10 major disasters in 2025](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/four-himalayan-countries-recorded-more-than-10-major-disasters-in-2025/) - Travel Biz News - Kathmandu - Four of the eight countries in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region experienced more than 10 major disasters in 2025, according to data from ICIMOD analysis, highlighting the region’s growing exposure to hazard-related risks. Asia accounted for a large share of disasters globally in 2025, a trend reflected in - [Trump- Xi summit : China agreed to buy 200 Boeing](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/trump-xi-summit-china-agreed-to-buy-200-boeing-aircraft/) - By RIO YAMAT /AP --- Aircraft manufacturer Boeing will make its first major sale to China in nearly a decade under an agreement for 200 planes announced Friday ( May 15 ) after President Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The deal represents a breakthrough in the U.S. aerospace company’s efforts to reenter - [Italy’s Sauris-Zahre awarded sustainable tourism destination by GSTC](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/italys-sauris-zahre-awarded-sustainable-tourism-destination-by-gstc/) - Travel Biz News -- Sauris-Zahre of Italy has officially become a GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) -certified sustainable tourism destination. Already named “Best Tourism Village 2022”, the Carnian mountain village has now achieved another prestigious milestone after a long journey that formally recognizes its enduring commitment to sustainability - a commitment that has never simply - [International visitor arrivals to exceed 600 million in Asia Pacific region by 2028](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-visitor-arrivals-to-exceed-600-million-in-asia-pacific-region-by-2028/) - Travel Biz News -- BANGKOK - Inbound arrivals to the Asia Pacific region are projected to exceed pre-pandemic levels from 2026 onward, with the baseline reaching 761.2 million by 2028, according to the PATA Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2026-2028 recently released by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). However, in light of evolving geopolitical developments - [Japan suspends new visas for foreign restaurant workers as quota nears](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/japan-suspends-new-visas-for-foreign-restaurant-workers-as-quota-nears/) - TOKYO ( KYODO ) - The Japanese government is no longer issuing visas for foreign specified skilled workers in the restaurant sector as the quota of 50,000 has nearly been reached - the first restriction of its kind since the current limit was set. The Immigration Services Agency of Japan suspended issuing certificates of eligibility - [Global Hotel Alliance reports strong start to 2026](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/global-hotel-alliance-reports-strong-start-to-2026/) - Travel Biz News -- Dubai : Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has reported a robust start to 2026, delivering strong double-digit growth across all key performance indicators in the first quarter, driven by the continued momentum of its award-winning loyalty programme, GHA DISCOVERY. Total hotel revenues reached $921 - [Antarctica’s tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and disease](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/antarcticas-tourism-boom-raises-concerns-about-contamination-and-disease/) - By SAM McNEIL---- BRUSSELS (AP) - Driven in part by fears that the frozen landscapes of Antarctica may be irreversibly melting away because of climate change, tourism to the bottom of the world is soaring. And experts warn that with more visitors comes an increased risk of contamination, illness and other damage to the continent. - [Tourism’s global GDP contribution : a record US$11.6 trillion in 2025](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tourisms-global-gdp-contribution-a-record-us11-6-trillion-in-2025/) - Travel Biz News --- Travel & Tourism’s global GDP contribution reached a record US$11.6 trillion in 2025, accounting for 9.8% of the global economy. The sector’s growth (4.1%) exceeded overall global economic growth (2.8%) by almost 50%, underscoring its role as a primary engine of global expansion according to WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research (EIR). - [China's Hainan launches $730,000 flight voucher campaign to attract global tourists](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/chinas-hainan-launches-730000-flight-voucher-campaign-to-attract-global-tourists/) - Travel Biz News -- HAIKOU, CHINA - Hainan, China's southern tropical island province, partnered with the international online travel platform Trip.com to officially launch a flight voucher program worth RMB 5 million (approximately $730,000), aimed at further reducing air travel costs for inbound tourists. According to the Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports - [Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites of Nepal](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/cultural-and-natural-heritage-sites-of-nepal/) - By Ramesh Tiwari --- Kathmandu valley, with an area of 570 sq. kilometers situated at an altitude of 1350 - 1500 meter, is not only a melting pot but a living museum as well. The capital city of Nepal is inhabited by most of the ethnic groups of the country these days, though Newars were - [New Zealand returns to Food and Hospitality Asia 2026 with national pavilion](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/new-zealand-returns-to-food-and-hospitality-asia-2026-with-national-pavilion/) - Travel BizNews ---- SINGAPORE - New Zealand returns to Food and Hospitality Asia (FHA) for the first time since 2018 with a dedicated national pavilion showcasing 15 food and beverage companies at Singapore Expo from 21 to 24 April 2026. The pavilion will spotlight innovative and premium quality products for Asia's retail, hospitality and foodservice - [Over 1.6 million Chinese tourists visited Thailand this year](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/over-1-6-million-chinese-tourists-visited-thailand-this-year/) - Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports Permanent Secretary, Taweewong, revealed that the number of foreign tourists visiting Thailand this year has exceeded 10.3 million. Among them, Chinese tourists accounted for the largest number, reaching 1.6598 million. Data from Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports shows that the total number of foreign tourists visiting Thailand in - [About 400 companies from 22 countries to participate in Kazakhstan International Tourism Exhibition](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/about-400-companies-from-22-countries-to-participate-in-kazakhstan-international-tourism-exhibition/) - Travel Biz News --- Largest travel tourism event in Central Asia, the Kazakhstan International Exhibition "Tourism and Travel" KITF 2026, will be held in Almaty from April 22 to 24 this year. Participants of the largest professional event in the Central Asian tourism industry will seek answers to challenges facing the industry including sustainability of - [Tourism growth to 2028 faces headwinds from geopolitical uncertainty: PATA](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tourism-growth-to-2028-faces-headwinds-from-geopolitical-uncertainty-pata/) - Travel BizNews --- Bangkok - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) recently released the PATA Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2026-2028, which shows that inbound arrivals to the Asia Pacific region are projected to exceed pre-pandemic levels from 2026 onward, with the baseline reaching 761.2 million by 2028. However, in light of evolving geopolitical developments and - [US tourism : International visitors spent $21.3 billion on travel in December](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/us-tourism-international-visitors-spent-21-3-billion-on-travel-in-december/) - Travel Biz News ---- International visitors spent more than $21.3 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States during the month of December 2025 , according to data released by the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) recently. Americans spent more than $23.2 billion traveling abroad during December yielding a $1.9 billion - [Iran conflict costing travel tourism sector US$600 million per day : WTTC](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/iran-conflict-costing-travel-tourism-sector-us600-million-per-day-wttc/) - Travel Biz News --- The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) estimates that the escalating conflict in Iran is already impacting the travel tourism sector across the Middle East by at least US$600 million per day in international visitor spending, as disruptions to air travel, traveller confidence and regional connectivity affect demand. The Middle East - [Thailand invites travellers to rediscover balance through “Healing Journey Thailand” campaign](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thailand-invites-travellers-to-rediscover-balance-through-healing-journey-thailand-campaign/) - Travel BizNews --- Bangkok - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has invited travellers from around the world to rediscover balance through the global Healing Journey Thailand campaign, guided by the communication concept Healing is the New Luxury. Officially launched in January 2026, the campaign reflects Thailand’s evolving tourism strategy focused on high-value, wellness-led, and - [China unveils measures to boost foreign visitor spending in key sectors](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-unveils-measures-to-boost-foreign-tourists-spending/) - BEIJING, March 20 (Xinhua) - Chinese authorities have released a package of policy measures aimed at boosting spending by foreign tourists and enhancing exports of tourism services, as part of broader efforts to expand the country's service sector, according to a notice made public on Friday. The measures, jointly issued by nine government departments including - [U.S-international air traffic passenger enplanements totaled 18.3 million in February](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/u-s-international-air-traffic-passenger-enplanements-totaled-18-3-million-in-february/) - Travel Biz News --- U.S.-international air traffic passenger enplanements totaled 18.3 million in February 2026, up 0.2 percent compared to February 2025, according to data recently released by the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO). Non-U.S. citizen air passenger arrivals to the United States from foreign countries totaled 4 million in February 2026, down 3 percent - ['Hindu Kush Himalaya glaciers losing ice since 2000 '](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/hindu-kush-himalaya-glaciers-losing-ice-since-2000-icimod/) - Travel BizNews -- Kathmandu - Glaciers across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) are melting at an accelerating rate, with ice loss rates doubling since the year 2000, according to reports released by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) to mark World Day for Glaciers. The reports, Changing Dynamics of Glaciers in the Hindu - [UN Tourism launches International Year of Sustainable Tourism 2027 road map](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/un-tourism-launches-international-year-of-sustainable-tourism-2027-road-map/) - Travel Biz News -- UN Tourism launches road map towards the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism 2027. The International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism 2027 will allow UN Tourism, as the leading international tourism organization, to support member states in positioning tourism as a truly transformative sector within the post-2030 agenda. Meeting - [Spain welcomed 96.8 million foreign visitors in 2025](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/spain-welcomed-96-8-million-foreign-visitors-in-2025/) - MADRID (AP) - Spain set a new tourism record in 2025 when it welcomed 96.8 million foreign visitors, according to figures released by the National Statistics Institute. The number of international visitors increased 3.2% compared to 2024, when there were 94 million tourists. Spain is one of the world’s most popular destinations, where tourism accounts - [ITB Berlin 2026: Deal of 47 billion euros made during trade show](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/itb-berlin-2026-deal-of-47-billion-euros-made-during-trade-show/) - Travel Biz News -- ITB Berlin comes to an end .ITB Berlin 2026 took place from 3 to 5 March as a B2B event. Since 1966, ITB Berlin has been the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show, and taking as its slogan ’Discover the stories behind 60 years of legacy’, this year celebrated its sixtieth anniversary. - [International tourism expected to grow 4% in 2026](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-tourism-expected-to-grow-4-in-2026/) - Travel Biz News --- International tourism is expected to grow 3% to 4% in 2026 compared to 2025, assuming that Asia and the Pacific continues to recover, global economic conditions remain favorable and geopolitical conflicts do not escalate. Uncertainty from current geopolitical tensions and conflicts pose an increasing risk for tourism in 2026. International tourist - [Israel-Iran conflict: 19,000 flights delayed as Middle East aviation comes to a standstill](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/israel-iran-conflict-19000-flights-delayed-as-middle-east-aviation-comes-to-a-standstill/) - AP / AFP ------ Major aviation hubs in the Gulf suspend operations with airspace closed and airlines forced to cancel and divert flights, leaving passengers stranded around the world. Thousands of flights across the Middle East and Gulf were cancelled on Saturday ( Feb.c 28) and Sunday ( March 1 ) as several countries closed - [Singapore : International visitor arrivals reached 16.9 million in 2025](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/singapore-international-visitor-arrivals-reached-16-9-million-in-2025/) - Travel Biz News -- International visitor arrivals to Singapore in 2025 reached 16.9 million, representing a 2.3% growth compared to 2024, with Mainland China (3.1 million), Indonesia (2.4 million), Malaysia (1.3 million), Australia (1.3 million) and India (1.2 million) forming the top five markets. Similarly , Singapore's tourism sector showed steady growth in 2025, with - [WTTC examines investment opportunities in tourism , contributed $11.7 trillion to the global economy](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/wttc-examines-investment-challenges-opportunities-in-tourism/) - Travel Biz News -- The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) concluded a high-level meeting in Madrid, bringing together global industry leaders, ministers and senior policymakers to examine investment challenges and opportunities across the travel and tourism sector worldwide. The meeting was led by Gloria Guevara, President & CEO of WTTC, and featured the participation - [China celebrates Spring Festival with fusion of tradition, technology](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-celebrates-spring-festival-with-fusion-of-tradition-technology/) - Travel BizNews -- HANGZHOU/SHENZHEN ( Xinhua) -- As China ushers in the Year of the Horse, millennia-old Spring Festival traditions are blending seamlessly with cutting-edge technology, expressing enduring wishes through both heritage and innovation. Ahead of the 2026 Chinese New Year, a waterfront tourist dock in Chun'an county, East China's Zhejiang province, came alive as - [United States registered 6% drop in foreign visitors](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/fewer-foreigners-visited-usa-in-2025-as-global-tourism-spending-rose/) - Travel Biz News --- MADRID (Reuters) - The United States registered a 6% drop in foreign visitors in 2025 even as global tourism overrode concerns about saturation in some locations to generate a 6.7% rise in spending compared to the previous year, according to an industry group. More than 1.5 billion tourists spent $11.7 trillion - [Thailand : Tourist arrivals 32.97 million in 2025](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thailand-international-tourist-arrivals-reached-32-97-million-in-2025/) - International tourist arrivals in Thailand reached 32.97 million in 2025, marking a 7.23 percent year-on-year decline, according to Ministry of Finance of Thailand . Thailand earned about 2.7 trillion baht in tourism revenue from both international and domestic visitors. Out of this amount, 1.5 trillion baht came from foreign visitors. The largest group of foreign - [USA visa bond policy : citizens of 38 countries need to deposit  up to $15,000 for visas  ](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/usa-adds-more-nations-to-costly-visa-bond-policy-citizens-of-38-countries-need-to-deposit-up-to-15000-for-visas/) - WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is nearly tripling the number of countries whose passport holders will be required to post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply to enter the United States. Less than a week after adding seven countries to the list of nations subject to visa bonds, bringing the total to 13, - [PATA, Euromonitor Int. to work for Asia Pacific tourism growth](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/pata-strengthens-collaboration-with-euromonitor-international-to-empower-data-led-tourism-growth-in-asia-pacific/) - Travel Biz News --- BANGKOK-The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) announced a renewed preferred partnership with data analytics company Euromonitor International, a leading independent provider of global business intelligence, market analysis, and consumer insights. PATA recognises that in a time of rapid change and uncertainty, partnerships that generate comprehensive and forward-looking data insights are vital - [FITUR 2026 : key event for both outbound , inbound tourism markets](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/fitur-2026-key-event-for-both-outbound-inbound-tourism-markets/) - Travel BIz News - FITUR , one of the most influential international tourism trade fair, will be held at IFEMA Madrid from January 21 to 25, 2026 , solidifying its position as the key event for both outbound and inbound tourism markets . The annual gathering brings together key decision-makers, leading companies, international destinations, and - [Over 1.1 billion tourists travelled internationally during January- September this year](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/over-1-1-billion-tourists-travelled-internationally-during-january-september-this-year/) - Travel Biz News --- Over 1.1 billion tourists travelled internationally between January and September this year, about 50 million more than in the same period of 2024. International tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) grew 5% in January-September 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 and 3% above pre-pandemic year 2019 ,according to the latest edition - [Travel Meet Asia , ASITA to strengthen Indonesia’s regional tourism presence](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/travel-meet-asia-asita-to-strengthen-indonesias-regional-tourism-presence/) - Travel Biz News -- Travel Meet Asia and Association of the Indonesian Tours & Travel Agencies (ASITA) have entered into a strategic partnership to advance Indonesia’s tourism and MICE sector. The collaboration combines Travel Meet Asia’s global B2B reach with ASITA’s strong domestic network to enhance Indonesia’s visibility and business opportunities across the region. Travel - [Jakarta ranks world's largest city : UN report](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/jakarta-ranks-worlds-largest-city-followed-by-dhakatokyo/) - KYODO NEWS ---- Jakarta ranked as the world's largest city with 41.9 million inhabitants followed by Dhaka, while Tokyo slipped to third against the backdrop of population growth in the developing nations and Japan's graying society, a recent U.N. report on urbanization prospects shows. The population of Japan's capital has grown more slowly than those - [New Year's trips reflect the vigor of China's domestic tourism market](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/new-years-trips-reflect-the-vigor-of-chinas-domestic-tourism-market/) - Travel Biz News -- BEIJING, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- This New Year holiday sees Chinese travelers heading to diverse winter destinations, seeking everything from northeastern ice and snow to southern sunshine and tropical beaches. From the snowy peaks of the northeast to the tropical shores of the south, Chinese travelers are actively shaping a new - [Best in Travel : ULTRAS Awards ceremony in Dubai](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/best-in-global-travel-ultras-awards-ceremony-in-dubai/) - Travel Biz News -- Dubai, UAE : The world’s leading hotels, airlines, airport, cruise line and destination, as voted for by the 32 million globetrotting members of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme, were unveiled at the annual luxury travel awards ceremony, the ULTRAs (Ultratravel Awards), on 17th November 2025 in Dubai. Recognising the best of - [Asia Pacific Airlines leaders confident of continued growth in 2026](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/asia-pacific-airlines-leaders-confident-of-continued-growth-in-2026/) - Travel Biz News -- Bangkok - Leaders of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) expressed confidence in the region’s continued air transport growth through 2026, supported by resilient economies and strong passenger and cargo demand at the conclusion of the 69th Assembly of Presidents. Despite persistent geopolitical and trade tensions, AAPA members registered robust - [Coastal areas threatened by climate change : PATA](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/coastal-areas-critically-threatened-by-climate-change-pata/) - Travel Biz News -- SANYA – The development of sustainable tourism in tropical coastal cities rests on four key pillars: proper resource management, harmonious coexistence between locals and residents, diversification of the economy and tourism products, and successful implementation of sustainable practices across the private sector. These principles are spotlighted in Developing Sustainable Tourism in - [World's longest flight launched, connecting Shanghai with Buenos Aires](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/worlds-longest-flight-launched-connecting-shanghai-with-buenos-aires/) - Travel Biz News -- China has launched world's longest commercial flight connecting Shanghai to Buenos Aires of Argentina. According to Xinhua , the flight MU745 arrived in Buenos Aires on December 5, marking the launch of the world's longest commercial route between Shanghai in China and Buenos Aires in Argentina after a 26-hour ,over 20,000 - [‘Nihao China Tourism Promotion’ event focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/nihao-china-tourism-promotion-event-focused-on-strengthening-bilateral-cooperation/) - Travel Biz News --- Distinguished personalities at the Nihao China Tourism Promotion program held here in Kathmandu have stressed for joint efforts to strengthen bilateral tourism cooperation between Nepal and China. At the event, organized by the China National Tourist Office and Air China on Thursday with the theme “Air China Appreciation Program and Nihao - [World’s most liveable, loveable , prosperous cities revealed during WTM London](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/worlds-most-liveable-loveable-prosperous-cities-revealed-during-wtm-london/) - Travel Biz News -- London ,November 5 (WTM Team) : London has been ranked the World’s Best City for the 11th year in new research by Resonance, supported by Ipsos and revealed today at WTM London. New York came second in the report and Paris third. Overall, the United States had the most cities in - [UN Tourism welcomes G20 leaders recognition for tourism under South Africa’s G20 Presidency](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/un-tourism-welcomes-g20-leaders-recognition-for-tourism-under-south-africas-g20-presidency/) - Travel Biz News -- G20 Leaders have recognized the contribution of tourism to shared prosperity and sustainability at the first Summit held in Africa under the Presidency of South Africa. "The G20 economies represent around 70% of international tourism, and so this clear recognition of our sector’s importance to shared prosperity and sustainability is hugely - [China urges citizens to avoid visiting Japan after PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-urges-citizens-to-avoid-visiting-japan-after-pm-takaichis-taiwan-remarks/) - Travel Biz News -- BEIJING - China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Sunday ( Nov.16) advised its citizens to avoid traveling to Japan, citing security concerns. In a statement published on its official website, the ministry cited the travel advisory issued by the Chinese foreign ministry, which referred to a deteriorating security environment for - [EMITT 2026 to serve as global tourism showcase with strong international participation](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/emitt-2026-to-serve-as-global-tourism-showcase-with-strong-international-participation/) - Travel Biz News -- EMITT - East Mediterranean International Tourism & Travel Exhibition continues its journey under the leadership of experienced exhibition professional Banu Keskin in its new era. Taking place in 2026 at the Istanbul Expo Center (IFM), EMITT will continue to serve as the global showcase of tourism with its strong international participation, - [World Sustainable Travel Hospitality Awards 2025 unveiled in Dubai](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/world-sustainable-travel-hospitality-awards-2025-unveiled-in-dubai/) - Travel Biz News -- Dubai, UAE : The 2nd annual World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards unveiled the 30 winners of this year’s programme. Recipients of the coveted titles reflected the length and breadth of the sustainable tourism sector, ranging from community artisan initiatives to global hospitality giants. A special ceremony representing global leaders of - [UN Tourism GA in Riyadh, confirms Shaikha Al Nowais as new Secretary-General](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/un-tourism-ga-in-riyadh-confirms-shaikha-al-nowais-as-new-secretary-general/) - Travel Biz News -- The 26th session of the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) General Assembly has focused on collective efforts to develop global tourism. ‘This gathering comes as we commemorate 50 years of UN Tourism’s service to people -a half-century of building a sector that creates jobs, protects heritage, fosters peace and understanding, and - [Solomon Islands to host 2026 Pacific Tourism Ministers meet](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/solomon-islands-to-host-2026-pacific-tourism-ministers-meet/) - Travel Biz News -- The Solomon Islands won the bid to host the 2026 Council of Tourism Ministers Meeting. The outcome was finalised at the 34th Council of Tourism Ministers Meeting convened in Vava’u, Tonga, reaffirming regional commitment to sustainable tourism and endorsing key strategic frameworks to guide the Pacific’s tourism sector toward 2030. Ministers - [Vietjet orders 100 Airbus A321neo aircraft](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/vietjet-orders-100-airbus-a321neo-aircraft/) - Travel Biz News --- London- Vietjet has ordered 100 Airbus A321neo aircraft, marking a new milestone in Vietnam–UK partnership.The aircraft order signing ceremony took place during the official visit of Vietnam’s General Secretary To Lam to the United Kingdom. This is a historic occasion as the two nations elevated their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic - [WTM London puts spotlight on tourism sustainability, investments , growth](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/wtm-london-puts-spotlight-on-sustainability-investments-growth/) - Travel Biz News -- World's biggest travel event - World Travel Market London has started with active participation of hundreds of travel trade professionals representing different parts of the world . Sustainability, tourism investments and the rise of the Chinese market were in the spotlight during the first day of World Travel Market London. Investment - [China's domestic trips up 18% in nine months](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/chinas-domestic-trips-up-18-in-first-three-quarters-of-2025/) - Travel Biz News -- Nearly 5 billion domestic trips were recorded in China in the first three quarters of the year, marking a year-on-year increase of 18 percent, according to data released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Tuesday. A total of 4.85 trillion yuan (about 684 billion U.S. dollars) was spent by - [UN Tourism selects 52 Best Tourism Villages 2025](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/un-tourism-selects-52-best-tourism-villages-2025/) - Travel Biz News --- UN Tourism announced 52 Best Tourism Villages this year during a special ceremony in Huzhou City, China. In this fifth edition, 52 villages from all regions - Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East - received the recognition, selected from over 270 applications from 65 UN Tourism Member States. - [ICAO's 42nd Assembly delivers clear mandate for aviation transformation](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/icaos-42nd-assembly-delivers-clear-mandate-for-aviation-transformation/) - Travel Biz News --- MONTRÉAL, 3 October 2025 - ICAO’s 42nd Assembly closed today with an aviation transformation message to the global community. A record-breaking 192 member states united behind ICAO’s ambitions of zero fatalities, net-zero carbon emissions, and enhanced air connectivity by 2050, with strong calls for adequate resourcing. The ICAO (International Civil Aviation - [Target 2050: European cities want 'balanced' tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/target-2050-european-cities-want-balanced-tourism-that-works-for-their-citizens/) - Paula Soler / Euronews ----- By 2050, European cities want a tourism that balances the sustainability, economic, and social dimensions. That was the message of the Global Tourism Forum, a key annual meeting of tourism stakeholders from around the world. “In some cities like Venice and Barcelona, we see a sort of monoculturalisation of economic - [Arabian Travel Market 2026 theme to focus on future of global travel](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/arabian-travel-market-2026-to-focus-on-the-future-of-global-travel/) - Travel Biz News -- Dubai : Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has officially announced the theme for the 2026 edition of the leading international travel and tourism event in the Middle East, where the crossroads of East meets West: “Travel 2040: Driving New Frontiers Through Innovation and Technology.” Taking place from 4–7 May 2026 at Dubai - [World Spa Awards reveals 2025 best in spa, wellness](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/world-spa-awards-reveals-2025-best-in-global-spa-and-wellness/) - Travel Biz News -- The World Spa Awards has announced its 2025 winners following a year of exceptional global participation. The programme has honored the world’s finest spa and wellness brands, recognizing excellence and innovation across a wide range of experiences – from hotel and resort spas to wellness retreats and specialist brands. The coveted - [India- China direct flights beneficial to tourism, trade](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/india-china-direct-flights-beneficial-to-tourism-trade-relations/) - Aparajit Chakraborty and Xu Weiwei / China Daily --- NEW DELHI/HONG KONG – New Delhi’s announcement to resume direct flight services between India and the Chinese mainland later this month is expected to benefit businesses, academic exchanges, and tourism between the two countries and boost neighboring economies, according to industry veterans. On Oct 2, India - [ITB Asia 2025: Over 1,500 top buyers attend Asia’s leading travel trade show](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/itb-asia-2025-over-1500-top-buyers-attend-asias-leading-travel-trade-show/) - Travel Biz News ----- Singapore: The 18th edition of ITB Asia officially opened at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. Running from 15 to 17 October, the event is organised by Messe Berlin (Asia Pacific) and brings together international exhibitors, over 1,500 top buyers and key leaders from the Corporate, Leisure, MICE, hospitality - ['Everest region a hotspot of cryosphere-linked hazards , over 25,000 glacial lakes across HKH region'](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/everest-region-a-hotspot-of-cryosphere-linked-hazards-icimod/) - Travel Biz News --- Kathmandu - A new study on a 2024 glacial lake outburst flood in the Everest region finds that a ‘devastating, and complex, chain reaction’ of geological and geomorphological factors amplified the destructive power of the flood that decimated the iconic high-altitude trekking village of Thame, in Solokhumbu, Nepal, on 16 August - [Japan picked as top destination to revisit: survey](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/japan-picked-as-top-destination-to-revisit-survey/) - TOKYO( KYODO ) - Japan has been picked as the top destination people want to revisit, partly due to the Asian country's cuisine and quality products, according to a recent survey by major advertising agency Dentsu Inc. In the online poll asking people from 20 economies who have traveled to multiple countries where they would - [China's National Day holiday draws global tourists](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/chinas-national-day-holiday-draws-global-tourists/) - Travel Biz News --- BEIJING, Oct. 8 (Xinhua / CGTN ) -- On Oct. 1, the first day of China's eight-day National Day holiday, 70-year-old Nikolayev crossed the border into Manzhouli, a border city in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. "This is my birthday gift to myself," said the Russian traveler, beaming as he - [Global summit to discuss ai, sustainable tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/global-summit-to-discuss-ai-sustainable-tourism/) - Travel Biz News --- The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) upcoming 25th Global Summit - the world's most influential global tourism event - will feature some of Italy's most prominent travel and tourism leaders, including the global body's Chair-Elect, Manfredi Lefebvre, one of the most recognised names in the industry. The summit will take - [World Tourism Day 2025 to be celebrated with theme of “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation"](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/world-tourism-day-2025-to-be-celebrated-with-theme-of-tourism-and-sustainable-transformation/) - Travel Biz News – World Tourism Day 2025 will be celebrated around the world organizing different programs highlighting tourism and sustainable transformation. The theme of World Tourism Day 2025 is “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation". “World Tourism Day 2025 highlights tourism’s transformative potential as an agent of positive change. Realizing this potential, however, demands more than - [India : 9.95 million foreign tourists in 2024 , e-Visa scheme available to 171 countries](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/india-9-95-million-foreign-tourists-in-2024-e-visa-scheme-available-to-171-countries/) - Travel Biz News --- A total of 9.95 million (99.52 lakh) foreign tourists visited India in 2024, whereas foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) was 95.21 lakh in 2023 and 64.37 lakh in 2022. According to provisional figure issued by Bureau of Immigration, a total of 32.41 lakh tourists visited India in first four months of this - [G20 Tourism Ministers meeting concluded issuing Mpumalanga Declaration](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/g20-tourism-ministers-meeting-concluded-issuing-mpumalanga-declaration/) - Travel Biz News --- G20 Tourism Ministers have stressed to work for strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth and development of tourism The Ministers of Tourism and senior representatives of the G20 members met in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa on 12 September 2025 to discuss and build consensus around policy priorities and concrete actions to - [Thailand receives over 19 million tourists in 7 months](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thailand-receives-over-19-million-tourists-in-7-months/) - Foreign tourist arrivals to Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, dropped 6.56% year-on-year to 19.57 million in the first seven months of 2025, according to the country's Ministry of Tourism and Sports. China reclaimed its position as Thailand's largest source market, with 2.73 million visitors over the period. Previously, Thailand's Finance Ministry cut - [ITB Asia 2025 Conference to unite global leaders to redefine tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/itb-asia-2025-conference-unites-leaders-to-redefine-tourism/) - Travel Biz News -- Asia’s leading travel trade show ITB Asia 2025 will be held on 15 - 17 October this year at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore. The travel show will unite industry leaders from different parts of the world to shape the next chapter of global travel and tourism. The conference - [Nepal Mountaineering: New board assumes responsibility under leadership of Phur Gyalje Sherpa](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/nepal-mountaineering-new-committee-assumes-responsibility-under-leadership-of-phur-gyalje-sherpa/) - Travel Biz News -- The newly elected executive committee of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) officially assumed responsibility amidst a formal ceremony today. The new Executive Board, under the leadership of senior tourism entrepreneur Phur Gyalje Sherpa, was elected following the election held on 23 August 2025. Sherpa defeated his rival, Kul Bahadur Gurung, by - [SCO Summit : China's Global Governance Initiative aims to inject greater stability](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/chinas-global-governance-initiative-aims-to-inject-greater-stability/) - Tianjin( CGTN) -China proposed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), another important public good that China has shared with the world to promote building a more just and reasonable global governance system. The GGI marks the fourth landmark global initiative proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping over the past several years, following the Global Development Initiative, - [China records 13.64m visa-free entries by foreign nationals in H1 2025](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-records-13-64m-visa-free-entries-by-foreign-nationals-in-h1-2025/) - China processed a total of 333 million border crossings in the first half of 2025, up 15.8 percent year-on-year. Of these, foreign nationals accounted for 38.053 million crossings, marking a 30.2 percent increase year-on-year, China's National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced. Of these trips, foreign nationals made 13.64 million entries to China visa-free, accounting for 71.2 - [Sarawak to host PATA Travel Mart 2026](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/sarawak-to-host-pata-travel-mart-2026/) - Travel Biz News --- PATA Travel Mart 2026 (PTM 2026) will take place in Sarawak, Malaysia at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) from August 18 - 20, 2026. The event, endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts of Sarawak, hosted by the Sarawak Tourism Board, and supported by the Business - [Landlocked developing countries focus on tourism, 50 million tourists in 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/landlocked-developing-countries-focus-on-tourism-development/) - Travel Biz News --- Tourism was in the spotlight as a powerful lever for structural transformation at the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) held recently in Awaza , Turkmenistan. Hosted by UN Tourism, the side event “Tourism: Driving Economic Diversification and Inclusion in LLDCs,” brought together government representatives, UN agencies, and - [U.S. resident outbound travelers reached a record-breaking 107.7 million in 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/u-s-resident-outbound-travelers-reached-a-record-breaking-107-7-million-in-2024/) - Travel Biz News -- The National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) has released the results of the Outbound Survey of International Air Travelers (SIAT) for calendar year 2024. The Outbound SIAT measures the characteristics and destinations of international outbound air travelers who are residents of the United States. Total international (Overseas, Canada, and Mexico) U.S. - [Canada’s tourism to contribute $183 billion in 2025](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/canadas-tourism-to-contribute-183-billion-in-2025/) - Travel Biz News --- London, UK: Canada’s Travel & Tourism sector is forecast to contribute almost $ 183 billion to the economy in 2025 , setting a new record and continuing the country’s impressive growth streak, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Last year, the sector contributed just under - [Asia Pacific : 31.2 million passengers in June](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/asia-pacific-31-2-million-international-passengers-in-june/) - Travel Biz News -- Preliminary June 2025 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed continued growth in international passenger markets, underpinned by rising travel demand ahead of the mid-year holiday season. International air cargo volumes also saw further growth, supported by ongoing front-loading and re-routing of shipments amid prevailing trade-related - [IATA launches world air transport report](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/iata-launches-world-air-transport-report/) - Travel Biz News -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) with comprehensive statistical data for 2024. Updated annually with data from over 240 international airlines, the WATS database provides a complete overview of airline metrics related to demand, supply, and performance. The report - [India to expand focus on MICE tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/india-to-expand-focus-on-mice-tourism/) - Travel Biz News -- The Ministry of Tourism of India reaffirmed its strong commitment to scaling up the country’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector. The announcement was made at the South India Thought Leaders Conference (SITLC) in Chennai organised by the Indian Exhibition Industry Association (IEIA) in association with the Ministry. Inaugurating the - [Global Hotel Alliance appoints female executives](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/global-hotel-alliance-appoints-three-female-executives/) - Travel Biz News -- UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has announced three appontments to strengthen its leadership team - all held by accomplished female executives . Katharina Dein has been promoted to Vice President Commercial, Jelena Kezika becomes Vice President Strategy, and Andrea Krenn takes on the - [Thailand launches “The New Thailand” vision to redefine tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thailand-launches-the-new-thailand-vision-to-redefine-tourism/) - Bangkok - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, has unveiled its 2026 strategy under the theme “Value is the New Volume”- ushering in The New Thailand and signalling a bold shift to redefine Thai tourism through quality, balance, and sustainability. The announcement took place at the Queen Sirikit - [जनवरी-जुनमा पाँच लाख ८३ हजार पर्यटक](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/january-june-ma-paanch-lakh/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज ------ सन् २०२५ को पहिलो छ महिनामा नेपाल आउने विदेशी पर्यटकको सङ्ख्या पाँच लाख ७७ हजार ६८९ छ । सन् २०२४ को जनवरीदेखि जुनसम्म पाँच लाख ८३ हजार ११ पर्यटक नेपाल भित्रिएकोमा यो वर्षको छ महिनामा पाँच लाख ७७ हजार ६८९ पर्यटक नेपाल भित्रिएका छन् । कोरोना महामारीअघि सन् २०१९ को छ - [सन् २०२४ मा ११ लाख ४७ हजार पर्यटक नेपालमा](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/sn-2024-ma-11-lakh/) - सन् २०२४ मा साढे ११ लाख विदेशी पर्यटकले नेपाल भ्रमण गरेका छन् । नेपाल पर्यटन बोर्डको तथ्याङ्कअनुसार गत वर्षको जनवरीदेखि डिसेम्बर महिनासम्म ११ लाख ४७ हजार पाँच सय ६७ पर्यटक नेपाल भ्रमणमा आएका हुन् । बोर्डका निर्देशक मरिराज लामिछानेका अनुसार सन् २०२३ को तुलनामा सन् २०२४ मा १४ प्रतिशतभन्दा बढी पर्यटक आगमन बढेको छ । - [हिमालय एअरलाइन्स् स्वास्थ्य परीक्षण सहकार्यमा](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/himalayan-airlines/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज ---- चाइनिज इन्टरप्राइजेज एसोसिएसन अफ नेपाल सँगको सहकार्यमा सामाजिक उत्तरदायित्व पहलका लागि हिमालय एअरलाइन्स्ले २२ जनवरी २०२५ मा प्रयास नेपालका बालबालिकाहरूको निःशुल्क स्वास्थ्य परीक्षण आयोजना गरयो । १६ औँ चिनिया टोलीले बालबालिकाहरूको शारीरिक अवस्था तथा आवश्यकताहरु ध्यानमा राखी वरिष्ठ चिकित्सकहरुद्घारा माया र ममताका साथ विभिन्न जाँचहरु, स्वास्थ्य शिक्षा तथा गतिबिधिहरु संचालन गरे - [अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय पर्यटन कोभिड महामारी पूर्वको स्थितिमा ,सन् २०२४ मा अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय पर्यटक संख्या १ अर्ब ४० करोड](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/antarrashtriya-parytan/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज ----- सन् २०२४ मा विश्वव्यापी रूपमा अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय पर्यटक आगमन १.४ अर्ब पुग्ने क्रमसँगै अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय पर्यटन अब २०१९ को कोभिड महामारी पूर्वको स्थितिमा फर्किएको छ। विश्वका अधिकांश पर्यटकीय गन्तव्यहरूले सन् २०२४ मा आशा गरे अनुरुप अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय पर्यटकहरुलाई स्वागत गर्ने अवसर पाएका छन्। विश्व पर्यटन संगठनले हालै सार्वजनिक गरेको तथ्याङ्क अनुसार २०२४ मा एक - [पर्यटकीय नगरी सौराहा अहिले सुनसान](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/paryatakiy-nagari-sauraha/) - चितवन - पर्यटकीय नगरी सौराहा अहिले सुनसान जस्तै छ । पर्यटक कम आउन थालेपछि यहाँका व्यवसायीले छुटका कार्यक्रम ल्याएका छन् । क्षेत्रीय होटेल सङ्घ सौराहाका अध्यक्ष ओम पाण्डेले अहिले सौराहा क्षेत्रका होटेल १० प्रतिशत पनि बुक नभएको बताउनुभयो । यो सिजन पर्यटकीय गतिविधिले अफ हो तर पनि यसरी पर्यटक घटेको अवस्था धेरैपछि हो । भारतीय - [मनाङमा ३७ हजार विदेशी पर्यटक](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/manangma-37-hagar-paryatak/) - मनाङ- हिमाली जिल्ला मनाङमा विदेशी पर्यटक आगमन बढ्दै गएको छ । मनाङ भ्रमणमा आउने विदेशी पर्यटकको वार्षिकरूपमा बढ्दै गएको हो । अन्नपूर्ण संरक्षण क्षेत्र आयोजना इलाका कार्यालय मनाङका अनुसार आर्थिक वर्ष २०८१/८२ मा २२ हजार ४७७ पुरुष, १५ हजार २४९ र अन्य छ गरी ३७ हजार ७३२ विदेशी पर्यटकको आगमन भएको छ । उक्त इलाकाअन्तर्गत - [विश्व बाघ दिवसः नेपालमा बाघको सङ्ख्या ३५५](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/wiswa-bagh-diwas-nepalma/) - काठमाडौँ । पाटेबाघ संरक्षणको महत्त्वबारे जनचेतना फैलाउने उद्देश्यले हरेक वर्ष जुलाई २९ मा ‘विश्व बाघ दिवस’ मनाइन्छ । सन् २०१० मा रुसको सेन्टपिटर्सवर्गमा आयोजित अन्तरराष्ट्रिय बाघ मञ्चले उक्त घोषणा गरेसँगै ‘विश्व बाघ दिवस’ मनाउन थालिएको हो । उक्त मञ्चमा पहिलो विश्व बाघ सम्मेलन भएको थियो । नेपालमा पनि दिवसका अवसरमा वन तथा वातावरण मन्त्रालयले विभिन्न - [नयाँ पर्यटन नीति २०८२ मा ‘अद्वितीय पर्यटकीय गन्तव्य : नेपाल’](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/naya-paryatan-niti-2082/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज ------ मुलुकको पर्यटन क्षेत्रको समग्र विकासका निम्ति सरकारले नयाँ ‘पर्यटन नीति २०८२’ सार्वजनिक गरेको छ । संस्कृति, पर्यटन तथा नागरिक उड्डयनमन्त्री बद्री पाण्डेले साउन १२ मा ‘पर्यटन नीति २०८२’ सार्वजनिक गर्दै नयाँ पर्यटन नीतिमा ‘अद्वितीय पर्यटकीय गन्तव्य : नेपाल’ भन्ने शब्दावली नीति संरचनाकै दृष्टिकोणको रूपमा समावेश गरिएको जानकारी गराउनुभयो। नेपाललाई अद्वितीय पर्यटकीय - [International visitor arrivals to Asia Pacific  to reach 801 million by 2027](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-visitor-arrivals-to-asia-pacific-to-reach-801-million-by-2027/) - Travel Biz News - International visitor arrivals (IVAs) to Asia Pacific are expected to reach 801 million by 2027, up from 692 million in 2025 according to key Insights from the Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2025–2027 PATA mid-year update . The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has released the Mid-Year Update to its flagship Asia - [Rome to host WTTC’s 25th Global Summit](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/rome-to-host-wttcs-25th-global-summit/) - Travel Biz News --- Rome, Italy will host 25th edition of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Global Summit on 28-30 September this year. The Summit will bring together titans of industry from Italy and around the world, alongside ministers, mayors, CEOs, and creative leaders, to shape the future of a sector that continues - [Vietnam -10.7 m foreign tourists in first six months](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/vietnam-welcomed-10-7-million-foreign-tourists-in-first-six-months/) - Travel Biz News --- The number of foreign visitors to Vietnam in the first half of this year reached 10.7 million, up 20.7% year-on-year but still lower than Thailand's 16.6 million. Mainland China remained the top source market during the January-June period, with 2.72 million arrivals, a 44% year-on-year increase, followed by South Korea (2.2 - [China : Family travel boom boosts summer market](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-family-travel-boom-boosts-summer-tourism-market/) - Travel Biz News -- With the annual summer travel rush underway in China, the tourism industry is anticipating an even more robust market, buoyed by optimistic projections for continued growth in family travel. According to a report on the 2025 summer travel trend released by online travel agency LY.com in June, family travel remains the - [Asia Pacific Airlines : 31 million passengers in May](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/asia-pacific-airlines-31-million-passengers-in-may/) - Travel Biz News -- Airlines of the Asia- Pacific region carried 31.2 million international passengers in May of this year. Preliminary traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed continued growth in international passenger demand, supported by robust leisure traffic across the region. Air cargo markets also posted further gains, although - [NTTO releases  market profiles of overseas visitors to United States](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/ntto-releases-market-profiles-of-overseas-visitors-to-united-states/) - Travel Biz News -- Washington DC : The National Travel and Tourism Office has released 12 market profile reports of overseas visitors for calendar year 2024 and prior years. These profiles, based on the Survey of International Air Travelers (SIAT), detail the characteristics of overseas visitors engaged in the following activities: Air (Intra-USA), Visit American - [Thailand launches ‘Be My Guest’ campaign](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thailand-launches-be-my-guest-campaign/) - Travel Biz News / Media OutReach Newswire -- BANGKOK - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the international "Be My Guest "campaign as part of the government's flagship Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025. Representing the Grand Celebration pillar of the initiative, the campaign is anchored by two core programmes – - [Nepal among top ten destinations for solo adventure travel](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/nepal-among-top-ten-destinations-for-solo-adventure-travel/) - Travel Biz News --- Nepal is among the top ten destinations for solo adventure travel in summer 2025 , according to a panel of travel experts. As searches for solo active holidays increased by 23% in the last year, many people are looking to explore the world under their own steam. In response to this - [India : 20 million international visitors in 2024 , visitor spend soars to record highs](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/india-20-million-international-visitors-in-2024-visitor-spend-soars-to-record-highs/) - Travel Biz News --- International visitor spend in India reached a record ₹3.1 trillion in 2024, 9% above the previous peak of 2019 according latest data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). After a prolonged reliance on domestic travel spend following the pandemic, WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research (EIR) reveals international travel is - [Japan: 3.7 million foreign visitors in May](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/japan-3-7-million-foreign-visitors-in-may/) - Travel Biz News --- The number of foreign visitors to Japan in May rose 21.5 percent from a year earlier to 3.7 million, a record for the month, government estimates showed , as travel demand remained strong even after cherry blossom season. By country and region, South Korea topped the list with 825,800 visitors, up - [Cathay Group reaching 100 global destinations](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/cathay-group-reaching-100-global-destinations/) - Travel Biz News -- Travel Biz News -- Cathay Pacific and HK Express will reach 100 passenger destinations across the globe this month. The event organized to celebrate milestone of reaching 100 global destinations held recently in Hong Kong was hosted by Cathay Group Chair Patrick Healy and Chief Executive Officer Ronald Lam, and attended - [Southern Europe : people demonstrate against overtourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/southern-europe-people-demonstrate-against-overtourism/) - MADRID (Reuters) - Thousands of people took to the streets of cities in southern Europe on Sunday ( June 15 ) to demonstrate against overtourism, firing water pistols at shop windows and setting off smoke in Barcelona, where the main protest took place. "Your holidays, my misery," protesters chanted in the streets of Barcelona while - [Airports close across the Mideast as Israel-Iran conflict shutters the region’s airspace](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/airports-close-across-the-mideast-as-the-israel-iran-conflict-shutters-the-regions-airspace/) - By Kareem Chehayeb / Qassim Abdul- Zahra BEIRUT (AP) - After Israeli strikes landed near the hotel where he was staying in the Iranian province of Qom, Aimal Hussein desperately wanted to return home. But the 55-year-old Afghan businessman couldn’t find a way, with Iranian airspace completely shut down. He fled to Tehran after the - [Philippines named world's most dangerous to travel](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/philippines-named-worlds-most-dangerous-to-travel/) - Travel Biz News -- The Philippines ranked first on a list of 10 most dangerous countries to travel following a global survey conducted by U.K.'s financial comparison site HelloSafe. The site compiled this travel safety index based on 35 different criteria that were boiled down into five categories: the frequency of natural disasters, societal violence, - [World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/worlds-50-best-restaurants-2025/) - By David Mouriquand European restaurants make up three of the Top 5 spots on this year's World's 50 Best Restaurants list. However, Spain's Disfrutar, in Barcelona, has been dethroned as the highest ranked restaurant in the world... The World’s 50 Best Restaurants has announced this year’s recipients of ‘The World’s Best Restaurant’ - one of - [Asia Pacific's adventure tourism potential](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/asia-pacifics-adventure-tourism-potential/) - By Heather Kelly The recent release of the 2024 Adventure Tourism Development Index (ATDI) report provides a fresh post-pandemic look at the adventure tourism landscape, highlighting destinations that are leading the market and offering key insights for countries to unlock the economic and social benefits of adventure tourism by catering to the rising demand for - [Ethical Wildlife Tourism: Conservation Stories from Mongolia](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/ethical-wildlife-tourism-conservation-stories-from-mongolia/) - Wildlife tourism is one of the fastest-growing sectors in travel, expected to surpass USD 147 billion in global value in 2024, according to Future Market Insights. Yet as more travelers seek out once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters, the stakes for conservation rise too. Nowhere is this more relevant than in Mongolia, a country of vast, shared landscapes - [International tourist spending in Europe seen up 11%](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-tourist-spending-in-europe-seen-up-11-this-year/) - MADRID (Reuters) - International travel spending in Europe is expected to rise by 11% to $838 billion this year, with France and Spain among the countries set to receive record numbers of tourists, according to a report by the World Travel and Tourism Council. The rosy forecast may be influenced in part by some tourists - [Over 300 million tourists travelled internationally in three months of 2025](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/over-300-million-tourists-travelled-internationally-in-three-months-of-2025/) - Travel Biz News --- Over 300 million tourists travelled internationally in the first three months of 2025, about 14 million more than in the same months of 2024. That represents a 5% rise on last year and is 3% more than in pre-pandemic year 2019. The robust performance came despite the sector facing a range - [Middle East : Tourism spending projected to reach US$350 billion by 2030](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/middle-east-tourism-spending-projected-to-reach-us350-billion-by-2030/) - Travel Biz News -- Dubai : A new report compiled by Tourism Economics on behalf of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) predicts that by 2030, total tourism spend in the Middle East will be 50% higher than in 2024, generating expenditure of nearly US$350 billion. The ATM Travel Trends Report 2025 reveals insights into the trends - [China reports 5.91 million cross-border trips during Dragon Boat Festival holiday](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-reports-5-91-million-cross-border-trips-during-dragon-boat-festival-holiday/) - Travel Biz News -- BEIJING : China recorded nearly 5.91 million cross-border trips during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday, which concluded on Monday (June 2) , marking a 2.7 percent increase year on year, according to data released by the National Immigration Administration. The busiest travel day was June 1, with cross-border trips reaching - [Boeing , Qatar Airways announce historic order for 210 widebody airplanes](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/boeing-qatar-airways-announce-historic-order-for-210-widebody-airplanes/) - Travel Biz News --- DOHA, Qatar- Qatar Airways and Boeing announced the carrier will purchase up to 210 widebody jets, which sets new records as the largest widebody order for Boeing, including the largest order for 787 Dreamliners and Qatar Airways largest-ever order. This purchase, which also includes additional orders for Boeing's new 777-9, will - [China, India to resume pilgrimage to Xizang's sacred mountains ,lakes](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-india-to-resume-pilgrimage-to-xizangs-sacred-mountains-lakes/) - BEIJING (Global Times ) : Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that Indian pilgrimage to Mount Gang Renpoche and Lake Mapam Yun Tso in Xizang Autonomous Region of China is an important part of the cultural and people-to-people exchange between the two countries. "Mount Gang Renpoche and Lake Mapam Yun Tso are the "sacred - [US economy risks losing billions as travel demand weakens, analysts warn](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/us-economy-risks-losing-billions-as-travel-demand-weakens-analysts-warn/) - By Siddarth S / Reuters ----- Weakening travel demand, signaled by grim earnings forecasts of travel-related companies, may erase billions of dollars from the U.S. economy this year as the Trump administration's trade policy takes a toll on consumer sentiment, analysts have warned. "Anti-American sentiment could be driving a decline in international tourism, which is - [IATA launched 10-year global baggage roadmap](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/iata-launched-10-year-global-baggage-roadmap/) - Travel Biz News --- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched a 10-year Global Baggage Roadmap to modernize baggage operations. Developed with airlines, airports, and industry partners, the roadmap sets a clear path to improve both operational efficiency and traveler satisfaction. According to the IATA roadmap , baggage information exchange and data standardization information is - [British climber Kenton Cool makes 19th ascent of Mount Everest](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/british-climber-kenton-cool-makes-19th-ascent-of-mount-everest/) - Kathmandu ( AFP) - British climber Kenton Cool has successfully climbed Mount Everest for the 19th time, extending his own record on Sunday for the most summits of the world’s highest mountain by a non-Sherpa. More than 50 climbers have reached the summit since the spring climbing season began this month, taking advantage of a - [Africa commits to advance gastronomy tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/africa-commits-to-advance-gastronomy-tourism/) - Travel Biz News -- The 2nd UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa reinforced the region’s growing commitment to make gastronomy tourism a key driver in social and economic development. Co-organized with the Basque Culinary Center, the event celebrated the continent’s culinary richness and represented a strong step towards stronger cooperation among tourism - [India and Pakistan agree to ceasefire after days of attacks](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/india-and-pakistan-agree-to-ceasefire-after-days-of-attacks/) - Islamabad (AFP) – Pakistan and India agreed Saturday ( May 10 )to a full and immediate ceasefire after days of deadly jet fighter, missile, drone and artillery attacks - news surprisingly announced by US President Donald Trump, who congratulated them on using "common sense". Officials from Islamabad and New Delhi confirmed the development minutes after - [Gaming in the Sky: Qatar Airways breaks new ground with first-ever game competition](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/gaming-in-the-sky-qatar-airways-breaks-new-ground-with-first-ever-game-competition/) - Travel BizNews --- DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways has set a new benchmark with the launch of a pioneering e-sports competition, ‘Gaming in the Sky’, onboard a commercial aircraft. The ground-breaking event was powered by next-generation Starlink connectivity and took place on 11 May 2025 during a flight from Doha to London. The tournament brought - [PATA Summit 2025 urges for meaningful tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/pata-annual-summit-2025-urges-for-meaningful-tourism/) - Travel Biz News -- İSTANBUL – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) successfully convened the PATA Annual Summit 2025 (PAS 2025) on April 21-23 in İstanbul, Türkiye. Held under the theme “Timeless Wisdom for a Sustainable Future”, PAS 2025 brought together over 260 delegates from 35 destinations. The event was hosted by the Türkiye Tourism - [Ahmed bin Saeed opens Arabian Travel Market , exhibitors from 166 countries in Dubai](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/ahmed-bin-saeed-opens-arabian-travel-market-exhibitors-from-166-countries-in-dubai/) - Travel BizNews --- Dubai - His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, today opened the 32 nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), a leading global event for the travel and tourism industry, being - [World Travel Awards to host first ceremony in Bahrain](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/world-travel-awards-to-host-first-ceremony-in-bahrain/) - Travel Biz News -- World Travel Awards (WTA) plans to stage its first-ever ceremony in Bahrain. The WTA Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2025 will take place at the landmark Exhibition World Bahrain on 9 December 2025, bringing together global travel and tourism leaders to recognise and celebrate the industry’s best of the best. WTA’s debut - [Chinese customers are rejecting new jets due to tariffs, Boeing confirms](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/chinese-customers-are-rejecting-new-jets-due-to-tariffs-boeing-confirms/) - By Lisa Barrington / Reuters --- SEOUL - Boeing's Chinese customers are refusing delivery of new planes built for them due to tariffs, the U.S. planemaker has confirmed, as a third Boeing jet started returning to the U.S. on Thursday. "Due to the tariffs, many of our customers in China have indicated that they will - [China issues advisory to its tourists ,takes countermeasures against U.S. tariff bullying](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-issues-advisory-to-its-tourists-takes-countermeasures-against-u-s-tariff-bullying/) - Travel Biz News --- China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism has issued travel advisory to its tourists traveling to the United States. "The Ministry of Culture and Tourism reminds Chinese tourists to fully assess the risks of traveling to the United States and travel with caution, due to the deterioration of Sino-US economic and trade - [Arabian Travel Market to gather global AI experts to explore new frontiers](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/arabian-travel-market-to-gather-global-ai-experts-to-explore-new-frontiers/) - Travel Biz News --- Dubai : The transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be under the spotlight at Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which takes place from 28 April to 1 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The international travel event will gather experts and thought leaders in AI from around the world to - [UN Tourism members from Asia -Pacific focus on resilience and sustainable tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/un-tourism-members-from-asia-pacific-focus-on-resilience-and-sustainable-tourism/) - Travel Biz News --- UN Tourism has brought together its members states from across Asia and the Pacific to guide the sector’s development beyond recovery and towards greater resilience and sustainability. The Commission for Asia and the Pacific, alongside the Commission for South Asia, met jointly for the 37th time, with 17 countries represented in - [Japan welcomed 37 million tourists in 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/japan-welcomed-37-million-tourists-in-2024/) - Travel Biz News --- A total of 36.78 million foreigners visited Japan in 2024 , receiving boosts from a weak yen and an increase in regular international flight services to the country, government estimates showed. The total exceeded the previous record of 31.19 million logged in 2019 by around 5.59 million people, according to the - [Arabian Travel Market to spotlight luxury travel as global demand rises](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/arabian-travel-market-to-spotlight-luxury-travel-as-global-demand-rises/) - Travel Biz News / Shamal Communications --- Dubai: Arabian Travel Market (ATM) is set to highlight the thriving luxury tourism sector when it returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 28 April to 1 May. Bringing together top-tier hospitality brands, influential industry figures, and innovative travel destinations, the event will showcase the latest trends - [Trump stuns with tariffs reversal but hits China harder , 90 day tariff pause for most countries ](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/trump-stuns-with-tariffs-reversal-but-hits-china-harder/) - Danny Kemp with Sam Davies in Beijing / AFP --- US President Donald Trump abruptly backed down Wednesday in his global trade war with a 90 day tariff pause for most countries - but slapped even more levies against China in what has become a brutal duel between the world's two largest economies. Following days - [United States plans to welcome 77 million international visitors in 2025](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/united-states-plans-to-welcome-77-million-international-visitors-in-2025/) - Travel Biz News --- United States plans to welcome 77 million international visitors in 2025, according to official forecast of international visitation to the United States recently released by National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) . NTTO forecasts the total volume of international visitors to the United States will increase to 77.1 million in 2025, - [Greenland sees tourism boost following Trump's attention and new airport](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/greenland-sees-tourism-boost-following-trumps-attention-and-new-airport/) - By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen and Tom Little / Reuters NUUK, Greenland - Ivik Knudssen-Ostermann, whose company runs boat tours to see Greenland's glittering blue icebergs, says his bank has told him to expand ahead of an expected influx of tourists after U.S. President Donald Trump put the island in the global spotlight. Trump's comments, coupled with - [Hong Kong - World no.3 Global Financial Centre](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/hong-kong-world-no-3-global-financial-centre/) - Travel Biz News / Media OutReach Neswire - Hong Kong has maintained its World No.3 ranking in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) after New York (No.1) and London (No.2). Hong Kong's overall rating increased by 11 points to 760, remaining top in the Asia-Pacific region. The biannual GFCI, published recently by the Z/Yen - [VisitBritain forecast: Britain plans to welcome 43.4 million foreign tourists this year](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/visitbritain-forecast-britain-plans-to-welcome-43-4-million-foreign-tourists-this-year/) - Travel Biz News --- Britain plans to welcome 43.4 million foreign tourists this year,up 5per cent on the 41.2 million expected in 2024. VisitBritain’s overall forecast for spending by international visitors in the UK in 2025 is £33.7 billion, up 7 per cent on the spending predicted in 2024. According to VisitBritain;s inbound tourism forecast for - [Asian women on a quest for new destinations](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/asian-women-on-a-quest-for-new-destinations-adventures/) - Travel Biz News -- Digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled the top women’s travel trends in Asia this year. While both women and men in Asia plan to travel more in 2025, Agoda’s findings show how women are shaping the travel landscape. The survey spotlights how women in Asia are leading the way in exploring - [India takes initiatives to position it a premier global tourist destination](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/india-takes-initiatives-to-position-it-a-premier-global-tourist-destination/) - Travel Biz News -- Ministry of Tourism of India has taken different initiatives to position India as a premier global tourist destination, promote tourism enhancing infrastructure, and delivering an improved travel experience for domestic and international visitors. The Ministry of Tourism undertakes several promotional activities in potential international and domestic markets to promote various tourism - [PATA Annual Summit 2025 to discuss on current challenges, new opportunities](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/pata-annual-summit-2025-to-discuss-on-current-challenges-new-opportunities/) - Travel Biz News --- The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) have announced the theme for the PATA Annual Summit 2025, “Timeless Wisdom for a Sustainable Future”. Scheduled to take place in İstanbul from April 21-23, 2025, the Summit will explore timeless principles that have shaped perspectives - [Thousands of exhibitors , buyers from over 170 countries attend ITB Berlin 2025](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/exhibitors-buyers-from-over-170-countries-attend-itb-berlin-2025/) - Travel Biz News -- ITB Berlin 2025 kicked off with optimism in the travel and tourism industry, plus innovations on the global stage. Albania is presenting itself as the host country with the slogan ’Albania All Senses’. Taking as its slogan ’The World of Travel Lives Here’, ITB Berlin 2025 is taking place from 4 - [Thousands of exhibitors, visitors attended 28th edition of EMITT in Türkiye](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thousands-of-exhibitors-visitors-attended-28th-edition-of-emitt-in-turkiye/) - Travel Biz News --- The 28th edition of EMITT, showcasing key destinations from Türkiye and numerous countries worldwide, welcomed 666 hosted tour operators and five influencers, along with thousands of exhibitors and visitors from 78 countries. Exhibitors included representatives from the USA, Germany, the UK, Russia, France, South Africa, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Canada, India, Egypt, - [Vietnam plans to welcome 23 million foreign visitors](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/vietnam-plans-to-welcome-23-million-foreign-visitors-this-year/) - Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam is setting its sights high, aiming to attract 22-23 million international visitors this year. While ambitious, this target reflects the country’s steadfast commitment to positioning tourism as a key pillar of economic growth. Despite the remaining effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the devastation wrought by natural disasters, Vietnam’s tourism sector - [Asia Pacific airlines carried 365 million international passengers in 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/asia-pacific-airlines-carried-365-million-international-passengers-in-2024/) - Travel Biz News --- Asia Pacific airlines carried a combined total of 365 million international passengers in 2024, representing a 30.5 per cent increase compared to the previous year. International air cargo markets recorded healthy growth in 2024, after two years in decline. Preliminary traffic figures for the full calendar year 2024, released by Kuala - [Dubai International airport welcomed 92.3 million guests in 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/dubai-international-airport-welcomed-92-3-million-guests-in-2024/) - Travel Biz News --- Dubai International Airport (DXB) has set a new benchmark in global aviation, welcoming 92.3 million guests in 2024 – the highest annual traffic ever recorded in its history. This milestone surpasses the previous record of 89.1 million achieved in 2018 and coincides with a landmark achievement: a decade of DXB leading - [1.4 billion international tourist arrivals recorded globally in 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/1-4-billion-international-tourist-arrivals-recorded-globally-in-2024/) - Travel Biz News -- With 1.4 billion international tourist arrivals recorded globally, 2024 marked the recovery of international tourism from the worst crisis in the sector’s history. A majority of destinations welcomed more international tourists in 2024 than they did before the pandemic, while visitor spending also continued to grow strongly. According to the latest - [Chinese celebrate Spring Festival with traditions, travels , shopping spree](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/chinese-celebrate-spring-festival-with-traditions-travels-shopping-spree/) - * For Chinese across the world, the Spring Festival is a time for family reunions, festive traditions, holiday shopping and diverse cultural and tourism activities. * In addition to local festivities, many are venturing farther afield to make the most of the eight-day Spring Festival holiday. * Spring Festival serves as the most direct cultural - [Thailand welcomes over 35 million visitors in 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thailand-welcomes-over-35-million-visitors-in-2024/) - Travel Biz News --- Bangkok: International tourist arrivals have surpassed the target of 35 million visitors in 2024, generating over 1.8 trillion Baht in tourism revenue , according to Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) . This landmark achievement highlights Thailand’s strong tourism rebound and sets the foundation for an even greater year ahead, as 2025 - [Hong Kong : 45 million visitors received in 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/hong-kong-45-million-visitors-received-in-2024/) - Travel Biz News -- Hong Kong : The provisional full-year visitor arrivals for 2024 were close to 45 million, up 31% year on year, according to a statement released by Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) .Hong Kong received 4.26 million visitors in December last year. The Mainland remained the largest visitor source market for Hong - [ Vietjet named amongst world’s safest airlines for 2025](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/vietjet-named-amongst-worlds-safest-airlines-for-2025/) - Travel Biz News -- Ho Chi Minh City : Vietjet has once again been recognized as one of the world’s safest airlines for 2025 by AirlineRatings, the renowned airline safety and product rating website. Vietjet, along with leading low-cost airlines in the world such as Ryanair, easyJet, and Frontier Airlines, has ranked among the top 10 for many consecutive years. This - [China : Holiday travel boom ignites economic vibrancy](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-holiday-travel-boom-ignites-economic-vibrancy/) - As the world ushered in the New Year, global tourism witnessed a festive surge, with the Christmas and New Year holiday period sparking an unprecedented travel rush. China, a sought-after destination for international travelers, attracted crowds eager to explore its ancient heritage, modern marvels, and stunning landscapes—all made even more accessible thanks to the country's - [त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल पाँच महिना दैनिक १० घण्टा बन्द](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tribhuwan-anarrashtriya-bimansthal/) - त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल आजदेखि करिब पाँच महिना दैनिक १० घण्टा बन्द हुने भएको छ । नेपाल नागरिक उड््डयन प्राधिकरणका अनुसार विमानस्थलको स्तरोन्नतिका लागि आजबाट दैनिक १० घण्टा उडान बन्द गरेर विस्तारको काम गर्न लागिएको हो । प्राधिकरणअन्तर्गतको हवाई यातायात क्षमता अभिवृद्धि आयोजनाले विमानस्थलको दक्षिण–पश्चिमतर्फ समानान्तर ‘ट्याक्सीवे’, उत्तरतर्फको ‘इन्टरनेशनल एप्रोन’ र विमानस्थलको पूर्वतर्फको ‘ह्याङ्गर एप्रोन’लगायत विस्तार - [मुस्ताङमा सन २०२४ मा विदेशी पर्यटक आगमन वृद्धि](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/mustangma-2024/) - मुस्ताङमा सन २०२४ मा विदेशी पर्यटक आगमन ५० प्रतिशतले वृद्धि भएको छ । सन् २०२३ को तुलनामा सन् २०२४ मा मुस्ताङ भ्रमण गर्ने पर्यटकको सङ्ख्या ५० दशमलव २० प्रतिशत अथवा ४५ हजार तीन सय ६३ ले बढी भएको अन्नपूर्ण संरक्षण क्षेत्र आयोजना (एक्याप) को इलाका संरक्षण कार्यालय जोमसोमले जनाएको छ । मुस्ताङ घुम्ने पर्यटकको सङ्ख्या - [पर्यटन - द्वन्द र युद्धका कारण अनेकन चुनौती](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/paryatan-dwanda-r-yuddha/) - रमेश तिवारी ------- विश्वका विभिन्न राष्ट्रका विमानस्थलहरूबाट एक अर्का देशमा आवागमन गर्ने यात्रुहरूको सङ्ख्या सन् २०२३ मा ४ अर्ब २० करोड पुग्यो। सन् २०२२ मा ३ अर्ब २० करोड यात्रुहरुले हवाई मार्ग प्रयोग गरेकामा एकै वर्षमा एक अर्ब बढ्नु तथा हवाई उडान संख्या बढेर ३ करोड ५० लाख पुग्नु पर्यटन पुनरुत्थानका दृष्टिले सुखद पक्ष रहेको - [एयर एसिया : काठमाडौँ र भैरहवामा पुनःव्यावसायिक उडान](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/airasia-kathmandu-r-bharahawa/) - ट्राभल बिज न्युज ---- काठमाडौँ / थाई एयर एसियाले काठमाडौँ तथा भैरहवास्थित गौतमबुद्ध अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थलबाट पुनः व्यावसायिक उडान सुरु गरेको छ । वायुसेवाले हरेक साता सोमबार र बिहीबार गौतमबुद्ध अन्तरराष्ट्रिय विमानस्थलबाट नियमित उडान गर्नेछ । दोस्रो अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थलमा व्यावसायिक उडान गर्ने थाई एयर एसिया चौथो हवाईसेवा कम्पनी भएको छ । यसअघि कुवेतको जजिरा एयर, नेपालबाट - [अक्टोबरमा एक लाख २४३९३ पर्यटक नेपाल भित्रिए](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/october-ma-paryatak-aagaman/) - ट्राभल बिज न्युज ----- यो वर्ष सन् २०२४ को अक्टोबर महिनामा नेपाल भ्रमणमा आउने पर्यटकहरूको सङ्ख्या १ लाख २४, ३९३ रहेको छ। अक्टोबरमा नेपाल भ्रमण गर्ने पर्यटकहरूमा सबैभन्दा बढी भारतका १६ ,३१३ ; अमेरिकाका १६०२३; संयुक्त अधिराज्यका ८०१९ ; चीनबाट ७७५० ; अस्ट्रेलियाबाट ६ ,९२९; जर्मनीबाट ६०१८; फ्रान्सबाट ५४८५; बङ्गलादेशबाट ४४७६; श्रीलंकाबाट ३१२५ तथा इटलीबाट - [Arabian Travel Market 2025 to discuss key travel industry trends](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/arabian-travel-market-2025-to-examine-shifts-in-travel-technology/) - Travel Biz News --- The 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will be held at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 28 April to 1 May 2025. Key travel industry trends including innovation, connectivity and customization will be main issues of discussion there. In line with its theme, ‘Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow’s Tourism Through - [Maha Kumbh Mela begins , festival attracts more than 400 million visitors](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/maha-kumbh-mela-begins-festival-attracts-more-than-400-million-visitors/) - Prayagraj , India ( REUTERS) : Nearly 15 million Hindus, six times the number expected, took a dip in freezing waters seeking absolution of their sins on the first day of a six-week festival in India expected to draw the world’s largest gathering of humanity. They sought absolution of their sins by immersing themselves at - [Global financial leaders met in Hong Kong to explore growth engines](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/global-financial-leaders-met-in-hong-kong-to-explore-growth-engines/) - Travel Biz News -- HONG KONG SAR- Around 3,600 policymakers, business leaders, investors and scholars from around the world attended the 18th Asian Financial Forum (January 13-14) in Hong Kong, the region's first major finance event in 2025. Themed "Powering the Next Growth Engine", AFF features high-level discussions, deal-making and networking as well as insights from - [1.1 billion tourists travelled internationally in nine months of 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/1-1-billion-tourists-travelled-internationally-in-nine-months-of-2024/) - Travel Biz News -- Around 1.1 billion tourists travelled internationally in the first nine months of 2024, as the global tourism sector recovered 98% of pre-pandemic levels. According to the latest World Tourism Barometer by UN Tourism, a full recovery from the biggest crisis in the sector’s history is expected by the end of the - [Tokyo as top global New Year’s eve destination](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tokyo-as-top-global-new-years-eve-destination/) - Travel Biz News --- Digital travel platform Agoda announces Tokyo as the most popular global New Year’s Eve destination, based on accommodation searches made on Agoda. This marks a shift from last year’s leader, Taipei, showcasing Tokyo’s appeal for the upcoming celebrations. Agoda’s data reveals Tokyo’s prominence not only on a worldwide scale but also - [China : 4.9 million visa-free entries by foreigners recorded in Q3](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-4-9-million-visa-free-entries-by-foreigners-recorded-in-q3/) - Travel Biz News -- Foreigners made a total of 8.186 million entries into China through various ports in the third quarter this year, marking an increase of 48.8% year-on-year, among which 4.885 million entries were made visa-free, representing a year-on-year rise of 78.6%. According to a spokesperson of the National Immigration Administration (NIA) on October 18, it was revealed that NIA plans to continuously optimize - [Nepal : Visitor arrivals reaches 96% of pre-pandemic levels , 1,147,567 visitors in 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/nepal-visitor-arrivals-reaches-96-of-pre-pandemic-levels-1147567-visitors-in-2024/) - Travel Biz News --- A total of 1,147,567 visitors visited Nepal in 2024, a cumulative increase of 13.1% over the same period in 2023, according to the preliminary data received from the Department of Immigration The tourism sector of Nepal witnessed encouraging growth in international visitor arrivals to Nepal in 2024. The growth continued throughout - [ICAO celebrates 80 years with "Safe Skies. Sustainable Future" focus](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/icao-celebrates-80-years-with-safe-skies-sustainable-future-focus/) - Travel Biz News -- Chicago & Montréal – The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) commemorated its 80th anniversary with an Extraordinary Session of the Governing Council, highlighting the continued impact of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention). The Chicago Convention, a key international agreement signed on 7 December 1944, has shaped global civil - [Asia Pacific Airlines : 303 million international passengers in first ten months](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/asia-pacific-airlines-303-m-international-passengers-in-first-ten-months/) - Travel Biz News -- Asia Pacific airlines’ international passenger numbers increased by 19.0% year-on-year in October, reaching a combined total of 31.0 million. Preliminary October 2024 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) revealed robust travel demand across the region, fuelled by healthy leisure and corporate travel appetites. International air cargo - [Ananda in the Himalayas introduces new wellness retreat at Casa Palmela , Portugal](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/ananda-in-the-himalayas-introduces-new-wellness-retreat-at-casa-palmela/) - Travel Biz News -- Garhwal Uttarakhand, INDIA – Celebrating 25 years in the wellness space in 2025, globally acclaimed holistic retreat, Ananda in the Himalayas, brings the timeless traditions of Ayurveda, yoga, and meditation from the sacred Himalayas to the tranquil haven of Casa Palmela in Portugal in the new year. A leading innovator in - [DISCOVER THE FUTURE OF AMUSEMENT INDUSTRY AT THEME PARK EXPO VIETNAM 2025](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/discover-the-future-of-amusement-industry-at-theme-park-expo-vietnam-2025/) - DISCOVER THE FUTURE OF THE AMUSEMENT INDUSTRY AT THEME PARK EXPO VIETNAM 2025: NEW TRENDS AND GLOBAL COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES • Date: August 27-28, 2025 • Venue: The Adora Center, 431 Hoang Van Thu Street, Ward 4, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Theme Park Expo Vietnam 2025 is an international exhibition that brings - [World Ski Awards names best ski brands in 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/world-ski-awards-names-best-ski-brands-in-2024/) - Travel Biz News --- World Ski Awards , the only global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in ski tourism , has revealed the winners of its 12th annual programme. World Ski Awards is the sister organisation of World Travel Awards, currently celebrating its 31st anniversary. Winners include Europe’s highest ski resort, Val Thorens, named - [30 countries participate in International Tourism Mart in Assam, India](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/30-countries-participate-in-international-tourism-mart-in-assam-india/) - Travel Biz News – Hundreds of buyers and sellers from more than 30 countries have participated in the 12th Edition of the International Tourism Mart (ITM), held in Kaziranga, Assam this week. The ITM 2024 has seen a maximum participation from 30 Countries, which includes 15 International Influencers from 11 Countries(Spain, Myanmar, Thailand, Bhutan, Italy, - [Nihao ! China tourism promotion campaign in Nepal](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/nihao-china-tourism-promotion-campaign-launched-in-nepal/) - Ramesh Tiwari / Travel Biz News --- Kathmandu: Experts and top officials representing different travel tourism related organizations of China have called for more tourism cooperation between China and Nepal in a Nihao ! China Tourism Promotion Program held here on Wednesday (December 4 ). Nihao ! China Tourism Promotion Program was jointly organized by - [UN Tourism launches Artificial Intelligence Challenge](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/un-tourism-launches-global-artificial-intelligence-challenge/) - Travel Biz News -- UN Tourism has launched Global Artificial Intelligence Challenge. The Global Artificial Intelligence Challenge will support projects that are leveraging digital technologies to enhance tourism, promote sustainability, and drive economic growth. Participants are encouraged to address digital transformation, sustainability, inclusivity, and digital governance across key areas, including branding and marketing; smart destinations - [China to issue 'Lancang-Mekong visas' to five Mekong countries , calls for cooperation](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-to-issue-lancang-mekong-visas-to-five-mekong-countries-calls-for-cooperation/) - Kunming ( Xinhua ) : Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended the eighth Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Summit on Thursday, calling on the six GMS members to upgrade their cooperation after a productive partnership spanning three decades since the establishment of the mechanism. The summit, slated from November 6 to 7 in Kunming, capital city of - [WTTC stresses on urgent climate investment in coastal , marine tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/wttc-stresses-on-urgent-climate-investment-in-coastal-marine-tourism/) - Travel Biz News --- The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) called for urgent climate investment in coastal and marine tourism to protect it from escalating climate risks. Addressing world leaders during Ocean Action Day at COP29 in Baku Azerbaijan on November 21 , WTTC said that coastal and marine tourism will require annual investments - [UN Tourism announces 55 Best Tourism Villages](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/un-tourism-announces-55-best-tourism-villages/) - Travel Biz News --- Rural destinations consolidate their position as key players in sustainable tourism and community development as UN Tourism announces its Best Tourism Villages 2024. In this fourth edition, 55 villages from all regions received the recognition, chosen from over 260 applications from more than 60 UN Tourism Member States. Another 20 villages - [USA : International visitors spent $21 billion on travel in September](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/usa-international-visitors-spent-21-billion-on-travel-in-september/) - Travel Biz News -- International visitors spent $21.0 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States during the month of September, an increase of more than 7 percent compared to September 2023 , according to data recently released by the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO). Conversely, Americans spent more than $20.4 - [COP29 to discuss Climate Action in Tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/cop29-to-discuss-climate-action-in-tourism/) - Travel Biz News -- Tourism’s place in global climate action will be center stage on 20 November at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, as part of the COP29 Presidential Initiatives. This achievement was welcomed by the G20 Tourism Ministers Meeting in Belem, Brazil. For the first time, the UN Climate Change conference of the parties will - [Agoda reveals hottest destinations for couples](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/agoda-reveals-hottest-destinations-for-couples/) - Travel Biz News -- Digital travel platform Agoda unveils the top destinations couples are looking to visit this month, based on accommodation searches made on Agoda. The ranking highlights a strong preference for city destinations, with Tokyo, Seoul, and Bangkok leading the list. Agoda’s data shows that the top 10 destinations for couples this October - [United States, Canada, Mexico top the list of most searched destinations](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/united-states-canada-mexico-top-the-list-of-most-searched-destinations/) - Travel Biz News --- United States, Canada, and Mexico top the list of 10 most searched destinations as in 2023. Demand for beach destinations over the holiday season continues to trend, as searches for Mexico stand out with 19% growth for the period analyzed. The highest growth rate in destinations was seen by Chile (29%), - [UN Tourism Asia-Pacific focused on luxury travel](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/un-tourism-asia-pacific-meeting-focused-on-luxury-travel/) - Travel Biz News ---- UN Tourism welcomed high-level officials from the National Tourism Administrations of 20 Asia-Pacific countries to redefine luxury tourism and explore common paths to growing the sector. The UN Tourism Forum on Luxury Tourism Market started with a keynote presentation from the UN Tourism Consultant, Angeline Tang, followed by a panel discussion - [गण्डकी प्रदेशका प्रमुख पर्यटकीय आकर्षण](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/gandaki-pradeshka-aakarshan/) - गण्डकी- यो समय घुमघामको अनुकूल मौसम तथा चाडबाडको मौका पारेर धेरैले घुम्ने योजना बनाउँछन् । यसबेला कोही पदयात्रामा निस्कन्छन् त कोही सडकमार्ग भएर घुम्न रुचाउँछन् । पदयात्रामा जान असोजदेखि मङ्सिरसम्मको समय उत्तम मानिन्छ । पछिल्लो समय नेपालीहरूमा घुम्ने संस्कृति बढ्दो छ । कोही परिवारसहित त कोही साथीसङ्गी मिलेर घुमफिर गर्ने प्रचलन अचेल बढिरहेको छ । - [China : 8.1 million inbound trips by foreigners in Q3](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-8-1-million-inbound-trips-by-foreigners-in-q3/) - Xinhua ---- Border inspection agencies across China recorded 160 million entries and exits during the third quarter of this year, representing a year-on-year increase of 30.1 percent, according to the National Immigration Administration. A total of 8.186 million inbound trips were made by foreigners , up 48.8 percent from the same period last year. Of - [Over 40,000 travel professionals from 180 countries attending WTM London](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/over-40000-travel-professionals-from-180-countries-attending-wtm-london/) - Travel Biz News – More than 40,000 travel professionals from over 180 countries are set to attend the 44th edition of World Travel Market London to be held at Excel London on 5– 7 November. World Travel Market London, the most influential travel and tourism event in the world, will contribute approximately £200 million to - [चीनमा सन् २०२५ लाई नेपाल भ्रमण वर्षका रुपमा मनाइने](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/chinma-san-2025-lai-nepal-bhraman-warsh/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज अनलाइन ------ काठमाडौँ - नेपाल र चीनका परराष्ट्र मन्त्रालयस्तरीय कूटनीतिक परामर्श संयन्त्रको काठमाडौँमा सम्पन्न १६ औँ बैठकमा दुवै राष्ट्रबीच सम्बन्ध तथा सहयोग सुदृढ पार्ने मिलेर काम गर्ने सहमति भएको छ । चिनियाँ प्रतिनिधिमण्डलको नेतृत्व चीनका उपविदेशमन्त्री सुन वेइतोङ तथा नेपाली प्रतिनिधिमण्डलको नेतृत्व परराष्ट्र मन्त्रालयका सचिव सेवा लम्सालद्वारा गरिएको बैठकले द्विपक्षीय संयन्त्रलाई थप - [पोखरा र भैरहवा अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल निर्माणमा ब्यापक भ्रष्टाचार भएको संसदीय उपसमितिको निष्कर्ष](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/pokhara-ra-bhairahawa-antarrashtriya-bimansthal/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज ----- राष्ट्रिय गौरवका आयोजनाका रूपमा रहेका पोखरा क्षेत्रीय अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल तथा भैरहवा विमानस्थल निर्माण र संचालनमा भएको भ्रष्टाचार र आर्थिक अनियमितता छानबिन गर्न प्रतिनिधिसभाको सार्वजनिक लेखा समितिद्वारा गठित संसदीय उपसमितिले दुवै विमानस्थलमा निर्माण कार्य शुरु भए देखि नै अनियमितता भएको निष्कर्ष निकालेको छ । संसदीय उपसमितिका संयोजक एवं राप्रपा अध्यक्ष राजेन्द्रप्रसाद लिङदेनको - [सात महिनामा छ लाख ४७ हजार विदेशी पर्यटक](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/sat-mahinama-6-lakh-47-hajar/) - काठमाडौँ - सन् २०२४ को सात महिनामा विदेशी पर्यटक आगमन २१ दशमलव २२ प्रतिशतले बढेको छ । नेपाल पर्यटन बोर्डले दिएको जानकारीअनुसार यस वर्षको जुलाईसम्म छ लाख ४७ हजार छ सय १५ विदेशी पर्यटक नेपाल आएका छन् , जबकि गत वर्षको सोही अवधिमा पाँच लाख ३४ हजार दुई सय सात पर्यटक नेपाल आएका थिए । - [Cathay Pacific unveils Aria Suite](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/cathay-pacific-unveils-aria-suite/) - Travel Biz News ---- Cathay Pacific unveiled Aria Suite, a new way to experience air travel . The new cabin experience was introduced at a special ceremony at Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited’s (HAECO) hangar facility at Hong Kong International Airport on 16 October. Cathay Pacific is once again raising the bar for customer - [Spain: 64 million international tourists in eight months of 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/spain-64-million-international-tourists-in-eight-months-of-2024/) - Travel Biz News --- The number of international tourists visiting Spain peaked, reaching 64.3 million in the first eight months of 2024. Spain received 10.9 million international tourists in August, 7.3% more than in the same month in 2023. , according to provisional data issued by Tourist Movements at Borders (FRONTUR) recently. The main countries - [ITB Asia 2024 kicks off in Singapore](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/itb-asia-2024-kicks-off-in-singapore/) - Travel Biz News -- ITB Asia, Asia’s leading travel trade show ,kicked off today at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. ITB Asia and MICE Show Asia will showcase a diverse range of exhibitors from destinations, attractions, airlines, hotels, cruises, and the MICE industry during next three business days. Meanwhile, - [Indigenous tourism market to reach $67 billion](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/indigenous-tourism-market-to-reach-67-billion-by-2034/) - Travel Biz News --- The global Indigenous tourism market is expected to reach $67 billion over the next decade empowering communities to take control of their economic futures. Interest and participation in Aboriginal tourism experiences continues grow in Western Australia, with the highest results recorded to date this year. The economic contribution of Aboriginal tourism - [Food tourism : Traveling Spoon offers culinary experiences in 70 countries](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/traveling-spoon-offers-culinary-experiences-in-70-countries/) - Travel Biz News --- California - Traveling Spoon offers culinary experiences in 233 cities and 70 countries around the world, bringing travelers closer to the foods that define a place’s culture. Food tourism is big news, as one report suggests that the culinary tourism market size will grow from $1.1 trillion in 2023 to $6.2 - [Vietnam: 13 million tourist arrivals in 9 months 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/vietnam-13-million-tourist-arrivals-in-9-months-2024/) - Travel Biz News --- Around 12.7 million tourists travelled to Vietnam in the first nine months of 2024, 43% more than the same period of 2023 , according to latest report of General Statistics Office (GSO). Vietnam hopes to attract 17 – 18 million visitors’ arrivals in 2024. Data shows 1.27 million visitor arrival in - [Arabian Travel Market 2025 to highlight power of connectivity as global tourism sector soars](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/arabian-travel-market-2025-to-highlight-power-of-connectivity-as-global-tourism-sector-soars/) - Travel Biz News --- Dubai: Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will underscore the pivotal role of connectivity in shaping the future of tourism with the theme: “Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow’s Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity” when it returns to Dubai World Trade Centre from 28 April to 1 May 2025. ATM provides a platform for networking, knowledge - [India announced 36 Best Tourism Villages](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/government-of-india-announced-36-best-tourism-villages/) - Travel Biz News --- The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India announced winners of the “Best Tourism Villages Competition 2024 “on the occasion of World Tourism Day this year. The Best Tourism Villages Competition was introduced in 2023 to promote tourism to the Soul of India (India’s villages) . The focus was to identify and - [Japan, China, South Korea target 40 million cross-border tourists by 2030](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/japan-china-south-korea-target-40-million-cross-border-tourists-by-2030/) - Travel Biz News --- Tokyo ( Kyodo ) - The tourism ministers of Japan, China and South Korea vowed to increase the number of travelers between their countries to 40 million by 2030. At the end of their two-day meeting in the Japanese port city of Kobe on September 11, Tetsuo Saito, Japan's tourism minister, Zhang - [International tourist arrivals hit 96% of pre-pandemic levels ,790 m tourists in seven months of 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-tourist-arrivals-hit-96-of-pre-pandemic-levels-790-m-tourists-in-seven-months-of-2024/) - Travel Biz News -- About 790 million tourists travelled internationally in the first seven months of 2024, about 11% more than in 2023 and only 4% less than in 2019. International tourism bounced back to 96% of pre-pandemic levels in the seven months through July 2024, driven by strong demand in Europe and the re-opening - [International conference on mountain tourism concluded in Guizhou](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-conference-on-mountain-tourism-concluded-in-guizhou/) - Travel Biz News --- The international conference on mountain tourism and outdoor sports concluded in Xingyi City of southwest China's Guizhou Province. The theme of this year's conference was "Inclusiveness , mutual learning , innovation - Empowering sustainable mountain tourism with new quality productive forces ". Delegates from 38 countries and regions including personalities of - [WTTC to host 24th Global Summit in Perth](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/wttc-to-host-24th-global-summit-in-perth/) - Travel Biz News --- The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) will host its 24th Global Summit in Perth (Boorloo), Western Australia from 8th - 10th October 2024. This years Summit theme is Ancient Land: New Perspectives. WTTC’s annual global summit is the most influential Travel & Tourism event on the calendar, and in 2024 - [Asia-Pacific ministerial conference on civil aviation adopts Delhi Declaration](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/asia-pacific-ministerial-conference-on-civil-aviation-adopts-delhi-declaration/) - Travel Biz News --- Delhi - The 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation concluded today (September 12) with the adoption of Delhi Declaration. The two-day conference ended with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing unanimous passing of the Delhi Declaration. Delegates from 29 countries, Ministers and policy makers, and 8 International Organizations including - [Best in MICE revealed at World MICE Awards ,Ho Chi Minh City -‘Asia’s Best MICE Destination’](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/ho-chi-minh-city-awarded-asias-best-mice-destination/) - Travel Biz News --- The best MICE brands from across the globe have been revealed at the 5th annual World MICE Awards ceremony held recently in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The strength of Dubai’s MICE sector was acknowledged with the UAE emirate voted ‘World’s Best MICE Destination’. Dubai World Trade Centre took triple honours, - [Latin America : Tourism to boost region’s economy by US$260 BN over next decade](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/latin-america-tourism-to-boost-regions-economy-by-us260-bn-over-next-decade/) - Travel Biz News --- Latin American (LATAM) Travel & Tourism sector could add nearly US$260 billion to the region’s economy and create nearly eight million new jobs over the next 10 years , according to a report of World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and VFS Global. According to the report, ‘Unlocking Opportunities for Travel - [Thailand launches ‘The One for Nature’ campaign, commitment to sustainable tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thailand-launches-the-one-for-nature-campaign-commitment-to-sustainable-tourism/) - Travel Biz News -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced the third edition of “The One for Nature” campaign with a new tagline, “Leave No Trace Behind”, to motivate travellers to explore Thailand responsibly and be a part of the contribution to the long-term sustainability of the country’s tourism industry. TAT launched the - [ICAO conference sets bold agenda for global air safety](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/icao-conference-sets-bold-agenda-for-global-air-safety/) - Travel Biz News --- Montréal – The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced during its 14th ICAO Air Navigation Conference underway in Montréal that aviation safety continued to improve despite the operational challenges of the pandemic recovery. The Organization’s Safety Report for scheduled commercial air travel in 2023 shows that the fatality rate dropped to - [Dubai International Airport welcomes a record 44.9 million guests during first six months](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/dubai-international-airport-welcomes-a-record-44-9-million-guests-during-first-six-months/) - Travel Biz News -- Dubai International Airport (DXB) has raised the bar on its contribution to Dubai’s economy by welcoming a record 44.9 million guests during the first six months of this year. DXB is connected to 269 destinations across 106 countries, served by 101 international airlines, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a leading global business - [Japan : Top country travelers wish to revisit](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/japan-picked-as-no-1-country-travelers-wish-to-revisit-dentsu-survey/) - Japan was chosen by international travelers as the country they most wish to revisit due to its food, culture and natural landscapes, according to a recent survey by Japanese ad agency Dentsu Inc. In a multiple-response question of the online survey, conducted in 15 countries and areas from January to March, Japan topped the list - [Fuzhou cultural tourism promotion activities held in Hong Kong , Macao](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/fuzhou-cultural-tourism-promotion-activities-held-in-hong-kong-macao/) - Travel BizNews -- Fuzhou cultural tourism promotion activities held in Hong Kong and Macao has attracted a large number of people in recent years. Through the promotion of cultural tourism resources and showcase of Fu culture recently , the event presented the new image of "The Land of Blessings" and explored new opportunities for cooperation - [Southeast Asia’s tourism to grow by 20.6 per cent](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/southeast-asias-tourism-to-grow-by-20-6-per-cent/) - Travel Biz News --- Southeast Asia’s travel and tourism sector is projected to grow by 20.6 per cent to reach 360 million US $ this year representing 9.7 per cent of the region’s economy and surging past the 2019 peak, according to economic impact research the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC). Jobs are expected - [China: 144-hour visa-free transit policy implemented at 37 exit-entry ports](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-144-hour-visa-free-transit-policy-implemented-at-37-exit-entry-ports/) - Travel Biz News ---- More than 14.6 million foreign tourists visited China through ports across China in the first half of 2024, according to the National Immigration Administration. The National Immigration Administration (NIA)'s press spokesperson reported during a press conference recently that a total of 14,635,000 foreign nationals entered China through ports across the country - [Vietjet to expand its network ,orders 20 new airbus](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/vietjet-to-expand-its-network-with-10-new-airbus-by-year-end/) - Travel Biz News --- Amidst a global aviation market facing shortages and rising travel demand, Vietnam's Vietjet is expected to take delivery of up to 10 brand-new aircraft by the end of 2024. This expansion will further boost the airline’s leading modern fleet, aligning perfectly with its development goals and enhancing passenger experiences on its - [Boeing delivers Rocket Stage to NASA](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/boeing-delivers-rocket-stage-to-nasa-will-launch-first-humans-around-the-moon-since-apollo/) - Travel Biz News ---- Global aerospace company Boeing has provided NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. Built at NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), the core stage is designed to send the Artemis II crew to lunar orbit for the first time in 50 years. The Boeing-built rocket stage, - [United States : 4.7 million non-U.S. citizen air passenger arrivals  in June 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/united-states-4-7-million-non-u-s-citizen-air-passenger-arrivals -in-june-2024/) - Travel Biz News --- U.S.-international air traffic passenger enplanements1 totaled 25.179 million in June 2024, up 10.4% compared to June 2023. Data recently released by the United States National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) show that in June 2024 non-U.S. citizen air passenger arrivals to the United States from foreign countries totaled 4.682 million in June - [Chinese expenditure on travel abroad reached US$ 196.5 billion in 2023](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/chinese-expenditure-on-travel-abroad-reached-us-196-5-billion-in-2023/) - TravelBiz News--- China has recovered its position as top spender on international tourism in 2023 as Asia and the Pacific consolidates its recovery from the impacts of the pandemic. Chinese expenditure on travel abroad reached USD 196.5 billion in 2023, ahead of the United States (USD 150 billion), Germany (USD 112 billion), the United Kingdom - [Thousands of exhibitors, B2B buyers join International Hospitality Expo 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thousands-of-exhibitors-b2b-buyers-join-international-hospitality-expo-2024/) - Travel Biz News --- More than 1,000 exhibitors and 20 thousand B2B buyers are participating in 7th edition of the India International Hospitality Expo (IHE 2024). IHE 2024 was inaugurated by Union Minister for Tourism & Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Delhi on Saturday. IHE 2024 continues its legacy - [पर्यटकीय नगरी बन्दीपुरमा व्यावसायिकरुपमा केवलकार सञ्चालन](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/paryatakiya-nagari-bandipur/) - तनहुँ- पर्यटकीय नगरी बन्दीपुर घुम्न आउने पर्यटक अब केवलकारबाट सहज र छिटो पुग्न सक्ने भएका छन् । परीक्षणका रुपमा मात्रै सञ्चालित बन्दीपुर केवलकार ३१ जेष्ठदेखि व्यावसायिक रुपमा सञ्चालनमा आएको हो । व्यावसायिक रुपमा सञ्चालनमा आएपछि यहाँ आउने पर्यटकले केवलकारमार्फत सहज रुपमा यात्रा गर्ने भएका हुन् । अन्तराष्ट्रिय प्रविधि तथा सुरक्षा गुणस्तर परीक्षण प्रमाणपत्र (टियुभी सर्टिफिकेट) - [Tourists to spend €800 billion in Europe this year](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tourists-expected-to-spend-e800-billion-in-europe-this-year/) - Travel Biz News --- Foreign arrivals and overnights surpass 2019 figures in the first half of 2024 in Europe .Tourists in Europe are expected to spend €800.5 billion in 2024, up 13.7% since 2023 , according to the latest edition of the ‘European Tourism Trends & Prospects’ quarterly report released by the European Travel Commission - [India's tourism recovery up , domestic tourism leading](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/indias-tourism-sector-recovery-up-domestic-tourism-leading/) - Travel Biz News -- India's travel tourism sector shows strong recovery with domestic tourism leading the way , according to 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) released by London based World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) . The data shows that whilst domestic tourism is driving the recovery of the sector in India, international travel spend - [International visitor arrival increasing in Asia Pacific](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-visitor-arrival-increasing-in-asia-pacific/) - Travel Biz News --- The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) predicts strong gains in Asia Pacific international visitor arrivals for 2024, reinforcing its original forecast figures released earlier this year , according to its mid-year report for its Asia Pacific Visitor Forecast 2024-2026. This update, to be released in early July, underpins the prior report’s - [Thailand received 17.5 million tourists in six months](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thailand-welcomes-17-5-million-foreign-tourists-in-six-months/) - Travel Biz News --- BANGKOK, (Xinhua) - Thailand received over 17.5 million foreign tourists in the first half of 2024, an increase of 35 percent from a year earlier, on course to meet the year-end target of 36.7 million foreign arrivals. With 3.43 million arrivals, Chinese tourists made up the largest source market for the - [More than 3 million pass through US airport security in a day for the first time as travel surges](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/more-than-3-million-pass-through-us-airport-security-in-a-day-for-the-first-time-as-travel-surges/) - BY MATT OTT/ Associated Press ---- More than 3 million people passed through U.S. airport security on Sunday, the first time that number of passengers have been screened in a single day as travel surges, according to the U.S. Transportation Security Administration. The record, which was widely predicted to happen at some point over the - [अन्नपूर्ण आरोहण दिवसमा राजदूतहरूको पदयात्रा](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/annapurna-aarohan-diwas/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज अनलाइन ------ यस वर्ष ७४औँ अन्नपूर्ण आरोहण दिवस मनाउने क्रममा नेपालस्थित विभिन्न राष्ट्रका कुटनीतिज्ञहरुले अन्नपूर्ण क्षेत्रको पदयात्रा गरेका छन् / पदयात्रामा अमेरिका, बेलायत, भारत, चीन, इजरायल, श्रीलङ्का, पाकिस्तान, थाइल्यान्ड, मलेसियाका राजदूत, दूतावासका उच्च अधिकारी, संयुक्त राष्ट्रसङ्घीय विकास कार्यक्रम (युएनडिपी) संयुक्त राष्ट्र सङ्घीय जनसङ्ख्या कोष (युएनएफपिए) दक्षिण एसियाली क्षेत्रीय सहयोग सङ्गठन (सार्क) सहितका - [UN Tourism : 25 countries participated in CAP-CSA meeting](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/un-tourism-25-asia-pacific-countries-participated-in-cap-csa-meeting/) - Travel Biz News --- The joint meeting of UN Tourism’s Commission for Asia and the Pacific (CAP) and its Commission of South Asia (CSA), held in Cebu , Philippines focused on the challenges and opportunities for creating a positive and lasting transformation. According to UN Tourism’s data, the sector is experiencing a rapid recovery in - [21 Asia-Pacific Tourism Ministers commit to work for sustainable tourism development](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/21-asia-pacific-tourism-ministers-commit-to-work-for-sustainable-tourism-developmen/) - Travel Biz News --- Tourism ministers from the 21 APEC ( Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation ) member economies issued a statement following their meeting in Urubamba, Peru on June 9. The joint statement reflects the outcomes of the APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting chaired by Peru’s Minister of Trade and Tourism Elizabeth Galdo. Under the theme of - [China to celebrate 2025 as ‘Visit Nepal Year in China’](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-to-celebrate-2025-as-visit-nepal-year-in-china/) - Travel Biz News ---- Kathmandu: The 16th meeting of the Diplomatic Consultation Mechanism between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Nepal and the People’s Republic of China concluded here with focus on strengthening multilateral cooperation between the two countries. Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Sun Weidong, and Foreign Secretary of Nepal Sewa Lamsal - [PATA announces new executive board under leadership of Peter Semone](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/pata-announces-new-executive-board-under-leadership-of-semone/) - Travel Biz News -- BANGKOK – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has elected a new PATA Executive Board under the leadership of Peter Semone . Semone has been formally endorsed and will serve as the Chair of the Association’s Executive Board for a consecutive second term. Semone is a leading tourism development expert specialising - [UN Tourism Council emphasizes to place tourism in global economic agenda](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/un-tourism-council-emphasizes-to-place-tourism-in-global-economic-agenda/) - Travel Biz News --- Tourism leaders from across the world have met again to shape the sector’s future, emphasizing the sector’s vital economic importance while also placing it firmly on the political agenda. The 121st session of the Executive Council of UN Tourism welcomed representatives of 47 countries, including 18 Ministers of Tourism, to advance - [Modi sworn in India's Prime Minister for a third term, Shekhawat new Tourism Minister](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/modi-sworn-in-indias-prime-minister-for-a-third-term-shekhawat-new-tourism-minister/) - Travel Biz News --- Gajendra Singh Shekhawat took charge as Union Minister of Tourism of India. Shekhawat was briefed by Secretary Ms. V. Vidyavathi and senior officials of the Ministry of Tourism about the schemes and initiatives of the ministry. On the occasion Shekhawat expressed gratitude that he has been given this responsibility of globally - [सफा हिमाल अभियान : १० हिमालबाट ११२ टन फोहोर र १५ शव](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/10-himal-bata-112-ton-fohor/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज अनलाइन ------ काठमाडौँ-‘सफा हिमाल अभियान–२०२४’ अन्तर्गत नेपाली सेनाले आठ हजार मिटरभन्दा अग्ला १० वटा हिमालबाट ११२ टन फोहोर र १५ वटा शव सङ्कलन गरेको छ । सगरमाथा, ल्होत्से, मकालु, धौलागिरि, अमादब्लम, कञ्चनजङ्घा, अन्नपूर्ण, बरुन्टसे, नुप्त्से लगायत १० वटा हिमालबाट ११२ टन फोहोर तथा १५ वटा मानव शव सङ्कलन गरेको सेनाले जनाएको छ - [पर्यटन व्यवसायीहरुमा चिनिया भाषा सिक्ने प्रवृत्ति बढ्दो , छैटौं चिनियाँ भाषा प्रशिक्षण सुरु](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/paryatn-byawasayiharuma-chiniya-bhasa/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज अनलाइन ------ नेपालमा चिनिया पर्यटकहरूको आगमन बढ्ने क्रमसँगै पर्यटन व्यवसायका विविध क्षेत्रमा लागेका व्यक्तिहरूमा चिनिया भाषा सिक्ने प्रवृत्ति बढ्दै गएको छ। काठमाडौँ स्थित चीन सांस्कृतिक केन्द्र तथा नेपाल -चीन सांस्कृतिक तथा शैक्षिक परिषद् लगायतका संस्थाहरुले विगत केही वर्ष देखि चिनिया भाषा प्रशिक्षण दिँदै आएका छन्। यसै क्रममा काठमाडौँमा नेपालस्थित चिनिया दूतावाससंगको सहकार्यमा - [USA : International visitors spent $20.1 billion in March 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/usa-international-visitors-spent-20-1-billion-in-march-2024/) - TravelBiz News --- International visitors spent nearly $20.1 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States in March this year , an increase of more than 22 percent compared to March 2023 and very close to surpassing pre-COVID levels of monthly spending realized in 2019 , according to data recently released by - [हवाई यात्राका दृष्टिले नेपाल एसियाको महँगो गन्तव्य](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/hawaii-yatayatko-drishtile-nepal/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज अनलाइन ------ संस्कृति, पर्यटन तथा नागरिक उड्डयनमन्त्री हितबहादुर तामाङले पर्यटन क्षेत्रतर्फ हवाई टिकटमा लगाइने भ्याट र अन्य अनावश्यक कर हटाउन सरकार प्रतिवद्ध रहेको बताउनुभएको छ । नेपाल एसाेसिएसन अफ टुर्स एण्ड ट्राभल्स एजेन्ट्स (नाट्टा) को ५७ औँ वार्षिक साधारणसभामा पर्यटन क्षेत्रको विकास र प्रवर्द्धनका लागि यस क्षेत्रका विभिन्न कर हटाउने विषयमा छिट्टै - [Over 285 million tourists travelled internationally in January-March this year](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/over-285-million-tourists-travelled-internationally-in-january-march-this-year/) - TravelBiz News --- More than 285 million tourists travelled internationally in January-March this year , about 20% more than the first quarter of 2023, underscoring the sector’s near-complete recovery from the impacts of the pandemic. According to UN Tourism, international tourist arrivals reached 97% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2024. UN Tourism’s - [पाटा नेपाल नयाँ कार्यसमिति , पर्यटन व्यक्तित्व सम्मानित](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/pata-nepal-naya-samiti/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज अनलाइन ------ प्यासिफिक एसिया ट्राभल एसोसिएसन (पाटा नेपाल च्याप्टर ) को ४५ औं वार्षिक साधारणसभाले खेमराज लकाईको अध्यक्षतामा सर्वसम्मतिले नयाँ कार्यसमिति चयन गरेको छ । ग्लोबल एकेडेमी अफ टुरिजमका प्रमुख कार्यकारी अधिकृत नवनियुक्त अध्यक्ष लकाइले पर्यटनमा आवद्ध सबै संघसंस्था र सरोकारवालाहरुलाई पर्यटनको माध्यमबाट देशको विकास र समृद्धिको साझा सपना साकार पार्न एकजुट - [IATA : 81st AGM in Delhi , airlines commit to charter](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/iata-81st-agm-in-delhi-airlines-commit-to-safety-charter/) - Travel Biz News --- Dubai – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that IndiGo will host the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Delhi, India, on 8-10 June 2025. The decision to host the 81st IATA AGM in India was made at the 80th IATA AGM in Dubai. - [Asia Pacific Airlines : steady growth in air passenger](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/asia-pacific-airlines-steady-growth-in-air-passenger-cargo-markets/) - TravelBiz News -- A total of 28 million international passengers flew with the Asia Pacific region’s carriers in April 2024 , representing a 32.0 percent increase compared to the same month last year, according to preliminary figures released by Kuala Lumpur based Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA). The figures underscored strong demand for international - [देशको एक मात्र सिकार आरक्ष ढोरपाटनमा पर्यटक आगमन वृद्धि](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/deshko-ek-matra-shikar/) - ढोरपाटन (बागलुङ)- नेपालको एक मात्र सिकार आरक्ष ढोरपाटनमा पर्यटक आगमन बढ्न थालेसँगै राजस्व सङ्कलनसमेत वृद्धि हुन थालेको छ । सिकार आरक्ष कार्यालयले चालु आर्थिक वर्षको १० महिनामा रु चार करोड ४८ लाख १५ हजार राजस्व सङ्कलन गरेको छ । खास गरी ढोरपाटनमा विदेशी पर्यटक सिकार खेल्न र आन्तरिक पर्यटक घुमफिर गर्न आउने गरेका छन् । - [बहुचर्चित पर्यटकीय गाउँ ‘सिरुबारी’](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/bahucharchit-paryatakiya-gaun/) - सिरुबारी (स्याङ्जा) - ढुङ्गा, माटो र काठबाट परम्परागत शैलीमा बनेका घर । ढुङ्गा नै बिछ्याएर बनाइएका बाटो । सिङ्गो बस्ती नै सफा र सुन्दर देखिन्छ । यो सिरुबारी गाउँको विशेषता हो । स्याङ्जाको आँधीखोला गाउँपालिका-१ स्थित सिरुबारी गाउँ दक्षिण एसियाकै पहिलो पर्यटकीय गाउँ हो । गुजुमुज्ज परेको गुरुङ बस्ती । आफ्नै भेषभूषा र संस्कृतिले भरिएको - [हिन्दू तथा बौद्धहरूको प्रसिद्ध धार्मिक स्थल - पाथीभरा](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/hindu-tatha-bouddhharuko-pavitra-tirthasthal/) - पाथीभरा ताप्लेजुङ जिल्लामा रहेको एक प्रसिद्ध तीर्थस्थल हो । पाथीभरा मन्दिर हिन्दू एवं बौद्धहरूको महत्वपूर्ण धार्मिक स्थल हो । यो ताप्लेजुङ जिल्लाको १२ हजार फिट उचाइमा रहेको छ । विश्‍वास आस्था एवं पवित्रताकी देवी पाथीभराको यो पवित्र स्थल ताप्लेजुङ जिल्लाको सदरमुकाम फुङ्गलिङबाट १९.४ कि.मी. पूर्वोत्तरतर्फ ३७९४ मी.को उचाईमा अवस्थित छ । यहाँ फुङ्लिङ बजारबाट एक - [पर्यटन क्षेत्रको पूर्वाधार र उत्साहप्रद लगानी](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/paryatan-chetrko-purwadhar-ra-lagani/) - बसन्त मिश्र कोभिड महामारीपछि औद्योगिक क्षेत्रमा लगानी सुस्त छ । कतिपय उद्योग व्यापार मन्दीकै कारण बन्द पनि भए । तर, पर्यटन क्षेत्रमा भने नयाँ–नयाँ लगानी आइरहेको छ । स्वदेशवासी र गैरआवासीय नेपालीको लगानीमा देशैभर ठुल्ठूला होटेल खुलिरहेका छन् । सन् २०२३ मा एकै वर्ष करिब १० अर्ब लगानीमा पाँचवटा पाँचतारे होटेल खुले । एक–डेढ वर्षभित्र सञ्चालनमा आउने गरी दर्जनभन्दा बढी - [बेइजिङ र छन्दुमा नेपाल प्रवर्धन](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/beijing-ra-chengdu-ma-nepal/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज अनलाइन ------ होटल सङ्घ नेपाल (हान) ले चिनियाँ पर्यटकलाई बढी संख्यामा आकर्षित गर्न र चिनियाँ पर्यटन व्यवसायीबीच सम्बन्ध विस्तार गर्ने उद्देश्यले चीनको राजधानी बेइजिङमा नेपाल प्रवर्धनात्मक कार्यक्रमको आयोजना गर्यो / बेइजिङस्थित नेपाली राजदूतावास र नेपाल पर्यटन बोर्डसँगको सहकार्यमा आयोजित उक्त कार्यक्रममा चीनका लागि नेपाली राजदूत विष्णुपुकार श्रेष्ठले नेपालका प्रमुख पर्यटकीय गन्तव्यबारे जानकारी - [पर्यटक आगमनमा वृद्धि , मे महिनामा ९०,२००](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/parytk-aagmanma-briddhi/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज अनलाइन ------ काठमाडौँ - सन् २०२४ को पाँच महिना जनवरीदेखि मेसम्म पाँच लाख छ हजार २८० पर्यटकले नेपाल भ्रमण गरेका छन् । यो वर्ष नेपाल भित्रिएका विदेशी पर्यटकमध्ये पहिलो स्थानमा भारतीय र दोस्रोमा अमेरिकी छन् । हाल नेपाल आउने भारतीय पर्यटकको सङ्ख्या ४२ प्रतिशत रहेको र चिनियाँ पर्यटकको सङ्ख्या नौ प्रतिशत रहेको छ / - [सौराहालाई हनिमुन सिटी बनाउन जोड , २४ घण्टा खुला गर्दा समस्या](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/saurahalai-honeymoon-city/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज अनलाइन ------ काठमाडौँ - नेपाली कांग्रेसका सांसद धनराज गुरुङले प्रतिनिधिसभा बैठकमा आ.व. २०८१/०८२ को राजश्व र व्ययको वार्षिक अनुमानमाथिको छलफलका क्रममा पर्यटन प्रवर्द्धनका लागि चितवनको सौराहामा हनिमुन सिटी बनाउनुपर्ने बताएका हुन् । सांसद गुरुङको कथन छ - ‘यसमा एउटा कुरा अझै पुगेन । वेडिङ हब्स पनि भयो । बर्थिङ हब्स पनि भयो - [क्यासिनो सञ्चालनका लागि २८ इजाजतपत्र](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/casino-sanchalan/) - काठमाडौँ — जेठ मसान्तसम्म क्यासिनो नवीकरणका लागि आवेदन नदिए क्यासिनो सञ्चालकको इजाजतपत्र स्वतः खारेज हुने भएको छ । सञ्चालन गर्दै आएको क्यासिनो यही जेठ मसान्तसम्म नवीकरणका लागि निवेदन नदिए सञ्चालनका लागि लिएको इजाजतपत्र स्वतः खारेज हुने पर्यटन विभागका प्रवक्ता एवं निर्देशक कालिबहादुर भुजेलले जानकारी दिए । उनले भने, 'क्यासिनोको इजाजतपत्र असार मसान्तमा नवीकरण हुने तथा - [आरोही ,पदयात्रीलाई स्वास्थ्य सेवा उपलब्ध गराउन चिकित्सक टोली मनाङ्ग र फेरिचेमा](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/aarohi-padyatrilai-swasthya-sewa/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज - काठमाडौँ - हिमालयन उद्धार संघले विगतका बर्षहरुमा जस्तै मनाङ्ग तथा फेरिचेमा यस शरद् ऋतुमा संचालन गर्ने स्वास्थ्यचौकीहरुमा सेवा प्रदान गर्नु पूर्व तयारी अन्तरगत यस संस्थाका मेडिकल डाइरेक्टर डा. बुद्ध बस्न्यातले स्वयम्सेवी चिकित्सकहरुलाई लेक लाग्ने रोग एवम् उपचार लगायत पर्वतीय क्षेत्रमा आइपर्ने अन्य स्वास्थ्य समस्याहरुको बारेमा विस्तृत जानकारी सहितको कार्यक्रम संचालन गर्नुभयो । - [लाङटाङ क्षेत्रमा पर्यटक आगमन उल्लेख्य](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/langtang-chetrama-paryatak/) - रसुवा- नेपालको तेस्रो पर्यटकीय गन्तव्यस्थल लाङ्टाङ तथा धार्मिक क्षेत्र गोसाइँकुण्डमा पदयात्रा गर्ने आन्तरिक तथा बाह्य पर्यटकको आगमन उल्लेख्य मात्रामा बढेको लाङ्टाङ राष्ट्रिय निकुञ्जले जनाएको छ । दशैं पर्व सकिन लागेसँगै यस क्षेत्रको प्राकृतिक अवलोकन गर्न सुहाउँदो मौसम तथा कोभिडका कारण बन्द रहेका होटल तथा लज पुर्ण रुपमा सञ्चालन हुनु र पदमार्ग सुरक्षित हुनाले पनि अहिले - [अमेरिका, स्विट्जरल्यान्डसँग हवाई सम्झौताको तयारी](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/america-switzerland-hawaii-samjhauta/) - काठमाडौँ, (रासस) : नेपालले अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय हवाई सञ्जाल विस्तार गर्ने क्रममा संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिकासँग द्विपक्षीय हवाई सम्झौता गर्ने तयारी गरेको छ । विश्वका ४० मुलुकसँग द्विपक्षीय हवाई सम्झौता गरेको नेपालले अमेरिका, स्विट्जरल्यान्ड, इन्डोनेसिया, रुवान्डालगायत मुलुकसँग हवाई सम्झौताको तयारी गरेको हो । अमेरिकालगायत विभिन्न मुलुकसँग द्विपक्षीय हवाई सेवा सम्झौताका लागि आवश्यक प्रक्रिया अघि बढाइएको संस्कृति, पर्यटन तथा - [१६ लाख विदेशी पर्यटक भित्र्याउने पुर्‍याउने लक्ष्य](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/16-lakh-bideshi-paryatak/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज अनलाइन ------ काठमाडौँ, जेठ १५ - सङ्घीय संसद्को दुवै सदनको जेठ १५ मा सम्पन्न संयुक्त बैठकमा अर्थमन्त्री वर्षमान पुनले आर्थिक वर्ष २०८१/र०८२ को बजेट प्रस्तुत गर्दै आगामी वर्ष १६ लाख विदेशी पर्यटक भित्र्याउने ,नयाँ गन्तव्यको पहिचान तथा मौजुदा गन्तव्यको विकास र प्रवर्द्धनका लागि पर्यटन प्रोफाइल तयार गरिने, पर्यटनलाई एकद्वार प्रणालीमा सेवा दिने - [पोखरा : राजधानी घोषणाले मात्र पर्यटक आउँदैनन्](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/pokhara-paryatakiya-rajdhani/) - -किशोर थापा पोखराको आतिथ्य संस्कार राम्रो छ । सहरी विकासका हिसाबले पनि नेपालका सुन्दर र व्यवस्थित सहरको सूची बनाउँदा पोखरा पहिलो नम्बरमै आउँछ होला । यहाँ निकै राम्रो सहरी विकास योजना बनाई लागू गरिएको छ । उद्यमीहरूको ठूलो संख्या छ यहाँ । यस सहरलाई फोहोर सहर कसैले भन्न सक्दैन । अधिकांश सडक फराकिला, सफा र व्यवस्थित छन् । तर, पर्यटनको विशाल - [सगरमाथालाई आराम दिऔं -हिमाल प्रदूषित हुनबाट जोगिन्छ](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/sagarmathalai-aaram-dinu-parcha/) - बुद्धिनारायण श्रेष्ठ १९५३ मे २९ का दिन न्युजिल्यान्डका एडमन्ड हिलारी र तत्कालीन नेपाली नागरिक तेन्जिङ नोर्गे शेर्पाले सर्वप्रथम सगरमाथाको थाप्लोमा टेकेका थिए । उनीहरूभन्दा अघि र पछि सगरमाथा आरोहणका लागि होडबाजी चलेको पाइन्छ । तेन्जिङ–हिलारीले सफलता प्राप्त गरेको तीन वर्षपछि दोस्रो टोलीको रूपमा १९५६ मे २३ मा स्वीट्जरल्यान्डका अर्नस्ट स्केमाइड र जुएर्ग मार्मेट, त्यसको भोलिपल्ट तेस्रो टोली - [Tourism back to pre-pandemic levels, but challenges remain](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tourism-back-to-pre-pandemic-levels-but-challenges-remain/) - TravelBiz News --- International tourist arrivals and the travel and tourism sector’s contribution to global GDP are expected to return to pre-pandemic levels this year, driven by the lifting of COVID-19-related travel restrictions and strong pent-up demand, as per the new World Economic Forum travel and tourism study, released on Tuesday ( 21 May ). - [PATA Annual Summit 2024 concluded in Macao](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/pata-annual-summit-2024-concluded-in-macao/) - Travel Biz News --- PATA Annual Summit 2024 concluded in Macao with commitment of collective efforts to promote tourism , More than 400 delegates from nearly 200 organisations across 29 destinations attended the summit held on May 15 -17. Under the theme Reimagining Tourism, PATA brought together leaders and professionals across the dynamic landscape of - [China's Anhui promotes tea culture, tourism in Nepal](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/chinas-anhui-promotes-tea-culture-tourism-in-nepal/) - KATHMANDU ( Xinhua) - An event was held here on Tuesday ( May 21 ) to promote Anhui Province in central China as a major producer of teas and a popular tourist destination. Wang Jing, deputy director general of the Department of Culture and Tourism of Anhui Province, and representatives from Suzhou City, Yuexi County - [UAE hospitality market to exceed US$7 billion by 2026](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/uae-hospitality-market-to-exceed-us7-billion-by-2026/) - Travel Biz News -- Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 25 April 2024: Recent data from global research companies indicates a bright future for the GCC hospitality industry, with insights from Deloitte and STR demonstrating sustained growth as tourism continues to be a key priority for regional governments. The upcoming edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), a - [Over 400 exhibitors to attend ITB India 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/itb-india-2024-returns-bigger-and-better-on-11-13-september/) - Travel Biz News ----- ITB India will be held alongside MICE Show India and Travel Tech India, from 11 – 13 September 2024 at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. With over 400 exhibitors, over 120 speakers, and over 600 Indian and South Asian buyers with 80% of them being decision makers, the B2B event assures - [Low-budget Chinese travellers highlight shift in Hong Kong tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/low-budget-chinese-travellers-highlight-shift-in-hong-kong-tourism/) - By Jessie Pang and Joyce Zhou ----- HONG KONG, May 6 (Reuters) - Cost-conscious Chinese tourists have replaced many of the cash-rich mainland travellers who once flocked to Hong Kong, with some only interested in free walking tours of the city and staying across the border in Shenzhen overnight to save money. During China's Labour - [UN Tourism : 260 villages in Best Tourism Villages 2024 competition](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/un-tourism-best-tourism-villages-2024-adventure-kicks-off/) - Travel Biz News ---- Over 260 villages from more than 60 countries representing the five regions of the world have put themselves forward for the 2024 edition of Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism 2024. This marks the highest volume of applications ever received in the past four editions. Applications for the fourth edition of - [Arabian Travel Market 2024 concludes setting a new show record](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/arabian-travel-market-2024-concludes-setting-a-new-show-record/) - Travel Biz News ----- Dubai, United : More than 46,000 industry professionals from over 160 countries – including 33,500 visitors – attended the 31st edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which concluded today (9 May) in Dubai, UAE. This represents a 15% year-on-year increase in attendees compared to ATM’s landmark 30th edition, setting a new - [United States : Air Passenger enplanements totaled 22.5 million in March 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/united-states-air-passenger-enplanements-totaled-22-5-million-in-march-2024/) - Travel Biz News --- U.S.-international air traffic passenger enplanements totaled 22.553 million in March 2024, up 14.6 percent compared to March 2023, with enplanements reaching 105.7 percent of pre-pandemic March 2019 volume ,according to data recently released by the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) of the United States . Non-U.S. citizen air passenger arrivals to the - [Ahmed bin Saeed opens Arabian Travel Market , 2300 exhibitors from 165 countries in Dubai](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/ahmed-bin-saeed-opens-arabian-travel-market-2300-exhibitors-from-165-countries-in-dubai/) - Travel Biz News --- Arabian Travel Market 2024 has opened amidst a grand ceremony in Dubai, More than 2,300 exhibitors from 165 countries are participating in the leading global travel and tourism event , with around 41,000 visitors expected to attend the event. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority - [Climbers have turned Mount Everest into a high-altitude garbage dump, but sustainable solutions are within reach](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/climbers-have-turned-mount-everest-into-a-high-altitude-garbage-dump-but-sustainable-solutions-are-within-reach/) - Suzanne OConnell / Alton C. Byers Spring is go time for climbers who hope to summit Mount Everest, Earth’s highest peak above sea level. Hundreds of mountaineers from around the world travel to Asia in April and May, headed for base camps in Nepal and Tibet. But jagged peaks won’t be the only thing they - [Amsterdam bans new hotels to curb mass tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/amsterdam-bans-new-hotels-to-curb-mass-tourism/) - Euronews -- Amsterdam is banning the construction of new hotel buildings in its latest move to curb overtourism. The Dutch city is also limiting the number of overnight stays by tourists. "We want to make and keep the city liveable for residents and visitors,” the local government said in a statement. This means: no over-tourism, - [Thousands protest in Spain's Canary Islands over mass tourism , 14 million foreign tourists in 2023](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thousands-protest-in-spains-canary-islands-over-mass-tourism/) - By Borja Suarez ----SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, Spain, April 20 (Reuters) - Thousands of people protested in Tenerife on Saturday, calling for the Spanish island to temporarily limit tourist arrivals to stem a boom in short-term holiday rentals and hotel construction that is driving up housing costs for locals. Holding placards reading "People live here" - [28 countries participating in Kazakhstan International Tourism Expo- KITF 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/28-countries-participating-in-kazakhstan-international-tourism-expo-kitf-2024/) - Trave Biz News --- More than 406 companies from 28 countries are participating in the Kazakhstan International Tourism and Travel Exhibition - KITF 2024 to be held in the exhibition pavilions of the Atakent KCBC (Almaty) on April 24 - 26 this year. KITF is the most popular annual event of the tourism industry in - [Maldives targets two million tourists this year](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/maldives-targets-two-million-tourists-this-year/) - Travel Biz News --- Maldives plans to welcome at least two million tourists this year. Tourist arrivals in the Maldives surpassed 600.000 in the first three months of this year, whereas tourist arrivals in three months of 2023 was 523,928, according to information released by Ministry of Tourism of Maldives. On average, the Maldives welcomes - [UN General Assembly hosts tourism for sustainable development event](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/un-general-assembly-hosts-tourism-for-sustainable-development-event/) - Travel Biz News ---- The United Nations General Assembly has held a second thematic event focused on tourism and the sector’s critical role in critical role of tourism in advancing sustainable development and resilience. Organized by the President of the General Assembly in collaboration with UN Tourism, the event was held at the UN Headquarters within the framework of Sustainability - ['Chinese airlines can boost US flights to 50 per week'](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/chinese-airlines-can-boost-us-flights-to-50-per-week-us-says/) - Chinese passenger airlines will be allowed to boost their weekly round-trip U.S. flights to 50 starting on March 31, up from the current 35, the U.S. Transportation Department said on Monday, returning the market to nearly one-third of pre-pandemic levels. The approval "is a significant step forward in further normalization of the U.S.-China market in - [Vietnam : 4.6 million international arrivals in three months of 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/vietnam-4-6-million-international-arrivals-in-three-months-of-202/) - Travel Biz News --- International arrivals to Việt Nam in March 2024 reached nearly 1.6 million, up 4.4 per cent compared to the previous month, according to the latest report from the General Statistics Office. This means that in the first quarter of 2024, international arrivals to the country reached over 4.6 million, a whopping - [Global Hotel Alliance kicks off its 20th anniversary on a high note, reporting robust Q1 results](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/global-hotel-alliance-kicks-off-its-20th-anniversary-on-a-high-note-reporting-robust-q1-results/) - Travel Biz News --- UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has started its 20th anniversary year on a high note, reporting robust Q1 results across all key performance indicators. Exceeding expectations, total hotel revenues for Q1 2024 jumped to US$649 million, up 17% compared to Q1 2023, while total room - [Hindu Kush Himalaya, a ‘biosphere on the brink’](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/hindu-kush-himalaya-a-biosphere-on-the-brink/) - Scientists have declared the Hindu Kush Himalaya, one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth, a ‘biosphere on the brink’ as a major global meeting of biodiversity experts concluded in the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu recently. The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) issued the call as over 130 global experts attended the Third Lead - [Panchase : A new destination](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/panchase-a-new-destination/) - Bheshjung Badal Panchase, about 233 km via Prithvi Highway from Kathmandu and situated at the meeting-point of Kaski, Parbat and Syangja districts of Gandaki Pradesh in the western region on Nepal, lies about 2500 meters above sea level and is the place of the meditation of Srabankumar of Aandhikhola. It is the point of of - [UN General Assembly declares 2027 as International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/un-general-assembly-declares-2027-as-international-year-of-sustainable-and-resilient-tourism/) - UNITED NATIONS, (Xinhua) -- The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on Monday to declare 2027 as the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism. The resolution invites the World Tourism Organization to facilitate the organization and implementation of this international year, in collaboration with governments, relevant organizations of the UN system, international and regional - [UN : High-Level Thematic Event on Tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/un-high-level-thematic-event-on-tourism/) - It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you all to the High-Level Thematic Event on Tourism – focusing on the crucial role of tourism and its extraordinary potential to contribute to sustainable development. Tourism is one of the most dynamic sectors of the global economy. The numbers speak for themselves. In 2023, tourism - [Impact of Climate Change on a Biodiversity Hot Spot](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/impact-of-climate-change-on-a-biodiversity-hot-spot/) - Simone Galimberti ---- If there is a place where the interlinkages and dependencies between the effects of climate warming and biodiversity loss are clearly at display, it’s Nepal. There is clear evidence on the impact of climate change on the country’s ecosystem considering the fact that Nepal is an important biodiversity hotspot. Climate change and biodiversity loss, - [Japan : 2.69 million visitors in January](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/japan-2-69-million-visitors-in-january/) - TOKYO, (Reuters) - Japan welcomed more than 2 million visitors for an eighth consecutive month in January, official data showed , setting the stage for a potential record year for tourism. The number of foreign visitors for business and leisure was 2.69 million last month, down slightly from 2.73 million in December, data from the - [Indonesia plans to welcome 14.3 m tourists in 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/indonesia-plans-to-welcome-14-3-m-tourists-in-2024/) - Travel Biz News -- The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia plans to provide incentives to boost international tourist arrivals to the 2024 target of 14.3 million. "We are currently exploring the strategy. Back then, we provided incentive per person but it must be approved by the Ministry of Finance first," the ministry's - [$236 billion a year profit from forced labour , lucrative sex trade](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/236-billion-a-year-profit-from-forced-labour-lucrative-sex-trade/) - Travel BizNews -- Forced labour is happening all over the world and it’s earning criminal gangs an astonishing $236 billion a year – $64 billion more than a decade ago, UN researchers said on Tuesday. In an alert, the International Labour Organization ( ILO) said that this increase had been fuelled by the growing number - [Kazakhstan Expo: World tourism trends to be presented at KITF 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/kazakhstan-tourism-expo-world-trends-in-international-tourism-to-be-presented-at-kitf-2024-2024/) - Travel Biz News ---- The Kazakhstan International Tourism and Travel Exhibition - KITF 2024 will be held from April 24 to 26, 2024, in the pavilions of Atakent Exhibition Complex (Almaty). More than 300 companies from Azerbaijan, Belarus, Vietnam, Georgia, Egypt, India, Italy, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Maldives, UAE, Russia, Slovenia, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Turkey, - [Women employment in tourism sector increasing](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/women-employment-in-tourism-sector-increasing/) - Travel Biz News -- Women in tourism comprise a significant portion of the sector's workforce, accounting for nearly 40% of the total employment , according to the data released by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) in London. This marks a substantial increase from 2010 to 2019, highlighting a 24% surge in direct female - [Pokhara declared " Tourism Capital " of Nepal](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/pokhara-declared-tourism-capital-of-nepal/) - Pokhara ( RSS ) : Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has pledged to lend necessary support and cooperation for the development of Pokhara, the Tourism Capital of Nepal. In his address to a function organised to announce Pokhara as the Tourism Capital of Nepal here today, the Prime Minister said the government will accord - [A Tour of Dakshin Kali and environs](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/a-tour-of-dakshin-kali-and-environs/) - Bhesh Jung Badal Shakti : Divine Energy In Hinduism female counter parts of the male gods are regards as Shakti representing divine energy. No creation or evolution can take place without the involvement of this female energy. The most important female principle, Shakti is embodied in the consort of Shiva. One of the Hindu Trinity. - [Over 7000 exhibitors, buyers from 170 countries attend global B2B platform ITB Berlin 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/over-7000-exhibitors-buyers-from-170-countries-attend-global-b2b-platform-itb-berlin-2024/) - Travel Biz News ----- More than 5,500 exhibitors and 1,300 senior buyers from 170 countries have attended the global B2B platform ITB Berlin 2024 taking place from 5 to 7 March on the Berliner Exhibition Grounds, Germany. The slogan of the ITB Berlin Convention, the industry’s leading thinktank, is ’Pioneer the Transition in Travel & - [United States : International visitors to increase to 77.7 million in 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/united-states-international-visitors-to-increase-to-77-7-million-in-2024/) - Travel Biz News --- ITA’s National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) forecasts the total volume of international visitation to the United States to increase to 77.7 million in 2024, up 10.4 million, or 15.4% from 67.3 million visitors in 2023. NTTO also estimates international visitation to reach 85.2 million in 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic 2019 visitation - [Saudi Arabia welcomed 100 million tourists](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/saudi-arabia-welcomed-100-million-tourists/) - Travel BizNews ------ The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has welcomed over 100 million tourists in 2023, marking a significant milestone in its journey to become a global tourism powerhouse. This remarkable accomplishment achieved seven years ahead of its original schedule, not only underscores Saudi Arabia's emergence as a global tourism powerhouse but also highlights its - [Safari tourism market to be US$ 69.9 Bn by 2033](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/safari-tourism-market-to-be-us-69-9-bn-by-2033/) - Travel Biz News === New York (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The safari tourism market was valued at USD 36.8 billion in 2023 with a significant growth and is anticipated to reach at USD 69.9 billion by 2033 with an excellent CAGR of 6.8%. The demand for the global tourism and holiday tourists has boosted the market. - [International tourism to reach pre-pandemic levels this year](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-tourism-to-reach-pre-pandemic-levels-this-year/) - Travel BizNews -- International tourism is well on track to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2024. International tourism ended 2023 at 88% of pre-pandemic levels, with an estimated 1.3 billion international arrivals , according to the first UNWTO World Tourism Barometer of the year, The unleashing of remaining pent-up demand, increased air connectivity, and a - [MICE market to be US$784 billion by 2032](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/mice-market-to-be-us784-billion-by-2032/) - Travel BizNews --- Singapore - Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), The Meetings Show Asia Pacific 2024 promises to be a game-changer for meetings and events planners in the region, with its MICE market poised to grow from USD412.18 billion in 2023 to USD783.63 billion by 2032. The show ,slated for 17-18 April 2024 - [Gen X driving GCC outbound travel , says ATM](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/gen-x-driving-gcc-outbound-travel-says-atm/) - Travel Biz News ----- The GCC outbound market is forecast to grow exponentially over the next five years, driven by Gen X travellers, according to recent research, says Arabian Travel Market (ATM) which takes place from 6-9 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) brings together six Arab countries – Bahrain, Kuwait, - [‘ Etihad Chef’s Corner ' held to promote culinary tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/etihad-chefs-corner-held-to-promote-culinary-tourism/) - Travel Biz News --- Kathmandu: Etihad Airways organized “Etihad Chef's Corner ' here presenting local fusion food and finesse wine on Tuesday. The event was organized in association with Kathmandu Marriott Hotel and Nepal Tourism Board with participation of officials of the government , diplomats , travel professionals and renowned chefs. On the occasion, Etihad - [North Korea to welcome Russian tourists in February](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/north-korea-to-welcome-russian-tourists-in-february/) - SEOUL ( AP ) --Russian tourists reportedly going on a ski trip to North Korea will be the first international travelers to visit the country since border closings in January 2020 amid the global pandemic lockdown. The tour, published by the Russian state-run Tass news agency and advertised by a Russian tour agency this week, - [China prepares for surge in passenger traffic during 2024 Spring Festival](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-prepares-for-surge-in-passenger-traffic-during-2024-spring-festival/) - Passenger traffic during China's annual Spring Festival travel rush will likely see a massive increase in 2024, according to the Ministry of Transport. The travel rush, usually a period of high transportation demand as people return home for family reunions, will last from January 26 to March 5 this year. The eight-day 2024 Spring Festival - [World Economic Forum : Rebuilding Trust Amid Uncertainty](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/world-economic-forum-rebuilding-trust-amid-uncertainty/) - Travel BizNews ----- Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 19 January 2024 – Amid rising geopolitical tensions, close to 3,000 policy-makers, business executives, international organization and civil society leaders, academics and innovators from around the world came together for the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum to rebuild a basis of trust, generate new ideas and develop - [Henley reveals world’s most powerful passports](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/henley-reveals-worlds-most-powerful-passports-in-2024/) - Travel Biz News ---- Four EU member states - France, Germany, Italy, and Spain join Japan and Singapore in boasting the most powerful passports in the world, with their citizens able to visit an astonishing 194 destinations out of 227 around the globe visa-free. An unprecedented six countries share the top spot with visa-free access - [ASEAN Tourism Forum to focus on quality tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/asean-tourism-forum-to-focus-on-responsible-tourism/) - Travel Biz News ---- ASEAN Tourism Forum will be held in Laos Vientiane on 22- 27 January this year with the theme: "Quality and Responsible Tourism - Sustaining ASEAN Future." “Our aim is to strengthen collaboration in further improving tourism products to attract more international tourists, and contribute more to our community and to sustainability - [Vietnam welcomed 12.6 million tourists in 2023](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/vietnam-welcomed-12-6-million-foreign-tourists-in-2023/) - Hanoi ( VNS )-International arrivals to Vietnam in December reached nearly 1.4 million people, an increase of 11.2 per cent compared to the previous month and a 93.9 per cent increase compared to the same period last year, according to the year-end report from the General Statistics Office. For the entire year, the total number - [48 million women employed in tourism sector](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/48-million-women-employed-in-tourism-sector/) - Travel Biz News --- New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC), initiated by the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, reveals that the global Travel & Tourism sector is delivering soaring employment opportunities to women and young people around the world. The report shows that the - [China expects a surge in new year travel with 1.56 million daily trips](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-expects-a-surge-in-new-year-travel-with-1-56-million-daily-trips/) - By Arbërie Shabani -- The National Immigration Administration (NIA) in China has forecasted a significant surge in travel during the 2024 New Year holiday, with an expected average of 1.56 million daily inbound and outbound passenger trips. According to the local media, this represents a five-fold increase compared to the previous year and can impact - [Global travel spending to reach US$1.8 trillion by 2027](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/global-business-travel-spending-to-reach-us1-8-trillion-by-2027/) - Travel Biz News --- Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has announced a strategic partnership with the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) for the upcoming edition of the event, which takes place from 6-9 May 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The renowned global organisations have been appointed - [International tourism on track to recover 90% of pre-pandemic levels](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-tourism-on-track-to-recover-90-of-pre-pandemic-levels/) - Travel Biz News --- International tourism is on track to recover almost 90% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of this year. About 975 million tourists travelled internationally between January and September 2023, an increase of 38% on the same months of 2022 ,according to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), World - [Hong Kong leading vacation list for mainland tourists](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/hong-kong-leading-vacation-bucket-list-for-mainland-tourists/) - Travel Biz News / Media OutReach Newswire ----- HONG KONG - In the post-pandemic era, Mainland outbound travelers are inclined towards Asian destinations as compared to Europe, North America and Oceania, with rising preference for a trip to Hong Kong. In a report titled - 'The Redefined Mainland Tourists' by NielsenIQ, the top three purposes - [Travel Technology Solutions Lab celebrates 10 years](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/travel-technology-solutions-lab-celebrates-10-years/) - Travel Biz News --- TTS Lab, the research and development center of the company TTS - Travel Technology and Solutions, celebrated its 10th anniversary at TTS Lab’s headquarters in the Azores, Portugal recently. On the occasion , two founders of TTS, Pedro Barata and Rui Figueiredo, highlighted on the company's evolution from the founding of - [Singapore : COVID-19 cases rose to 56,043 in a week](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/singapore-covid-19-cases-rose-to-56043-cases-in-a-week/) - Travel Biz News --- Singapore 's Ministry of Health (MOH) strongly encourages the public to wear a mask in crowded places even if they are not sick, especially in indoor settings, or when visiting or interacting with vulnerable persons. Travellers should adopt the relevant travel precautions, such as wearing a mask at the airport, purchasing - [WTTC takes bold steps towards water resilience](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/global-tourism-body-takes-bold-steps-towards-water-resilience/) - Travel Biz News ----- The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its new report, ‘Water Roadmap for Travel & Tourism’, revealing total water intensity by global tourism continues to decrease as the sector continues to grow. Despite being one the fastest growing sectors, accounting for one in 10 jobs globally and contributing 10.4% of - [China allows visa-free entry for 6 countries , Singapore most favored outbound destination](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-allows-visa-free-entry-for-6-countries-singapore-most-favored-outbound-destination/) - Travel Biz News ---- China has decided to implement a unilateral visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia on a trial basis . From December 1, 2023 to November 30, 2024, holders of ordinary passports from the above six countries may enter China visa-free for business, tourism, - [UK opens electronic travel authorisation scheme](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/uk-opens-electronic-travel-authorisation-scheme/) - Travel Biz News --- The UK’s electronic travel authorisation (ETA) scheme has opened for Qatari nationals, who can now benefit from cheaper and smoother travel. The UK’s electronic travel authorisation (ETA) scheme has officially opened for Qatari nationals who, from 15 November , need one to travel to the UK. This landmark opening demonstrates the - [Global travel trend changing : ForwardKeys](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/global-travel-trend-changing-forwardkeys/) - Travel Biz News --- VALENCIA - As the leading provider of comprehensive global air travel intelligence, ForwardKeys has released the 2023 Global Travel Trends Report. The report examines the emerging patterns of global tourism and evolving traveller behaviour that have shaped the industry through 2023 and beyond. The year 2023 marks a significant milestone as - [Ethiopian Airlines to order 67 Boeing Jets](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/ethiopian-airlines-to-order-67-boeing-jets/) - Travel Biz News --- Ethiopian Airlines plans to order 11 787 Dreamliner and 20 737 MAX airplanes with an opportunity for 15 and 21 additional jets, respectively. The agreement, signed by Boeing and Ethiopia's national carrier at the Dubai Airshow, represents the largest-ever purchase of Boeing airplanes in African history. "We are pleased to announce - [UNWTO Ministers Summit focus on education , youth empowerment](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/unwto-ministers-summit-focus-on-education-youth-empowerment/) - Travel Biz News ----- UNWTO celebrated the biggest Ministers Summit on record as it brought tourism leaders together on the opening day of the World Travel Market in London to focus on education and skills development. Welcoming a record 40 Ministers of Tourism, representing every global region and destinations of all sizes, UNWTO Executive Director - [International visitors spent $18.8 Billion in the United States in September 2023](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-visitors-spent-18-8-billion-in-the-united-states-in-september-2023/) - Travel Biz News -- International visitors spent $18.8 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States, an increase of 24 percent compared to September 2022 and the highest level of monthly spending since December 2019 (before the onset of reported COVID-19 cases). In fact, monthly U.S. travel and tourism exports are within - [A model pilgrimage site for millions](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/a-model-pilgrimage-site-for-millions/) - By Ramesh Tiwari ------- Pilgrimage/ religious tourism is on the increase with a growing number of people visiting holy sites and historical places. Academicians see a distinction between religious tourism and pilgrimage. "Pilgrimage is when people set out on a journey to visit a place associated with a holy event in order to deepen their - [Asia Pacific airlines carried 26 million international passengers in August](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/asia-pacific-airlines-carried-26-million-international-passengers-in-august/) - Travel Biz News ---- Asia Pacific airlines carried 25.7 million international passengers in August, a solid 129.7% year-on-year growth compared to the same month last year, bringing demand to average 76.5% of pre-pandemic levels. In revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), demand rose by 102.0% year-on-year, while available seat capacity expanded by 88.7%, leading to a 5.4 - [Cambodia opens a new airport to serve Angkor Wat as it seeks to boost tourist arrivals](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/cambodia-opens-a-new-airport-to-serve-angkor-wat-as-it-seeks-to-boost-tourist-arrivals/) - PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Commercial operations began at Cambodia’s newest and biggest airport, designed to serve as an upgraded gateway to the country’s major tourist attraction, the centuries-old Angkor Wat temple complex in the northwestern province of Siem Reap. A Bangkok Airways flight from Thailand was the first to land, with 16 additional flights - [Destination USA : 8 things to see and do in Miami](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/destination-usa-8-things-to-see-and-do-in-miami/) - By David Smith ------ Famous for its beauty and amenities, Miami is a fantastic travel destination. Among the many reasons Miami is so well-known are its warm climate, stunning beaches, and top-notch diving spots. The city of Miami is home to the wonderful Everglades National Park, the NBA's Miami Heat, and the renowned Miami Tower. - [UNWTO: 54 Best Tourism Villages selected](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/unwto-54-best-tourism-villages-selected/) - Travel Biz News ------ The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced its list of Best Tourism Villages 2023. The accolade recognizes villages that are leading in nurturing rural areas and preserving landscapes, cultural diversity, local values, and culinary traditions. In this third edition 54 villages from all regions were selected from almost 260 applications. A - [WTM London 2023 is open , tourists in favour of new experiences](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/wtm-london-2023-is-open-tourists-in-favour-of-new-experiences/) - Travel Biz News --- The World Travel Market ( WTM) , world's largest tourism event, began on November 6 in London , United Kingdom with participation of more than 4,000 exhibitors, and thousands of buyers representing different parts of the world . Fatim-Zahra AMMOR, Minister of Tourism, Visit Morocco, has officially inaugurated WTM London, marking - [WTTC Global Summit in Kigali , Rwanda](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/wttc-global-summit-in-kigali-rwanda/) - Travel Biz News --- World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 23rd Global Summit kicked off in Kigali on Nov.1. WTTC members, international media, and government representation from over 45 countries are attending the event in Kigali. WTTC President & CEO Julia Simpson revealed that the global Travel & Tourism sector is making a robust comeback, - [‘Stop the madness of climate change'-UN chief](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/stop-the-madness-of-climate-change-un-chief-guterres/) - Travel Biz News ---- Kathmandu : UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called on the world to “stop the madness” of climate change as he visited the Everest region in Nepal where melting glaciers are putting entire communities at risk of extinction. Nepal has lost almost a third of its ice volume in 30 years, - [Nepal Himalayas: NMA commemorates 50th anniversary](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/nepal-himalayas-nma-commemorates-50th-anniversary/) - Travel Biz News --- Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), the country's main organization dedicated to mountain tourism and environmental preservation, marked its 50th anniversary today amidst a ceremony attended by national and international dignitaries. The Golden Jubilee ceremony was inaugurated by President of Nepal, Ramchandra Poudel. Notable figures including the First Lady, Ms. Savita Poudel, Minister - [ITB Asia 2023 : over 3100 exhibitors , buyers attended travel trade show in Singapore](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/itb-asia-2023-concluded-over-3100-exhibitors-and-buyers-attended-the-event-in-singapore/) - Travel Biz News ----- ITB Asia, Asia’s leading travel trade show, concluded today in Singapore. Thousands of industry experts came together to celebrate travel and forge new connections at ITB Asia, co-located with MICE Show Asia and Travel Tech Asia, and enriched by a multi-track conference. With over 1,838 exhibitors and more than 1,300 top-tier - [Thailand aims to welcome 30 million international tourists this year](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thailand-aims-to-welcome-30-million-international-tourists-this-year-2/) - Travel Biz News ---- Thailand expects to welcome up to 30 million international visitors this year, signaling a rebound in the tourism sector after a challenging period. The revenue target for the tourism industry is set at 2.3 trillion baht, which is around 80% of the pre-pandemic revenue recorded in 2019. Increased visitor arrivals from - [PATA Travel Mart 2023 in New Delhi](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/pata-travel-mart-2023-in-new-delhi/) - Travel Biz News -- The 46th edition of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart 2023 kicked off in New Delhi today . The Mart is being organised from October 4th to 6th 2023, bringing together tourism professionals and business stakeholders from across the world. The physical version of the Travel Mart is being - [Over 150 countries to join UNWTO General Assembly in Samarkand](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/over-150-countries-to-join-unwto-general-assembly-in-samarkand/) - Travel BizNews --- High-level delegates and Ministers from more than 150 countries are expected to attend the 25th session of the UNWTO General Assembly in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on 18-19 October. Held every two years, the supreme governing body of UNWTO will once again bring member states from every global region together to debate and advance - [China's 8-day National Day holiday sparks travel](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/chinas-8-day-national-day-holiday-sparks-travel/) - Travel Biz News --- China is expected to see 190 million railway trips during the 12-day travel rush, which lasts from Sept. 27 to Oct. 8 this year. According to the China State Railway Group Co., Ltd., as of 6 p.m. on Sept. 20, 146 million train tickets had been sold nationwide since the presale - [‘Nepal committed to implement Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects’](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/nepal-committed-to-implement-belt-and-road-initiative-bri-projects/) - By Ramesh Tiwari --- Kathmandu, Oct.8 – Political figures, academicians and experts have pointed out the need to explore Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects on the basis of mutual interest and implement the programs for prosperity of the country at a seminar with the theme of 'A Decade of BRI: Deepening Trade, Investment, Connectivity - [World Tourism Day 2023 emphasizes Green Investments](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/world-tourism-day-2023-emphasizes-green-investments/) - Travel Biz News --- World Tourism Day 2023 is celebrated around the world urging all the stakeholders to come together with the theme of Tourism and Green Investments. The official celebrations is held on 27 September in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. All the countries will mark the occasion in every region through a range - [Chinese President Xi opens Hangzhou Asian Games , 12,000 athletes from 45 nations compete in 40 sports](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/chinese-president-xi-opens-hangzhou-asian-games-12000-athletes-from-45-nations-compete-in-40-sports/) - Hangzhou ( Xinhua ) - Less than two years after the successful Beijing Winter Olympics, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday( September 23 ) opened the Hangzhou Asian Games, the largest in terms of athlete participation and sporting events in the 72-year Asiad history. "I declare the 19th Asian Games open," Xi said in his - [G20 leaders endorse Goa Roadmap and ‘Travel for LiFE’ program to boost tourism sector](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/g20-leaders-endorse-goa-roadmap-and-travel-for-life-program-to-boost-tourism-sector/) - Travel Biz News -- New Delhi: G20 Leaders' Summit unanimously endorsed tourism and culture's pivotal role in sustainable socio-economic development and prosperity. The 'G20 Leaders Declaration' adopted during the summit underlined the significance of the 'Goa Roadmap for Tourism as a vehicle for achieving SDGs. Delhi Declaration provides a new direction for tourism sector with - [Boeing assists Moroccan earthquake relief efforts](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/boeing-assists-moroccan-earthquake-relief-efforts/) - Travel Biz News -- Boeing announced a $300,000 donation from the Boeing Charitable Trust to assist with Moroccan earthquake recovery and relief efforts. "Amidst the devastation left in the wake of this earthquake, we extend our deepest sympathy to Moroccans who are enduring such unimaginable hardship," said Ziad Ojakli, executive vice president of Government Operations - [Hong Kong : 20 million visitor arrivals in first eight months of 2023](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/hong-kong-20-million-visitor-arrivals-in-first-eight-months-of-2023/) - Travel Biz News -- The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that, benefitting from the peak season of summer holidays, Hong Kong recorded preliminary visitor arrivals of about 4.1 million for August, representing a 14% month-on-month increase. Cumulatively, over 20 million visitor arrivals were recorded from January to August this year. Overall, Hong Kong's tourism - [TTS Corporate increases user security through latest feature](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tts-corporate-increases-user-security-through-latest-feature/) - Travel Biz News --- TTS.com, a leading provider of technological solutions for the travel industry, announced significant advancements in its corporate solution, TTS Corporate. "In this announcement, we highlight an innovative future for TTS Corporate, as well as some lesser-known features that will help TTS Corporate users manage their corporate segment more efficiently," TTS said - [France:Tourism revenue to rise to 67 bln euros in 2023](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/france-hoping-tourism-revenue-to-rise-to-67-bln-euros-in-2023/) - PARIS (Reuters) - France is hoping to get up to 67 billion euros ($72.42 billion)worth of revenues from foreign tourists in 2023, beating last year's figure of 58 billion, French Tourism Minister Olivia Gregoire said . France is the world's most visited country for tourists, and tourism accounts for around 8% of French gross domestic - [Saudi Arabia’s tourism surplus increases , 7.8 million tourists in Q1 2023](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/saudi-arabias-tourism-surplus-increases-7-8-million-tourists-in-the-first-quarter-of-2023-in-q1-2023/) - Travel Biz News ---- RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The Ministry of Tourism in Saudi Arabia has announced an extraordinary achievement in the country’s tourism sector. In the first quarter of 2023, Saudi Arabia witnessed a remarkable transformation, transitioning from a deficit of USD 427 million in Q1 2022 to an impressive surplus of USD 6.1 - [UNWTO,G20 launch dashboard to support tourism in advancing SDGS](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/unwtog20-launch-dashboard-to-support-tourism-in-advancing-sdgs/) - Travel Biz News --- UNWTO and India’s G20 Presidency, have joined hands to launch a new tool to advance the contribution of tourism policies and initiatives towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit next 9-10 September, UNWTO has worked with the Presidency through India's Ministry of Tourism on the G20 - [Himalaya Airlines starts Kathmandu-Qingdao flights](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/himalaya-airlines-inaugurates-kathmandu-qingdao-direct-flights/) - Travel Biz News --- KATHMANDU – Himalaya Airlines, a joint venture between Nepal and China, has started direct flights to Qingdao from Kathmandu today. This historic event marks a significant milestone in Himalaya Airlines' commitment to enhancing connectivity and promoting bilateral ties between Nepal and China. The new Kathmandu-Qingdao-Kathmandu route will offer passengers seamless travel - [International air passenger travel up in United States](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/united-states-international-air-passenger-travel-up-in-july/) - Travel Biz News ---- U.S.-international air traffic passenger enplanements totaled 24.729 million in July 2023, with enplanements reaching 97.8 per cent of pre-pandemic July 2019 volume, according to data recently released by the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO ). Non-U.S. citizen air passenger arrivals to the United States from foreign countries totaled 5.065 million in - [China : No COVID-19 test requirements for international arrivals](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-no-covid-19-test-requirements-for-international-arrivals/) - Travel Biz News --- BEIJING ( Xinhua ) - China's customs authorities on Tuesday announced the removal of COVID-19 nucleic acid or antigen test requirements for all inbound international travelers. Starting from Aug 30, travelers to China will no longer need to report the results of their nucleic acid or antigen tests taken within 48 - [PATA announced winners of the 2023 Gold Award](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/pata-announced-winners-of-the-2023-gold-award/) - Travel Biz News ----- BANGKOK, August 24- Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) announced winners of the 2023 PATA Gold Awards today. The 2023 PATA Gold Award Presentation hosted by Macao Government Tourism Office will take place in New Delhi, India on October 5 during PATA Travel Mart 2023. Under the guidance of PATA headquarters, 22 - [Asia Pacific airlines : 23.2 million international passengers in June](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/asia-pacific-airlines-23-2-million-international-passengers-in-june/) - Travel Biz News ---- Asia Pacific airlines carried 23.2 million international passengers in the month of June, representing a 159.3% year-on-year increase compared to the same month last year. The region’s airlines carried 21.4 million international passengers in May this year. Preliminary June 2023 traffic figures released by Kuala Lumpur based Association of Asia Pacific - [India launches a wedding tourism campaign](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/india-launches-a-wedding-tourism-campaign/) - Travel Biz News --- New Delhi : Building upon the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Developing Tourism in Mission Mode," Ministry of Tourism unveiled an ambitious campaign aimed at showcasing India as a premier wedding destination on the global stage. This campaign seeks to explore avenues of great potential, for scaling tourism in India - [Adventure Travel Trade Asso. appoints new Board of Directors](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/adventure-travel-trade-asso-appoints-new-board-of-directors/) - The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has appointed a Board of Directors, marking a shift away from the advisory board it has had for the last 18 years. The Board appointments include Chunnie Wright of the Law Office of Chun T. Wright; Malia Asfour, Director of the Jordan Tourism Board, North America; Kimberly Daley, CEO - [Ministers agree climate action in Pan European tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/ministers-agree-climate-action-in-pan-european-tourism/) - Ministers of the Environment from across the Pan European region have agreed to promote the transformation of tourism, with key initiatives of the One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme to serve as their guiding principles. At the conclusion of the Ninth Environment for Europe Ministerial Conference, organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and - [Meaningful Tourism Awards 2022](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/meaningful-tourism-awards-2022/) - Travel Biz News — A total of 18 Award winners and 7 Honourable Mentions for Best Practice Examples of a positive future for tourism were honored during ITB Asia held in Singapore on 20 October , 2022. The second day of the ITB ASIA 2022, the biggest tourism fair in Asia, began with the announcement - [900 million tourists travelled internationally in 2022](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/900-million-tourists-travelled-internationally-in-2022/) - International tourism recovered 63% of pre-pandemic levels in 2022, with Europe and the Middle East in the lead. Over 900 million tourists travelled internationally in 2022, double those in 2021 though still 37% fewer than in 2019 International tourism saw stronger than expected results in 2022, backed by large pent-up demand and the lifting or - [Virgin Galactic to launch second commercial space flight](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/virgin-galactic-to-launch-second-commercial-space-flight/) - Virgin Galactic Holdings said that the space tourism startup will launch its second commercial flight in a window that opens next month after a successful first flight in June. The firm is among the few U.S.-based space companies, along with Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin and Elon Musk’s SpaceX, to cater to the burgeoning demand for - [Visitors to Japan top 2 million in June](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/visitors-to-japan-top-2-million-in-june/) - Inbound visitors rose to 2.07 million in June, the Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) said , clearing the 2 million mark for the first time since February 2020. Even with a record heat wave in Japan, travellers are pouring in, taking advantage of a slide in the currency that has made holidays the cheapest in - [China expands outbound group tours to 138 destinations ,40 m traveled abroad in first half of 2023](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-expands-outbound-group-tours-to-138-destinations/) - Travel Biz News --- China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced a significant expansion to the list of countries and regions available for outbound group tourism, increasing the number of destinations from 60 to 138. According to the notice, travel agencies and online tourism companies could resume their outbound group tour businesses including air ticket - [Vietnam named "Asia’s new tourism hotspot", 6.6 million tourists in seven months of 2023](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/vietnam-named-asias-new-tourism-hotspot-6-6-m-tourists-in-seven-months-of-2023/) - Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has been named "Asia’s new tourism hotspot" by Travel Off Path, one of North America's largest travel news websites. The US-based travel website has identified three reasons for Vietnam being the new Asia tourism hotpot including the adjusted visa requirements, a well-preserved natural beauty and a focus on tourism growth. In - [Wellness economy - a multi-trillion-dollar market](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/wellness-economy-a-multi-trillion-dollar-market/) - Global Wellness Institute (GWI )defines the wellness economy as industries that enable consumers to incorporate wellness activities and lifestyles into their daily lives. It encompasses 11 varied and diverse sectors. Wellness is estimated by the Global Wellness Institute to be a multi-trillion-dollar market, with global spending exceeding $4 trillion every year since 2017. Its growth - [Europe's sweltering summer could send tourists to cooler climes](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/europes-sweltering-summer-could-send-tourists-to-cooler-climes/) - Reuters -- Soaring summer temperatures across southern Europe could prompt a lasting shift in tourist habits, with more travellers choosing cooler destinations or taking their holidays in spring or autumn to dodge the extreme heat, tourism bodies and experts predict. European Travel Commission (ETC) data shows the number of people hoping to travel to the - [United States: International air passenger travel totaled 22.72 million in June](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/united-states-international-air-passenger-travel-totaled-22-72-million-in-june/) - Travel Biz News --- U.S.-international air traffic passenger enplanements totaled 22.719 million in June 2023, up 19.0% compared to June 2022. This represents enplanements reaching 95.4% of pre-pandemic June 2019 volume , according to a data recently released by the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) in Washington DC. Non-U.S. citizen air passenger arrivals to the United - [Global Hotel Alliance enters partnership with luxury Seven Seas Cruises](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/global-hotel-alliance-enters-partnership-with-luxury-seven-seas-cruises/) - Travel Biz News --- UAE - Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, is taking its award-winning loyalty program, GHA DISCOVERY, to the high seas after entering a landmark partnership with Regent Seven Seas Cruises (Regent), the world’s leading luxury cruise line, based in Miami, Florida. This exclusive agreement marks - [Indian tourists flock to Southeast Asia](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/indian-tourists-flock-to-southeast-asia/) - BANGKOK/NEW DELHI, July 17 (Reuters) - Indian tourists are streaming into Southeast Asia, cementing the world's most populous country's position as a key growth market for a travel and tourism sector that is feeling the pinch of China's slower-than-expected re-opening. From airlines like IndiGo and Thai Airways to hospitality chains offering thousands of rooms, companies - [Bali to host Int. Tourism Investment conference](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/bali-to-host-international-tourism-investment-forum-conference/) - Bali is preparing to host the International Tourism Investment Forum conference at the end of July. The event is designed for tourism stakeholders to come together to talk about how, when, where, and why investment should be utilized in the tourism sector , Bali Sun reports . Speaking at a launch event for the International - [Portuguese , Greek tourism to reach record-breaking high this year, says WTTC](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/portuguese-greek-tourism-to-reach-record-breaking-high-this-year-says-wttc/) - Travel Biz News ---- Portuguese and Greek travel tourism sector is projected to reach the 2019 peak this year , according to World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) released this week. The sector is set to contribute €40.4 billion to the Portuguese economy by the end of 2023, surpassing the - [Japan's tallest skyscraper, at 330 meters, completed in Tokyo , another 390 meters building in 2027](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/japans-tallest-skyscraper-at-330-meters-completed-in-tokyo/) - KYODO NEWS - Japan's tallest skyscraper, towering at a height of 330 meters, was completed at the heart of Tokyo, Mori Building Co. said Monday, beating the previous title holder by 30 meters. The Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower building is a key feature of an area being redeveloped as "Azabudai Hills" to fully open - [Chinese tourists buying luxury brands trend changing](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/chinese-tourists-buying-luxury-brands-trend-changing-cotmi/) - Travel Biz News --- About 4.6 million Chinese can be counted as Ultra-rich or “High Net Worth Individuals” (HNWIs), with an average wealth of 8 million Euro (8.7 million USD), which together account to two thirds (67%) of all wealth. Another 99 million inhabitants of Mainland China own 26% of all wealth, or 150,000 Euro(165,000 - [China’s welcome return to Arabian Travel Market](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/chinas-welcome-return-to-arabian-travel-market/) - Travel Biz News --- Chinese exhibitors and travel professionals are making a welcome return to Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 which is being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) for its 30th edition from 1-4 May, for the first time in three years. China lifted its covid-related travel restrictions on 8 January 2023, - [G20 Tourism Working Group stresses on implementation of Sustainable Development Goals](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tourism-working-group-meeting-under-g20-concluded-in-goa-india/) - Travel Biz News ---- The 4th Tourism Working Group Meeting under G20 has urged all the stakeholders to support the vision of placing tourism high in the national and international agendas and processes related to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and express the importance of working together in this direction. The Prime Minister, - [UNWTO- WTTC commit to work together](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/unwto-wttc-commit-to-work-together/) - Travel Biz News --- The world’s two leading travel organisations have agreed to work together for overall development of global tourism. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the World Tourism Organization of the United Nations (UNWTO) recently signed Memorandum of Understanding at the G20 Ministerial meeting (Goa, India),. The two organizations focused on - [European travel tourism sector recovering strongly](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/european-travel-sector-recovering-strongly/) - Travel Biz News – The EU travel and tourism sector is forecast to reach 98 per cent of the 2019 peak, according to Economic Impact Research 2023 revealed by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The sector is set to contribute €1.44BN to the economy this year, edging close to the 2019 pre-pandemic high - [China : domestic travel record of 106 million trips during Dragon Boat Festival](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-domestic-travel-record-of-106-million-trips-during-dragon-boat-festival/) - Travel Biz News ---- China's tourism industry displayed strong signs of recovery during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday this year. Official data showed a domestic travel record of 106 million trips, representing a 32.3 percent year-on-year growth which exceeded the pre-COVID levels in 2019. Domestic travel revenue surged 44.5 percent year on year, recovering - [Japan’s tourism sector nears pre-pandemic recovery](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/japans-tourism-sector-nears-pre-pandemic-recovery/) - Travel Biz News ---- Japan’s travel and tourism sector’s GDP contribution is forecast to reach USD 285.5 billion (JPY 37.6 trillion) this year. , according to The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR). This figure is only 6.8% shy of to the 2019 pre-pandemic high of USD 306.5 billion (JPY - [International arrivals in Asia -Pacific countries recovering well](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-arrivals-in-asia-pacific-countries-recovering-well/) - Travel Biz News -------- Worldwide, twice as many people travelled internationally in the first three months of 2023 than in the same period of 2022, taking global tourism back to 80% of pre-pandemic level , according to World Tourism Organization. For Asia and the Pacific, however, international arrivals got back to 54% of pre-pandemic levels - [International air passenger travel up in United States](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-air-passenger-travel-up-in-united-states/) - Travel Biz News --- U.S.-international air traffic passenger enplanements totaled 20.765 million in May 2023, up 23.9% compared to May 2022, reaching 94.3 per cent of pre-pandemic May 2019 volume. Data recently released by the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) show that non-U.S. citizen air passenger arrivals to the United States from foreign countries totaled 4.407 - [India’s IndiGo places record order for 500 A320 aircraft](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/indias-indigo-places-record-order-for-500-a320-family-aircraft/) - Travel Biz News ---- IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has placed a firm order for 500 A320 Family aircraft, setting the record for the biggest single purchase agreement in the history of commercial aviation. The latest agreement takes the total number of Airbus aircraft on order by IndiGo to 1,330, establishing its position - [Himalaya Airlines resumes Kathmandu - Beijing direct flights](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/himalaya-airlines-launched-flights-connecting-kathmandu-and-beijing/) - Travel Biz News --- Kathmandu - Himalaya Airlines has commenced its flight operation between Kathmandu- Beijing- Kathmandu starting Saturday (June 24). Himalaya Airlines (H9) believes that the resumption of the flight route will be a significant boost to both Nepalese tourism and trade. The first outbound flight, H9 665, departed from Tribhuvan International Airport in - [First China-Nepal Friendship Dragon Boat Race Festival kicked off](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/first-china-nepal-friendship-dragon-boat-race-festival-kicked-off/) - Travel Biz News --- The first "China-Nepal Friendship Dragon Boat Race Festival” kicked off in Pokhara today. Four teams each from China and Nepal are participating in the Boat Race competition claimed to be the first of its kind in South Asia. One hundred and sixty people from Nepal and from China are participating - [Türkiye to boost economy with summer tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/turkiye-expects-to-boost-economy-with-summer-tourism/) - ANKARA - Türkiye is looking forward to tapping into key summer tourism industry revenues to prop up its ailing economy as foreign tourists have begun to flow to sunny Turkish holiday resorts, industry professionals said. Each year, this crucial industry, which employs 2.6 million workers, generates billions of U.S. dollars, offering much-needed respite for the - [Chinese tourist's outbound travel destinations more richer , diverse](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/chinese-tourists-outbound-travel-destinations-more-diverse/) - Travel Biz News --- The outbound travel destinations of Chinese tourists are richer and more diverse, ranging from near to far, from popular to relatively niche , according to Airbnb. The travel time of Chinese users is extending, and they are more eager to experience the customs and customs of multiple cities in one trip. - [Airlines net profits to reach $9.8 billion in 2023](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/airline-industry-net-profits-expected-to-reach-9-8-billion-in-2023/) - Travel Biz News ---- Airline industry net profits are expected to reach $9.8 billion in 2023 (1.2% net profit margin) which is more than double the previous forecast of $4.7 billion (December 2022) , according to International Air Transport Association (IATA) . Airline industry operating profits are expected to reach $22.4 billion in 2023, much - [Cathay Cargo receives 'Cargo Airline of the Year 'award](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/cathay-cargo-receives-cargo-airline-of-the-year-award/) - Travel Biz News--- Cathay Cargo received “Cargo Airline of the Year” award recently at the 49th Annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards produced by Air Transport World (ATW). The coveted award pays tribute to Cathay Cargo for overcoming major operational challenges in 2022, as well as for its growth, investment, innovation and ambition to become the - [Record Mount Everest season in Nepal also one of its deadliest,17 killed this season](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/record-mount-everest-season-in-nepal-also-one-of-its-deadliest/) - Scaling Mount Everest is always dangerous. But expedition organisers have warned that a combination of extreme weather, corner-cutting on safety, and inexperienced and “impatient” foreign climbers has resulted in one of the peak’s deadliest mountaineering seasons. As the last search and rescue teams hang up their boots and the tent city at Base Camp packs - [Himalayan Travel Mart concluded focusing on collective efforts for tourism recovery](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/himalayan-travel-mart-concluded-focusing-on-collective-efforts-for-tourism-recovery/) - Travel Biz News ------ Kathmandu - The 4th Himalayan Travel Mart (HTM 2023) concluded here emphasizing the journey of recovery and promotion of tourism in a world reshaped by the post-pandemic era. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, in his address at the inaugural ceremony on 6 June, focused on the government's commitment to developing Nepal - [Global travel market to reach $187.1 billion by 2031](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/global-travel-retail-market-to-reach-187-1-billion-by-2031/) - Travel Biz News ------- The global travel retail industry generated $52.7 billion in 2021 and is anticipated to generate $187.1 billion by 2031, witnessing a CAGR of 9.6% from 2022 to 2031, according to the report published by Allied Market Research. US based Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Travel retail Market by Product - [UN agencies call for collective efforts to develop mountain tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/un-agencies-call-for-collective-efforts-to-develop-mountain-tourism/) - Travel Biz News --- International organizations have called for concerted work to help raise awareness of the socio-economic importance of tourism in the mountains and targeted policies to create jobs, support small and medium sized businesses and attract green investments in infrastructure and the digitalization of tourism services. UN agencies - Food and Agriculture Organization - [COTRI presents CTW Chinese Tourist Welcome Awards to 15 companies , destinations](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/cotri-presents-ctw-chinese-tourist-welcome-awards/) - Travel Biz News --- After a three year pause, the CTW Chinese Tourist Welcome Award is presented to companies and destinations which reacted with new products and activities to the changed demand of the post-pandemic Chinese travellers. The award,organised by COTRI China Outbound Tourism Research Institute since 2004, presented 15 answers to the question of - [Himalayan Rescue Association elects new executive committee, Parajuli commits to strengthen activities](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/himalayan-rescue-association-elects-new-executive-committee-parajuli-commits-to-strengthen-activities/) - TravelBizNews Online — Kathmandu: Himalayan Rescue Association (HRA) has elected a new executive committee under the leadership of Dambar Parajuli. Kumar Ranabhat , Shreeram Khatri , Sushil Krishna Adhikari have been elected vice-chairman, general secretary, and treasurer respectively in the new leadership of HRA. Similarly, the elected executive committee members of the association include Dava - [International visitors keen to discover Japan’s rich culture with castle , temple-stays](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-visitors-keen-to-discover-japans-rich-culture-with-castle-temple-stays/) - Travel Biz News --- International visitors to Japan are more interested for castle and temple stays to experience rich culture being lords, ladies, or even monks for a night. Ozu Castle, located in Ehime Prefecture, was the first castle in Japan that allowed guests to stay in the castle tower. In 2023, visitors can look - [IATA criticizes US decision to raise air travel cost](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/iata-criticizes-us-decision-to-raise-air-travel-cost/) - Travel Biz News ---- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) criticized the decision by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Biden Administration to raise the cost of air travel by mandating airlines provide financial compensation to travelers for flight delays and cancellations, in addition to their current care offerings. The rule will be - [Japan lifts COVID overseas travel alert for entire world](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/japan-lifts-covid-overseas-travel-alert-for-entire-world/) - Tokyo (KYODO) : The government completely lifted its overseas travel alert for Japanese nationals over the coronavirus pandemic, following the end of the World Health Organization's COVID-19 emergency. Japan initially issued the advisory in January 2020 for those who traveled to China, setting it at Level 1, the lowest on its four-point scale. The Foreign - [China Tourism Day celebrated across nation](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-tourism-day-celebrated-across-nation/) - China marked the 13th China Tourism Day on Friday ( May 19 ), with a series of activities held across the country offline and online. China Tourism Day was launched by the State Council in 2011. The date was chosen to commemorate the day when Chinese explorer and geologist Xu Xiake (1587-1641) started his 30-year-long - [China sees holiday trips rise to 274 million , keen interest in domestic travel](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-sees-holiday-trips-rise-to-274-million-keen-interest-in-domestic-travel/) - Travel Biz News --- China's tourism industry experienced a strong rebound during the May Day holiday, with tourists showing a keen interest in domestic travel. A total of 274 million visits were made during the holiday, up 70.83 percent year-on-year, surpassing the 2019 level for the same holiday, according to data released by the Ministry - [Australian rescue equipment to HRA , Nepal favoured destination for adventure tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/australian-rescue-equipment-to-hra-nepal-favoured-destination-for-adventure-tourism/) - Travel Biz News -- Australia’s Assistant Foreign Minister and Member of Parliament Tim Watts handed over an Australian-made Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC) to the Himalayan Rescue Association (HRA) for use at Pheriche Aid Post and the Everest ER Clinic at Everest Base Camp. Assistant Minister Watts thanked HRA on behalf of the Australian Government for - [Birth and Childhood of Lord Buddha](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/birth-and-childhood-of-lord-buddha/) - -- Bhesh Jung Badal In Nepal, at Taulihawa district, there was a very pleasant country named Kapilvastu in olden days. Round about 2500 years ago, that country was too much fair and prosperous. At that time, a great heroic king of Shakya clan, Suddhoddan, ruled there. He had two queens named Maya Devi and Prajapati - [Asia Pacific airlines carried 54 million international passengers in first quarter of 2023](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/asia-pacific-airlines-carried-54-million-international-passengers-in-first-quarter-of-2023/) - Travel Biz News --- Asia Pacific airlines carried a combined total of 54 million international passengers in the first quarter of 2023, well over six times the 8 million passengers recorded in the same period last year. Demand continues to be robust as remaining travel restrictions are lifted across the region. Preliminary March 2023 traffic - [King Charles and Queen Camilla crowned in historic ceremony , world leaders attend coronation](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/king-charles-and-queen-camilla-crowned-in-historic-ceremony-world-leaders-attend-coronation/) - LONDON, May 6 (Reuters) - King Charles III was anointed and crowned on Saturday in Britain's biggest ceremonial event for seven decades, a sumptuous display of pageantry dating back 1,000 years. In front of a congregation of about 100 world leaders and a television audience of millions, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual leader of - [Vietjet plans to expand international network](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/vietjet-plans-to-expand-international-network/) - Travel Biz News -- Vietjet plans to expand its fleet of 87 aircraft (including 9 Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft), expecting to operate 139,513 flights with 25.7 million passengers onboard. Its targeted consolidated revenue for 2023 is over VND50,178 billion (approx. US$2.14 billion) while after-tax profit is set at VND1,000 billion (US$42.8 million). In 2022, Vietjet - [ATM 2023 opens , climate change top of the agenda](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/atm-2023-opens-climate-change-at-the-top-of-the-agenda/) - Travel Biz News --- Dubai, United Arab Emirates ( ATM ) : The climate crisis was under the spotlight during the opening session of Arabian Travel Market ( ATM) 2023 today ( May 1 ) at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The discussion gathered tourism and economy figureheads from across the Middle East region to - [Hindu Kush Himalaya: GASP, ICIMOD to promote social change in the Himalayan region](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/hindu-kush-himalaya-gasp-icimod-to-promote-social-change-in-the-himalayan-region/) - Travel Biz news --- Kathmandu - The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and the Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet (GASP) have agreed to collaborate and enable rural and mountain communities to improve their quality of life while preserving the region's ecosystem for future g generations. The two organizations signed a Memorandum of - [Thailand Amusement, Attraction Park Expo to attract exhibitors from over 20 countries](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thailand-amusement-attraction-park-expo-to-be-held-in-october/) - Travel Biz News Desk --- Thailand (Bangkok) Amusement and Attraction Park Expo will be held in Bangkok on October 24-26 this year. Thailand (Bangkok)Amusement & Attraction Parks Expo (TAAPE) is the first and only professional Amusement show in Thailand. The show will attract a large number of companies from over 20 countries and professional visitors - [Arabian Travel Market to welcome representatives from 150 countries](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/arabian-travel-market-to-welcome-representatives-from-150-countries/) - Travel Biz News --- Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 will host over 2,000 exhibitors, representatives from more than 150 countries and an anticipated 34,000 attendees. Taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in collaboration with the emirate’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) on 1-4 May , The 30th edition of the show will - [Global Hotel Alliance launches ' Green Collection' to promote planet protection](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/global-hotel-alliance-launches-green-collection-to-promote-planet-protection/) - Travel Biz News ---- UAE-based Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has launched its Green Collection, bringing under one umbrella nearly 200 hotels, resorts and palaces operated by GHA hotel brands that are demonstrating their commitment to protecting people and the planet. Every Green Collection property has attained at - [Most popular 50 tourist attractions of Europe revealed](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/most-popular-50-tourist-attractions-of-europe-revealed/) - The Trevi Fountain (Rome), Colosseum (Rome) and Eiffel Tower (Paris) top the ranking. Travel Biz News --- Musement , a digital platform to book more than 55,000 travel experiences in over 140 countries around the world, has revealed 50 most popular tourist attractions in Europe. Musement conducted an in-depth study to find out most popular - [India received 6.19 million foreign tourist arrivals during 2022](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/india-received-6-19-million-foreign-tourist-arrivals-during-2022/) - Travel Biz News --- India received 6.19 million Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) during 2022 as compared to 1.52 million in 2021. There were 10.93 million Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India during pre-pandemic year 2019. Tourism Industry has shown good signs of revival after Covid-19 pandemic. According to Bureau of Immigration, India received 6.19 million - [USA : international visitors to increase to 62.8 million in 2023 , 91 million in 2027](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/usa-international-visitors-to-increase-to-62-8-million-in-2023/) - Travel Biz News --- The total volume of international visitation to the United States is expected to increase to 62.8 million in 2023, up 11 million, or 21.2%, from a total 51.8 million visitors in 2022. The International Trade Administration (ITA) released the U.S. federal government’s official forecast of international visitation to the United States. - [China resumes outbound group travel to 40 more countries , tour agencies welcome decision](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-resumes-outbound-group-travel-to-40-more-countries/) - Travel Biz News --- China unveiled a second list of 40 destinations to which travel agencies and online tourism services providers can offer group tours from March 15. The destinations include Nepal, Brunei, Vietnam, Mongolia, Iran, Jordan, Tanzania, Namibia, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Zambia, Senegal, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Serbia, Croatia, France, Greece, Spain, Iceland - [India's G20 Presidency: Tourism meeting commits to promote sustainable development](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/indias-g20-presidency-tourism-meeting-commits-to-promote-sustainable-development-2/) - Travel Biz News ---- The meeting of the 2nd Tourism Working Group under India's G20 presidency concluded with the commitment to promote sustainable tourism collectively. The meeting held at Siliguri, West Bengal on 1-3 April, included two side events, an inaugural session, working group meetings, a series of bilateral meetings, a visit to Batasia loop, - [India to host Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Tourism Ministers’ meeting](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/india-to-host-shanghai-cooperation-organisation-sco-tourism-ministers-meeting/) - Travel Biz News --- India will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Tourism Ministers’ Meeting (TMM) on 17 -18th March 2023 in Kashi (Varanasi). Varanasi has been designated as the first cultural capital of the SCO. India is the current chair of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Tourism Joint Action Plan on the Development of Cooperation - [ITB Berlin 2023 concluded , big boost for global travel industry](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/itb-berlin-2023-concluded-big-boost-for-travel-industry/) - Travel Biz News --- ITB Berlin 2023 concluded successfully despite economic challenges in the global travel industry. Around 5,500 exhibitors from 161 countries attended the world's leading travel trade show held in Berlin. " The industry expects 2023 to be a record year despite economic challenges – fully booked halls on the trade show’s return: - [PATA Travel Mart 2023 to be held in New Delhi](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/pata-travel-mart-2023-to-be-held-in-new-delhi/) - Travel Biz News --- The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise PATA Travel Mart 2023 in New Delhi, India from October 4-6. The event will be hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The announcement was first made by Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India on March - [Hong Kong launches promotional campaigns to woo tourists including 500,000 free air tickets](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/hong-kong-launches-promotional-campaigns-to-woo-tourists-including-500000-free-air-tickets/) - Travel Biz News --- Hong Kong has implemented different promotional campaigns to attract tourists back to the financial city of the world . Hong Kong has removed its strict travel restrictions in recent months, including mandatory testing , isolation on arrival and mandatory mask. With the launch of the global promotional campaign “Hello Hong - ['54 per cent of the global tourism workforce is female '](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/fifty-four-per-cent-of-the-global-tourism-workforce-is-female/) - Travel Biz News -- The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and UN Women have jointly reaffirmed their commitment to keep women’s empowerment ‘Centre Stage’ of tourism development. "With the ‘Centre Stage’ model we can help the sector work for women and we will not stop until the girls of tomorrow have the same opportunities as the - [Middle East , Africa expected to return to pre-pandemic levels of business travel spend by 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/middle-east-africa-expected-to-return-to-pre-pandemic-levels-of-business-travel-spend-by-2024/) - Travel Biz News --- Business travel in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is recovering more rapidly than in any other region, according to the most recent Business Travel Index Outlook annual forecast and outlook (2022), from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s largest business travel association. MEA business travel achieved 86% of - [Exhibitors from 150 countries attend ITB Berlin 2023](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/exhibitors-from-150-countries-participating-at-itb-berlin-2023/) - Travel Biz News --- More than 5,500 exhibitors from 150 countries are participating at ITB Berlin 2023 inaugurated today ( 7 March ) amidst a grand ceremony in Berlin. Taking as its slogan ’Mastering Transformation’, the ITB Berlin Convention opened parallel with the show will host lectures and discussions featuring 400 speakers at 200 sessions, - [International visitor growth in Asia Pacific continues](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-visitor-growth-in-asia-pacific-continues-to-build/) - Travel Biz News ---- The number of international arrivals estimates for 2023 range from 713 million under the mild scenario to 512 million under the medium scenario and 383 million under the severe scenario, according to a PATA report . The latest scenario forecasts from the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) for international arrivals into - [GTEF to discuss tourism problems , UNWTO – China to strengthen cooperation](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/gtef-to-discuss-tourism-problems-unwto-china-to-strengthen-cooperation/) - Travel BizNews --- The tenth edition of the Global Tourism Economic Forum (GTEF) will be held in Macau in September of this year. The Forum will provide a platform for governments, business leaders, experts, and academics to advance shared plans for the sustainable development of tourism . Meanwhile, the World Tourism Organization ( UNWTO ) - [Asia Pacific airlines : 17.2 million international passengers in January](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/asia-pacific-airlines-17-2-million-international-passengers-in-january/) - Travel Biz News --- Asia Pacific region’s airlines carried a combined 17.2 million international passengers in January 2023, more than seven times the volumes recorded in the same month last year, when demand was still dampened by travel restrictions across the region. Preliminary January 2023 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines - [Asian travel sector recovering: WTTC](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/asian-travel-sector-recovering-wttc/) - Travel Biz News --- A research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed positive signs of recovery for the Asian travel sector, with five major metropolises seeing a significant economic rebound. The report, researched in partnership with Oxford Economics, analysed key indicators such as travel and tourism’s contribution to GDP, employment and - [Asia Pacific airlines carried 105.4 million international passengers in 2022](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/asia-pacific-airlines-carried-105-4-million-international-passengers-in-2022/) - Travel Biz News --- Asia Pacific airlines carried a combined total of 105.4 million international passengers in 2022 , compared to the 17.4 million passengers recorded in 2021. Preliminary traffic results released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed robust recovery in international passenger markets after more than two years of prolonged lockdowns - [G20 Tourism Group focuses on rural tourism , community empowerment](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/g20-tourism-group-focuses-on-rural-tourism-community-empowerment/) - Travel Biz News ---- The first meeting of the G20 Tourism Working Group to be held under the Indian Presidency placed the focus on the sector’s role in in advancing the 2030 Agenda. UNWTO is working as the knowledge partner to the Presidency to deliver the Goa Roadmap for Tourism as a Vehicle for Achieving - [Earthquake death toll tops 33,000 in Turkey, Syria](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/earthquake-death-toll-tops-33000-in-turkey-syria/) - Turkey (Reuters) - Rescuers pulled more survivors from the rubble on Sunday, nearly a week after one of the worst earthquakes to hit Turkey and Syria, as Turkish authorities sought to maintain order across the disaster zone and began legal action over building collapses. With chances of finding more survivors growing more remote, the toll - [Foreign visitors to Japan up in 2022 , China lifts visa issuance restrictions](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/foreign-visitors-to-japan-up-in-2022-china-lifts-visa-issuance-restrictions/) - TravelBizNews --- A total of 3.83 million foreign tourists visited Japan in 2022 , 15 - fold increase from the previous year. The increase in tourist arrivals was due to easing of border controls imposed to counter the coronavirus pandemic, according to Japanese media reports. The number was still 88 percent lower than the record - [Paris named world’s most powerful city destination](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/wttc-reveal-paris-as-the-worlds-most-powerful-city-destination/) - World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals French capital Paris as the world’s most powerful city destination but predicts it will be overtaken by Beijing by 2032. The research report, sponsored by Visa and researched in partnership with Oxford Economics, analysed key indicators such as Travel & Tourism’s contribution to GDP, employment and traveller spend. - [Boeing reported 774 commercial orders for 2022](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/boeing-reported-774-commercial-orders-for-2022/) - Travel Biz News --- Boeing reported 774 commercial orders last year after cancellations and conversions, including 561 orders for the 737 family and 213 orders for the company's market-leading twin-aisle airplanes. Boeing delivered 69 commercial jets in December, including 53 737 MAX, bringing total deliveries for 2022 to 480 airplanes. Commercial orders after cancellations and - [Thailand welcomes international tourists, maintains ‘fully-reopen’ entry rules](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thailand-welcomes-international-tourists-maintains-fully-reopen-entry-rules/) - Travel Biz News --- Thailand continues to welcome all international tourists under the fully-reopen-to-tourism policy that was introduced on 1 October, 2022. Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health, Anutin Charnvirakul, said “International travellers arriving in Thailand are not required to show proof of vaccination.” In addition, foreign tourists are not required to - [32 villages of 18 countries named as ‘ Best Tourism Villages 2022’](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/32-villages-of-18-countries-named-as-best-tourism-villages-2022/) - Travel Biz News --- The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has awarded 32 villages from 18 countries across the five world regions as ‘Best Tourism Villages 2022’. The accolade recognizes rural destinations that are embracing tourism as a driver of development and new opportunities for jobs and income, while preserving and promoting community-based values and products. - [China's Lunar New Year travel : 2.1 billion passenger trips expected during Spring Festival](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/chinas-lunar-new-year-travel-2-1-billion-passenger-trips-expected-during-spring-festival/) - SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Urban workers crowded train stations across China's largest cities on Tuesday onomic recovery as officials confirmed a plunge due to COVID-19 curbs. The world's second-largest economy slowed sharply in the fourth quarter, data showed on Tuesday, dragging 2022 growth down to one its worst performances in nearly half a century after three - [IATA criticizes imposition of COVID restrictions for travelers from China](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/iata-criticizes-imposition-of-covid-restrictions-for-travelers-from-china-2/) - Travel Biz News – IATA (International Air Transport Association) , which represents some 300 airlines comprising 83% of global air traffic, has criticized travel restrictions against travellers from China. “Several countries are introducing COVID-19 testing and other measures for travellers from China, even though the virus is already circulating widely within their borders. It is - [Global Hotel Alliance reveals travel trends for 2023](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/global-hotel-alliance-reveals-travel-trends-for-2023/) - Travel Biz News --- UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotels brands, has identified five clear global travel trends for 2023. A recent survey of its GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme members revealed travel sentiment for the year ahead is extremely positive, with most respondents being comfortable with the thought of - [ACI Asia-Pacific welcomes China’s decision to enable quarantine-free travel](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/aci-asia-pacific-welcomes-chinas-decision-to-enable-quarantine-free-travel/) - Travel Biz News --- Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific , welcoming the Government of China’s decision to reopen border with quarantine-free travel, reiterated its calls for consistent and harmonised approach from the Governments in response measures towards managing inbound travel. China is the last major economy in the world to reopen borders after three years - [Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam set ambitious tourism targets for 2023 after quick rebound](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thailand-indonesia-vietnam-set-ambitious-tourism-targets-for-2023-after-quick-rebound/) - By Hoang Phong /vnexpress--- Thailand and Indonesia expect tourist numbers to double in 2023 after witnessing a rapid recovery since reopening. The Thai government is targeting 25 million foreign arrivals, including five million from China, Reuters cited government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri as saying. Thanks to its lifting of Covid restrictions and a generous visa policy, - [China lifts COVID restrictions on international arrivals](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-lifts-covid-restrictions-on-international-arrivals/) - Beijing (Xinhua) - China will cancel nucleic acid tests for international arrivals starting from Jan. 8, a statement on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday. Inbound travelers to China are advised to take a nucleic acid test within 48 hours before their departure. People with a positive test result are - [Accor signs first Mercure property in Nepal](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/accor-signs-first-mercure-property-in-nepal/) - Travel Biz News -- Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group with over 430 hotels across India, the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, signed its first Mercure property in Kathmandu, Nepal. Set to open in 2023, Mercure Kathmandu will bring 105 keys at Sukeddhara Ring Road, offering great proximity and connectivity to the city’s main attractions - [39th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/39th-harbin-international-ice-and-snow-festival/) - Located in the heartland of Northeast Asia, Harbin enjoys superior natural conditions, a special urban history and unique ice and snow culture. It is an international metropolis where different cultures meet and interact. People here live in harmony and learn from each other, and have created a diversified ice and snow culture that is inclusive - [International Mountain Day celebrated with theme of 'Women move mountains'](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-mountain-day-celebrated-around-the-world/) - Travel Biz News --- International Mountain Day 2022 , celebrated on December 11 , emphasized on sustainable mountain development around the world. International Mountain Day aims to raise awareness about the importance of mountains to life and seeks to build alliances that bring positive change around the world. FAO is the lead UN agency for - [Thailand plans to achieve 10 million international visitors in 2022](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thailand-plans-to-achieve-10-million-international-visitors-in-2022/) - Travel Biz News – Thailand plans to achieve 10 million international visitor arrivals in 2022 aiming for 80% of pre-pandemic tourism revenue within 2023. Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Yuthasak Supasorn shared Thailand’s plan to achieve 10 million international visitor arrivals in 2022, while speaking at the 22nd World Travel and Tourism - [International tourism to reach pre-pandemic levels](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-tourism-to-reach-pre-pandemic-levels-soon/) - Travel Biz News --- International tourism is on track to reach 65% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022 as the sector continues to bounce back from the pandemic. An estimated 700 million tourists travelled internationally between January and September, more than double (+133%) the number recorded for the same period in 2021. Results - [Iconic World Heritage glaciers to disappear by 2050, warns UNESCO](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/iconic-world-heritage-glaciers-to-disappear-by-2050-warns-unesco/) - Travel Biz News ---- Some of the world’s most iconic glaciers are set to disappear by 2050, according to a new study by UNESCO, which highlights the accelerated melting of glaciers in World Heritage sites. Glaciers in a third of sites are under threat, regardless of efforts to limit temperature increases. However, the study outlines - [APEC countries issue joint statement](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/apec-countries-issue-joint-statement/) - Travel Biz News --- Ministers from the 21 APEC member economies issued a joint statement following the APEC Ministerial Meeting in Bangkok, co-chaired by Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Don Pramudwinai and Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawit. Read the 2022 APEC Joint Ministerial Statement APEC’s Joint - [Lonely Planet’s top destinations for 2023 revealed](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/lonely-planets-top-destinations-for-2023-revealed/) - Travel Biz News --- Global travel authority Lonely Planet has unveiled its top destinations to visit next year with the release of Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2023. Best in Travel 2023 is Lonely Planet's 18th annual collection, featuring 30 must-visit destinations around the globe. The list centers expert local perspectives at the heart of - [WTTC Global summit to discuss challenges of tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/wttc-global-summit-to-discuss-challenges-of-tourism-sector/) - Travel Biz News --- The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) annual Global Summit will be held from 28th November to 1st December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Under the theme “Travel for a Better Future” the event will focus on the value of the sector, not only to the global economy, but to the planet - [Over 7.3 million foreign tourists visited Thailand in 10 months](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/over-7-3-million-foreign-tourists-visited-thailand-in-10-months/) - Travel Biz News ----- Thailand welcomed over 7 million tourists between 1 January and 26 October, 2022, with the full year target for 2022 being between seven and 10 million visitor arrivals. The total number of visitor arrivals for the 1 January-26 October, 2022, period was 7,349,843. The top five source markets were Malaysia with - [UNWTO : Center Stage project piloted in four countries](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/unwto-center-stage-project-piloted-in-four-countries/) - Travel Biz News ----- World Tourism Organization has launched ' Center Stage project ' in four countries – Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Jordan and Mexico – bringing on board both governments and businesses as well as NGOs and community associations The shared progress being made in putting women’s empowerment ‘centre stage’ of tourism’s restart was - [Gallery](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/gallery/) - Bali : A tourist destination in Indonesia Image : Bali -Indonesia.com - [Cathay Pacific to plant mangrove trees across Southeast Asia](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/cathay-pacific-to-plant-mangrove-trees-across-southeast-asia/) - Travel Biz News / Media OutReach ---- Cathay Pacific shared the next development of its 1 Ticket, 1 Tree initiative, with the announcement of a Southeast Asia-wide initiative that will see trees planted in various mangrove forests across the region. The initiative, announced at a tree-planting event organised by Cathay Pacific at the Taman Wisata - [PATA Annual Summit 2022 concluded in UAE](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/pata-annual-summit-2022-concluded-in-uae/) - Travel Biz News -- The PATA Annual Summit 2022 (PAS 2022), under the theme ‘Reconnecting the World Sustainably’, concluded recently in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE with a commitment to work jointly for tourism promotion in the region. More than 237 delegates from 128 organizations and 36 destinations attended the three-day event held on October 25-27 - [COP27 : World leaders gather to talk climate amid many distractions](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/cop27-world-leaders-gather-to-talk-climate-amid-many-distractions/) - SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — More than 100 world leaders are about to discuss a worsening problem that scientists’ call Earth’s biggest challenge, yet observers say it will be hard to make progress given all that is happening in the world. Nearly 50 heads of states or governments on Monday ( Nov. 7 ) will - [Australia : Global campaign to invite the world to Come and Say G’day](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/australia-global-campaign-to-invite-the-world-to-come-and-say-gday/) - Travel Biz News --- Tourism Australia’s new global campaign, Come and Say G’day, went live in key international tourism markets around the world on 19 October 2022 to remind international travelers why There’s Nothing Like Australia. The multichannel Come and Say G’day campaign includes new broadcast advertisements , print and high impact Out of Home - [JNTO, ANA launch ‘Beyond #MissingJapan’ Campaign](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/jnto-ana-launch-beyond-missingjapan-campaign/) - Travel Biz News --- Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) and All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's largest airline launched its "Beyond #MissingJapan" after Japan's plans to reopen the country to international travellers. The "Beyond #MissingJapan" campaign was inspired by social posts of people missing Japan as a result of the pandemic and a strong sense of - [Global Hotel Alliance exceeds 2022 forecasts](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/global-hotel-alliance-exceeds-2022-performance-forecasts/) - Travel Biz News -- Dubai, UAE - UAE-based Global Hotel Alliance, the world’s largest alliance of independent hotels brands, has reported a stellar nine-month performance that has exceeded its most optimistic forecasts, with total revenue generated by the 22 million members of its GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme of over US $900 million, up 68% on - [More than 27 thousand business meetings recorded at ITB Asia, MICE Show Asia and Travel Tech Asia 2022](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/more-than-27-thousand-business-meetings-recorded-at-itb-asia-mice-show-asia-and-travel-tech-asia-2022/) - Travel Biz News --- Singapore– The 15th edition of ITB Asia, Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show , concluded today with over 27,000 business appointments and meetings recorded. The success of the first face-to-face ITB Asia since the beginning of the pandemic signals returning confidence that travel industry professionals have in the recovery of the tourism - [PATA Gold Awards 2022 to 25 organizations , individuals](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/pata-gold-awards-2022-to-25-organizations-individuals/) - Travel Biz News --- The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) announced the winners of the 2022 PATA Gold Awards. during the 2022 PATA Gold Awards ceremony held virtually on October 7, 2022. Supported and sponsored by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) for the last 27 years, this year's awards recognise the achievements of 25 - [Halloween : The most haunted castles in Europe and their (in)famous ghosts](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/halloween-the-most-haunted-castles-in-europe-and-their-infamous-ghosts/) - The spookiest night of the year is the perfect time to discover the dark side of some of Europe's most popular attractions Any self-respecting castle or palace has its own ghost, and Musement has compiled a selection of Europe’s most chilling The Day of the Dead, the Night of the Witches, All Saints Eve... Whatever - [Japan scraps COVID border controls, implements domestic travel subsidy program](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/japan-scraps-covid-border-controls-implements-domestic-travel-subsidy-program/) - Agencies --- Numerous tourist spots in Japan saw visitors return Saturday ( Oct. 11 ) , the first weekend after the government scrapped coronavirus border controls and implemented a domestic travel subsidy program in a bid to spur inbound and local tourism. The changes implemented on Oct. 11 are part of government efforts to "live - [USA : International visitors spent $13.7 b in August](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/usa-international-visitors-spent-13-7-billion-in-august/) - Travel Biz News --- International visitors spent more than $13.7 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States, an increase of nearly 103% compared to August 2021,according to data recently released by the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO). Americans spent $13.4 billion traveling abroad, yielding a balance of trade surplus of - [TTG Travel, SIA, SUN Expo kicked off in Italy](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/ttg-sia-sun-expo-kicked-off-in-italy/) - Travel Biz News ---- The 59th edition of TTG Travel Experience, along with the 71st SIA Hospitality Design and the 40th SUN Beach Outdoor Style of Italian Exhibition Group kicked off today at Rimini Expo Centre in Italy. An event featuring 2,200 exhibiting brands, a thousand foreign buyers, 58% of whom are from Europe and - [ICAO awards nine countries for their aviation safety](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/icao-awards-nine-countries-for-their-aviation-safety-and-security/) - Travel Biz News --- ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano recognized nine States' significant progress in improving safety and security oversight systems by awarding them with Council President Certificates during the opening ceremony of the ICAO 41st Assembly this week in Montreal , Canada. These Certificates are awarded on the basis of the outcomes of ICAO's - [International tourism recovery up,474 million tourists travelled in seven months of 2022](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-tourism-recovery-up474-million-tourists-travelled-in-seven-months-of-2022/) - Travel Biz News --- International tourism continued to show strong signs of recovery this year. International tourist arrivals almost tripled in January to July 2022 (+172%) compared to the same period of 2021. Arrivals reached 57% of pre-pandemic levels in the first seven months of 2022, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. 'The - [World Travel Awards 2022 -Vietnam won title of ‘Asia’s Leading Destination’](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/world-travel-awards-2022-vietnam-won-title-of-asias-leading-destination/) - Travel Biz News --- World Travel Awards (WTA) have been revealed at a ceremony held recently in Mallorca, Spain and Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam. The Algarve, Portugal won the coveted title of ‘Europe’s Leading Beach Destination’, while Porto picked up the prized honour of ‘Europe’s Leading City Destination’. The burgeoning Black Sea city - [U.S. remains world’s biggest tourism market](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/u-s-remains-worlds-biggest-tourism-market/) - Travel Biz News --- The latest World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Economic Trends Report reveals the U.S. remains the world’s biggest and most powerful travel and tourism market. Its top ranking was reaffirmed, despite suffering long and damaging travel restrictions which did little to halt the spread of COVID-19 and only resulted in serious - [BRICS Tourism Ministers commit to work for recovery development of tourism sector](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/brics-tourism-ministers-commit-to-work-for-recovery-development-of-tourism-sector/) - Travel Biz News --- The 2022 BRICS Tourism Ministers Meeting concluded recently in Guilin, Guangxi province of China . Hu Heping, Minister of Culture and Tourism of China, in his key note address , said that the BRICS countries represent the fastest growing and most dynamic emerging markets and developing countries in the world today. - [शरद ऋतु हिमाल आरोहण गर्न ३६४ आरोहीलाई अनुमति , मनास्लु आरोहणमा सर्वाधिक टोली](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/sarad-ritu-himal-aarohan/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज -- काठमाडौँ - कोभिड महामारीको प्रकोप घट्ने क्रमसंगै नेपाल भ्रमण गर्ने पर्यटक संख्यामा क्रमिक वृद्धि हुनाका साथै विभिन्न हिमाल आरोहणतर्फ आकर्षण बढेको छ / सन् २०२२ को शरद ऋतुमा ३६ आरोहण टोलीका ३६४ आरोहीले विभिन्न सात हिमाल आरोहणका लागि अनुमति लिएका छन् । आरोहण अनुमति लिनेमा २७८ पुरुष र ८६ महिला आरोही - ['पाटा आई डी' कार्यक्रम:पाटा नेपालद्वारा विभिन्न व्यक्तित्व सम्मानित](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/pata-id-karyakram/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज --- काठमाडौं - प्यासिफिक एसिया ट्राभल एसोसिएसन (पाटा) नेपाल च्याप्टरले यसवर्ष देखि पाटा आइडी ( Inauguration Day) कार्यक्रम मनाउने क्रम शुरु गरेको छ / प्रत्येक वर्ष विश्व पर्यटन दिवसको पूर्वसन्ध्यामा पर्ने संस्थाको औपचारिक स्थापना दिवस ( सेप्टेम्बर २६, १९७५) लाई एक उत्सवको रुपमा मनाउने क्रममा पाटा आइडी नामक नया कार्यक्रम शुरु गरिएको - [Hong Kong to end mandatory quarantine](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/hong-kong-to-end-mandatory-quarantine-for-overseas-arrivals-with-new-03-scheme-from-september-26/) - HONG KONG ( SCMP ) - Hong Kong is finally ending mandatory hotel quarantine for overseas arrivals after more than two years, marking the lifting of one of the world’s toughest pandemic-control regimes. Incoming travellers under the new plan will only be required to go through a period of home medical surveillance, with their movement - [पर्वतीय भूभागमा स्वास्थ्योपचार सेवा विस्तार गर्न हिमालयन उद्धार संघ प्रतिवद्ध ,भविष्यमा उद्धार गतिविधि विस्तार गरिने](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/parwatiya-bhubhagma-himalayan/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज --- काठमाडौँ - विगत पाँच दशकदेखि नेपालका हिमाली तथा पर्वतीय भूभागमा पर्यटक , पदयात्री र पर्वतारोहीहरुको स्वास्थ्योपचार एवं उद्धार गतिविधिमा क्रियाशील रहदै आएको हिमालयन उद्धार संघ नेपालले भविष्यमा उद्धार गतिविधिलाई विस्तार गरिने प्रतिवद्धता व्यक्त गरेको छ / हिमालयन उद्धार संघ नेपालको ४८ औं वार्षिक साधारण सभामा संघका अध्यक्ष हरि प्रसाद धरेलले सो - [Japan aims to end daily limit on tourist arrivals](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/japan-aims-to-remove-daily-arrival-cap-in-october-to-spur-tourism/) - Japan is aiming to remove its cap on daily arrivals by the end of October, government sources said Monday, as it looks to revive the world's third-largest economy hit hard by the absence of tourists amid the coronavirus pandemic. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's administration, facing pressure from the business circle to loosen strict COVID-19 regulations - [पर्यटक आगमनमा क्रमिक सुधार , सन् २०२२ जनवरी–जुन अवधिमा हवाई मार्गबाट २ लाख ३८ हजार आगमन](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/parytak-aagman-ma-kramik-sudhar/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज ---- काठमाडौँ : नेपालमा पर्यटक आगमन यो वर्ष २०२२ मा क्रमिक रुपमा वृद्धि हुन् थालेको छ / अध्यागमन विभागका अनुसार ,सन् २०२२ को पहिलो ६ महिना (जनवरी–जुन) मा हवाई मार्गबाट नेपाल आउने पर्यटकको संख्या कुल २ लाख ३७ हजार ६ सय ६० रहेको छ / २०१९ को जुन महिनाको तुलनामा यो वर्ष - [Nine million foreigners visited Spain in July, arrivals in Portugal surpasses pre-COVID levels](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/nine-million-foreigners-visited-spain-in-july-arrivals-in-portugal-surpasses-pre-covid-levels/) - MADRID (Reuters) - More than twice as many tourists visited Spain in July than in the same month last year, a number only slightly below pre-pandemic levels, National Statistics Institute data showed . The 9.1 million visitors in July spent close to 12 billion euros ($12 billion), more than twice as much as in 2021. - [How Travel Recovery Is Affecting Gaming Capitals of the World](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/how-travel-recovery-is-affecting-gaming-capitals-of-the-world/) - Tom Ricci ----- The gaming industry was hard hit during the pandemic travel bans. The U.S. casino revenues plunged 31.3% in 2020 — the lowest level since 2003 — with Las Vegas revealing a loss of 24,520 jobs and more than $206.4 million in gambling revenue. On the other hand, Macau, the world's largest gaming - [For Your Health: 5 Tips and Strategies for Wellness Branding](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/for-your-health-5-tips-and-strategies-for-wellness-branding/) - Pilar Rios Nino --- The health and wellness industry, which includes fitness classes, mindfulness apps, nutritional supplements, and other products and services, is a $1.5 trillion global industry that’s growing by 5% to 10% each year. This creates opportunities for companies to expand and new brands to emerge, but also brings a challenge for leaders and designers: how - [Asia Pacific Airlines recovery in passenger traffic continues , 43 million in first seven months](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/asia-pacific-airlines-recovery-in-passenger-traffic-continues/) - Travel Biz News --- Asia Pacific region’s airlines flew a combined total of 11.3 million international passengers in July, surpassing the 10 million mark for the first time since February 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic led to a collapse in global travel markets. Preliminary July 2022 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific - [UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism in Italy](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/unwto-global-conference-on-wine-tourism-to-take-place-in-italy/) - Travel Biz News --- The 6th edition of UNWTO Global Wine Tourism Conference will take place on 19-21 September 2022, in Alba in the Piemonte region of Italy. The Conference will focus on the role of innovation in the future of wine tourism, how can wine tourism be more sustainable and what are the opportunities - [10th Macao International Travel Industry Expo](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/10th-macao-international-travel-expo-in-september/) - Travel Biz News --- The 10th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo will take place on 23 – 25 September 2022. Under the theme “Cheers for 10th MITE”, members of the tourism and related sectors can connect, forge partnerships, and navigate business opportunities together. The Expo will feature seven major highlights and incorporate new elements for - [Queen Elizabeth II mourned by Britain and world](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/queen-elizabeth-ii-mourned-by-britain-and-world-at-funeral/) - LONDON (AP) - Britain and the world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral Monday ( September 19 ) that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers - and crowds who thronged the streets of London to honor a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age. In a country - [World leaders head to London for Queen Elizabeth II funeral](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/world-leaders-head-to-london-for-queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral/) - LONDON (AP) - Thousands of police, hundreds of troops and an army of officials made final preparations Sunday for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II - a spectacular display of national mourning that will also be the biggest gathering of world leaders for years. U.S. President Joe Biden and other dignitaries are arriving in - [World Skyscraper Day : 10 most Instagrammed skyscrapers in the world](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/world-skyscraper-day-10-most-instagrammed-skyscrapers-in-the-world/) - Travel Biz News --- Musement, the activity booking platform in destinations around the world, has compiled a ranking of the world's most Instagrammed skyscrapers to commemorate World Skyscraper Day on September 3 this year. “When the first skyscrapers were built in Chicago and New York in the 19th century, no one could imagine how this - [Postcard launches travel platform to inspire a new generation of mindful travelers through storytelling](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/postcard-launches-travel-platform-to-inspire-a-new-generation-of-mindful-travelers-through-storytelling/) - Travel Biz News ----- Postcard has launched its storytelling platform, connecting mindful travelers with travel advisors, luxury hotels and tour providers who support the local community while promoting responsible tourism. Founded by Amit Jaipuria, a serial entrepreneur, Postcard aims to bring together global voices for responsible tourism and empower them with the storytelling tools needed - [China's Yunnan Province recorded 439 million tourist visits during January-July this year](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/chinas-yunnan-province-recorded-439-million-tourist-visits-during-january-july-this-year/) - Travel Biz News -- Southwest China's Yunnan Province recorded 439 million tourist visits during the first seven months of this year, or 93.2 percent of the level for the same period in 2019. Tourism revenue from January to July totaled 495.68 billion yuan (about 72.32 billion U.S. dollars), or 80 percent of that in 2019, - [पर्यटन व्यवसायी संस्था 'टान'मा नयाँ नेतृत्व , बास्तोला अध्यक्ष निर्वाचित](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/taan-ma-naya-netritwa/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज --- पर्वतीय पर्यटन व्यवसायीहरुको छाता सङ्गठन ट्रेकिङ एजेन्सिज एसोसिएशन अफ नेपाल (टान) को ४४ औं वार्षिक साधारण सभाका क्रममा सम्पन्न निर्वाचनमा टानले निलहरि बास्तोलाको अध्यक्षतामा नया नेतृत्व चयन गरेको छ / विगत दुई दशक भन्दा बढी अवधि देखि पर्यटन व्यवसायमा संलग्न बास्तोला ६१६ मत सहित विजयी हुनुभएको छ भने उहाँका प्रतिस्पर्धी रामप्रसाद - [Pollution and climate change upsurge the risk of ‘climate penalty’](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/pollution-and-climate-change-upsurge-the-risk-of-climate-penalty/) - A rise in the frequency, intensity and duration of heatwaves will not only increase wildfires this century but also worsen air quality – harming human health and ecosystems, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) launched on the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies. “As the globe warms, wildfires - [World Tourism Day 2022 to be celebrated with the theme of ‘Rethink Tourism’](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/world-tourism-day-2022-to-be-celebrated-with-the-theme-of-rethink-tourism/) - Travel Biz News --- World Tourism Day will be celebrated this year with the theme of “Rethink Tourism “ focusing on re-imagining the sector’s growth, both in terms of size and relevance. Various programs will be organized in different parts of the world on 27 September. The Republic of Indonesia will host the official day - [Sri Lanka tourism sector in jeopardy](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/sri-lanka-tourism-sector-in-jeopardy/) - Travel Biz News ---- The ongoing economic crisis coupled with Ukraine–Russia war and China’s zero-COVID policy has put the Sri Lanka tourism sector in jeopardy. Sri Lanka will face an uphill task in restoring a once thriving sector, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Tourism accounted for more than 12% of the country’s - [ITB Asia theme - 'Go Big & Go Forward: Travel Industry on the Road to Recovery and Growth'](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/itb-asia-conference-2022-theme-go-big-go-forward-travel-industry-on-the-road-to-recovery-and-growth/) - Travel Biz News -- ITB Asia, Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show, organised by Messe Berlin (Singapore), has announced an exciting line-up of conference and keynote sessions for this year’s ITB Asia Conference. The event is the premier knowledge hub for travel executives to be informed and inspired on the latest trends and development in travel. - [Lithuania, Denmark urge EU countries to ban tourist visas for Russians](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/lithuania-denmark-urge-eu-countries-to-ban-tourist-visas-for-russians/) - Vilnius/Copenhagen (IANS) -The Foreign Ministers of Lithuania and Denmark have called for a European Union (EU)-wide stance on banning tourist visas for Russians in the wake of the continued war in Ukraine. Finland and Estonia have been pushing the plan but German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the European Commission are so far against the proposal, - [UK outbound travel to surpass pre-pandemic levels Outbound travel to reach 86.9 million by 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/uk-outbound-travel-to-surpass-pre-pandemic-levels-by-2024/) - Travel Biz News ---- British holiday flyers are set to be back in full swing, with the country’s outbound travel figures reaching 86.9 million by 2024, surpassing the 84.7 million figure recorded in 2019 despite the economic decline in Europe, estimates GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. According to GlobalData, budget-friendly travel -especially in - [Laos launches destination promotion campaign](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/laos-launches-destination-promotion-campaign/) - Travel Biz News / Media OutReach --- LaoSafe has launched a new video showcasing the wonders of Laos as the country works on their post-Covid-19 revival of tourism. Exploring several of Laos' most popular tourist hotspots, the video highlights the benefits of the LaoSafe certification to business, leisure, and adventure travellers alike. Restaurants, hotels, indoor - [हिमालय एअरलाइन्सद्वारा प्रयास नेपाललाई शैक्षिक सामग्री प्रदान](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/himalaya-airlinesdwara/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज ---- काठमाडौँ,-नेपालको एक अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय वायुसेवा कम्पनी - हिमालय एअरलाइन्स्ले लगातार छैटौं वर्ष प्रयास नेपालका बाल(बालिकालाई वर्षभरीको शैक्षिक सामाग्रीसहित विविध सहयोग प्रदान गरेको छ। शैक्षिक सामग्रीमा विभिन्न कक्षाका लागि शैक्षिक पाठ्यक्रमका पुस्तक, नोटबुक, रजिष्टर र क्यालकुलेटर, ज्यामिति बक्स, कलमलगायत स्टेशनरी सामाग्रीहरु छन् / सन् २०१७ देखि हिमालय एअरलाइन्स्को संस्थागत सामाजिक उत्तरदायित्वअन्तर्गत रहेको प्रयास - [International tourism : 250 million arrivals in first five months of 2022](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-tourism-250-million-arrivals-in-first-five-months-of-2022/) - Travel Biz News --- International tourism continues to show signs of a strong and steady recovery from the impact of the pandemic despite significant mounting economic and geopolitical challenges. According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourism saw a strong rebound in the first five months of 2022, with almost 250 million international - [China : over 2,000 tourists still stranded in Xinjiang](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/over-2000-tourists-still-stranded-in-nw-chinas-xinjiang/) - Global Times --- Over 2,000 tourists are still stranded in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region as of Saturday evening with over 92,000 tourists having already been evacuated from the region's 15 5A-level scenic spots since August 2, due to the sudden COVID-19 flare-up in the region since the end of July that terminated tourists' - [Hong Kong to cut Covid quarantine for arrivals to three days from Aug 12](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/hong-kong-to-cut-covid-quarantine-for-arrivals-to-three-days-from-aug-12/) - Travel Biz News ---- Hong Kong is to cut its coronavirus quarantine period for arrivals from overseas from Friday ( August 12 ) , down from seven days in lockdown in a quarantine hotel. People will instead be allowed to stay at quarantine hotels for three days and spend the remaining four at home or - [Thailand ready to host 11th Asia-Pacific tourism ministerial meeting](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thailand-to-host-11th-apec-tourism-ministerial-meeting/) - Travel Biz News --- Thailand will host the 11th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting and the 60th APEC Tourism Working Group Meeting in Bangkok from 14-20 August, 2022. More than 300 ministers and officials representing 21 APEC member economies nare expected to participate in the regional meeting . The meetings will be held with a ‘Low-carbon’ - [पर्यटन क्षेत्रको विकास विस्तारका लागि समितिद्वारा सुझाव पेश](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/paryatan-chhetrko-bikas/) - पर्यटन क्षेत्रलाई विद्युत्, पानी, सडक सञ्जाल, सरसफाइ र करमा सहुलियतको दृष्टिले राष्ट्रिय प्राथमिकता प्राप्त क्षेत्रका रुपमा विशेष प्राथमिकताका साथ सम्बोधन गर्नुपर्नेलगायत १८ बुँदे सुझाव सरकारलाई दिइएको छ। कोरोनाको कहरमा परेको यस क्षेत्रलाई पुनःजागृत गराउने लक्ष्यका साथ सरकारले गठन गरेको विशेष समितिले केही नीतिगत, प्रक्रियागत संरचनागत विषयमा समेत सुधार गर्नुपर्ने सुझाव दिएको छ। नेपालको समृद्धिको प्रमुख - [Strategy formulated to promote India as a preferred adventure tourism destination globally](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/india-strategy-formulated-to-promote-india-as-a-preferred-adventure-tourism-destination-globally/) - Travel Biz News --- The government of India has formulated a National Strategy for Adventure Tourism to position India as a preferred destination for adventure tourism globally. "Ministry of Tourism has recognised Adventure Tourism as a Niche Tourism Product, which inter alia includes Water Sports activities, to promote India as a 365 days destination and - [Airlineratings names world’s best airlines, top 10 low-cost airlines for 2022](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/airlineratings-names-worlds-best-airlines-top-10-low-cost-airlines-for-2022/) - Travel Biz News --- The AirlineRatings has named world’s Best Airlines for 2022 , and the airline of the year is Qatar Airways. The Doha-based airline nudged out Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways and Korean Air for the top spot in AirlineRatings.com Best Airlines for 2022 followed by Singapore Airlines, Qantas and Virgin Australia. Qatar - [Powerful passports in 2022 : Japanese passport provides hassle-free entry to 193 countries](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/powerful-passports-in-2022-japanese-passport-provides-hassle-free-entry-to-193-countries/) - Travel Biz News -- Japan holds the number one spot on the Henley Passport index - the original ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa - with a record-high visa-free or visa-on-arrival score of 193, while Singapore and South Korea come in - [More than 13 thousand travel professionals to attend ITB Asia 2022](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/more-than-13-thousand-travel-professionals-to-attend-itb-asia-2022/) - Travel Biz News -- ITB Asia will once again be held as an in-person event at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore from 19 – 21 October. The three-day conference and exhibition is co-located with MICE Show Asia and Travel Tech Asia. The organisers announced Saudi Tourism Authority as Official - [Wellness tourism market worth $1.02 trillion by 2030](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/wellness-tourism-market-size-worth-1-02-trillion-by-2030/) - Travel BizNews -- The global wellness tourism market size is expected to reach USD 1.02 trillion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 9.93% from 2022 to 2030. Increasing patient awareness regarding health and wellbeing and personal care will be - [Cathay Pacific to restart Hong Kong - Kathmandu flight on 1 October](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/cathay-pacific-to-restart-hong-kong-kathmandu-flight-on-1-october/) - Travel Biz News ----- Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific announced that it is launching a non-stop weekly flight between Kathmandu and Hong Kong on 1 October, 2022. “Nepali residents and visitors can now make the most of their travel with great connections, thoughtful service and enhanced comfort when flying Cathay Pacific from Kathmandu to Hong - [PATA,GBTA to host APAC Travel Summit in Bangkok](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/patagbta-to-host-apac-travel-summit-in-bangkok/) - TravelBiz News --- The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) have decided to host APAC Travel Summit in Bangkok, Thailand on December 8-9 this year. The two-day, first-of-its-kind joint event in Asia will address sustainability and best practices in the tourism, MICE, and corporate travel spheres. The two-day educational and - [Sri Lanka looks to Indians visitors to restore battered tourism sector](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/sri-lanka-looks-to-indians-visitors-to-restore-battered-tourism-sector/) - COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka will hold road shows in five key Indian cities to attract more visitors from its populous northern neighbour in a bid to bring more foreign currency into the crisis-hit island, its tourism minister said on Wednesday ( July 6). Known for its rolling hills, pristine beaches and laidback seaside towns, - [Hong Kong considers shorter COVID quarantine for travellers -Lee](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/hong-kong-considers-shorter-covid-quarantine-for-travellers-lee/) - HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong will look into shortening COVID-19 quarantine requirements for travellers, while still aiming to curb the spread of the virus and prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed, the city's new leader John Lee said on Tuesday (July 5 ). Lee spoke at his first weekly news conference as the city's chief - [CITM , ITB : International travel fairs to be held in Kunming, Shanghai](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/citm-itb-international-travel-fairs-to-be-held-in-kunming-shanghai/) - Travel BizNews--- The 2022 China International Travel Mart (CITM) will be held from July 22 to 24 in Kunming, capital of southwest China’s Yunnan Province . Exhibitors from more than 70 countries and regions are expected to participate in the event either online or offline. More than 200 culture and tourism-related institutions and enterprises across - [Hamad International Airport named world’s best](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/hamad-international-airport-named-worlds-best-airport/) - Travel Biz News --- Hamad International Airport has been named as the World’s Best Airport for the second year running, announced at the 2022 World Airport Awards ceremony held in Paris this week. Singapore Changi Airport won awards for the World’s Best Airport Staff Service and the World’s Best Airport Dining; and Istanbul Airport for - [Global hotel occupancy exceeds pre-pandemic levels](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/global-hotel-occupancy-exceeds-pre-pandemic-2019-levels/) - Travel BizNews --- Global hotel occupancy levels for April and May 2022 have exceeded pre-pandemic levels and global hotel bookings in June, July, and August 2022 are on par with 2019 with the potential to grow significantly, according to Amadeus’ Demand360 business intelligence data. Data reveals transient average daily rate achieved on room bookings globally - [Nepal : Tourist arrival up , 238 thousand visitors in six months of 2022](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/nepal-tourist-arrival-up-238-thousand-visitors-in-six-months-of-2022/) - Travel Biz News— Kathmandu: Nepal received 2,37,660 international tourists in the first six months of 2022. A total of 46, 957 international tourists visited the country in June of this year. The tourist arrival was 61, 351 in June 2019, whereas it was 76 in 2020 and 1,143 in 2021. Tourist arrivals from India in - [What next for travel and tourism? What the experts say ?](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/what-next-for-travel-and-tourism-what-the-experts-say/) - By Juliet Masiga-- In 2020 alone, the travel and tourism sector lost $4.5 trillion and 62 million jobs globally. But as the world recovers from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, travel and tourism can bounce back as an inclusive, sustainable, and resilient sector. Two experts highlight some of the key transformations in the sector - [अप्रिल महिनामा हवाई मार्ग हुदै ५८ हजार बढी पर्यटक आगमन , पर्यटन व्यवसायी उत्साहित](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/april-mahinama-paryatak-aagman/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज --- काठमाडौँ - देशमा कोरोनाको प्रकोप घट्दै जाने क्रमसँगै नेपाल भ्रमणमा आउने पर्यटकको संख्यामा केही महिना निरन्तर वृद्धि हुन थालेको छ / अध्यागमन विभागले सार्वजनिक गरेको जानकारी अनुसार , सन् २०२२ को अप्रिल महिनामा हवाई मार्ग हुदै विश्वका विभिन्न मुलुकबाट ५८ हजार ३४८ पर्यटकले नेपाल भ्रमण गरेका छन् र यो सङ्ख्या अघिल्लो - [World Youth Tourism Summit to focus on challenges facing global tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/world-youth-tourism-summit-to-focus-on-challenges-facing-global-tourism/) - Travel Biz News – More than 130 young people from 60 countries will participate in the first UNWTO Global Youth Tourism Summit to be held in Sorrento, Italy next week. The event, first of its kind, is organized by UNWTO and hosted in Italy in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and the National Tourism - [US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for int. travel](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/us-lifts-covid-19-test-requirement-for-international-travel/) - WASHINGTON (AP) -The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international travelers test negative for COVID-19 within a day before boarding a flight to the United States, ending one of the last remaining government mandates designed to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that the requirement - [Japan starts visa process for restart of tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/japan-starts-visa-process-for-restart-of-tourism/) - Tokyo ( Kyodo ) - Japan resumed visa procedures to accept foreign tourists, taking the first step toward increasing inbound tourism to help turn around its economy as worries about the COVID-19 pandemic wane. The government is initially limiting eligible tourist arrivals to guided tours from 98 countries and regions deemed as having the lowest - [‘Thailand Pass’ registration to be lifted from 1 July](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thailand-pass-registration-scheme-to-be-lifted-from-1-july/) - Travel Biz News -- Thailand’s Centre of COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) approved the removal of the Thailand Pass registration scheme and an US$10,000 health insurance requirement for foreign visitors, effective 1 July, 2022. Both requirements were initially removed for Thai nationals from 1 June, 2022. From 1 July, 2022, foreign nationals are only required to - [TAT introduces ‘Visit Thailand Year 2022’ at WTM 2021](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tat-introduces-visit-thailand-year-2022-at-wtm-2021/) - Travel Biz News -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) introduced the latest tourism marketing campaign, the ‘Visit Thailand Year 2022” with a number of strategic activities to promote the reopening of the kingdom’s ‘Amazing New Chapters’ of new normal tourism at one of the world’s leading travel trade shows, the World Travel Market (WTM), - ['India’s tourism could surpass pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022'](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/indias-tourism-could-surpass-pre-pandemic-levels-by-the-end-of-2022/) - London ( WTTC ) : Research conducted by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the travel and tourism sector’s contribution to the Indian economy could surpass pre-pandemic levels this year, with a year-on-year growth of 20.7%. The forecast from the WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Report (EIR), shows the sector’s contribution to the - [Cathay Pacific appoints new Regional General Manager](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/cathay-pacific-appoints-new-regional-general-manager/) - Travel Biz News --- Cathay Pacific, the award-winning Hong Kong based airline, has appointed Rakesh Raicar as the airline’s new Regional General Manager for South Asia, Middle East and Africa (SAMEA). Raicar who has over 30 years of experience working with Cathay Pacific, will take over from his predecessor, Mark Sutch. Based in Mumbai, India, - [Youth survives 9,000 km South Africa-Amsterdam](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/youth-survives-9000-km-south-africa-amsterdam/) - Police in the Netherlands say they are still not sure how a stowaway got on board a cargo flight from South Africa to Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport on Sunday( 23 January 2022 ). Authorities say the man is in stable condition in hospital after being discovered in the nose landing gear of the aircraft, which flew - [Shanghai returning to normalcy after two months](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/shanghai-returning-to-normalcy-after-two-months/) - SHANGHAI (Xinhua) - Shanghai has largely returned to normal production and life after two months of closed-off management to contain the COVID-19 resurgence. The Shanghai municipal government sent an online letter thanking its 25 million residents for their support and efforts. The letter said that after more than two months of continuous fighting, the arduous - [World Environment Day 2022 : Focus on need to live sustainably in harmony with nature](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/world-environment-day-2022-focus-on-need-to-live-sustainably-in-harmony-with-nature/) - Travel Biz News ---- World Environment Day 2022 is celebrated throughout the world with the theme of " Only OneEarth" Hosted by Sweden, the theme of this year’s WED is “Only One Earth” focusing on the need to live sustainably in harmony with nature. It highlights the fragility of the planet and is designed to - [USA announces new national tourism strategy](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/usa-announces-new-national-tourism-strategy/) - Travel Biz News ----- The United States aims to attract 90 million international visitors to the US each year. US Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo announced a new National Travel and Tourism Strategy that focuses federal government efforts to support the U.S. travel and tourism industry and sets an ambitious five-year goal of attracting 90 - [Nepal mountaineering : NMA elects new leadership](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/nepal-mountaineering-nma-elects-new-leadership/) - Travel Biz News Online ---- Kathmandu: Nepal Mountaineering Association has elected new leadership for the next three years. Senior travel entrepreneur Nima Nuru Sherpa has been elected President of the association. Sherpa, who garnered 735 votes, defeated his competitor Rajendra Man Shrestha by 613 votes in the election held here on Friday (10 June). Almost - [Airlines , destinations expecting crowds this summer](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/airlines-tourist-destinations-expecting-crowds-this-summer/) - DALLAS (AP) - Airlines and tourist destinations are expecting monster crowds this summer as travel restrictions ease and pandemic fatigue overcomes lingering fear of contracting COVID-19 during travel. Many forecasters believe the number of travelers will match or even exceed levels in the good-old, pre-pandemic days. However, airlines have thousands fewer employees than they did - [Myanmar reopens e-visas to tourists after 2 years](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/myanmar-reopens-e-visas-to-tourists-after-2-years/) - Travel Biz News --- Myanmar resumed accepting tourist e-visa applications starting on 20th May, more than two years after the country suspended all new e-visa applications. Commercial flights for business travelers resumed in April. However, Myanmar is still maintaining pandemic protocols including vaccine certification, PCR testing and local medical insurance through Myanmar Insurance. Arrivals must - [Japan to allow small tour groups, visitors down 95% in April from 2019](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/japan-to-allow-small-tour-groups-visitors-down-95-in-april-from-2019/) - Tokyo (KYODO): The estimated number of foreign visitors to Japan in April was down 95.2 percent from the same month in the pre-pandemic year of 2019 to 139,500 people, government data showed, as the country moves toward accepting small-scale tours next week at the earliest. The figure, though far short of the pandemic level, was - [Monkeypox outbreak reported in 16 countries](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/monkeypox-outbreak-reported-in-16-countries/) - Travel Biz News ---- The monkeypox outbreak that has been reported in 16 countries and several regions of the world can still be contained and the overall risk of transmission is low, according to WHO . “What we know from this virus and these modes of transmission, this outbreak can still be contained; it is - [Cloud tourism offers a convenient substitute for sightseers in China](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/cloud-tourism-offers-a-convenient-substitute-for-sightseers-in-china/) - By Zhang Linwan | China Daily As many people's travel plans were disrupted by COVID-19, "cloud tourism" has gained in popularity in China. "Cloud tourism" refers to a form of travel that depends on advanced technologies such as 5G and virtual reality. These technologies enable people to have immersive sightseeing experiences without time and spatial - [Tourism leaders from the Americas discuss on restoring confidence in travel across the region](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tourism-leaders-from-the-americas-discuss-on-restoring-confidence-in-travel-across-the-region/) - Travel Biz News -- Tourism leaders from the Americas have met to address the current challenges and opportunities around restoring confidence in travel across the region. A special seminar on the UNWTO International Code for the Protection of Tourists (ICPT) featured interventions from the experts involved in drafting the landmark legal framework. The Code was - [PATA elects new Executive Board, honours leaders](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/pata-elects-new-executive-board-honours-industry-leaders/) - Travel Biz News --- The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) elected a new leadership during the 71st PATA Annual General Meeting held virtually . Peter Semone has been formally endorsed as the Chair of the Association’s Executive Board and replaces Soon-Hwa Wong who was elected Chair in October 2020. He has been actively engaged with - [Hong Kong to further ease COVID curbs, bars to stay open until 2 a.m.](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/hong-kong-to-further-ease-covid-curbs-bars-to-stay-open-until-2-a-m/) - HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong will further ease COVID-19 restrictions, allowing bars to open until 2 a.m. and raising the number of diners permitted at a table to eight from four, as cases in the global financial hub continue to ease, leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday ( May 3 ). Beaches and swimming - [Thailand targets 5 million to 15 million foreign tourists](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thailand-targets-5-million-to-15-million-foreign-tourists-this-year/) - BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand is aiming for 5 million to 15 million foreign tourist arrivals this year as the country further eases travel restrictions to support the key tourism sector, a government spokesperson said . The Southeast Asian country removed on-arrival COVID-19 tests from May 1, the latest measure aimed at reviving its battered tourism - [China : Immigration authority refutes false info slandering entry-exit policies](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-immigration-authority-refutes-false-info-slandering-entry-exit-policies/) - BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) -- China's National Immigration Administration (NIA) on Friday dismissed false overseas media reports on its border control practices, saying such rumors aim to distort and discredit the country's entry and exit policies. Recently, some overseas media outlets have hyped disinformation suggesting China has suspended issuing passports to citizens, or prevented people - [Thailand to introduce $9 visitor fee from April](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thailand-to-introduce-9-visitor-fee-from-april/) - Thailand will introduce a $9 entry fee for foreign visitors from April, officials said , even as the kingdom seeks to lure travellers back and repair its Covid-battered tourism sector. Strict entry rules imposed to curb the pandemic hammered Thailand’s crucial tourism industry last year, contributing to the economy’s worst performance in more than 20 - [PATA Destination Marketing Forum to be held in Songkhla,Thailand](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/pata-destination-marketing-forum-to-be-held-in-songkhlathailand/) - Travel Biz News ---- PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2022 (PDMF 2022) will be held this year in Songkhla, Thailand on August 2-4. The event, under the theme “Building Back Sustainably through Cultural Heritage and Community-based Tourism”, is hosted by the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Songkhla Convention - [Ahmed bin Saeed opens Arabian Travel Market 2022](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/ahmed-bin-saeed-opens-arabian-travel-market-2022/) - Travel Biz News -- Middle East’s largest travel and tourism exhibition - Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022 kicked off today in Dubai amid a grand ceremony. ATM- 2022 features 1,500 exhibitors, representatives from 158 global destinations, and an anticipated 20,000 attendees. ATM 2022 is part of Arabian Travel Week, a 10-day festival of travel and - [World Tourism Organization suspends Russia](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/world-tourism-organization-suspends-russia/) - Travel Biz News--- The Russian Federation has been suspended from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), losing with immediate effect its rights and privileges as part of the United Nations specialized agency. UNWTO member countries debated the suspension of Russia from the organization in its extraordinary general assembly held in Madrid on Wednesday ( 27 April - [नेपाल - चीन बीच ९ समझदारी पत्रमा हस्ताक्षर , पोखरा क्षेत्रीय अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल हस्तान्तरण](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/nepal-chin-bich-samjhautama-hastachyar/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज --- काठमाडौँ- चीनका स्टेट काउन्सिलर तथा विदेशमन्त्री वाङ यीको नेपाल भ्रमणका क्रममा नेपाल र चीन सरकारबीच नौ वटा समझदारी पत्रमा हस्ताक्षर भएको छ । विदेशमन्त्री वाङ यी तथा परराष्ट्रमन्त्री नारायण खड्का र दुई देशका प्रतिनिधिमण्डलबीच भेटवार्तापछि दुवै राष्ट्रबीच समझदारी-पत्रमा हस्ताक्षर भएको हो । दुवै राष्ट्रबीच नेपाल - चीन अन्तर देशीय रेल निर्माणको - [Overseas holiday imp. to mental health of 96% of Brits](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/overseas-holiday-important-to-mental-health-of-96-of-brits/) - Travel Biz News-- Taking an overseas holiday is important to the mental health of 96 per cent of Britons, with almost two thirds (63 per cent ) feeling it is extremely important,according to a new survey by Medical Travel Compared, the travel insurance comparison site specifically for those with pre-existing medical conditions. The survey results - [Travel entrepreneurs from 112 countries expected to join Arabian Travel Market in Dubai](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/travel-entrepreneurs-from-112-countries-expected-to-join-arabian-travel-market-in-dubai/) - Travel Biz News ----- More than 1,500 exhibiting companies from 112 countries will attend Arabian Travel Market in Dubai on 9 May this year. The event will welcome more than 20,000 visitors and over 1,500 exhibiting companies during the four-day tourism showcase in Dubai. Industry professionals will have the opportunity to meet and discuss the - [Southeast Asia : travel demand increases as borders reopen across the region](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/southeast-asia-travel-demand-increases-as-borders-reopen/) - Travel Biz News -- More people are interested to visit Southeast Asian countries , as borders begin to reopen across the region. All countries in Southeast Asia, with the exception of Brunei, have started to remove their travel restrictions and are reopening their borders to international tourists in hopes of rejuvenating the industry that was - [WTTC Global Summit concludes in Manila , next summit in Saudi Arabia](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/wttc-global-summit-concludes-in-manila-next-summit-in-saudi-arabia/) - Travel Biz News -- Saudi Arabia will host 22nd Global Summit of World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) from 29th November to 2nd December this year. WTTC announced the venue of the next summit at the closing session of its Global Summit in Manila today. More than a thousand delegates, including the world’s foremost business - [Nepal : Tourist arrivals increasing this year, more than 58 thousand arrivals in April](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/nepal-tourist-arrivals-increasing-this-year-more-than-58-thousand-arrivals-in-april/) - Travel Biz News --- The number of international tourists visiting Nepal has increased this year. A total of 58 thousand 348 foreign tourists arrived in Nepal alone in April via air route, 160 per cent more than the corresponding period last year. International tourist arrival via air route was 14 in April 2020, whereas - [Sino Jet completes China's first "carbon neutral" business flight](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/sino-jet-completes-chinas-first-carbon-neutral-business-flight/) - TravelBiz News --- HONG KONG - Sino Jet announced today ( April 22, Earth Day ) the import of its own Dassault Falcon 7X business jet from France, and "carbon neutrality" was achieved through adopting low-carbon emission initiatives and the offsets of China Certified Emission Reductions (CCER) throughout the entire flight in the aircraft introduction. - [पर्यटक आगमन सुधारोन्मुख , मार्च महिनामा ४२ हजार पर्यटक](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/paryatk-aagaman-sudharonmukh/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज --- काठमाडौँ - कोरोना महामारीको प्रकोप घटने क्रमसँगै नेपाल भ्रमणमा उत्सुक पर्यटक संख्यामा क्रमिक सुधार हुन थालेको छ। सन् २०२२ को मार्च महिनामा विश्वका विभिन्न मुलुकबाट ४२ हजार ६ पर्यटकहरुले नेपाल भ्रमण गरेको अध्यागमन विभागले जानकारी दिएको छ। सन् २०२२ को मार्च महिनामा पर्यटक आगमन गत वर्षको तुलनामा १८० प्रतिशतले वृद्धि भएको - [' नाट्टा ' मा नया नेतृत्व , नवनिर्वाचित अध्यक्ष रमेश थापाद्वारा पर्यटन व्यवसायलाई सञ्जीवनी प्रदान गर्न क्रियाशील रहने प्रतिबद्धता](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/natta-ma-naya-netritwa/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज ---- काठमाडौं- पर्यटन व्यवसायीहरुको प्रतिनिधिमूलक संगठन नेपाल एशोसिएसन अफ टुर एण्ड ट्राभल एजेन्ट्स (नाट्टा) को ५५ औँ वार्षिक साधारणसभाको क्रममा सम्पन्न निर्वाचनमा नाट्टाको अध्यक्षमा रमेश थापा विजयी हुनु भएको छ। विगतमा नाट्टाको उपाध्यक्ष तथा महासचिव समेत रहनु भएका थापा मूनसन ट्राभल्स एन्ड टुर्सका संस्थापक प्रबन्ध निर्देशक हुनुहुन्छ/ नाट्टाको बिहीबार सम्पन्न निर्वाचनको मत - [पर्यटन पुनरुत्थान प्रयास](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/paryatan-punrutthan-prayas/) - कोरोना कहरले थला पार्दैनथ्यो भने संसारभरका पर्यटक यतिबेला नेपालका विभिन्न सहरमा पुगिरहेका हुने थिए । काठमाडौंको ठमेल, कास्कीको लेकसाइड, चितवको सौराहा, रुपन्देहीको लुम्बिनीमा हजारौँ पर्यटकले नेपालको बारेमा प्रशंसा गरिरहेका भेटिन्थे । कोही ‘ह्वाइट वाटर -याफटिङ’ मा रमाइरहेका भेटिन्थे । कोही सराङ्कोटमा प्याराग्लाइडिङको मज्जा लिइरहेका हुन्थे । कोही अन्नपूर्णको फेदीतिर हिमाल र हिउँको वर्णन गर्दै पुलकित - [World tourism community unites to support Ukraine , offers millions of hotel rooms for refugees](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/world-tourism-community-unites-to-support-ukraine-offers-millions-of-hotel-rooms-for-refugees/) - Travel Biz News --- Travel and tourism businesses around the globe have come together to support Ukraine with millions of hotel rooms for refugees escaping the conflict, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). WTTC members such as Accor, Airbnb, Carnival Corporation, the European Travel Commission, Expedia, Hilton, InterContinental Hotels Group, Internova Travel - [Myanmar allows commercial flights after two years](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/myanmar-allows-international-commercial-flights-after-two-years/) - Travel Biz News -- Yangon International Airport has allowed international commercial flights again starting from 17 April 2022 after a closure of more than two years . “Booking an international flight makes it possible again for overseas Myanmar people to connect with their loved ones including family in Myanmar and for Myanmar people in-country to - [IATA welcomes relaxation of travel restrictions](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/iata-welcomes-relaxation-of-travel-restrictions/) - Travel Biz News -- International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the increasing momentum towards re-opening of borders and relaxation of travel restrictions, as COVID-19 moves into the endemic phase. An IATA survey of travel restrictions for the world’s top 50 air travel markets (comprising 88 per cent international demand in 2019 as measured by revenue - [No plan to resume entry of foreign tourists to Japan soon : PM Fumio Kishida](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/no-plan-to-resume-entry-of-foreign-tourists-to-japan-soon-pm-kishida/) - Tokyo ( KYODO ) - Japan has no plan for now to resume the entry of foreign tourists to the country, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday ( April 8), as it has been bracing for a possible resurgence of the coronavirus. "No specific schedule has been decided," Kishida said at a press conference, adding - [India reopens international passengers flights](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/india-reopens-commercial-international-passengers-flights/) - Travel industry stakeholders welcome Government of India decision to reopen commercial international passengers services . Travel Biz News -- The decision of the Government of India to reopen scheduled commercial international passengers services to / from India from 27 March , after a gap of two years, has been hailed by all the travel industry - [International tourism to continue recovery in 2022](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-tourism-to-continue-gradual-recovery-in-2022/) - UNWTO --- International tourism continued its recovery in January 2022, with a much better performance compared to the weak start to 2021. However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine adds pressure to existing economic uncertainties, coupled with many Covid-related travel restrictions still in place. Overall confidence could be affected and hamper the recovery of tourism. Based - [Cathay plans world's longest passenger flight, avoiding Russian airspace](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/cathay-plans-worlds-longest-passenger-flight-avoiding-russian-airspace/) - HONG KONG : Cathay Pacific is planning the world's longest passenger flight by rerouting its New York to Hong Kong service over the Atlantic instead of the Pacific, the airline said, in a new path that steers clear of Russia. The flight path will cover "just under 9,000 nautical miles" (10,357 miles) -- or 16,668 - [Shanghai starts China’s biggest lockdown in 2 years](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/shanghai-starts-chinas-biggest-covid-19-lockdown-in-2-years/) - BEIJING (AP) - China began its most extensive lockdown in two years Monday to conduct mass testing and control a growing outbreak in Shanghai as questions are raised about the economic toll of the nation’s “zero-COVID” strategy. China’s financial capital and largest city with 26 million people, Shanghai had managed its smaller, past outbreaks with - [दिगो पर्वतीय विकास सम्मेलन -पर्वतीय क्षेत्रको संरक्षण आवश्यक](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/digo-parwatiya-wikas-sammelan/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज --- काठमाडौं- अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय दिगो पर्वतीय विकास वर्ष, २०२२ का सन्दर्भमा काठमाडौँमा दिगो पर्वतीय विकास सम्बन्धी सम्मेलन सम्पन्न भएको छ / नेपालस्थित संयुक्त राष्ट्र सङ्घीय नियोगहरू, संयुक्त राष्ट्र सङ्घीय खाद्य तथा कृषि सङ्गठन, अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय एकीकृत पर्वतीय विकास केन्द्र, विश्व वन्यजन्तु कोष, अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय संरक्षण सङ्घ, विकास साझेदार, गैरसरकारी सङ्घ संस्थालगायतको सहकार्यमा आयोजित सम्मेलनमा प्रत्यक्ष - [नेपाल - गणतन्त्र पलाउ : कूटनीतिक सम्बन्ध स्थापित राष्ट्र १७४](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/nepal-ganatantra-pulau-kutnitik/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज ---काठमाडौँ- नेपाल तथा गणतन्त्र पलाउबीच कूटनीतिक सम्बन्ध स्थापना भएसंगै द्विपक्षीय कूटनीतिक सम्बन्ध भएका देशको सङ्ख्या १७४ पुगेको छ । कूटनीतिक सम्बन्ध स्थापनासम्बन्धी संयुक्तपत्रमा संयुक्त राष्ट्रसङ्घका लागि नेपालका स्थायी प्रतिनिधि अमृतबहादुर राई र गणतन्त्र पलाउका स्थायी प्रतिनिधि इलाना भिक्टोरिया सेडबीच न्यूयोर्कस्थित संयुक्त राष्ट्रसङ्घका लागि नेपालको स्थायी नियोगमा हस्ताक्षर भएको नेपालको स्थायी नियोगले जनाएको छ - [Air passenger to reach 4 billion in 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/air-passenger-to-reach-4-billion-in-2024/) - Travel Biz News -- Overall traveler numbers is expected to reach 4 billion in 2024 (counting multi-sector connecting trips as one passenger), exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels , according to International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecast. The February update to the long-term forecast includes the following highlights: In 2021, overall traveler numbers were 47% of 2019 levels. - [PATA summit to be held in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/pata-summit-to-be-held-in-ras-al-khaimah-uae/) - Travel Biz News --- The annual summit of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is scheduled to take place live and in-person on October 25- 27, 2022 in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The event will be the first time that the not-for-profit travel trade association, the largest spanning Asia-Pacific, will host its annual summit in - [Hong Kong to lift flight bans from April 1, cut quarantine for arrivals](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/hong-kong-to-lift-flight-bans-from-april-1-cut-quarantine-for-arrivals/) - HONG KONG (AP) - Hong Kong’s leader said that the city would lift flight bans on countries including Britain and the U.S., as well as reduce quarantine time for travelers arriving in the city as coronavirus infections in its latest outbreak plateau. The city’s chief executive Carrie Lam announced during a press conference Monday that - [Snow,mountain tourism world congress focused on recovery of tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/11th-world-congress-on-snow-and-mountain-tourism-concluded/) - Travel Biz News -- Hundreds of travel trade personalities representing different 23 countries have stressed on sustainable mountain tourism development at the World Congress on snow and mountain tourism held in Andorra this week. The 11th World Congress on Snow and Mountain Tourism concluded with a shared commitment to centre innovation and promote investment in - [Nepal, China sign nine agreements , Foreign Minister Wang Yi hands over Pokhara Int’l Airport](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/nepal-china-sign-nine-agreements-foreign-minister-wang-yi-hands-over-pokhara-intl-airport/) - Travel Biz News Desk - Nine different agreements (MoU) were signed between Nepal and China at a ceremony held at presence of visiting State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal Dr Narayan Khadka today. The agreements cover economic and technical cooperation, technical assistance schemes, feasibility study of China-Nepal - [Rezio launched new brand tagline 'empower your travel business'](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/rezio-launched-new-brand-tagline-empower-your-travel-business/) - Travel Biz News -- Rezio, the leading online booking system in Asia for Attractions, Tours and Activities companies, announced the launch of new brand tagline, “Empower Your Travel Business”. The brand reinforces the company’s global positioning and purpose: empowering tours and activities companies to digitalise their business in enabling them to be able to sell - [‘च्याम्पियन ट्री’ पहिचानबाट वानस्पत्य पर्यटनमा सहयोग](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/champion-tree-pahichan-bata-paryatanma/) - अर्जुन बिष्ट -- के तपाईंको घरको प्रांगण, बगैंचा वा खेतवारीमा कुनै पनि प्रजातिका बढी उमेरका रुखहरु छन् ? छिमेक वा आफ्नो वडामा, अझै पूर्व मेचीदेखि पश्चिम महाकालीतिरको झनै जंगलको भित्री भागहरुको अवलोकन गर्नु भएको छ भने स्थानीय क्षेत्रको हावापानी अनुसार अनेक जात, जाति वा प्रजातिका रुखहरु देख्दा मन आल्हादित हुन्छ नै । नेपालमा प्राचीन कालदेखि नै - [राज्यको अनुदानमा खोलिएका अधिकांश होमस्टे बन्द](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/rajyako-anudanma/) - गण्डकी प्रदेश सरकारको अनुदानमा तीन वर्षअघि म्याग्दीमा खोलिएका अधिकांश होमस्टे (घरबास) बन्द भएका छन् । एक जना पनि पर्यटक र पाहुनाले सेवा पाउन नसकेको होमस्टेमा भएको राज्यको लाखौँ लगानी बालुवामा पानी हालेसरह बनेको छ । पाहुनाको बसोबासको बाहनामा बनाइएका पूर्वाधार पहुँचवालाको व्यक्तिगत तथा घरायसी प्रयोगमा सीमित भएका हुन् । गण्डकी प्रदेश सरकारको तत्कालीन उद्योग, पर्यटन, - [पत्नीलाई उपहार : भारतीय व्यापारीले बनाए ताजमहल जस्तो भव्य घर](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/patnilai-uphar/) - भारतमा एक व्यापारीले एक विश्वप्रसिद्ध स्मारक ताजमहलजस्तै देखिने एउटा भव्य घर बनाएर आफ्नी पत्नीलाई उपहार दिएका छन्। मध्यप्रदेशका ५२ वर्षीय आनन्द प्रकाश चौकसेले बुरहानपुरमा तीन वर्ष लगाएर उक्त घर बनाउन लगाएका हुन्। "यो मेरी पत्नीका लागि उपहार हो अनि सहर र सहरवासीका लागि पनि," उनले बीबीसीसँग भने। आगरामा सत्रौँ शताब्दीमा निर्मित ताजमहललाई 'प्रेमको स्मारक' मानिन्छ। - [UNWTO welcomed easing of travel restrictions](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/unwto-welcomed-steady-lifting-easing-of-travel-restrictions/) - Travel Biz News -- UNWTO has stressed on enhanced cooperation and solidarity , as the Ministers of Tourism of the 27 EU states met in person for the first time since the start of the pandemic, “We are stronger together,” Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili told the conference, which also featured the participation of European Commissioner for - [Five Airlines interested to operate flight at Gautam Buddha Int'l Airport](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/five-airlines-interested-to-operate-flight-at-gautam-buddha-intl-airport/) - Five airlines companies have shown interest to operate regular flights at Gautam Buddha International Airport. Preparation is underway for the operation of international flights regularly in a commercial manner from May 16. According to the CAAN, Jazeera Airways of Kuwait, SriLankan Airlines of Sri Lanka, Nepal Airlines Corporation, Qatar Airways and Thai Smile Airlines - [Regional policy dialogue on sustainable mountain solutions](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/regional-policy-dialogue-on-sustainable-mountain-solutions/) - Kathmandu :Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said mountains lie at the hot spot in the quagmire of climate change. Addressing the inaugural session of a two-day Regional Policy Dialogue on Sustainable Mountain Solutions organized as part of the International Year of Sustainable Mountain Development (IYM 2022) here on Wednesday ( March 23 ), Prime - [Mt Everest base camp to have high speed Internet soon](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/mt-everest-base-camp-to-have-high-speed-internet-soon/) - Private sector telecommunication company of Nepal, Ncell is building the world's highest cell phone tower at an altitude of 5,200 metres on Mt. Everest, which will provide dedicated ultra fast 4G connectivity, The Kathmandu Post reported . The Everest region receives nearly 60,000 trekkers and mountaineers annually. It is a high revenue generating segment of - [राज्यको अनुदानमा खोलिएका अधिकांश होमस्टे बन्द](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/rajyako-anudanma-kholiyeka/) - गण्डकी प्रदेश सरकारको अनुदानमा तीन वर्षअघि म्याग्दीमा खोलिएका अधिकांश होमस्टे (घरबास) बन्द भएका छन् । एक जना पनि पर्यटक र पाहुनाले सेवा पाउन नसकेको होमस्टेमा भएको राज्यको लाखौँ लगानी बालुवामा पानी हालेसरह बनेको छ । पाहुनाको बसोबासको बाहनामा बनाइएका पूर्वाधार पहुँचवालाको व्यक्तिगत तथा घरायसी प्रयोगमा सीमित भएका हुन् । गण्डकी प्रदेश सरकारको तत्कालीन उद्योग, पर्यटन, - [सांस्कृतिक विविधता र प्राकृतिक सौन्दर्यबाट निकै प्रभावित छु : रेनहोल्ड मेस्नर](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/sanskritik-wiwidhta-ra-prakritik-saundarya/) - सन् १९४४ मा इटालीमा जन्मनुभएका विश्वप्रसिद्ध पर्वतारोही, अन्वेषक र यात्रा लेखक रेनहोल्ड मेस्नर यतिबेला नेपाल भ्रमणमा हुनुहुन्छ । विश्वका आठ हजार मिटर (२६ हजार फीट) माथिका सबै १४ वटै हिमशिखर आरोहण गरी विश्व कीर्तिमान कायम गरिसक्नुभएका उहाँ नेपाली कला, संस्कृति र पर्यटनलाई अति माया गर्ने व्यक्तित्व हुनुहुन्छ । ७७ वर्षीय मेस्नर अहिले पनि नेपालको पर्वतीय - [गौतमबुद्ध अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थलमा यान्त्रिक परीक्षण उडान](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/gautam-buddha-anarrastriya-bimansthalma-parichyan-udan/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज -- काठमाडौं- कैयन वर्षको प्रतिछ्या पछि भैरहवास्थित गौतमबुद्ध अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थलको यान्त्रिक परीक्षण उडान (क्यालिब्रेसन फ्लाइट) शुरु भएको छ । नेपालमा सञ्चालनमा रहेका ३५ वटा विमानस्थलमध्ये पूर्णरुपमा यान्त्रिक हिसावले अवतरण गर्न सक्ने गौतमबुद्ध अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल पहिलो रहेको नागरिक उड्डयन प्राधिकरणले जनाएको छ । यान्त्रिक परीक्षण उडानका लागि थाईल्याण्डबाट ल्याइएको बिमानले ३० घण्टाभन्दा बढी - [नेपाल : १७३ देशसँग द्विपक्षीय कूटनीतिक सम्बन्ध](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/nepal-173-desh-sanga-kutnitik/) - काठमाडौँ: नेपाल र प्रजातान्त्रिक गणतन्त्र टिमोर–लेस्टेबीच कूटनीतिक सम्बन्ध स्थापना भएको छ। यो सँगै नेपालसँग द्विपक्षीय कूटनीतिक सम्बन्ध भएका देशको सङ्ख्या १७३ पुगेको छ। संयुक्त राष्ट्रसङ्घका लागि नेपालका स्थायी प्रतिनिधि अमृतबहादुर राई र सोही विश्व संस्थाका लागि उक्त मुलुकका स्थायी प्रतिनिधि कार्लिटो नुनेसले कूटनीतिक सम्बन्ध स्थापना गर्नेसम्बन्धी संयुक्त पत्रमा शुक्रबार हस्ताक्षर गरेका हुन्। दुवै राजदूतले राष्ट्रसङ्घका - [रोयल्टी नबुझाएपछि याक एण्ड यति होटलको पाँचतारे वर्गीकरण क्यासिनो इजाजत रद्द](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/royaltynbujhaye-pachi-yakand-yeti/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज --- काठमाडौँ - संस्कृति, पर्यटन तथा नागरिक उड्डयन मन्त्रालयले करिब ४२ करोड रुपैयाँ रोयल्टी नबुझाएको कारण याक एन्ड यति होटलको पाँचतारे वर्गीकरण र क्यासिनोको इजाजतपत्र रद्द गरेको छ / तीन दशक अघि क्यासिनो सञ्चालनको इजाजत पाएको याक एन्ड यतिले २०७० पछि रोयल्टी बुझाएको छैन । यस्तै करिब ३८ करोड रुपैयाँ बक्यौता नतिरेपछि - [Vietnam ends COVID quarantine for international travelers](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/vietnam-ends-covid-quarantine-for-international-travelers/) - Vietnam announced an end to quarantine for international travelers on , as it seeks to restart its tourism industry after two years of strict COVID-19 restrictions. The only virus requirement for visitors will be a negative COVID test, the country's ministry of health said in a statement. The communist state's tourism sector was worth up - [European countries impose restrictions on Russian airlines](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/european-countries-impose-restrictions-on-russian-airlines/) - Travel Biz News ---- Germany has annonced to close its airspace to Russian aircraft amid Moscow's aggression in Ukraine, joining a growing list of European countries that have already imposed restrictions on Russian airlines. Germany's Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure announced that Transport Minister Volker Wissing supports the blocking of German airspace for - [UNWTO General Assembly to address suspension of Russian membership](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/unwto-general-assembly-to-address-suspension-of-russian-membership/) - Travel Biz News --- The UNWTO Executive Council has decided to hold an extraordinary UNWTO General Assembly to address the suspension of the membership of the Russian Federation. This was the first time in the history of UNWTO that the Executive Council met to address a request to consider suspending a Member from the Organization.The first ever - [Thailand to ease COVID-19 requirements for international travellers from Mar 1](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thailand-to-ease-covid-19-requirements-for-international-travellers-from-mar-1/) - Thailand will ease its COVID-19 requirements for international travellers from Mar 1, the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced on Wednesday (Feb 23). Starting from next month, fully vaccinated international travellers entering Thailand will only be required to undergo one reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test upon arrival, followed by a self-administered antigen rapid - [UNWTO, WHO agree to collaborate for recovery of travel sector](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/un-agencies-agree-to-collaborate-for-recovery-of-travel-sector/) - Travel BizNews --- The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have called for the lifting of travel bans as they do not provide added value and continue to contribute to economic and social stress. The two UN agencies agreed to collaborate on a global trust architecture for recovery of the travel - [Japan to relax COVID-19 border controls in March , cut quarantine period](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/japan-to-relax-covid-19-border-controls-in-march-cut-quarantine-period/) - Japan will relax COVID-19 border controls in March by raising the daily cap on entrants and cutting the quarantine period from seven days to three for both Japanese and foreign nationals, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday. The country's entry ban on nonresident foreigners, effective from late November to the end of February, has triggered - [EU further relaxing travel rules for foreigners](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/eu-further-relaxing-travel-rules-for-foreigners/) - BRUSSELS (AP) - European Union member countries agreed that they should further facilitate tourist travel into the 27-nation bloc for people who are vaccinated against the coronavirus or have recovered from COVID-19. The European Council is recommending that EU nations next month lift all testing and quarantine requirements for people who received vaccines authorized in - [Vietnam to re-open to tourists after two-year closure](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/vietnam-to-re-open-to-tourists-after/) - Vietnam will re-open to international tourists on March 15 after a two-year border closure due to the pandemic. The Southeast Asian nation of 97 million people largely closed itself in March 2020 -- a move that clobbered its burgeoning tourism sector which was worth $32 billion a year before COVID. Authorities said in a statement - [Russian forces invade Ukraine ,world condemns aggression](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/russian-forces-invade-ukraine-with-strikes-on-major-cities/) - MOSCOW: Russian forces fired missiles at several cities in Ukraine and landed troops on its south coast on Thursday (Feb 24), officials and media said, after President Vladimir Putin authorised what he called a special military operation in the east. Shortly after Putin spoke in a televised address on Russian state TV, explosions could be - [Ukraine crisis testing entire international system ,U.S. and allies step up sanctions pressure on Russia](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/ukraine-crisis-testing-entire-international-system-u-s-and-allies-step-up-sanctions-pressure-on-russia/) - The latest developments in Ukraine are testing “the entire international system”, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said at a media stakeout on adding “we must pass this test.” “Let me be clear: The decision of the Russian Federation to recognize the so-called ‘independence’ of certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions is a violation of - [Dubai welcomed 7.28 million overnight visitors](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/dubai-welcomed-7-28-million-overnight-visitors-last-year/) - Travel Biz News ----- Dubai welcomed 7.28 million international overnight visitors between January and December 2021, representing 32 per cent growth. According to the latest data published by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) international visitation to the city surpassed 3.4 million visitors in the fourth quarter of 2021, achieving 74 per cent of - [Tibet plans to receive 61 million tourist visits ,annual revenue of 64 billion yuan by 2025](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tibet-plans-to-receive-61-million-tourist-visits-annual-revenue-of-64-billion-yuan-by-2025/) - The Tibet autonomous region received more than 41 million tourists last year, and tourism revenues exceeded 44 billion yuan ($7 billion), according to an announcement at an annual meeting of the regional people's congress recently. Tibet has been a popular destination for domestic and overseas tourists for decades due to its rich heritage, natural appeal - [Philippines welcomes back travelers after 2 years](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/philippines-welcomes-back-foreign-travelers-after-2-years/) - Manila (AP) — The Philippines lifted a nearly two-year ban on foreign travelers Thursday in a lifesaving boost for its tourism and related industries as an omicron-fueled surge eases. Foreign travelers from 157 countries with visa-free arrangements with the Philippines who have been fully vaccinated and tested negative for the virus will be welcomed back - [China opposes ‘coercive diplomacy’ of USA in Nepal](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-opposes-coercive-diplomacy-of-usa-in-nepal/) - Travel Biz News --- Kathmandu : China has accused United States of employing 'coercive diplomacy" against Nepal on MCC grant agreement. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin on Friday said China opposes "coercive diplomacy," referring to a news report that the US urged Nepal to endorse the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) by February 28, according - [पोखरा महानगरको पर्यटन पुनरुत्थान गर्न रणनीतिक योजना तय](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/pokhara-mahanagarko-parytan/) - पोखरा (रासस)- पोखरा महानगरको पर्यटनलाई कोभिड–१९ को प्रभावबाट पुनरुत्थान गर्नका लागि पोखरा महानगरले रणनीतिक योजना तय गरेको छ । पोखराको पर्यटनलाई ब्रान्डका साथै राष्ट्रिय एवम् अन्तरराष्ट्रिय बजारसम्म प्रवद्र्धन गर्ने उद्देश्य राखेर तयार गरिएको रणनीतिक योजनामा पहिलो प्राथमिकतामा पर्यटकीय नगरी पोखरा क्षेत्र भ्रमणका लागि सुरक्षित छ भन्ने सन्देश दिने गरी आन्तरिक तथा बाह्य बजारमा यसको पर्यटनलाई - [Australia to reopen borders to vaccinated travellers](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/australia-to-reopen-borders-to-vaccinated-travellers/) - Australia said it will reopen its borders to vaccinated travellers this month, ending two years of misery for the tourism sector, reviving migration and injecting billions of dollars into the world No. 13 economy. The country had taken steps in recent months to relax border controls, like allowing in skilled migrants and quarantine-free travel arrangements - [Calibration Flight starts at Gautam Buddha Int'l Airport](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/calibration-flight-starts-at-gautam-buddha-intl-airport/) - Travel Biz News -- Kathmandu: The calibration flight has started at Gautam Buddha International Airport in Bhairahawa from today ( Feb.18). The construction and equipment connection of Gautam Buddha Airport has been completed. The responsibility of carrying out the calibration flights has been given to Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (AERO THAI).The special aircraft of AERO - ['World tourism begins to recover from pandemic'](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/world-tourism-begins-to-recover-from-pandemic-wttc/) - Travel Biz News ----- The global travel and tourism sector’s contribution to the global economy could reach $8.6 trillion this year, just 6.4% behind pre-pandemic levels, according to World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The sector generated nearly $9.2 trillion to the global economy, 10.4% of global GDP and more than 330 million jobs in - [Vietnam to end COVID curbs on international flights](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/vietnam-to-end-covid-curbs-on-international-flights/) - HANOI(Reuters) - Vietnam will remove its COVID-19 restrictions on international passenger flights with all markets starting Feb. 15, with no limitation on the number of flights, the state-run Tuoi Tre newspaper reported . The Southeast Asian country imposed tight border controls at the start of the pandemic to keep out COVID-19, with some initial success, - [Asia-Pacific airlines : 16.7 million international passengers in 2021](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/asia-pacific-airlines-16-7-million-international-passengers-in-2021/) - Travel Biz News --- Preliminary traffic results for the year 2021 released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed continued decimation in international air passenger demand for the region’s airlines, as tight border restrictions implemented in response to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic dashed hopes of recovery in air travel markets. Overall, the 16.7 - [राष्ट्रिय जनगणना २०७८ : जनसंख्या २ करोड ९१ लाख ९२,४८०](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/rastriya-janaganana-2078/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज ---- काठमाडौँ - नेपालको जनसंख्या २ करोड ९१ लाख ९२,४८० पुगेको छ, जुन दश वर्षअघिको तुलनामा २६,९७,९७६ ले बढी हो । दश वर्षमा नेपालको जनसंख्या १०.१८ % ले बढेको छ । विगत दश वर्षको सरदर वार्षिक वृद्धिदर ०.९३% रहेको छ । राष्ट्रिय जनगणना २०७८ को प्रारम्भिक नतिजा अनुसार कुल जनसंख्यामा १,४२,९१,३११ जना - [भारत : अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय ब्यापारिक उडानमा फेब्रुअरी २८ सम्म रोक](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/bharat-antarastriya-byaparik-udan/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज --- भारतमा कोरोना महामारीको प्रकोप निरन्तर बढ्दै जाने क्रमसँगै भारत सरकारले निर्धारित अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय ब्यापारिक उडानमा आगामी फेब्रुअरी २८ सम्म रोक लगाउने निर्णय गरेको छ / भारतको नागरिक उड्डयन निकायले जारी गरेको सूचना अनुसार त्यहाँ हुने गरेका सबै निश्चित अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय उडानहरु फेब्रुअरी २८ सम्म सञ्चालन गरिने छैन ,तर सबै कार्गो उडानहरू यथावत् राखिने - [काठमाडौं उपत्यकामा ‘स्मार्ट लकडाउन',१८ बुँदे आदेश जारी](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/kathmandu-upatakama-smart-lockdown/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज -- काठमाडौं : कोरोना भाइरसको संक्रमण रोकथाम तथा नियन्त्रणका लागि जिल्ला प्रशासन कार्यालय काठमाडौंले विभिन्न १८ बुँदाको आदेश जारी गर्दै अत्यावश्यक नपरी घर बाहिर ननिस्कन र सार्वजनिक स्थानमा अनिवार्य मास्क प्रयोग गर्न आग्रह गरेको छ। काठमाडौँ, भक्तपुर र ललितपुर जिल्लाका प्रजिअहरुको संयुक्त बैठकपछि काठमाडौँ जिल्ला प्रशासन कार्यालयले विज्ञप्ति जारी गर्दै कोभिड–१९ संकट - [International arrivals to return to 2019 levels only in 2024 or later:Experts](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-arrivals-to-return-to-2019-levels-only-in-2024-or-laterexperts/) - Travel Biz News - Most tourism professionals (61%) see better prospects for 2022,according to the latest UNWTO Panel of Experts.While 58% expect a rebound in 2022, mostly during the third quarter, 42% point to a potential rebound only in 2023. A majority of experts (64%) now expect international arrivals to return to 2019 levels only - [China sets out 5-year path for tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-sets-out-5-year-path-for-tourism/) - BEIJING- The State Council announced a development plan for the tourism sector during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) in a circular on Thursday( 20 January). By 2025, China will have a stronger modern system for the tourism sector integrating cultural development and boasting an improved barrier-free environment and services, according to the circular. By - [International visitor arrival in 39 Asia Pacific destinations expected strong growth](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-visitor-arrival-in-39-asia-pacific-destinations-expecected-strong-growth/) - Travel Biz News -- International visitor arrival into 39 Asia Pacific destinations between 2022 and 2024, show generally strong growth rates following a slight annual gain in foreign arrival numbers in 2021 under the mild scenario,according to latest PATA Visitor Forecasts 2022-2024 released by Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). For the medium and severe scenarios, - [Singapore records low international arrivals](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/singapore-records-low-international-arrivals-in-2021/) - Singapore had record low international arrivals in 2021, but saw signs of recovery after introducing a quarantine waiver system for vaccinated visitors and offering cash vouchers, its tourism authority said . Singapore had 330,000 international arrivals in 2021, the lowest since the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) started tracking the numbers in the 1970s, data showed. - [Indonesia building a new capital city-Nusantara](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/indonesia-building-a-new-capital-city/) - Indonesia's parliament on Tuesday(Jan.18) passed a law approving the relocation of its capital from slowly sinking Jakarta to a site 2,000 kilometres away on jungle-clad Borneo island that will be named "Nusantara". The House of Representatives vote provides the legal framework for the move, which was first tipped by President Joko Widodo in April 2019, - [India extends scheduled international flights ban till February 28](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/india-extends-scheduled-international-flights-ban-till-february-28/) - Travel Biz News -- India's civil aviation body - Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has announced that the current ban on international scheduled flights will extend till February 28, 2022 , but cargo flights would be exempt from the extended ban. According to DGCA statement ,the current flights under travel air bubble arrangements and - [नेपालमा कोरोना भाइरस संक्रमण तीब्र , आन्तरिक हवाई उडानका यात्रुलाई अनिवार्य खोप कार्डको व्यवस्था](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/nepalma-corona-sankraman-tibr/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज ----काठमाडौं– विश्वभर कोरोना भाइरसको नया स्वरुप ओमिक्रोनले आतंक मच्चाई रहेको बेला नेपालमा पनि करिव दुई हप्तादेखि कोरोना भाइरस संक्रमण तीब्र वृद्धि भएको छ / स्वास्थ्य तथा जनसंख्या मन्त्रालयले विगत २४ घण्टामा ११ हजार ४ सय २९ जनामा गरिएको परीक्षणमा १४४६ जनामा संक्रमण पुष्टि भएको जनाएको छ । नेपालमा हालसम्म कोरोनाको कारण ११,६०६ - [पर्वतारोहण संचालक संघ नेपालको नयाँ नेतृत्व](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/parwatarohan-sanchalak-sangh-nepalko/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज --- काठमाडौँ - नेपालको पर्वतारोहण अभियान संचालनमा विगत १२ वर्ष देखि क्रियाशील पर्वतारोहण संचालक संघ नेपाल ( एक्सपेडिसन अपरेटर्स एशोसिएसन नेपाल ) ले वरिष्ठ पर्यटन व्यवसायी डम्बर पराजुलीको नेतृत्वमा १३ सदस्यीय नयाँ कार्यसमिति निर्वाचित गरेको छ/ यस्तै संघको प्रथम उपाध्यक्षमा ताम्दीन शेर्पा , द्वितीय उपाध्यक्षमा ईश्वरी पौडेल , महासचिवमा शिवराज थापा ,सचिवमा - [China targets 2023-2025 for recovery in international air travel](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-targets-2023-2025-for-recovery-in-international-air-travel/) - BEIJING(Reuters) - China will focus on expanding domestic flights and restoring international air travel in 2023-2025, the country's aviation regulator said , as it issued a new five-year development plan for a sector heavily battered by COVID. China's domestic air traffic is faltering due to a zero-COVID policy of stamping out virus clusters quickly regardless - [Hong Kong bans transit passengers from 153 countries](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/hong-kong-bans-transit-passengers-from-153-countries/) - Hong Kong (AFP) - Passengers from more than 150 nations will be banned from transiting through Hong Kong, its airport said , in the latest tightening of the city's strict anti-virus travel measures. The move deepens Hong Kong's global isolation as the city pursues a staunch zero-COVID policy, and creates new headaches for airlines -- - [Major world events of 2021](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/major-world-events-of-2021/) - Covid not going away More than five million people die from the virus despite eight and a half billion vaccine shots being given, with poor countries still struggling to get their hands on doses. Borders slowly reopen and the Olympics take place in Tokyo a year late to empty stadiums. The world sees a resurgence - [Nepal government bans travel to Gulf countries, Malaysia on visit visa](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/nepal-government-bans-travel-to-gulf-countries-malaysia-on-visit-visa/) - Travel Biz News---- Kathmandu: Nepal government has banned travel of Nepali nationals to Gulf countries and Malaysia on visit visa. The decision was made keeping in view the complaints made by the people visiting the Gulf countries and Malaysia on visit visa during Covid- 19 pandemic ,according to a statement issued by the Ministry of - [WHO expresses hope worst of Omicron wave is over](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/covid-19-who-expresses-hope-worst-of-omicron-wave-is-over/) - Omicron continues to sweep the world, but cases seem to have peaked in some countries, which gives the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) hope that the worst of this latest wave of COVID-19 is over. Briefing journalists in Geneva, Tedros Ghebreyesus said that more than 18 million cases were reported last week, and - [नेपालमा पर्यटक आगमन ओरालो लाग्दै , सन् २०२१ मा १५१ हजार पर्यटक भित्रिए](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/nepalma-paryatk-aagman-oralo-lagdai/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज -- काठमाडौँ - कोरोना भाइरस महामारीको कारण विश्वका सबै राष्ट्रहरुमा पर्यटक आगमन ओरालो लाग्दै गएको पृष्ठभूमिमा नेपाल पनि अछुतो रहेन / सन् २०२१ मा नेपाल भ्रमण गर्ने पर्यटक संख्या २०२० को तुलनामा घटेर कूल १५०,९६२ रहेको छ / सन् २०२१ मा विश्वका विभिन्न राष्ट्रबाट नेपाल प्रवेश गर्ने पर्यटक सङ्ख्यामा निकै ह्रास आएको - [Travel trends show signs of optimism in 2022: ForwardKeys](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/travel-trends-show-signs-of-optimism-in-2022-forwardkeys/) - Travel Biz News – Forward Keys hopes that the world travel and tourism sector will improve in the year 2022 , despite challenges of Covid pandemic. ForwardKeys , based in Valencia of Spain ,analyses global air bookings , creating insights and forecasts for DMOs, hotels, hedge funds and agencies so they can be better equipped - [Maldives welcomed 1.31 million tourists in 2021](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/maldives-welcomed-1-31-million-tourists-in-2021-recovery-continues-from-the-covid-19-situation/) - Travel Biz News – South Asian country - Maldives welcomed a total of 1,312,706 tourists in 2021. Total arrivals to the Maldives crossed 1.31 million with an increase of over 138 per cent compared with that of 2020 and a drop of 22.5 per cent compared with that of 2019. Total tourist arrivals in Maldives - [Omicron wave threatens European region](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/omicron-wave-threatens-european-region/) - Travel Biz News --- More than 50 per cent of the population in the European region could be infected with Omicron in the next 6–8 weeks, WHO Europe warned. “Fifty of the 53 countries in Europe and central Asia have now reported cases of Omicron. It is quickly becoming the dominant variant in western Europe - [UNWTO : Tourism at the heart of national, international recovery action plans](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/unwto-tourism-at-the-heart-of-national-international-recovery-action-plans/) - Travel Biz News -- UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili has stressed on collaborative and multilateral approach to restart travel tourism in a message to greet the new year 2022. Text of the message - "This has been another challenging year for our societies, our economies and tourism. Many millions of jobs and businesses remain in peril, - [नारायणहिटी दरबार संग्रहालयभित्र रेस्टुरेन्ट निर्माण राेक्न पर्यटन मन्त्रालयको निर्देशन](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/narayanhiti-darbar-sangrahalaya-bhitra-restaurant/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज --- काठमाडौं - राष्ट्रिय सम्पत्तिको दुरुपयोग गर्न पल्केकाहरुले एक ब्यापारिक समूहसंगको मिलेमितोमा नारायणहिटी दरबार संग्रहालयभित्रै रेस्टुरेन्ट सन्चालन गर्न दिने निर्णय गरेपछि बतास समूहले विना स्वीकृति रेस्टुरेन्ट सरचना निर्माण गरेको सम्वन्धमा सामाजिक संजालमा ब्यापक विरोध भए फलस्वरूप सरकार तत्कालका लागि सो निर्णय रद्द गर्न वाध्य भएको छ / नारायणहिटी दरबार संग्रहालयभित्रै रेस्टुरेन्ट सन्चालन - [PATA summit 2022 to bring travel leaders to UAE](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/pata-summit-2022-to-bring-global-travel-leaders-to-uae/) - Travel Biz News-- PATA Annual Summit will be held live and in-person from March 22 - 25, 2022 in Ras Al Khaimah, the northern most Emirate in the United Arab Emirates. Hosted by Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), the four-day event will lead a global forum on sustainable growth and the value and - [Nepal : Tourist arrivals down in 2021](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/nepal-tourist-arrivals-down-in-2021/) - Travel Biz News -- Kathmandu: Nepal received 150 ,962 international visitors both by air and land routes in the year 2021. The tourist arrival figure was 230,085 in 2020 and 11,97,191 in 2019. According to the Department of Immigration, a total of 150962 visitors came by air and land routes from January to December 2021. - [ओमिक्रोन विश्वभर तीब्र , क्रिसमस र नया वर्ष मनाउने क्रममा हुने यात्रा योजना रद्द गर्न आग्रह](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/omicrone-wiswabhar-tibra/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज --- विश्व स्वास्थ्य सङ्गठनले कोभिडको ओमिक्रोन भेरिअन्ट विश्वभर तीब्र गतिले फैलिरहेका बेला क्रिसमस र नया वर्ष मनाउने सिलसिलामा हुने यात्रा योजना रद्द गर्न सबैलाई आग्रह गरेको छ। विश्व स्वास्थ्य सङ्गठनका प्रमुख डा. टेड्रोस एड्हानोम गेहब्रेयससले जेनेभामा एक कार्यक्रममा जीवन अन्त्य हुनुभन्दा भ्रमण कार्यक्रम रद्द गर्नु वा पछि सार्नु राम्रो हुनेमा जोड दिनु - ['China’s tourism sector set to recover by 60% this year'](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/chinas-tourism-sector-set-to-recover-by-more-than-60-this-year/) - Trael Biz News -- The recovery of China’s travel and tourism sector has soared ahead of many major tourism markets such as France and the U.S., and ahead of the global recovery , according to a new research of World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). China’s travel and tourism sector’s contribution to the nation’s GDP - [World to ring in New Year under Covid cloud](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/world-to-ring-in-new-year-under-covid-cloud/) - By Andrew Beatty , Andrew Leeson / AFP The world prepared to usher in 2022 on Friday (31 December) after another tumultuous and pandemic-ridden year capped by new restrictions, soaring case numbers, and a slight glimmer of hope for better times ahead. The past 12 months saw a new US president and a new Adele - [कोभिड नयाँ भेरिअन्ट 'ओमिक्रोन ' को खतरा बढ्दै , पर्यटन क्षेत्र प्रभावित हुने](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/covid-naya-variant-omrikon/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज ---- कोरोना भाइरस महामारीको प्रकोप खोपको कारण बिस्तारै कम हुँदै गएको बेला दक्षिण अफ्रिकामा देखापरेको भाइरसको नयाँ स्वरुपको कारण विश्व फेरि एकपल्ट त्रसित भएको छ / विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठनले कोरोना भाइरसको नयाँ भेरियन्टलाई 'ओमिक्रोन ' नाम दिएर यसबाट गम्भीर स्थिति उत्पन्न हुने र करिब सात लाखको मृत्यु हुने अनुमान रहेको सार्वजनिक गरेको - [विदेशीहरुलाई अनअराइभल भिसा ,पर्यटक आगमन वृद्धिको अपेक्षा](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/bedeshiharulai-on-arrival-visa-diieine/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज -- काठमाडौँ - कोरोना भाइरस महामारीको कारण क्षत विक्षत पर्यटन उद्योगलाई पूर्ववत स्थितिमा फर्काउन पर्यटन व्यवसायीहरुको मागलाई दृष्टिगत गरी नेपाल सरकारले नेपाल आगमन गर्ने विदेशीहरुलाई अनअराइभल भिसा दिने निर्णय गरेको छ / अनअराइभल भिसा प्राप्त गर्नसक्ने मुलुकका कोभिड विरुद्धको खोपको मात्रा पुरा गरेका नागरिकलाई अनअराइभल भिसा दिने निर्णय गरिएको हो / यस्तै - [Holiday season,thousands of flights cancelled](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/holiday-seasonthousands-of-flights-cancelled/) - Washington ( AFP ) - Holiday travel headaches and safety worries swelled Monday with thousands of flights cancelled and Omicron cases soaring, as people wrap up Christmas celebrations bruised by a resurgent Covid-19 pandemic. About 8,300 flights were grounded and tens of thousands more delayed on the weekend -- one of the year's busiest travel - [UNWTO announces ‘Best Tourism Villages’ 2021](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/unwto-announces-best-tourism-villages-2021/) - Travel Biz News — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly announced ‘Best Tourism Villages’ 2021 during its’ General Assembly held in Madrid on 30 November- 3 December 2021. The Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO initiative was launched to advance the role of tourism in safeguarding rural villages, along with their landscapes, natural and cultural - [Travel year 2022: Cautious confidence](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/travel-year-2022-cautious-confidence/) - By Deutsche Welle -- Just a few weeks ago, it seemed as if things were looking up again for the travel industry. Despite the pandemic, the summer season went well in many places. And the ski resorts were also preparing for a smooth season, after having to cancel it completely in Austria, for example, during - [Omicron threat looms over winter holidays in Europe and U.S.](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/omicron-threat-looms-over-winter-holidays-in-europe-and-u-s/) - London / Washington (Reuters) - The Netherlands went into lockdown on Sunday ( Dec. 19) and the possibility of more COVID-19 restrictions being imposed ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays loomed over several European countries as the Omicron variant spreads rapidly. In the United States, White House medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci urged - [Thailand reimposes quarantine for travelers to halt Omicron spread](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thailand-reimposes-quarantine-for-travelers-to-halt-omicron-spread/) - BANGKOK (AFP) : Thailand reimposed mandatory coronavirus quarantine measures for foreign tourists on Tuesday ( Dec. 21), nixing a quarantine-free travel scheme as the kingdom seeks to stifle the spread of the Omicron variant. The pandemic has clobbered the country's tourism-dominated economy, which last year experienced its worst performance since the 1997 Asian financial crisis. - [Nepal-China cooperation moves ahead amid COVID-19 pandemic](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/nepal-china-cooperation-moves-ahead-amid-covid-19-pandemic/) - KATHMANDU (Xinhua) - Nepal and China have been continuing cooperation in 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic lingers unabated, and making progress in particular in areas including vaccines, infrastructure building, investment and trade. Nepal's pandemic-hit tourism sector is eager to see Chinese tourists return as early as possible. Swift delivery of vaccine doses Since the first - [Omicron effect : holiday travel planning slowed](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/omicron-effect-holiday-travel-planning-slowed-around-the-world/) - Travel Biz News --- With cold weather driving people indoors, concerns about variants like Omicron and ever-changing requirements, international holiday travel planning has slowed around the world, according to new data from Trivago, a leading global accommodation search platform. Domestic travel is the preferred option as consumers look to reunite with friends and family. From - [तीन राजदूतको रारा भ्रमण - हिमाली क्षेत्रमा जलवायु परिवर्तन असर प्रति चिन्ता व्यक्त](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tiin-rajdutko-rara-bhraman/) - ट्राभल बिज न्युज --- नेपाल स्थित संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिकाका राजदूत र्‍यान्डी बेरी, बेलायतकी राजदूत निकोला पोलिट र अस्ट्रेलियाकी राजदूत फिलिसिटी भोल्कले यसै साता सम्पन्न गरेका रारा तालको भ्रमण निकै चर्चित प्रसंग बनेको छ / नेपालका लागि अमेरिकी राजदूत बेरी, बेलायती राजदूत पोलिट, तथा अस्ट्रेलियाली राजदूत भल्कले रारा भ्रमणमा निस्कनु अघि जलवायु परिवर्तन तथा यसले हिमाली - [26 mn Chinese tourist trips overseas expected in 2021](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/26-million-chinese-tourist-trips-overseas-expected-in-2021/) - Beijing (Reuters) - Chinese outbound tourism numbers are set to jump by more than 25 per cent this year from 2020 but remain "basically at a standstill" compared to pre-pandemic levels, state broadcaster CCTV reported , citing official projections. The dramatic drop in travellers from China, the world's most populous nation, since the rapid spread - [WHO warns increased risk of new COVID Omicron , 46 destinations completely closed to tourists](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/46-destinations-completely-closed-to-tourists-who-warns-increased-risk-of-reinfection-with-new-covid-omicron/) - The World Health Organization has named its fifth "variant of concern" for the virus behind COVID-19. B.1.1.529, first reported to the WHO from South Africa this week, has been given the designation "omicron" under a system based on the Greek alphabet. The U.S. will restrict travel from South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique - [International Mountain Day 2021 celebrated with theme of sustainable mountain tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-mountain-day-2021-celebrated-with-theme-of-sustainable-mountain-tourism/) - By Ramesh Tiwari ---- This year's International Mountain Day (IMD) is celebrated all over the world with the theme ’ sustainable mountain tourism.’ The Day has been observed every year to create awareness about the importance of mountains to life, to highlight the opportunities and constraints in mountain development and to build alliances that will - ['Imposition of blanket travel restrictions is discriminatory'](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/imposition-of-blanket-travel-restrictions-is-discriminatory/) - Travel Biz News -- The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) calls out against the introduction of blanket restrictions on travel, as witnessed in recent days. This call echoes the concerns raised by its members during the 24th UNWTO General Assembly (30 November–3 December) held in Madrid , Spain. Countries from all global regions expressed their solidarity - [Japanese tourists dock at International Space Station](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/japanese-tourists-dock-at-international-space-station/) - Moscow (AP) - A Japanese billionaire and his producer rocketed to space on Wednesday ( December 8 ) and reached the International Space Station several hours later, the first visit by self-paying space tourists to the orbiting outpost in more than a decade. Fashion tycoon Yusaku Maezawa and producer Yozo Hirano, who plans to film - [Government urges people not to travel abroad, be cautious on risk of ‘Omicron' variant of COVID-19](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/government-urges-people-not-to-travel-abroad-be-cautious-on-risk-of-omicron-variant-of-covid-19/) - Travel Biz News --- Nepal government has urged all not to travel abroad until absolutely necessary due to high risk of risk of ‘Omicron' variant of COVID-19. Though the 'Omicron' variant has not been detected in Nepal so far, the Ministry of Health has urged people not to visit foreign countries for some time. The - [Nepal reopened for tourists, resumes on-arrival visas](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/nepal-reopened-for-tourists-resumes-on-arrival-visas/) - Ramesh Tiwari - Kathmandu: Nepal is once again reopened for foreign visitors. Nepal has resumed issuing on-arrival visa to fully vaccinated foreign tourists keeping in view the adverse effects on tourism industry. Nepal government had suspended on-arrival visas in March 2020 due to coronavirus outbreak around the world. All foreigners arriving Nepal via airport or - [Vietnam launching "Live fully in Vietnam" campaign](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/vietnam-launching-live-fully-in-vietnam-campaign/) - Travel Biz News --- Vietnam is launching "Live fully in Vietnam" campaign as it welcomes international tourists back into the country. For the first time since March 2020, travelers will be able to walk new paths and savor new tastes in Vietnam, to experience the country's internationally-treasured culture and nature anew. Fully vaccinated travelers from - [Japan suspends new flight reservations](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/japan-suspends-new-flight-reservations-as-omicron-spreads/) - Tokyo (AP) -Japan continued its aggressive stance against a new coronavirus variant on Wednesday ( 1 Dec. ) , asking international airlines to stop taking new reservations for all flights arriving in the country until the end of December in a further tightening of already strict border controls. The transportation ministry said the request is - [World tourism ministers pledge to coordinate to restart tourism, Uzbekistan to host 25th GA](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/world-tourism-ministers-pledge-to-coordinate-to-restart-tourism-uzbekistan-to-host-unwto-25th-general-assembly/) - Travel Biz News -- The 24th Session of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) concluded with tourism ministers pledging to coordinate with their respective governments to restart tourism. Representatives of more than 135 countries discussed the way forward to get tourism moving in a safe manner and agreed to examine plans to - [UNWTO Assembly : Travel personalities of 135 countries focus on restarting tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/travel-personalities-of-135-countries-focus-on-restarting-tourism/) - Travel Biz News -- More than one thousand representatives of 135 countries have focused on restarting travel and tourism at the 24th UNWTO General Assembly held in Madrid. A total of 84 Ministers are also attending the assembly to be held on 30 November – 3 December. The delegates gather to restart tourism focusing on - [World tourism: confidence in a full travel recovery in 2023 has increased](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/world-tourism-confidence-in-a-full-travel-recovery-in-2023-has-increased/) - Travel Biz News --- A new survey of global travel industry shows an increase in expectation of travel resumption to pre-pandemic levels in 2023, versus expectations from five months ago. As the travel ecosystem continues to adapt to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, a newly launched second edition of the ‘Asia Pacific Travel Recovery Report’ from - [National Geographic reveals 25 must-see destinations for 2022](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/national-geographic-reveals-25-must-see-destinations-for-2022/) - Travel Biz News -- As international travel restrictions lift and the world slowly emerges from the pandemic, National Geographic today has revealed its annual list of the 25 must-see destinations for the next year. Framed by five categories-Nature, Adventure, Culture, Sustainability and Family-selections on the 2022 list honor national parks and wildlife, outdoor activities and - [UNWTO , Council of Europe to promote cultural routes](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/unwto-council-of-europe-to-promote-cultural-routes/) - Travel Biz News --- United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Council of Europe have decided to work together to develop the opportunities tourism offers to local communities and to enhance the tourist experience along the European region’s Cultural Routes. The joint actions will be aimed at recognizing the added value that cultural routes - [श्रीलङ्कन एयरलाइन्सद्वारा काठमाडौँ- कोलम्बो सिधा उडान सुरु , पर्यटक आगमनमा वृद्धि हुने विश्वास](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/sri-lankan-airlines-dwara-kathmandu-colombo-udan/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज --- काठमाडौँ - लामो समयको प्रतीक्षा पछि श्रीलङ्कन एयरलाइन्सले आजदेखि काठमाडौँ– कोलम्बो सिधा हवाई उडान सुरु गरेको छ । पर्यटन व्यवसायीहरुले नेपालको श्रीलंकासंग सिधा हवाई उडान सुरु भए फलस्वरूप पर्यटक आवागमनबाट दुवै राष्ट्र लाभान्वित हुने विश्वास व्यक्त गरेका छन् / त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थलका महाप्रबन्धक प्रतापबाबु तिवारी अनुसार , श्रीलङ्कन एयरलाइन्सको कोलम्बोबाट उडेको - [Vietjet - Airbus sign strategic cooperation agreement for 119 aircraft](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/vietjet-airbus-sign-strategic-cooperation-agreement-for-119-aircraft/) - Travel Biz News -- Vietjet and Airbus have signed a strategic partnership agreement on the delivery timeline for 119 aircraft of the airline’s existing backlog and a cooperation for the development of Vietjet’s wide-body fleet together with other supporting terms for the airline post Covid-19 period. The agreement’s announcement was made during the official - [China outbound travel event heralded a huge success](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-outbound-travel-event-heralded-a-huge-success/) - Travel Biz News -- China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market ( COTTM ) summit concluded recently in Beijing with new hopes of tourism revival all over the world. The COTTM (China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market ) Summit is the first physical, live event in the industry to take place since the Covid pandemic . - [US reopens to international travel, allows reunions](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/us-reopens-to-international-travel-allows-happy-reunions/) - San Diego (AP) - Parents held children born while they were stuck abroad. Long-separated couples kissed, and grandparents embraced grandchildren who had doubled in age. The U.S. fully reopened to many vaccinated international travelers Monday ( 8 November ) , allowing families and friends to reunite for the first time since the coronavirus emerged and - [कोभिडपछि आन्तरिक पर्यटनलाई प्रोत्साहन गर्दै नेपाली पर्यटन उद्योग](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/covid-pachiaantarik-paryatan/) - डेढ वर्षभन्दा बढी समय ठप्प बनेको पर्यटन क्षेत्र आन्तरिक पर्यटकको भरमा तङ्ग्रन खोजिरहेको छ। पर्यटन अधिकारीले त्यसको माहौल बनाउनका लागि कर्मचारीहरूलाई पर्यटन काज दिने एउटा सरकारी कार्यविधि निर्माणको काम अन्तिम चरणमा पुगेको बताएका छन्। नेपालको कुल ग्रार्हस्थ उत्पादनमा १० प्रतिशत हाराहारीको योगदान र विदेशी मुद्रा आर्जनको दोस्रो प्रमुख स्रोतको रूपमा रहेको पर्यटनलाई अहिलेसम्म विदेशीमा मात्र - [Glasgow Declaration for Climate Action in Tourism launched at COP26](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/glasgow-declaration-for-climate-action-in-tourism-launched-at-cop26/) - Travel Biz News -- The 'Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism' has urged all stakeholders to show leadership and drive action to address climate change. The ‘Glasgow Declaration for Climate Action in Tourism’ was launched on Thursday (4 November) at the UN Climate Change Conference COP26. Some of tourism’s biggest businesses have joined governments - [अर्थतन्त्र ओरालो लाग्दैछ , तीन महिना व्यापार घाटा रु ४ खर्ब १३ अर्ब](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/arthatantra-oralo-lagdaicha/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज -- काठमाडौँ - चालु आर्थिक वर्ष २०७८/७९ को पहिलो तीन महिना साउन, भदौ र असोजमा देशको कुल व्यापार घाटा गत वर्षको यसै अवधिको तुलनामा ५८ प्रतिशतले बढेर रु ४ खर्ब १३ अर्ब पुगेको छ । नेपाल राष्ट्र बैंकले सार्वजनिक गरेको आर्थिक तथा वित्तीय प्रतिवेदन अनुसार , आर्थिक वर्षको पहिलो तीन महिनामा ४ - [नेपाल र भारतबीच हवाई उडान विस्तार गर्न छलफल , सातामा ५६ उडान गर्न भारतको प्रस्ताव](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/nepal-ra-bharat-bich-hawaii-udan/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज - नेपाल तथा भारत दुवैले हाल काठमाडौं–दिल्ली हप्तामा १४ उडान गरिरहेकामा नेपाल–भारत सीधा हवाई सेवा सातामा २८ - २८ पुर्‍याउन भारतले नेपाललाई प्रस्ताव गरेको छ । अहिले दुवै देशका बिमानले काठमाडौं–दिल्ली हप्तामा ७-७ उडान गर्दै आइरहेका छन् । कोभिड महामारीपछि भारतसँगको एयर बबल सम्झौता अनुसार सीमित उडान रहेकोमा भारतले एयर बबल सम्झौता संशोधन गरेर - [ग्यालरी](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/gallery-2/) - [हिमालय एअरलाएन्सका विमानमा आधुनिक चिकित्सा उपकरण](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/himalaya-airlines-ka-bimanma-aadhunik/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज -- काठमाडौँ - नेपाल–चीन संयुक्त लगानीको हिमालय एअरलाएन्सले आफ्ना सबै चार एअरबसमा बिरामीको हृदयगति अकस्मात बन्द हुँदा वा हुन लाग्दा त्यसलाई रोकी हृदयगति सुचारु राख्न मद्दत पुग्ने उपकरण राखेको छ / शरीरमा बाह्यरुपमा प्रयोग गर्न मिल्ने " अटोमेटेड एक्स्टर्नल डेफिब्रिलेटर "ले मध्य आकाशमा जहाज उडिरहँदा कुनै यात्रुमा श्वास–प्रश्वास बन्द हुने वा हृदयगति - [Lonely Planet:Best Travel Destinations for 2022](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/lonely-planetbest-travel-destinations-for-2022-revealed/) - Global travel authority Lonely Planet has unveiled its top 10 countries, cities and regions to visit next year with the release of Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2022. Best in Travel 2022 is Lonely Planet's 17th annual collection of the world's hottest destinations and the must-have travel experiences for the year ahead. This edition places - [World Spa Awards announces best spa and wellness brands of 2021](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/world-spa-awards-announces-best-spa-and-wellness-brands-of-2021/) - Travel Biz News --- World Spa Awards has announced the winners of its 2021 best spa and wellness brands. World Spa Awards serves to celebrate and reward excellence in spa and wellness tourism through annual awards programme. Brands to lift top honours include Six Senses (‘World’s Best Wellness Retreat Brand’), Iridium Spas at St. Regis - [Travel professionals from 142 countries attend WTM](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/travel-professionals-from-142-countries-attend-wtm/) - Travel Biz News -- World Travel Market (WTM) London physical show is finally back. WTM - 2021 welcomed exhibitors from more than 100 countries and regions, 6,000 pre-registered buyers from 142 countries and travel professionals from all over the world. The largest gathering of travel industry professionals in the world since the pandemic began is the perfect - [Ecotourism industry in China thrives nationwide](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/ecotourism-industry-in-china-thrives-nationwide/) - Ecotourism, a form of tourism involving responsible travel to natural areas, conserving the environment, and improving the well-being of the local people, has become one of the key green industries in regions across China, driving local economic development while changing people’s lifestyles. Ecotourism is becoming a favored choice for Chinese people, as they now prefer - [Seven countries removed from the UK’s red list](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/seven-countries-removed-from-the-uks-red-list/) - Travel Biz News --- Seven remaining countries will be removed from the UK’s red list in line with public health advice. The remaining 7 destinations on the red list; Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Panama, Peru and Venezuela will be removed from 1 November. Passengers returning to England from these destinations will no longer - [UNWTO, WTTC , WTM commit to consolidate sustainable tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/unwto-wttc-wtm-commit-to-consolidate-sustainable-tourism/) - Travel Biz News -- Tourism leaders from around the world will once again come together for the UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit at WTM London this November, to commit to investing in the sector’s sustainable future. The summit is the largest annual gathering of tourism ministers and will take place on 2 November during - [UN's COP26 conference : World leaders urged 'save humanity' at climate summit](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/world-leaders-urged-save-humanity-at-climate-summit/) - World leaders must act to "save humanity", UN chief Antonio Guterres said Monday ( 1 November ) as they met for the historic COP26 climate summit with code-red warnings from scientists ringing in their ears. More than 120 heads of state and government are gathering in Glasgow for a two-day summit at the start of - [Thailand to allow vaccinated tourists from 46 countries , no quarantine from 1 November](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thailand-to-allow-vaccinated-tourists-from-46-countries-no-quarantine-from-1-november/) - Travel Biz News --- Thailand is all set to welcome fully vaccinated foreign visitors, including returning Thais and foreign residents, from the approved countries to enter the country by air with no quarantine requirements from 1 November, 2021. Thai Prime Minister, General Prayut Chan-o-cha, signed the entry guidelines for the quarantine-free reopening on Thursday (21 - [Resurgence in brand conscious travellers in 2022 : Arabian Travel Market](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/resurgence-in-brand-conscious-travellers-in-2022-rx-global/) - Travel Biz News --- RX Global, organiser of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), has revealed that 2022 could witness a resurgence in brand conscious travellers, following commentary it received from delegates attending its 2021 in-person and virtual seminars about responsible tourism. “The feedback we received, has enabled us to identify a particular profile of traveller, that - [ITB Asia kicks-off with over 3,200 exhibitor showcases](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/itb-asia-kicks-off-with-over-3200-exhibitor-showcases/) - Travel Biz News -- ITB Asia 2021 kicked off virtually today in Singapore with the travel industry in Asia gradually opening and braving new realities in leisure, MICE and corporate travel. More than 3,200 travel products will be showcased to international attendees during the ITB Asia. Over 900 buyers and 400 sponsors and exhibitors from - [UNWTO Global Startup winners selected from 18 countries , SDG 8 to Community Homestay Nepal](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/unwto-global-startup-winners-selected-from-18-countries-sdg-8-to-community-homestay-nepal/) - Ramesh Tiwari -- Startups from around the world have been recognized for their unique contributions to sustainable and responsible tourism in the UNWTO SDGs Global Startup Competition. The competition, supported by the United Nations Innovation Network, attracted some 10,000 initial proposals. From these, the jury chose 25 winners from 18 countries, highlighting the array of - [Domestic business travel continues to trend toward recovery: GBTA](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/domestic-business-travel-continues-to-trend-toward-recovery-gbta/) - Ramesh Tiwari--- Travel trade companies worldwide report an emerging willingness to permit employees to engage in domestic business travel, according to the latest poll conducted by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) recently. Respondents to the poll; the 10th bi-weekly survey conducted among GBTA’s members since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in February, continue - [Global tourism industry could lose more than $1.2 trillion due to COVID pandemic](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/global-tourism-industry-could-lose-more-than-1-2-trillion-due-to-covid-pandemic/) - Ramesh Tiwari -- Global tourism sector could lose at least $1.2 trillion, or 1.5 per cent of the global gross domestic product (GDP), having been placed at a standstill for nearly four months due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report of United Nations Conference on Trade and Development . The UN’s trade and - [नेपालद्वारा सबै व्यावसायिक चार्टर उडानमा रोक , केही विमानसेवा र ट्राभल एजेन्सी यात्रु ठग्न उत्सुक](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/nepaldwara-sabai-charter-udanma-rok/) - रमेश तिवारी ----- काठमाडौं - देशमा चैत ११ मा कोरोना भाइरस नियन्त्रणका लागि लकडाउन लगाएर अन्तराष्ट्रिय उडानहरु जुन १६ सम्मका लागि स्थगित गरिएको छ , तर यही अवधिमा विदेश चार्टर उडान गर्ने नाममा केही विमानसेवा र ट्राभल एजेन्सीले यात्रुलाई सामान्य भन्दा तीन गुणा बढी भाडा लिएर हाकाहाकी ठग्ने गरेका गुनासा सार्वजनिक भएका छन् / चैत - [रु. १४ खर्ब ७५ अर्बकाे बजेट सार्वजनिक , पर्यटन पुनरुत्थानमा रकम विनियोजन](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/ru-14-kharb-75-arbako-bajet-sarwajanik/) - रमेश तिवारी ----- काठमाडौँ, जेठ १५ गते । सरकारले आर्थिक वर्ष २०७७/०७८ को लागि १४ खर्ब ७४ अर्ब ६४ कराेड रुपियाँकाे बजेट विनियोजन गरेको छ । बजेटमा चालू खर्च नाै खर्ब ४८ अर्ब रुपियाँ ,पुँजीगत खर्च तीन खर्ब ५२ अर्ब रुपियाँ र वित्तीय व्यवस्थापनको लागि एक खर्ब ७२ अर्ब रुपियाँ विनियोजन गरिएको छ । खर्च - [अग्रवाल कालोबजारीको आरोपमा पक्राउ , सबै अवैतनिक वाणिज्यदूतलाई उपलब्ध विशेष सुविधा रद्द](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/agrawal-kalobajari-aropma-pakrau/) - रमेश तिवारी ----- नेपालका लागि किर्गिज गणतन्त्रका मानार्थ अवैतनिक वाणिज्यदूत सुलभ अग्रवाल ज्वरो नाप्ने थर्मल गन कालोबजारी गरेको आरोपमा पक्राउ परे पछि उनको पद खारेज गर्ने निर्णय गर्नुका साथै नेपालमा रहेका सबै अवैतनिक वाणिज्यदूतहरूलाई उपलब्ध गराइएका केही विशेष सुविधा रोकिएको तथा उनीहरूलाई दिइएको नीलो नम्बर प्लेट र सवारी साधनमा राष्ट्रिय झण्डा प्रयोग गर्न दिने विगतको - [Saxony to be partner destination of ITB Berlin 2022](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/saxony-to-be-partner-destination-of-itb-berlin-2022/) - Travel Biz News --- Saxony will be the official partner destination of ITB Berlin in 2022, the world’s leading travel trade show. At ITB Berlin 2021, Saxony became the first Official Cultural Destination in the trade show’s history, which spans more than 50 years , according to a release issued jointly by Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft - [PATA forecasts 155 million arrivals under mild scenario](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/pata-forecasts-155-million-arrivals-under-mild-scenario/) - Travel Biz News -- Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has predicted arrivals numbers for 2021 ranging from 154.8 million under the mild scenario to 65.5 million under the severe scenario. The latest forecast at the overall regional level projects a nominal decrease in rate of recovery compared with the forecast provided in June. Given the - [China appreciates Nepal's support on issues of major concerns: FM Wang Yi](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-appreciates-nepals-support-on-issues-of-major-concerns-fm-wang-yi/) - Beijing (Xinhua) - Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday that China will provide Nepal with a new batch of COVID-19 vaccines and offer convenience for the Nepalese side in procuring vaccines from China. Wang made the remarks during a telephone conversation with Nepal's new Foreign Minister Narayan Khadka. Wang said - [Thailand to end quarantine for vaccinated visitors from low-risk countries](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thailand-to-end-quarantine-for-vaccinated-visitors-from-low-risk-countries/) - Travel Biz News -- Thailand will allow fully vaccinated travellers from at least 10 low-risk countries, including China, Germany, Singapore, the UK and USA from November 1 this year. The list will be expanded from 1 December, and further enhanced to a very extensive list from 1 January. Thai Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha in - [U.S. to lift restrictions for vaccinated foreign travelers](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/u-s-to-lift-restrictions-for-vaccinated-foreign-travelers/) - Washington (Reuters) - The White House will lift COVID-19 travel restrictions for fully vaccinated international visitors starting Nov. 8, ending historic restrictions that had barred much of the world from entering the United States for as long as 21 months. The unprecedented travel restrictions kept millions of visitors out of the United States from China, - [Five winners of Prince William's Earthshot environmental prize revealed](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/five-winners-of-prince-williams-earthshot-environmental-prize-revealed/) - Travel Biz News -- Costa Rica and Milan are among the five winners of the Earthshot Prize , one of the most prestigious environmental awards created by Britain's Prince William. The Earthshot Prize revealed the first-ever five Prize Winners of the environment awards at a ceremony held at London’s Alexandra Palace on Monday (17 October). - [COP15 leaders' summit : Chinese President announces establishing Kunming Biodiversity Fund](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/cop15-leaders-summit-chinese-president-announces-establishing-kunming-biodiversity-fund/) - Beijing ( Xinhua ) : Chinese President Xi Jinping announced China's initiative to establish the Kunming Biodiversity Fund and take the lead by investing 1.5 billion yuan (about 233 million U.S. dollars) to the fund. The fund will be used to support biodiversity protection in developing countries, Xi said while addressing the leaders' summit of - [UK : 47 countries and territories removed from red list](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/uk-47-countries-and-territories-removed-from-red-list/) - Travel Biz News -- A total of 47 countries and territories will be removed from its red list from 11 October, making it easier for more people to travel abroad to a larger number of countries and territories , according to the travel update issued by the UK government. Passengers returning to England from these - [India to issue fresh tourist visas from October 15](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/india-to-issue-fresh-tourist-visas-from-october-15/) - Travel Biz News -- The government of India has decided to begin granting fresh tourist visas to foreigners coming to India through chartered flights with effect from October 15 this year. Foreign tourists travelling to India by flights other than chartered aircraft would be able to do so with effect from November 15 , according - [Japan to consider resuming "Go To Travel" campaign](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/japan-to-consider-resuming-go-to-travel-tourism-campaign/) - Japan's new tourism minister Tetsuo Saito said he will consider when to resume the government's "Go To Travel" subsidy program for the promotion of domestic tourism that has been hit by the coronavirus pandemic, following the full lifting of the COVID-19 state of emergency last week. "We will consider the situation regarding novel coronavirus infections - [Pandora Papers: Massive data leak exposes world leaders' offshore millions](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/pandora-papers-massive-data-leak-exposes-world-leaders-offshore-millions/) - Hundreds of world leaders, powerful politicians, billionaires, celebrities, religious leaders and drug dealers have been stashing away their investments in mansions, exclusive beachfront property, yachts and other assets for the past quarter century, according to a review of nearly 12 million files obtained from 14 different firms located around the world. The report released on - [World leaders call for COVID-19 vaccine equity](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/unctad15-world-leaders-call-for-covid-19-vaccine-equity-greater-action-against-debt-and-climate-crises/) - Travel Biz News -- UNCTAD's quadrennial conference, UNCTAD15, calls for vaccine equity and greater solidarity to tackle trade protectionism, debt distress, the climate crisis and other pressing global challenges. UN Secretary-General António Guterres described the conference , held in Bridgetown, Barbados, as the “Olympics of trade, development, investment, policy and technology discussions” and reiterated his - [पर्यटन व्यवसायी तत्काल माग पूरा नगरिए आन्दोलन शुरु गर्ने तयारीमा, सरकार मागप्रति उदासीन](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/paryatan-wyawasayi-tatkal-mag-pura/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज --- काठमाडौँ - कोरोना महामारीका कारण पर्यटन व्यवसाय क्षत विक्षत भएको बेला देशका विभिन्न प्रतिनिधिमूलक पर्यटन संघ संस्थाहरुले कोभिड १९ विरुद्धको खोप लगाएका पर्यटकलाई क्वारेन्टाइन नराखी ‘अनअराइभल भिसा’ मा नेपाल आउन दिने व्यवस्था तत्काल मिलाउनुपर्ने , यसका लागि भारतसँगको सीमा नाका तत्काल खोल्नुपर्ने तथा नेपाल सरकारले घोषणा गरे अनुरुप पर्यटकलाई एक महिनाको - [तिब्बती नयाँ वर्ष मनाउने चलन](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tibet-naya-warsha/) - पौराणिक कथा अनुसार ईसापूर्वमा कढाइ गर्ने एकजना वृद्ध महिलाबाट सिर्जना गरिएको सूर्य, चन्द्र र ताराको परिवर्तनअनुसार पात्रो थियो। तत्काल हरेक वसन्त ऋतु आउँदा मान्छेहरूले पर्व मनाउने चलन थियो। १३औँ शताब्दीदेखि पहिलो महिनाको पहिलो दिनलाई नयाँ वर्षको सुरूवात मानिन्थ्यो ,जसबाट तिब्बती नव वर्ष तिब्बतको महत्वपूर्ण परम्परागत चाडको रूपमा मनाइदैआएको छ। तिब्बती जातीय परम्परागत रीतिरिवाजअनुसार, नव वर्ष - [मङ्गल ग्रह: अमेरिकी अन्तरिक्ष यान सात महिनाको ४७ करोड किलोमिटर यात्रा गरेर अवतरण](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/mangal-graha-ameriki-antricchya/) - अमेरिकी पर्सिभिअरन्स अन्तरिक्ष यान पृथ्वीबाट उडेको करिब सात महिनापछि मङ्गल ग्रहको सतहमा अवतरण गरेको छ। नेपाली समयानुसार फेब्रुअरी १९ बिहान करिब २:४० बजे पर्सिभिअरन्स रोभरले मङ्गल ग्रहको सतहमा अवतरण गरेको हो। सफल अवतरणसँगै क्यालिफोर्नियास्थित कन्ट्रोल सेन्टरमा अमेरिकी अन्तरिक्ष निकाय नासाका वैज्ञानिकहरूले हर्षोल्लास मनाएका थिए।"हामीले गर्‍यौँ। हामी त्यहाँ पुग्यौँ," उनीहरू खुसी हुँदै चिच्याइरहेका थिए। त्यसको केही - [हिमालय एअरलाइन्सद्वारा तिब्बतबाट निःशुल्क भेरोसेल खोप ढुवानी](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/himalaya-airlines-dwara-tibet-bat/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज --- हिमालय एअरलाइन्सले संस्थागत सामाजिक उत्तरदायित्वको प्रतिवद्धता अनुरुप कोभिड–१९ संक्रमणको दोस्रो लहरको महामारीका बीच जनवादी गणतन्त्र चीनको स्वशासित क्षेत्र तिव्वत सरकारद्वारा नेपाललाई अनुदान सहयोग स्वरुप प्राप्त दुई लाख डोज भेरोसेल खोप निःशुल्क ढुवानी गरेको छ । हिमालय एअरलाइन्स्को विमानले चीनको कुनमिङ्ग शहरमा चार पटक उडान गरी ती खोपहरु ढुवानी गरेको हो / - [Global tourism reaffirms its commitment to making the sector a pillar of inclusive growth](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/global-tourism-reaffirms-its-commitment-to-making-the-sector-a-pillar-of-inclusive-growth/) - Travel Biz News -- Global tourism has reaffirmed its commitment to making the sector a pillar of inclusive growth. Political and business leaders united behind a common message of solidarity and determination to ‘leave nobody behind’ as tourism restarts and grows back ,at the official World Tourism Day 2021 celebrations in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire on - [China : Golden Week to see 650m trips, as tourism recovery continues despite challenges](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-golden-week-to-see-650m-trips-as-tourism-recovery-continues-despite-challenges/) - The holiday rush lasts from Sept. 28 to Oct. 8 this year, expecting Oct. 1, the first day of the holiday, to see the highest passenger volume. The upcoming National Day holiday, dubbed as the Golden Week for strong tourism and consumption, is expected to see around 650 million domestic trips, surpassing the number in - [Thailand to reopen to more vaccinated visitors , 4-phase plan from October to January](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thailand-to-reopen-to-more-vaccinated-visitors-4-phase-plan-from-october-to-january/) - Travel Biz News -- Thailand plans to implement four-phase timeline for the country’s reopening plan to revitalise the nationwide tourism industry. The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved a four-phase timeline for the country’s reopening plan to revitalise the tourism industry , according to Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) . Pilot Phase (1-31 - [Japan to shorten quarantine for vaccinated tourists](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/japan-to-shorten-quarantine-period-for-vaccinated-travelers/) - Tokyo ( Kyodo ) -The Japanese government said it will ease quarantine rules for people entering the country who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 starting Oct 1, shortening the required period for self-isolating at home from 14 days to 10 days. People who have been fully vaccinated will be able to go outside as long - [News - Singapore , Hong Kong , Macao](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/news-singapore-hong-kong-macao/) - Singapore plans first quarantine-free travel program Singapore will launch its first quarantine-free travel program for vaccinated people arriving from Germany and Brunei, and ease restrictions for visitors from Hong Kong and Macao as it seeks to reopen its borders after fully vaccinating over 75 % of its population, the government said . “As the global - [Boeing forecasts China’s airlines will require 8,700 new airplanes by 2040](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/boeing-forecasts-chinas-airlines-will-require-8700-new-airplanes-by-2040/) - Travel Biz News --- Boeing forecasts that China’s airlines will require 8,700 new airplanes by 2040, valued at $1.47 trillion, to meet expanding commercial air travel demand. The 20-year forecast reflects the China market’s rebound and further evolution of its airline business models. Boeing shared the China forecast as part of the 2021 Commercial Market - [World Tourism Day 2021 to be celebrated with theme of ‘Tourism for Inclusive Growth’](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/world-tourism-day-2021-to-be-celebrated-with-theme-of-tourism-for-inclusive-growth/) - Travel Biz News -- World Tourism Day 2021 will be celebrated throughout the world on 27 September this year. The theme of the WTD 2021 is " Tourism for Inclusive Growth ", while the theme was “Tourism and Rural Development “in 2020. Tourism helps in reducing poverty, reducing inequalities, promoting gender equality, fostering decent work - [Thailand keen to welcome foreign visitors , seeks to slash quarantine period](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thailand-keen-to-welcome-foreign-visitors-seeks-to-slash-quarantine-period/) - Bangkok (Reuters) - Thailand's disease control committee has proposed a halving of a two-week hotel isolation requirement for vaccinated arrivals, amid delays in plans to waive quarantine and reopen Bangkok and tourist destinations from next month. Thailand is keen to welcome back foreign visitors, after nearly 18 months of strict entry policies caused a collapse - [China : 1.87 billion domestic trips in first half of 2021 , 40 m domestic trips during Mid-Autumn Festival](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-1-87-billion-domestic-trips-in-first-half-of-2021-40-million-domestic-trips-during-mid-autumn-festival-holiday/) - Travel Biz News -- Beijing - China has seen a total of 1.87 billion domestic trips taken in the first half of 2021, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The total revenue of the country's domestic tourism market has exceeded 1.6 trillion yuan ($248 billion), said Wang Xiaofeng, an official with the ministry, - [Asia-Pacific countries focus on restart of tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/asia-pacific-countries-focus-on-coordinated-restart-of-tourism/) - Travel Biz News ---- Tourism leaders of Asia-Pacific countries have stressed on coordination of policy measures and strategies to accelerate the recovery of tourism activities in the region. The Asia- Pacific countries met to plan the sector’s restart and recovery even as borders remain closed throughout the region during 33rd Joint meeting of the World - [UK eases rules for vaccinated travellers ,8 destinations removed from red list](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/uk-eases-rules-for-vaccinated-travellers-8-destinations-removed-from-red-list/) - Travel Biz News --- United Kingdom has simplified rules for international travel keeping in view the success of the UK’s domestic vaccine rollout. The Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, announced a simplified system for international travel in light of the success of the UK’s domestic vaccine rollout, providing greater stability for industry and passengers on Friday - [Anthropologists David Holmberg , Kathryn March win 2021 Hillary Medal](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/anthropologists-holmberg-march-win-2021-hillary-medal/) - Travel Biz News --- Mountain Legacy International has decided to honour prominent anthropologists David Holmberg and Kathryn March for their outstanding contribution in the conservation of nature and equitable advancement of human welfare in mountainous regions. Dr.Holmberg and Dr. March will receive the 2021 Sir Edmund Hillary Mountain Legacy Medal for their many decades of - [Cathay Pacific Airways celebrates 75th anniversary](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/cathay-pacific-celebrates-75th-anniversary/) - Travel Biz News --- Hong Kong based airline - Cathay Pacific celebrates an important milestone in its history as it marks 75 years of creating meaningful human connections this year. Cathay Pacific is unveiling a variety of exciting opportunities for customers to join it in marking 75 years of bringing people together, from paying homage - [कोभिड - १९ को महामारीबाट अति प्रभावित पर्यटन उद्योगको पुनरुत्थानका लागि तत्काल कदम चाल्न माग](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/kovid-19-ko-mahamari-bat-ati-prabhawit/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज ----- काठमाडौँ - पर्यटनसँग सम्बद्ध प्रमुख संघ संस्थाहरुले देशभरी पर्यटकीय गन्तव्यहरुमा अग्रपंक्तिमा रही खटिएका पर्यटन सेवा प्रदायक व्यवसायी तथा सम्बन्धित क्षेत्रका कामदार, कर्मचारीहरु एवम् सरोकारवालाहरुलाई कोभिड–१९ विरुद्धको खोप लगाउने व्यवस्था ३० दिनभित्र हुनुपर्ने तथा सम्पूर्ण नेपालीहरुलाई कोभिडका विरुद्ध खोप उपलब्ध गराई विश्व पर्यटन क्षेत्रमा विश्वसनीय वातावरणको लागि पहल गर्दै सम्पूर्ण पर्यटकीय क्षेत्रहरु - [हिमाली क्षेत्रमा उद्धार गतिविधि विस्तार , विभिन्न व्यक्तित्व सम्मानित](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/himali-chetrama-uddhar-gatiwidhi-bistar/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज --- काठमाडौँ - हिमालयन उद्धार संघ नेपालले अढाई दशक भन्दा बढी अवधि संघमा क्रियाशील प्रमुख कार्यकारी अधिकृत प्रकाश अधिकारीको योगदानको कदर गर्दै मरणोपरान्त ' एच आर ए एक्सेलेंस अवार्ड - २०२१ ' ले सम्मान गरेको छ / अढाई दशकको अवधिमा प्रमुख कार्यकारी अधिकृतको जिम्मेवारीमा रहंदा नेपालको पर्वतीय पर्यटनको विकासमा स्व. अधिकारीको उल्लेखनीय - [Nepal – Russia stress on strengthening tourism cooperation](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/nepal-russia-stress-on-strengthening-tourism-cooperation/) - Travel Biz News – Kathmandu - Nepal and Russia have stressed on strengthening cooperation on tourism sector. The first Secretary Ms. Iuliia Androsova, Embassy of The Russian Federation as well as Director-Russian Centre of Science and Culture , and CEO of Nepal Tourism Board Dr. Dhananjay Regmi discussed on the prospects of promotional collaboration - [UAE allows return of fully vaccinated with WHO-approved Covid-19 jabs from 15 countries](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/uae-allows-return-of-fully-vaccinated-with-who-approved-covid-19-jabs-from-15-countries/) - Travel Biz News -- The UAE has allowed the return of those vaccinated fully with WHO-approved Covid-19 jabs and holding valid residence visas from 15 countries previously on the suspended list, including Nepal. The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) have announced permitting return - [PATA Gold Awards 2021 to be presented to 20 organisations recognising their achievements](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/pata-gold-awards-2021-to-20-organisations-individuals/) - Travel Biz News --- Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) announced 20 winners of the PATA Gold Awards 2021 during the Online PATA Gold Awards presentation ceremony held in Bangkok today. Supported and sponsored by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) for the last 26 years, this year's awards recognise the achievements of 20 organisations and - [China eases cross-provincial travel restrictions with anti-epidemic measures](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-eases-cross-provincial-travel-restrictions-with-anti-epidemic-measures/) - Tourism authorities in China have loosened restrictions on cross-provincial group travels for regions with no high or medium-risk areas for COVID-19, but called for strict implementation of precautionary measures. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued a renewed guideline for travel agencies on Tuesday allowing tour agencies and online travel enterprises to resume their cross-provincial - [PATA to organize virtual conference on rural tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/pata-to-organize-virtual-conference-on-rural-tourism-sustainable-development/) - Travel Biz News --- Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced that virtual rural tourism and sustainable development conference 2021 will take place on September 25 this year. Comprised of expert speaker sessions and destination experiences from Huzhou and Wuxing District, China - The Town of World Rural Tourism, the event will address important issues - [European Union to recommend reinstating restrictions on US travelers](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/eu-to-recommend-reinstating-restrictions-on-us-travelers/) - Brussels (AP) --The European Union plans to recommend that its 27 nations reinstate restrictions on tourists from the U.S. because of rising coronavirus infection levels there, EU diplomats said Monday. A decision to remove the U.S. from a safe list of countries for nonessential travel would reverse advice from June, when the bloc recommended lifting - [SriLankan Airlines begins direct flight to Kathmandu](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/srilankan-airlines-begins-direct-flight-to-kathmandu/) - Travel Biz News – Kathmandu: SriLankan Airlines launched its direct flight from Colombo to Kathmandu today. Travel professionals of Nepal and Sri Lanka opine that the direct air connectivity between capital cities of two countries is a milestone to strengthen tourism cooperation between the two South Asian countries. “SriLankan Airlines made debut schedule operation today - [Asian tourism sees ups, downs in 2nd year of pandemic](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/asian-tourism-sees-ups-downs-in-2nd-year-of-pandemic/) - Associated Press -- From the Great Wall to the picturesque Kashmir valley, Asia’s tourist destinations are looking to domestic visitors to get them through the COVID-19 pandemic’s second year. With international travel heavily restricted, foreign tourists can’t enter many countries and locals can’t get out. In the metropolis of Hong Kong, glamping and staycations have - [नेपालमा सन् २०२० मा २३० हजार पर्यटक , पर्यटनलाई पुनर्जीवित पार्न अझै दुई वर्ष लाग्ने अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय निचोड](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/nepalma-san-2020-ma-230-hajar-parytak/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज --- काठमाडौँ - नेपालले सन् २०२० लाई भ्रमण वर्षको रुपमा मनाएर देशमा कम्तिमा २० लाख पर्यटकहरुलाई स्वागत गर्ने लक्ष्य निर्धारण गरेको बेला विश्वमा कोरोना भाइरस महामारीको प्रकोप फैलदै जाँदा नेपालपनि प्रभावित भएकोले सन् २०२० मा नेपाल भ्रमण गर्ने पर्यटक संख्या अत्यन्त न्यून रहेको छ / कोरोना महामारीको कारण नेपालले आगामी केही वर्षसम्म - [Dubai Tourism: UAE PM Sheikh Mohammed approves six new projects](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/dubai-tourism-uae-pm-sheikh-mohammed-approves-six-new-projects/) - Travel Biz News -- Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved six new projects in Hatta as part of the Hatta development plan. The projects announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum include the establishment of 504km-long - [ITB Asia to discuss strategies for travel recovery](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/itb-asia-to-discuss-strategies-for-international-travel-recovery/) - Travel Biz News -- ITB Asia Virtual Conference 2021 will address the most pressing issues looking forward to the travel year 2022. Under the overarching conference theme of “The Decade Ahead: Braving New Realities in Travel” on 25-29 October this year, visionary pioneers and leading figures will discuss key strategies on the biggest and most - [Australia PM backs reopening targets, says COVID-19 lockdowns unsustainable](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/australia-pm-backs-reopening-targets-says-covid-19-lockdowns-unsustainable/) - Sydney - Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday ( 23 August ) the country must begin to ease strict COVID-19 restrictions once vaccination rates increase, with over half of all Australians enduring weeks-long lockdowns to curb Delta outbreaks. Some states have flagged they may not stick to a national plan that would include - [विश्वका विभिन्न दूतावासहरुसंग सहकार्य गर्न पर्यटन बोर्ड प्रतिवद्ध](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/paryatan-prawardhan-bibhinn-dutawas/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज --- काठमाडौँ - कोरोना महामारीबाट क्षत विक्षत पर्यटन उद्द्योगलाई पुनर्जीवित पार्ने उद्देश्यले नेपाल पर्यटन बोर्डले पर्यटन प्रवर्धनका विषयमा विभिन्न देशका राजदूतहरुसंग छलफल गरेको छ /विभिन्न देशका राजदूतहरुसँग छलफल क्रम जारी राखेको बोर्डले मंगलवार दक्षिण एसियाली मुलुकहरु - भारत,बंगलादेश,पाकिस्तान र श्रीलँकाका राजदूत तथा अन्य अधिकारीसँग भर्चुअल अन्तरक्रिया गरेको थियो । बोर्डले यस अघि - [Julia Simpson appointed new President and CEO of WTTC](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/julia-simpson-appointed-new-president-and-ceo-of-wttc/) - Travel Biz News — Julia Simpson has been appointed new President and CEO of World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) effective from August 15 this year. Simpson brings extensive experience of the tourism sector, having served on the boards of British Airways, Iberia and most recently as Chief of Staff at International Airlines Group. She - [PATA warned of a hard year ahead for industry](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/pata-warned-of-a-hard-year-ahead-for-industry/) - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has warned members to “shelve expectations of a return to the past” after revising its forecasts for tourism’s recovery across the region. PATA warned of “a hard year ahead” for the industry in its latest forecast, with recovery largely postponed until 2022 and visitor numbers likely to return “in - [Melting Glaciers, Loss of Snow Pose Risks to South Asia Water Resources](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/melting-glaciers-loss-of-snow-pose-risks-to-south-asia-water-resources/) - Black carbon deposits originating from factories, cooking and vehicles are compounding the effects of climate change to speed up the melting of the Himalayan glaciers. More aggressively curbing black carbon emissions can slow glacier melt and improve the security of water resources in the region, according to a new World Bank report. Current policies in - [Vaccines , digital solutions to ease travel restrictions](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/vaccines-digital-solutions-to-ease-travel-restrictions/) - The global vaccination rollout and increased adoption of digital solutions for safe travel should lead to a rise in international mobility over the weeks and months ahead, the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) indicates. Additionally, since most of those destinations with the strictest measures have some of the lowest rates of vaccination, - [IBSA Tourism Ministers commit to strengthen cooperation , focus on domestic tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/ibsa-tourism-ministers-commit-to-strengthen-cooperation/) - Travel Biz News – Tourism ministers of IBSA (India, Brazil and South Africa) have emphasized on strengthening cooperation to overcome the impact of Covid 19 pandemic and resolved to work together to realize the full potential of IBSA countries through cooperation in the tourism sector. India organized the IBSA Tourism Ministers’ Virtual Meeting to promote - [39 Airports receive 2021 COVID-19 Airport Excellence Awards , Hamad named best airport](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/39-airports-receive-2021-covid-19-airport-excellence-awards-hamad-named-best-airport/) - Travel Biz News -- Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar has been named the Best Airport in the World at the 2021 World Airport Awards. According to Skytrax , Changi Airport Singapore received the title World's Best Airport Staff Service, and İGA İstanbul Airport was the World's Most Improved Airport. Tokyo Haneda Airport, ranked No - [Tibet: Rapid modernization during seven decades](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tibet-rapid-modernization-during-seven-decades/) - By Ramesh Tiwari --- Tibet Autonomous Region of China has witnessed tremendous changes in social and economic development during the last seven decades after its liberation. The year 2021 marks the 70th anniversary of the peaceful liberation of Tibet. The central government of the People's Republic of China signed an agreement with the local government - [UNESCO declares 34 new world heritage sites , WHC calls for international commitment to protect sites](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/unesco-declares-34-new-world-heritage-sites-whc-calls-for-international-commitment-to-protect-sites/) - Travel Biz News --- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced 34 newly inscribed sites treasured for their outstanding universal value. The extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee called for the full engagement of governments, international organizations, civil society organizations, private sector and other key stakeholders to protect the - [Tibet plans receiving 61 million tourists annually, tourism revenue of $10 billion by 2025](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tibet-plans-receiving-61-million-tourists-annually-tourism-revenue-of-10-billion-by-2025/) - Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region witnessed a strong recovery in tourism in the first half of this year. The region recorded 17.58 million trips made by visitors in the first six months this year, up 110.9 percent year on year, while its tourism revenue rose by 138.1 percent to 17.95 billion yuan (about 2.8 billion - [India discussion on ‘Space Tourism: The Next Frontier'](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/india-online-lecture-on-space-tourism-the-next-frontier/) - Travel Biz News --- Space Tourism has been in news recently because of two American billionaires, Richard Bronsan and Jef Bezos who went into space as tourists using their personal rocket and aircraft . The Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai in association with the Aeronautical Society of India, Mumbai Branch organised an online lecture on 'Space - [पर्यटन बोर्डको सकस र निजी क्षेत्रको जिम्मेवारी ?](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/paryatan-board-ko-sakas-ra-niji-chetra/) - बसन्त मिश्र ------- कोभिड-१९ महामारीको भयावह प्रकोपको फलत: सन् २०२० को शुभारम्भ देखिनै विकसितदेखि विकासशील तथा अल्पविकसित मुलुकहरुको अर्थतन्त्र क्षत विक्षत भएको छ / अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय मानचित्रमा पर्यटन उद्योगले अकल्पनीय क्षति सामना गर्नु परिरहेको सन्दर्भमा पर्यटन क्षेत्रलाई २०१९ अघिको स्थितिमा फर्काउन अझै लामो समय लाग्ने निश्चित छ / नेपाली पर्यटन उद्योगमा लागेको यो ग्रहणको प्रभाव आगामी - [Global warming 'unequivocally' human driven, at unprecedented rate: IPCC](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/global-warming-unequivocally-human-driven-at-unprecedented-rate-ipcc/) - Climate change is widespread, rapid, and intensifying, and some trends are now irreversible, at least during the present time frame, according to the latest much-anticipated Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, released on August 9 , 2021. Human-induced climate change is already affecting many weather and climate extremes in every region across the globe. - [Qatar reopens borders to fully vaccinated travelers](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/qatar-reopens-borders-to-fully-vaccinated-travelers/) - The State of Qatar has re-opened its borders to international travelers who have been fully vaccinated against COVID19, as long as the vaccines have been approved for use by the Ministry of Public Health in Qatar. A new streamlined set of measures designed to make traveling to Qatar as easy as possible, while maintaining the - [Kazakhstan International Tourism Exhibition to be held in Almaty next year](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/kazakhstan-international-tourism-exhibition-to-be-held-in-almaty-next-year/) - Travel Biz News ---- The 20th Kazakhstan International Exhibition " Tourism & Travel" is set to be held in Almaty on April 20 - 22 , 2022. Kazakhstan International Exhibition (KITF) , held since 2001, serves as a professional platform for the tourism industry of the whole Central Asian Region and considered to be the - [Global business travel market to reach $792 B by 2026](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/global-business-travel-market-to-reach-792-billion-by-2026/) - Travel Biz News -- The global market for business travel estimated at US$674.5 billion in the year 2020 amid the COVID-19 crisis, is projected to reach a revised size of US$791.9 billion by 2026. Business travel can be described as the domestic or international travel undertaken by employees to attend various business-related activities including meetings, - [Tokyo Olympics open amid pandemic restrictions](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tokyo-olympics-open-amid-pandemic-restrictions/) - Ayano Shimizu / Kyodo News ----- After postponement and seemingly endless problems, the Tokyo Olympic cauldron was finally lit Friday night ( July 23 ) in a nearly empty National Stadium, marking the start of a games being held amid unprecedented challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic and with public opinion still split. The opening - [आन्तरिक ,अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय हवाई उडान संचालन असार १७ देखि](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/aantarik-anarrastriya-hawaii-udan/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज --- कोरोना महामारीका कारण देशमा आन्तरिक तथा अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय हवाई उडान संचालन गर्न समस्या परेपछि स्थगित दुवै उडान असार १७ देखि पुन: संचालन गरिने भएको छ / नेपाल सरकारले जन स्वास्थ्यको मापदण्ड पूर्ण पालना हुनेगरी १ जुलाई देखि कुल उडानको ५० प्रतिशतमा नबढ्ने गरी आन्तरिक हवाई उडान सञ्चालन गर्न अनुमति दिएको छ / - [आर्थिक वर्ष २०७८ / ७९ का लागि रु १६ खर्ब ४८ अर्बको बजेट सार्वजनिक , पर्यटन क्षेत्रमा रु. २७ अर्ब ४७ करोड रुपैयाँ विनियोजन](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/aarthik-barsh-2078-79-ka-lagi-badget/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज -- काम चलाउ सरकारका अर्थमन्त्री विष्णु पौडेलले आगामी आर्थिक वर्ष २०७८ / ७९ का लागि कुल १६ खर्ब ४७ अर्ब ५७ करोड रुपैयाँको बजेट सार्वजनिक गरेका छन्। विनियोजित रकममध्ये राजश्वबाट रु १० खर्ब २४ अर्ब ९० करोड र वैदेशिक अनुदानबाट रु ६३ अर्ब ३७ करोड जुटाइनेछ / नपुग रु ५ खर्ब ५९ - [विभिन्न २ सय नयाँ पर्यटकीय गन्तव्यमा पूर्वाधार विकास गर्ने योजना सार्वजनिक , कार्यान्वयनप्रति सन्देह](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/bibhinn-2-say-wata-naya-paryatakiya-gantabya/) - रमेश तिवारी---- काठमाडौँ - झन्डै दुई वर्ष अघि देशका विभिन्न क्षेत्रका १०० वटा पर्यटकीय गन्तव्य छनौट गरी पूर्वाधार विकास गर्ने प्रचार प्रसार गरेको सरकारले पहिलेका योजना कार्यान्वयन नहुँदै अहिले फेरि देशका विभिन्न भागका २०० पर्यटकीय गन्तव्य छनौट गरी ती क्षेत्रमा भौतिक पूर्वाधार विकास गर्ने कागजी योजना अगाडि सारेको छ / संस्कृति ,पर्यटन तथा नागरिक उड्डयन - [पदयात्रा पर्वतारोहण खुला , तर पर्यटक आउने सम्भावना निकै कम](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/nepalma-padyatra-parwatarohan-khula/) - रमेश तिवारी---- लामो समयपछि नेपालले पदयात्रा तथा पर्वतारोहण खुला गरेको छ / पदयात्राका लागि खुला गरिएका गन्तव्य क्षेत्रहरुमा कंचनजंघा , सगरमाथा , लाङटाङ अन्नपूर्णा ,मार्दी हिमाल , मुस्तांग , डोल्पा र हुम्लाका पदयात्रा क्षेत्र छन् / पदयात्रा र पर्वतारोहण खुला गरिए तापनि स्थानीय पर्यटन व्यवसाय व्यवस्थापन समितिले अन्नपूर्ण आधार शिविर र घान्द्रुक क्षेत्र तत्कालका लागि - [बर्दिया राष्ट्रिय निकुन्ज पर्या - पर्यटनको आकर्षक गन्तव्य](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/bardiya-rastriya-nikunja/) - रमेश तिवारी---- काठमाडौँ - बर्दिया जिल्लाका कर्णाली र बबई नदीका केही भाग समेत समेटेको तथा तराईका राष्ट्रिय निकुञ्जहरूमध्ये सबैभन्दा ठूलो बर्दिया राष्ट्रिय निकुन्ज केही वर्ष यता आकर्षणको एक गन्तव्य बनेको छ / पर्या पर्यटनको प्रचुर सम्भावना रहेको निकुञ्जमा पर्यटकको संख्यामा वृद्धि भैरहेको छ । कुल ९६८ वर्ग कि.मि.क्षेत्रमा फैलिएको तथा २०३२ सालमा स्थापित बर्दिया राष्ट्रिय - [Nepali climbers make history , scale world's 2nd highest Mount K2 in winter](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/nepali-climbers-make-history-scale-worlds-2nd-highest-mount-k2-in-winter/) - By Ramesh Tiwari -- Kathmandu: A team of 10 Nepali mountaineers successfully climbed K2, making history as the first team ever to climb the world's second-highest mountain in the winter season. The 8,611-meter Mount K2 is one of the most difficult mountains to climb due to weather and geographical difficulties. The renowned climbers - Nirmal - [Asian Development Bank approves $150 million loan to upgrade airports in Nepal](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/asian-development-bank-approves-150-million-loan-to-upgrade-airports-in-nepal/) - By Ramesh Tiwari -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $150 million concessional loan to improve the capacity of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) and Gautam Buddha Airport (GBA) in Nepal. The loan will support the construction of a parallel taxiway extension and hangar aprons at TIA, and a new international terminal building at - [World Tourism Day-2020 to be celebrated with the theme of “Tourism and Rural Development “](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/world-tourism-day-2020-to-be-celebrated-with-the-theme-of-tourism-and-rural-development/) - By Ramesh Tiwari -- World Tourism Day-2020 will be celebrated this year with the theme of “Tourism and Rural Development “around the world on September 27. The day will be celebrated by UNWTO’s member states in all global regions, cities and other destinations and by private sector organizations and individual tourists. UNWTO has designated 2020 - [International arrivals could fall by 30 per cent , decline in tourism receipts up to 450 billion US$ this year](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-arrivals-could-fall-by-30-per-cent-decline-in-tourism-receipts-up-to-450-billion-us-this-year/) - Ramesh Tiwari -- The United Nations specialized agency for tourism estimates that international tourist arrivals will be down by 20 to 30 per cent in 2020 as compared with 2019 figures. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in an updated assessment of the likely impact of the COVID-19 on international tourism, expected fall of between 20-30 - [PATA Nepal Chapter elects new executive committee under the leadership of BC Thakur](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/pata-nepal-chapter-elects-new-executive-committee-under-the-leadership-of-bc-thakur/) - Ramesh Tiwari --- Kathmandu - Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Nepal Chapter has elected new executive committee under the leadership of senior tourism personality Bibhuti Chand Thakur. The 43rd Annual General Meeting held under the theme “Design Thinking – Creating Lifetime experiences in Nepal” has committed to go ahead with new strategies for overall development - [Tourism minister urges all to make VNY 2020 a success](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tourism-minister-urges-all-to-make-visit-nepal-year-2020-a-success/) - By Ramesh Tiwari ---- Kathmandu: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Kumar Bhattarai has urged all stakeholders to contribute to make the Visit Nepal Year 2020 successful. Visit Nepal Year 2020 aims at bringing in 2 million tourists. Upgrading of Tribhuvan International Airport, operation of the under-construction Gautam Buddha International Airport, upgrading other - [Belt and Road Initiative - BRI conference on prosperity of South Asia concludes](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/belt-and-road-initiative-bri-conference-on-prosperity-of-south-asia-concludes/) - By Ramesh Tiwari ---- Kathmandu: The fourth international conference on “Belt and Road for development and prosperity of South Asia “ has underlined the need for strengthening cooperation between China and South Asian countries for economic transformation of the region. Delegates from China, India, Bangladesh, Laos, Pakistan, Philippines, Malaysia and Nepal discussed on various issues - [Kami Rita on top of Everest for record 24 times, hundreds more heading towards summit](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/kami-rita-on-top-of-everest-for-record-23rd-time-hundreds-more-heading-towards-summit/) - By Ramesh Tiwari ---- Kathmandu: Renowned climber Kami Rita Sherpa, 49, has reached the summit of highest peak Mt. Everest a record of 24 times with his second ascent in a week. He scaled Mt. Everest for the 24th time on May 21 via the south-east ridge setting another record in the mountaineering history. He - [Nepal, China sign protocols - ‘Nepal can use seven Chinese sea and land ports for third-country import export](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/nepal-china-sign-protocols-nepal-can-use-seven-chinese-sea-and-land-ports-for-third-country-import-export/) - By Ramesh Tiwari - Kathmandu: Nepal and China signed the Protocol on Implementing Agreement on Transit and Transport and six other agreements after delegation level talks between visiting President Bidya Devi Bhandari and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 29. As per the agreement , Nepal - [अन्तराष्ट्रिय चार्टर उडान अन्त्य गरी नियमित हवाई उडान गर्न माग, चार्टर उडानमा अत्यधिक भाडा लिएकोमा विरोध](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/antarrastriya-charter-udan-antya-gari-niyamit/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज -- काठमाडौँ - नेपाल एशोसिएसन अफ टूर एण्ड ट्राभल एजेन्ट्स (नाट्टा) ले कुनै पनि हवाई सेवा संचालकहरुलाई अन्तराष्ट्रिय गन्तव्यहरुको लागि चार्टर उडानको अनुमति प्रदान नगर्न तथा स्वास्थ्य मापदण्ड पूर्ण रुपमा पालना गरेर नेपाल एयरलाइन्सलाई प्राथमिकतामा राखी नेपालमा अन्तराष्ट्रिय उडान गरिरहेका अन्य हवाई सेवाहरुलाई गन्तव्य अनुसार हप्ताको २ – ३ वटा नियमित हवाई - ['Terracotta Warriors' Exhibition attracting more people](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/terracotta-warriors-exhibition-attracting-more-people/) - Travel Biz News – Kathmandu: The online exhibition “ QIN-The Past and Present of Terracotta Warriors” has attracted people of different sectors of Nepali society in recent weeks. The exhibition was launched by China Cultural Center in Nepal (CCC Nepal) and Shaanxi Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism of China amidst a virtual program on - [Three more Thai islands open to vaccinated travellers despite surge in COVID-19 cases](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/three-more-thai-islands-open-to-vaccinated-travellers-despite-surge-in-covid-19-cases/) - Bangkok ( AFP ) : Three more Thai islands opened to vaccinated foreign tourists on Thursday (Jul 15) despite a nationwide surge in COVID-19 cases propelled by the Delta variant. The islands - Samui, Tao and Phangan - welcomed visitors as part of the kingdom's push to revive its battered tourism industry. Thailand launched its - [Asia Pacific tourism suffered most by COVID pandemic](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/asia-pacific-tourism-suffered-most-by-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - Travel Biz News --- Asia Pacific was the region hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic according to the new annual Economic Trends Report of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The report reveals the full dramatic impact of travel restrictions designed to curb COVID-19 on the global economy, individual regions, and its job losses - [Cathay Pacific Cargo delivers essential medical supplies to Nepal](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/cathay-pacific-cargo-delivers-essential-medical-supplies-to-nepal/) - Travel Biz News -- Cathay Pacific has come forward to support Nepal by bringing critical medical supplies in the face of the second surge of COVID-19. Cathay Pacific Cargo delivered humanitarian relief on-board the CX2603 Cargo-only-Passenger flight from Incheon to Kathmandu via Hong Kong recently. The total shipment weighed over 11,000 kilograms and included critical - [WHO panel advises against COVID-19 vaccination proof for travel](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/who-panel-advises-against-covid-19-vaccination-proof-for-travel/) - The World Health Organization's Emergency Committee on Thursday ( July 15 ) maintained its stance that proof of COVID-19 vaccination should not be required for international travel, amid a growing debate on blocking the entry of travelers if they are unvaccinated. The independent experts said that vaccinations should not be the only condition to permit - [China : heritage sites annually generate 14 b yuan](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/chinas-natural-heritage-sites-annually-generate-14-billion-yuan/) - Xinhua news-- China's natural sites inscribed on the World Heritage List have brought about an annual income of over 14 billion yuan (about $2.16 billion) from tourism to local people, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration said. China currently boasts 14 listed natural heritage sites and four mixed ones, both cultural and natural, said Yan - [New plan to end ecological destruction, protect nature](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/new-plan-to-end-ecological-destruction-protect-nature-uncbd/) - Travel Biz News -- UN Convention on Biological Diversity has unveiled a new plan to end ecological destruction , preserve and protect nature . Equitably “redirecting, repurposing or eliminating incentives” that harm biodiversity by at least $500 billion per year is just one of the 21 ambitious targets of a new draft agreement released by - [Branson takes off , space tourism market reaching US$3 billion annually by 2030](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/virgin-galactics-branson-takes-off-for-high-altitude-launch-into-space/) - A twin-fuselage jet took off on Sunday ( July 11 ) carrying a Virgin Galactic rocket plane primed to soar more than 50 miles above the New Mexico desert with British billionaire Richard Branson aboard in the vehicle's first fully crewed test flight to space. Branson, one of six Virgin Galactic Holding Inc employees strapping - [United Airlines orders 200 more Boeing 737 MAX Jets](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/united-airlines-orders-200-more-boeing-737-max-jets/) - Travel Biz News ----- Boeing and United Airlines announced the carrier will expand its 737 order book by purchasing an additional 200 737 MAX jets, including 150 for the largest member of the family, the 737-10, and 50 for the airplane that serves the heart of the single-aisle market, the 737-8. The new purchase positions - [Global economy could lose over $4 Trillion due to COVID-19 impact on tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/global-economy-could-lose-over-4-trillion-due-to-covid-19-impact-on-tourism/) - Travel Biz News --- The crash in international tourism due to the coronavirus pandemic could cause a loss of more than $4 trillion to the global GDP for the years 2020 and 2021, according to an UNCTAD report released in Geneva . The estimated loss has been caused by the pandemic’s direct impact on tourism - [Asia Pacific 2021: First-Ever Jurassic World Virtual Run in Asia Pacific](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/asia-pacific-2021-first-ever-jurassic-world-virtual-run-in-asia-pacific/) - Travel Biz News / Media OutReach --- Singapore - Jurassic World fans can get ready for a new adventure with the first-ever Jurassic World virtual run experience in Asia Pacific. The Jurassic World RUN is an immersive experience for participants of all ages featuring dinosaurs from the ground-breaking film franchise Jurassic World. In the inaugural - [Number of people migrating for work internationally increased to 169 million](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/number-of-people-migrating-for-work-internationally-increased-to-169-million/) - Travel Biz News ---- The number of international migrant workers globally has risen to 169 million, a rise of three per cent since 2017, according to the latest estimates from the International Labour Organization (ILO). The share of youth migrant workers (aged 15-24) has also increased, by almost 2 per cent, or 3.2 million, since - [IATA : Optimism for travel restart as borders reopen](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/iata-optimism-for-travel-restart-as-borders-reopen/) - IATA and Tourism Economics recently released a long-term view for post-COVID-19 passenger demand recovery that demonstrates that people remain eager to travel in the short and long-term. Forecast highlights include: In 2021, global passenger numbers are expected to recover to 52% of pre-COVID-19 levels (2019). In 2022, global passenger numbers are expected to recover to - [Bungmati locals learning ancient craftsmanship](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/bungmati-locals-learning-ancient-craftsmanship/) - By Devi Panta --- The ancient art, crafts and skills are being handed over to the younger generation in Bungamati , a popular town in Lalitpur disrict of Nepal. Elderlies in Bungamati, which is popular for wooden and metal crafts, ancient musical instruments and intangible heritage like jatras, are handing over skills to newer generations. - [ITB Asia 2021 to be held virtually in October](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/itb-asia-2021-to-be-held-virtually-in-october/) - Travel Biz News -- Asia’s Largest Travel Trade Show, ITB Asia 2021, will be held in Singapore on 25-29 October this year. The recent surge in COVID-19 infections in the Asia-Pacific region has dimmed the positive outlook for the aviation sector, undermining previous optimism among travellers as regional countries tighten border controls and travel restrictions - [Spain, Portugal , Hong Kong restrict UK travelers](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/spain-portugal-hong-kong-further-restrict-uk-travelers/) - By Associated Press - Spain and Portugal have placed new restrictions on U.K. travelers. Portugal says they must go into quarantine for two weeks unless they have proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 finished 14 days earlier. The policy took effect Monday ( 28 June). The government says people can quarantine at home or in - [1st Global Youth Tourism Summit to encourage children , youth to engage in tourism sector](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/1st-global-youth-tourism-summit-to-encourage-children-youth-to-engage-in-tourism-sector/) - Travel Biz News -- Children and youth representing different countries of the world will share their views, experiences and vision of the future of tourism in the upcoming “Global Youth Tourism Summit”, to be held in Sorrento, Italy on 23-25 August this year. The 1st Global Youth Tourism Summit will give an opportunity to young - [Rediscovering America: more people interested in traveling within the United States](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/rediscovering-america-more-people-interested-in-traveling-within-the-united-states/) - Travel Biz News --- More Americans are interested in travelling within the United States despite challenges of COVID - 19 , according to a report released by Musement. Domestic tourism has seen significant growth over the past year and will continue to do so in the near future. Musement, the digital discovery and booking platform - [Thailand Reopens to Tourism : vaccinated tourists to be allowed to enter Phuket on 1 July](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thailand-reopens-to-tourism-vaccinated-tourists-to-be-allowed-to-enter-phuket-on-1-july/) - Travel Biz News ---- Thailand is set to welcome international tourists back in near future. On 1 July ,Phuket will be the first destination that allows those who are fully vaccinated to enter and travel within the destination without quarantine under the ‘Phuket Sandbox model’. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, recently - [Chinese President calls for building closer Belt and Road partnership , Asia- Pacific conference on BRI](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/chinese-president-calls-for-building-closer-belt-and-road-partnership-bri-partners-pledge-closer-cooperation/) - Xinhua news : China stands ready to work with all parties to build a closer Belt and Road partnership, President Xi Jinping said in a written message to the Asia and Pacific High-level Conference on Belt and Road Cooperation. Xi said the joint building of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) that he proposed is - [Nepal to resume domestic, international flights](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/nepal-to-resume-domestic-international-flights-on-july-1/) - Travel Biz News --- Kathmandu: Nepal government decided to resume domestic and international flights with some Covid-19 related health restrictions on 1 July. Domestic flights will be allowed to operate with 50 per cent seat occupancy to help contain the possible spread of Covid-19. The government also decided to resume regular international flights to and - [China : People's enthusiasm for travel strong , recovery of domestic travel market](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-peoples-enthusiasm-for-travel-strong-recovery-of-domestic-travel-market/) - Travel Biz News - People's enthusiasm for travel has remained strong despite occasional local COVID-19 outbreaks in China, according to 2021 Dragon Boat festival data highlights released by a leading travel service provider Trip.com. The study reveals a continuing stable recovery of China's domestic travel market over the recent three-day national holiday. Dragon Boat Festival - [G7 Summit : commitments to keep people safer from climate disasters](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/g7-summit-commitments-to-keep-people-safer-from-climate-disasters/) - Travel Biz News --- The UK, Germany and USA have announced new action to scale up protection for the world’s most vulnerable communities against the impacts of climate change. A package of support, including £120 million in new funding from the UK and €125 million in new funding from Germany, will enable quicker responses for - [अप्रिल महिनामा २२,४५० विदेशी पर्यटक आगमन , ७४२ पर्वतारोही विभिन्न १६ हिमाल आरोहण अभियानमा](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/april-mahinama-22-hajar-450-bideshi/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज ---- काठमाडौँ - कोरोना महामारीको कारण विश्वभर पर्यटक आगमनमा निकै कमी आएको परिप्रेक्ष्यमा नेपालमा पनि यो वर्ष पर्यटक आगमन विगतको तुलनामा निकै घटेको छ / अध्यागमन विभागबाट प्राप्त जानकारी अनुसार यो वर्ष अप्रिल महिनामा कुल २२,४५० विदेशीहरुले नेपाल भ्रमण गरेका छन् भने कुल १७,५७७ विदेशीहरु नेपालबाट प्रस्थान गरेका छन् / सन् २०२१ - [World destinations:180 million fewer international arrivals between January - March 2021](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/world-destinations180-million-fewer-international-arrivals-between-january-march-2021/) - Travel Biz News --- Destinations around the world welcomed 180 million fewer international arrivals between January and March 2021 compared to the first quarter of last year. International tourist arrivals decreased 83 per cent in the first quarter of 2021 as widespread travel restrictions remained in place, according to a statement issued by UNWTO. However - [Europe gears up for tourists](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/europe-gears-up-for-tourists/) - AFP bureaus in Europe -- European tourism has had its worst time in living memory as coronavirus lockdowns, curfews and hotel and restaurant closures have threatened the industry's livelihood and frustrated travellers eager for a change of scenery. The summer of 2020 saw a sharp downturn in European cross-border travel, leaving the continent's beaches, cities - [Denmark, Ireland extend support Nepal to fight COVID pandemic](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/denmark-ireland-extend-support-nepal-to-fight-covid-pandemic/) - Travel Biz News --- Kathmandu : A large consignment of medical equipment and supplies from Denmark and Ireland arrived today to support Nepal fight the second wave of the pandemic through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. Denmark and Ireland are among 12 EU member states responding to Nepal’s appeal for assistance to deal with the - [UK : New Tourism Plan aims to recover international tourism by 2023](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/uk-new-tourism-plan-aims-to-recover-international-tourism-by-2023/) - Travel Biz News --- A new Tourism Recovery Plan of the UK government aims to recover domestic tourism to pre pandemic levels by 2022 and international tourism by 2023 - both at least a year faster than independent forecasts predict. According to a statement issued by Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and MPs - [WTTC calls on G7 Leaders to recover millions of jobs by restarting international travel](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/wttc-calls-on-g7-leaders-to-recover-millions-of-jobs-by-restarting-international-travel/) - Travel Biz News --- The World Travel & Tourism Council has called on UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the G7 Heads of State, to lead a coordinated response to restart international travel safely, which it says will be critical to the global economic and social recovery. WTTC, which represents the global private sector, made - [Japan to impose 10-day quarantine on travelers from South Asian countries](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/japan-to-impose-10-day-quarantine-on-travelers-from-south-asian-countries/) - The Japanese government said Tuesday it will extend the quarantine period for travelers who have recently been to India and five other South Asian countries from six days to 10 days amid growing concerns over the India variant of the coronavirus. The measure, which also applies to Bangladesh, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, - [“Macao Health Code” for admission to public areas](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/macao-health-code-for-admission-to-public-areas/) - Travel Biz News -- The Macao Special Administrative Region Government continues to update its measures against COVID-19 in accordance with the latest turn of the pandemic situation in Guangdong Province of China . The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has issued the latest version of “Prevention of Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia – Recommendation to Require - [Asian Tourism News --](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/asian-tourism-news/) - Thailand to waive quarantine for vaccinated travellers from October Thailand plans to waive its mandatory quarantine for vaccinated visitors to its capital Bangkok and top tourist destinations from October in a bid to revive a key industry battered by coronavirus travel curbs. The new measure means easier access to hotspots such as Pattaya, Phang Nga, - [China gearing up for international travel , borders opened to 49 countries](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-gearing-up-for-international-travel-borders-opened-to-49-countries/) - Travel Biz News --- China is ready for international travel and has already opened its borders to 36 European and 13 Asian countries, Dr Adam Wu said at Arabian Travel Market 2021 in Dubai today. Addressing delegates via video link during ATM conference panel session, Dr Adam Wu, CEO, CBN Travel & MICE, which has - [Countries eager to reopen to travel as Covid- 19 pandemic recedes](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/countries-eager-to-reopen-to-travel-as-pandemic-recedes/) - By David Koenig / Menelaos Hadjicostis / AP Countries reliant on tourism are racing to reopen borders and revive economies decimated by the pandemic. The World Travel & Tourism Council estimates that the sector lost nearly $4.5 trillion and 62 million jobs last year. Airlines alone lost $126 billion last year and are on track - [Bridging the gaps between Climate Action and Biodiversity Preservation](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/bridging-the-gaps-between-climate-action-and-biodiversity-preservation/) - By Simone Galimberti ----- Kathmandu (IPS) - With the climate negotiations getting more and more intense in the light of ensuring meaningful achievements in the upcoming COP- 26 summit in Edinburgh, an event that is key to move forward the pathway towards a net zero future started in Paris, this year World Environment Day on - [2021: The Year that matters for the poorest people on the planet](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/2021-the-year-that-matters-for-the-poorest-people-on-the-planet/) - By Jonathan Farr --- London (IPS) - This year is being described as pivotal for climate change. That’s not only because we’re reaching a point of no return when it comes to the rise in global temperature, it’s because the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties – commonly known as COP26 – is - [World Spa Market - Growing interest of people towards health and wellness](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/spa-market-growing-interest-of-people-towards-health-and-wellness/) - The spa market is one of the large hit markets in 2020 due to the sudden COVID-19 pandemic. The tourism, accommodation, and food and beverages service sectors which performed well during 2019, have slowed down due to the lockdowns and the temporary ban on international travel and domestic travel restrictions across the globe. The spa - [Ways to Fight the Aging Process](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/ways-to-fight-the-aging-process/) - Little Aches and Pains Whether it’s an old injury that keeps flaring up or the start of arthritis, you’re more likely to feel a few aches more often as you age. Regular movement can ease pain and make your joints more flexible. Try low-impact exercises like swimming, yoga, and tai-chi. Heating pads or ice packs - [WHO validates Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/who-validates-sinovac-covid-19-vaccine-for-emergency-use/) - WHO News-- World Health Organization (WHO ) validated the Sinovac-CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, giving countries, funders, procuring agencies and communities the assurance that it meets international standards for safety, efficacy and manufacturing. The vaccine is produced by the Beijing-based pharmaceutical company Sinovac. “The world desperately needs multiple COVID-19 vaccines to address the huge - [Depression: Facts, statistics, and you](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/depression-facts-statistics-and-you/) - Sadness and grief are normal human emotions. We all have those feelings from time to time but they usually go away within a few days. Major depression, or major depressive disorder, however, is something more. It’s a diagnosable condition that’s classified as a mood disorder and can bring about long-lasting symptoms such as overwhelming sadness, - [Wellness Tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/wellness-tourism/) - Wellness tourism is the powerful intersection of two large and growing industries: the $2.6 trillion tourism industry and the $4.2 trillion wellness industry. Holistic health and prevention are increasingly at the center of consumer decision-making, and people now expect to continue their healthy lifestyles and wellness routines when they are away from home. In 2013, - [Hong Kong mountaineer Tsang set a new record for fastest ascent of Mt. Everest](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/hong-kong-mountaineer-tsang-set-a-new-record-for-fastest-ascent-of-mt-everest/) - Kathmandu: Former Hong Kong schoolteacher Tsang Yin-hung said on Sunday (May 30) she always believed in aiming high after setting a new record for the fastest ascent of Everest by a woman. Tsang scaled the 8,848.86m mountain in 25 hours and 50 minutes, a Nepal government officer who recorded her time told AFP on Thursday. - [ATM Virtual : Air travel could come back at a ‘staggering rate’ by end of this year](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/atm-virtual-air-travel-could-come-back-at-a-staggering-rate-by-end-of-this-year/) - Travel Biz News -- Middle East’s largest travel and tourism showcase, Arabian Travel Market Virtual, kicked off today in Dubai. The theme of the ATM Virtual is ‘A new dawn for travel & tourism’. The three-day event, specifically designed for industry professionals unable to attend just concluded in-person ATM event, began with Sir Tim Clark, - [Zhang becomes first blind Chinese to scale Mt. Everest](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/zhang-hong-becomes-first-blind-chinese-to-scale-mt-everest/) - Travel Biz News --- Zhang Hong , the first blind Chinese mountaineer, successfully climbed Mt. Everest on his first attempt with the assistance of his mountain guide Qiang Zi and three Sherpas - Lhakpa Sherpa, Dawa Wongchu Sherpa, and Samden Bhote on Monday ( May 24 ) . Zhang Hong , 46 , is the - [आन्तरिक र अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय उडान बैशाख मसान्तसम्म स्थगित](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/aantarik-r-antarrasriya-udan-baisakh/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज ---- काठमाडौँ - केही साता यता कोरोना महामारी संक्रमण बढ्दै गएको कारण नेपाल सरकारले बैशाख २० गते राति १२ बजे बाट लागु हुने गरी सबै आन्तरिक उडान बन्द गरेको छ भने बैशाख २३ गते राति १२ बजेबाट लागू हुने गरी सबै अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय उडानहरु बन्द गर्ने निर्णय गरेको छ / आन्तरिक उडान र - [UK COVID-19 restrictions eased despite variant concerns , indoor hospitality opened](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/uk-covid-19-restrictions-eased-despite-variant-concerns/) - London ( AFP ): Most of the United Kingdom takes a major step towards normality on Monday (May 17) as COVID-19 restrictions are eased, despite concerns over the spread of a more transmissible variant of the disease. Across England, Wales and most of Scotland, indoor hospitality in pubs, restaurants and cafes returns and cinemas, museums - [Asia Pacific Travel Bubbles And The COVID-19 ‘Diseasescape’](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/asia-pacific-travel-bubbles-and-the-covid-19-diseasescape/) - By Yuk Wah Chan, David Haines* COVID-19 has made life more sedentary for people around the world. In addition to local lockdowns and social distancing, international border crossings ground to a near halt as global tourism tumbled. International arrivals declined by almost 75 per cent last year, from 1.5 billion in 2019 to just 381 - [Tourism in a Post-Pandemic World](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tourism-in-a-post-pandemic-world/) - By Aleksandra Babii and Sanaa Nadeem --- Tourism continues to be one of the sectors hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for countries in the Asia-Pacific region and Western Hemisphere. Governments in these regions, and elsewhere, have taken measures to ease the economic shock to households and businesses, but longer-term the industry will need - [USA : Largest tourism market despite huge fall in GDP](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/usa-biggest-traveltourism-market-despite-huge-fall-in-gdp/) - Travel Biz News -- The United States maintained its position as the largest global travel and tourism market, despite suffering a huge 41 per cent fall in GDP in 2020. China also kept its position as second biggest travel and tourism market, but experienced a harder GDP fall of 59.9 per cent with Japan slightly - [ATM : World’s first in-person international travel trade event in 18 months opens in Dubai](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/atm-worlds-first-in-person-international-travel-trade-event-in-18-months-opens-in-dubai/) - Travel Biz News --- HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, CEO and Founder of the Emirates Group and chairman of Dubai World, officially inaugurated Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2021 today, marking the start of the 28th edition of the Middle East’s largest travel and tourism exhibition. HH - [नेपाल र बङ्गलादेशबीच पर्यटन सहयोग सहित चार समझदारीपत्र](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/nepal-ra-bangladesh-bich-paryatn-sahayog/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज --- ढाका- नेपाल र बङ्गलादेशबीच पर्यटन सहयोग, सरसफाइ, सांस्कृतिक आदानप्रदान र रोहनपुर-सिंहबाद रेलमार्गसम्बन्धी चार समझदारीपत्रमा हस्ताक्षर भएको छ । दुवै देशबीच पर्यटन प्रवर्धन गर्न सहकार्य गर्ने सहमति भएको छ / नेपालका राष्ट्रपति विद्यादेवी भण्डारीको बङ्गलादेश भ्रमण क्रममा भण्डारी र उहाँका समकक्षी मोहम्मद अब्दुल हमिदका उपस्थितिमा समझदारीपत्रमा हस्ताक्षर भएको हो । समझदारीपत्रमा नेपालका - [China succeeds in first Mars landing](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-succeeds-in-first-mars-landing/) - Beijing (Xinhua) -- The lander carrying China's first Mars rover has touched down on the red planet, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) confirmed on Saturday morning ( May 15). It is the first time China has landed a probe on a planet other than Earth. "The Mars exploration mission has been a total success," - [UK : International travel to resume from mid-May , Nepal , Maldives , Turkey added to red list](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/uk-international-travel-to-resume-from-mid-may-nepal-added-to-red-list/) - Travel Biz News -- UK government confirms international travel can gradually resume from 17 May, as 12 countries and territories are added to the ‘green list’. International leisure travel from England will no longer be illegal from 17 May 2021 but strict border control measures will remain in place. Maldives, Nepal and Turkey will be - ['Australia borders could be shut until late 2022 '](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/australia-borders-could-be-shut-until-late-2022/) - Australia is likely to remain shut to visitors until late 2022, the country's trade and tourism minister said , as another global COVID-19 surge smashed hopes of a quick reopening. Minister Dan Tehan said that a wave of cases on the Indian subcontinent showed that Australia's near blanket ban on arrivals was still essential to - ['Red tourism' booming as CPC celebrates centenary](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/red-tourism-booming-as-cpc-celebrates-centenary/) - Xinhua news --Amid the robust recovery of the domestic tourism market following the effective containment of the COVID-19 epidemic in China, "red tourism" stands out. Red tourism, which refers to visiting historical sites with a modern revolutionary legacy, has become the top choice of many Chinese tourists this year. This year marks the 100th anniversary - [Qantas says no international flights until October](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/qantas-says-no-international-flights-until-october/) - Australian carrier Qantas reported a US$5.5 billion (S$7.3 billion) plunge in revenue during the second half of 2020 and said international passenger flights would not resume until October as the pandemic continued to devastate the industry. The country's biggest airline said it suffered an underlying loss of A$1.1 billion (US$858 million) in the six months - [EU Commission recommends opening up to fully vaccinated non-EU travellers](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/eu-commission-recommends-opening-up-to-fully-vaccinated-non-eu-travellers/) - Euronews - The European Commission recommends that member states allow the entry of citizens from non-EU countries who have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus using a vaccine approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA). The EMA has approved four vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson). Vaccines that have granted emergency use status - [Bahrain Royal Guard climbers summit Mt. Everest](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/bahrain-royal-guard-expedition-climbers-summit-mt-everest-2/) - Travel Biz News -- A mountaineering team of Bahrain Royal Guard, including Prince Shaikh Mohammed Hamad Mohammed Al Khalifa, successfully climbed Mt. Everest in the early hours today. The 16-member team received a call from HM the King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, at the summit of Everest as per their social media post, according - [G20 Tourism Ministers stress on resumption of travel tourism for global economic recovery](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/g20-tourism-ministers-stress-on-resumption-of-travel-tourism-for-global-economic-recovery/) - Travel Biz News -- The G20 Ministers of Tourism and representatives of international organizations have emphasized on resumption of travel and tourism for global economic recovery due to direct and indirect economic impact of tourism sector. Travel and tourism are key drivers for sustainable , balanced growth and development and they represent a valuable contribution - [Australia threatens jail for breaching India travel ban, US to restrict travel](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/australia-threatens-jail-for-breaching-india-travel-ban-us-to-restrict-travel/) - People arriving in Australia from coronavirus-ravaged India could face five years jail as the country strengthens an earlier travel ban, the government announced, in a bid to prevent the outbreak from spreading to its shores. From May 3 , any traveller into Australia who has been in India in the past 14 days could face - [Kami Rita Sherpa creates world record climbing Mt Everest for 25th time](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/kami-rita-sherpa-creates-record-climbing-mt-everest-for-25th-time/) - Travel Biz News -- Renowned mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa made 25th successful ascent of Mt. Everest today (May 7 ) as a leader of rope fixing team, along with 11 other climbing Sherpas. Kami Rita Sherpa scaled Mt Everest for the first time in 1994. He made history breaking his own world record of reaching - [China : Longyan culture, tourism development conference held in Changting, Fujian](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-longyan-culture-tourism-development-conference-held-in-changting-fujian/) - Travel Biz News -- The 3rd Culture and Tourism Industry Development Conference of Longyan concluded this week in Changting of China. The theme of the conference was "Beauty of Tingzhou & Health of Longyan" and dedicated to the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China. One of the - ['Glacier melt is speeding up, raising seas'](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/glacier-melt-is-speeding-up-raising-seas/) - Paris (AFP) : Nearly all of the world's glaciers are losing mass at an ever increasing pace, contributing to more than a fifth of global sea level rise this century, according to unprecedented research released this week. Glaciers -- vast bodies of frozen water that sit above ground -- have been melting fast since the - [कोभिड नेपालः सगरमाथा आधार शिविरमा कोरोनाभाइरस सङ्क्रमण फैलिएको आशङ्का](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/covid-nepal-sagarmatha-aadhar-sibir/) - - नवीनसिं खड्का (पर्यावरण संवाददाता, बीबीसी विश्व सेवा ) सगरमाथाको आधार शिविरमा भएका पर्वतारोही र नेपाल सरकारले खटाएका अधिकारीहरूले कोभिड-१९ को लक्षण भएका आरोहीको सङ्ख्या तथा सङ्क्रमण पुष्टि हुनेको सङ्ख्या बढिरहेको बीबीसीलाई बताएका छन्। उनीहरू सगरमाथा क्षेत्रमा कोरोनाभाइरस सङ्क्रमण प्रकोपका रूपमा फैलिने त्रासमा देखिन्छन्। आधार शिविरमा भएका अधिकारीहरूका अनुसार सगरमाथाबाट उपचारका लागि काठमाण्डू पठाइएका आरोहीमध्ये - [पर्वतारोहण अभियानमा सरिक पर्वतारोहीको संख्या यस वर्ष उल्लेख्य वृद्धि , २९० आरोहीले सगरमाथा आरोहण गर्ने](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/parwatarohan-abhiyanma-sarik-parwatarohiko/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज -- काठमाडौँ - नेपालमा यो वर्ष कोरोना महामारीको कारण पर्यटक आगमनमा प्रतिकूल असर परेता पनि सन् २०२१ को वसन्त ऋतुमा पर्वतारोहण अभियानमा सरिक हुने पर्वतारोहीहरुको संख्या दिन प्रतिदिन वृद्धि भएको छ / यस वर्षको बसन्त ऋतुमा आज सम्म ( चैत ३१ ) कुल ४९२ पर्वतारोहीहरुले पर्वतारोहण अनुमति प्राप्त गरेका छन् / पर्यटन - [नेपालमा पर्यटक : मार्च महिनामा १४ हजार ९७७ विदेशी भित्रिए , भारतबाट ७६५८ र चीनबाट १२०७](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/march-mahinama-paryatak-aagaman/) - काठमाडौँ - कोरोना महामारी र लामो समयको बन्दाबन्दीपछि नेपालमा पर्यटन गतिविधि सहज हुन थालेको छ । कोरोना महामारीका कारण नेपाल सरकारले गरेको बन्दाबन्दीपछि हालसम्मकै सबैभन्दा धेरै विदेशी पर्यटक मार्च महिनामा नेपाल भित्रिएका छन् । अध्यागमन विभागले सार्वजनिक गरेको मार्च महिनाको तथ्याङ्कअनुसार एक महिनामा त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल हुँदै विभिन्न १३८ देशबाट १४ हजार ९७७ विदेशी नागरिक - [हिमालय र यती एअरलाइन्स बीच व्यावसायिक सहकार्य](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/himalaya-r-yeti-airlines-bich/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज — हिमालय एअरलाइन्स र यती एअरलाइन्सले सञ्जाल एकीकरण, बिक्री वृद्धि विस्तार र दुवै कम्पनीको ई–कमर्श कार्य क्षमतामा क्रमिक विस्तारको लागि एक आपसमा रणनीतिक व्यापार साझेदारी गरेका छन् । दुवै कम्पनीको प्रतिनिधिहरुले आज आयोजित कार्यक्रममा एप्लिकेशन प्रोगामिङ्ग ईन्टरफेस (एपिआई) को प्रभावकारी कार्यान्वयनका लागि सम्झौतामा हस्ताक्षर गरेका छन् । सम्झौता अनुसार दुबै एअरलाइन्सले निकट - [Six Asian countries agree to strengthen cooperation to combat COVID-19 pandemic, reinvigorate economy](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/six-asian-countries-agree-to-strengthen-cooperation-to-combat-covid-19-pandemic-reinvigorate-economic-recovery/) - Travel Biz News --- Foreign ministers of six Asian countries – China, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have agreed to strengthen cooperation to combat COVID-19 pandemic, reinvigorate economic recovery and protect people's lives and livelihood during a video conference held this week. State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi of the People’s Republic - [PATA appoints Liz Ortiguera as its next CEO](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/pata-appoints-liz-ortiguera-as-its-next-ceo/) - Travel Biz News --- Pacific Asia Travel Association's Board has appointed Liz Ortiguera as its next Chief Executive Officer effective May 17, 2021, succeeding Dr. Mario Hardy. Liz will be the first Asian American female CEO in PATA’s 70 year history. Liz Ortiguera is a senior executive with over 25 years of global experience and - [WTTC Global Summit : Philippines chosen next host , Arnold Donald named as new Chair](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/wttc-global-summit-philippines-chosen-next-host-arnold-donald-named-as-new-chair/) - Travel Biz News --- The world’s leading private and public sector travel and tourism leaders took a united stand to safely restart international travel at the closure of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Global Summit held in Cancun, Mexico. The Global Summit named Carnival Corporation President and CEO, Arnold Donald, as new Chair - [Over 600 international exhibitors to participate in ITB Asia trade show in October 2021](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/over-600-international-exhibitors-to-participate-in-itb-asia-trade-show-in-october-2021/) - Travel Biz News -- Asia’s leading travel trade show will be held as scheduled in Singapore on 27 – 29 October, implementing the current COVID-19 hygiene and safety protocols. Over 600 international exhibitors have already registered for the trade show and convention, signalling their confidence in the industry. Exhibitors from every sector of the industry, - [Sustainable management of natural resources and armed conflict](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/sustainable-management-of-natural-resources-and-armed-conflict/) - Countries where natural resources such as agricultural land and water become scarce or degraded tend to be more conflict-prone, a new IUCN report finds. The report concludes that conserving and sustainably managing natural resources could help increase the chances of building and preserving peace, and recommends policy options to address links between nature and conflict. - [Kathmandu valley: 15-day restriction order as Covid cases spike](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/kathmandu-valley-15-day-restriction-order-as-covid-cases-spike/) - Travel Biz News --- Nepal government decided to impose a 15-day restriction order in three districts of Kathmandu Valley - Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur, from April 29 to May 13. Earlier , the Cabinet meeting authorized district administration officers to impose restriction order for up to 15 days and additional days if necessary, when the - [US advises its citizens to avoid travelling to India](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/us-advises-its-citizens-to-avoid-travelling-to-india/) - Travel Biz News -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of USA has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to India amid a massive surge in Covid-19 cases in the country. In a statement, the CDC said: "Because of the current situation in India even fully vaccinated travellers may be at risk for - [Australia-New Zealand travel bubble opens](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/australia-new-zealand-travel-bubble-opens-with-joytears/) - Families reunited in emotional scenes Monday ( 19 April) as Australia and New Zealand launched a quarantine-free travel bubble that opened the border almost 400 days after its pandemic-enforced closure. There were group hugs and enthusiastic welcomes at airport terminals on both sides of the Tasman Sea as the long-awaited bubble sparked joy and relief. - [Climate summit : China, Russia join US vowing emission cuts](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/climate-summit-china-russia-join-us-vowing-emission-cuts/) - Washington (AP) — President Joe Biden convened leaders of the world’s most powerful countries on Thursday ( April 22 ) to try to spur global efforts against climate change, drawing commitments from Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin to cooperate on cutting emissions despite their own sharp rivalries with the United States. - [WTTC Global Summit to focus on recovery of tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/wttc-global-summit-to-focus-on-recovery-of-tourism-sector-devasted-by-covid-19-pandemic/) - Travel Biz News --- The highly-anticipated World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 20th Global Summit kicked off in the popular Mexican resort town of Cancun today. “Uniting the World for Recovery" is the key theme for the summit . This year's Summit will take place in a hybrid format, allowing for the industry to watch - [China's voices at Boao conference - Multilateralism and BRI :Text of speech by President Xi Jinping](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/chinas-voices-at-boao-conference-multilateralism-openness-and-bri/) - With the world in the midst of a coronavirus-induced economic and health crisis, ​China has called on all countries in Asia and beyond to uphold multilateralism, embrace openness, and enhance Belt and Road cooperation. Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered the messages in a keynote speech via video link at the opening plenary of the Boao Forum - [ICAO to convene high-level conference on COVID-19](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/icao-to-convene-high-level-conference-on-covid-19/) - Travel Biz News -- ICAO aims to convene a high-level conference on COVID- 19 this October , urging active engagement from travel and tourism leaders and stakeholders at the event. ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu noted that ongoing pandemic impacts on international mobility reveal that the world is “back to 2003 levels in terms - [Greece : No quarantine for travelers from USA , European countries](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/greece-no-quarantine-for-travelers-from-usa-european-countries/) - Greece on Monday ( April 19 ) lifted quarantine restrictions for travelers from most European countries, as well as Israel and the United States as it prepares to reopen tourism services next month despite an ongoing emergency in pandemic-related hospital care. Air travelers from those countries will no longer be subject to a seven-day quarantine - [Japan Passport most powerful, access to 193 destinations around the world visa-free](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/japan-passport-most-powerful-access-to-193-destinations-around-the-world-visa-free/) - Travel Biz News -- Without taking temporary and constantly evolving Covid-19 travel restrictions into account, Japanese passport holders theoretically are able to access a record 193 destinations around the world visa-free. Singapore remains in 2nd place, with a visa-free/visa-on-arrival score of 192, while Germany and South Korea again share joint-3rd place, each with access to - [UK sets out framework to reopen international travel](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/uk-sets-out-framework-to-safely-reopen-international-travel/) - Travel Biz News -- London : A framework to chart the safe return of international travel has been set out by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps in London today. Global Travel Taskforce sets out approach to safely restarting international travel. Recommendations include launch of a new traffic light system and ‘green watchlist’, and the introduction of - [Arabian Travel Market : tourism professionals optimistic on rapid recovery of industry](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/arabian-travel-market-tourism-professionals-optimistic-on-rapid-recovery-of-industry/) - Travel Biz News --- Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has reconfirmed that the 2021 edition of its annual showcase, will go-ahead in-person at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 16 -19 May, 2021. Likewise , ATM Virtual will take place on 24-26 May aimed at participants who can’t travel to Dubai. ATM Virtual, which made its - [China : yacht tourism popular in 32,000 km coastline](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-yacht-tourism-popular-in-32-thousand-km-coastline/) - By Dong Xue / CGTN - An increasing number of people in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, are taking to the high seas on leisure cruises. Once an activity for only the elite, sailing is now becoming an affordable sport for many. "It has become really popular. Lots of people can afford it now. About - [Skål International celebrating 89th Anniversary](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/skal-international-celebrating-89th-anniversary/) - Travel Biz News -- World's largest global network of tourism professionals has dedicated the month of April 2021 for Skål anniversary celebrations . Skål International is present in over 100 countries with over 335 clubs and almost 13,000 members. At its 89th Anniversary, Skål International World President Bill Rheaume and the Executive Board have decided - [ITB India Virtual concluded with impressive results](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/itb-india-virtual-concluded-with-impressive-results/) - Travel Biz News -- More than 400 buyers from MICE, Corporate and Leisure sectors, 150 international sponsors and exhibitors participated in the inaugural ITB India in Mumbai . ITB India Virtual 2021 concluded today as an entirely virtual event, hosted on ITB Community in Asia (ITB Community). The conference included over 60 sessions with more - [विभिन्न ३३ प्रतिनिधिमूलक संघ संस्थाद्वारा पर्यटन क्षेत्रलाई पुर्नजीवन दिन १० माग अविलम्व पूरा गर्न सरकारसंग आग्रह](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/bibhinn-33-pratinihimulak-sangha-sanstha/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज - काठमाडौँ - देशको पर्यटन व्यवसायमा सलग्न विभिन्न प्रतिनिधिमूलक ३३ संघ संस्थाका प्रमुखहरुले कोरोना भाइरस संक्रमणका कारण थलिएको नेपालको पर्यटन क्षेत्रलाई पुर्नजीवन दिन कोरोना विरुद्धको भ्याक्सिन पुरा मात्रा लगाई नेपाल प्रवेश गर्ने पर्यटकलाई सहज र निर्बाध रुपमा घुम्न दिनुपर्ने , ७२ घण्टाको पीसीआर रिपोर्ट लिएर आउने विदेशी पर्यटकहरुका हकमा सात दिनसम्म अनिवार्य - [International tourist arrivals down 87 per cent in January, possible rebound in second half of 2021](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-tourist-arrivals-down-87-per-cent-in-january-possible-rebound-in-second-half-of-2021/) - Travel Biz News --- International tourist arrivals decreased 87 per cent in January of this year as compared to 2020 due to devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global tourism. All world regions continued to experience large drops in tourist arrivals in the first month of the year, according to the latest edition of - [International travel expected to resume by June , urge for clear roadmap for recovery](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-travel-expected-to-resume-by-june-urge-for-clear-roadmap-for-recovery/) - Travel Biz News - International travel will significantly boost global and country level GDPs and jobs, if international mobility and travel is resumed by June this year, according to a study of London based World Travel and Tourism Council. According to the WTTC research, the sector’s contribution to global GDP could rise sharply this year, - [Phuket to reopen to foreign tourists from 1 July](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/phuket-to-reopen-to-vaccinated-foreign-tourists-from-1-july/) - Travel Biz News -- Phuket will be the first destination in Thailand to reopen to vaccinated foreign visitors without quarantine requirements from 1 July this year. Vaccinated foreign travellers will be allowed to visit Phuket without quarantine from 1 July, 2021, according to a statement issued by Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) i From 1 - [USA : Travel , aviation groups urge to set a timeline for reopening international travel](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/usa-travel-industry-urges-white-house-to-set-a-timeline-to-reopen-international-travel/) - Travel Biz News --- More than two dozen travel and aviation groups have urged President Joe Biden's administration to set a May 1 deadline to commit to a plan for reopening the country to inbound international visitation. The U.S. Travel Association is among the 26 organizations to sign a letter urging the White House “to - [Digital vaccine passports to strengthen recovery of international travel](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/digital-vaccine-passports-to-strengthen-recovery-of-international-travel/) - Travel Biz News -- Trials for vaccine passports are rolling out to ensure the flow of safe travel between international destinations but there remains a lack of collaboration which will only further delay international travel’s recovery, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Forming an internationally recognized system as a global standard for all - [नेपालको कम्युनिटी होमस्टे नेटवर्क पर्यटन रूपान्तरण “ग्लोबल स्टार्टअप “ प्रतियोगितामा विजयी](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/nepalko-community-homestay/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज -- काठमाडौँ - राष्ट्र संघीय विश्व पर्यटन संगठनद्वारा आयोजित पर्यटन रूपान्तरणको लागि ग्लोबल स्टार्टअप प्रतियोगिता अन्तर्गत एस डी जी- ८ राम्रो काम र आर्थिक बृद्धि विधाको विजेताको रूपमा नेपालको कम्युनिटी होमस्टे नेटवर्क सम्मानित भएको छ। संयुक्त राष्ट्र ईनोभेशन नेटवर्कले समर्थन गरेको यस प्रतियोगितामा करिब १० हजार प्रारम्भिक प्रस्तावहरु सहभागी रहेका तथा निर्णायक - [Middle East spend on international leisure travel to exceed pre-COVID levels in 2024](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/middle-east-spend-on-international-leisure-travel-to-exceed-pre-covid-levels-in-2024/) - Travel Biz News / Shamal Comm. --- The amount of money that Middle East travellers spend on international leisure travel will begin to exceed 2019 pre-COVID levels, in as little as three years , according to a recent YouGov survey, commissioned by Reed Exhibitions, the organiser of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2021. “This is very - [China’s tourism sector reports accelerated recovery ,Tourists keen on short-distance travel , safety](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/chinas-tourism-sector-reports-accelerated-recovery-focus-on-safety/) - Xinhua - China's tourism sector has reported a strong recovery so far this year and is expected to continue its current momentum as China further lifts travel restrictions amid a stable COVID-19 situation. The tourism sector logged encouraging statistics during the Spring Festival holiday in mid-February, according to data from the China Tourism Academy. Domestic - [Spain hopes number of foreign tourists rebounds to half pre-pandemic level this year](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/spain-hopes-number-of-foreign-tourists-rebounds-to-half-pre-pandemic-level-this-year/) - Madrid (Reuters) - Spanish Tourism Minister Reyes Maroto said on Monday that she hoped the number of foreign tourists coming to Spain could rebound this year to half pre-pandemic level. "Maybe the ideal goal is ... to get half of the tourists we had in 2019. This, for the industry, would be an achievement," she - [Great Passing away of Buddha](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/great-passing-away-of-buddha/) - – Bhesh Jung Badal The lord left Vaishali accompanied by five hundred disciples (monks). On the way, he arrived at Pava and halted at the mango grove of a goldsmith named Chunda. Chunda was glad to hear this news. So he hastened to the lord and invited the lord and his order (disciples) to dine - [USA : Massage parlor shootings leave 8 dead](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/massage-parlor-shootings-leave-8-dead/) - Atlanta , USA (AP) -Shootings at two massage parlors in Atlanta and one in the suburbs Tuesday evening left eight people dead, many of them women of Asian descent, authorities said. A 21-year-old man suspected in the shootings was taken into custody in southwest Georgia hours later after a manhunt, police said. The attacks began - [Nepal – Bangladesh signed four MoUs including tourism cooperation](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/nepal-bangladesh-signed-four-mous-including-tourism-cooperation/) - Travel Biz News --- Nepal and Bangladesh signed four memorandums of understanding to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries. Delegates from Nepal and Bangladesh signed four bilateral instruments namely Memorandum of Understanding on Tourism cooperation, Memorandum of Understanding on sanitary and phyto sanitary co-operation, cultural exchange program, and Letter of Exchange to designate Rohanpur-Singabad - [One in three destinations worldwide completely closed to international tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/one-in-three-destinations-worldwide-completely-closed-to-international-tourism/) - Travel Biz News -- One in three destinations worldwide are now completely closed to international tourism. Nearly 32 per cent of all destinations worldwide (69 in total) are completely closed for international tourism as of the beginning of February this year. Of the 69 destinations where borders are completely closed to tourists, 30 are in - [US air travel hits highest level since March 2020](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/us-air-travel-hits-highest-level-since-march-2020/) - Airports in the United States saw their largest number of passengers in a year on Friday, data showed, following a shuddering halt in travel brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. Just over 1.35 million travelers were checked in at American airports on Friday, the most since March 15 last year, according to Transportation Safety Administration - [ITB Berlin 2021 concluded in a virtual format , exhibitors from 120 countries presented products](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/itb-berlin-2021-concluded-in-a-virtual-format-exhibitors-from-120-countries-presented-products/) - Travel Biz News ----- ITB Berlin concluded in a virtual format in the year of the coronavirus pandemic 2021. The world’s leading travel trade show gathered the industry on its new and entirely virtual platform at ITB Berlin from 8 to 12 March 2021. A total of 3,513 exhibitors representing destinations, hotel chains and tech - ['Hoteliers must embrace digital technology'](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/hoteliers-must-embrace-digital-technology/) - Travel Biz News -- Dubai- Contactless technology, upgraded hotel software systems, integrated guest applications, and smart guest rooms are just some of the top technology trends Middle East hoteliers must adopt to attract new and existing customers, according to Joseph Fayad, IT Corporate Director of UAE-based TIME Hotels. With research by eMarketer revealing travel consumers - [Travel survey: More people in Germany, US, China planning trips in 2021](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/travel-survey-more-people-in-germany-us-china-planning-trips-in-2021/) - Travel Biz News --- People want to travel again and a large majority of the population is planning trips in 2021, according to a ITB Berlin / Statista survey on travel behavior in Germany, the US and China. Around 70 per cent of those surveyed in Germany, the US and China think about private trips - [Thailand hopes to welcome tourists in Q3 , plans to sell tour packages after April](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thailand-hopes-to-welcome-tourists-in-q3/) - Thai authorities are preparing a plan to ease restrictions for travellers vaccinated against the coronavirus, senior officials said , as the country looks to revive a tourism industry battered by travel curbs. Measures for vaccinated visitors would be introduced step-by-step and could include shortening the mandatory quarantine for all arrivals from two weeks to three - [Thousands travel to experience Japan's 2021 sakura-cherry blossom](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/thousands-travel-to-experience-japans-2021-cherry-blossom/) - Travel Biz News -- The Japanese cherry blossom, or sakura, has long been adored by people across the globe. Thousands travel to Japan to view the wondrous spectacle of these white or pink flowers blooming en masse during the spring season of each year. Sakura is regarded as a symbol of renewal, vitality, and beauty. - [Tourism : IMF economists warn a return to pre-pandemic levels could take multiple years](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tourism-imf-economists-warn-a-return-to-pre-pandemic-levels-could-take-multiple-years/) - By Bertram Niles/ CGTN --- After a disastrous 2020 for tourism caused by the coronavirus pandemic, industry planners hope that clear signs of green shoots will emerge in the international travel trade sometime this year. But International Monetary Fund (IMF) economists warn that a return to pre-pandemic levels could take multiple years. "The recovery in - [Major airlines join forces with UNICEF to support COVID-19 vaccine roll-out plan](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/major-airlines-join-forces-with-unicef-to-support-covid-19-vaccine-roll-out-plan/) - Travel Biz News -- The world’s leading airlines are backing a landmark UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) initiative to prioritize delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines and other critical supplies across the globe. More than 10 airlines are signing agreements with the UN agency to support its ‘Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative’, which will also act as a - [Tourism : 2021 to be difficult for most destinations](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tourism-2021-to-be-difficult-for-most-destinations/) - Travel Biz News - International visitor arrivals (IVAs) into and across the Asia Pacific region could return to 96 per cent of the volume of foreign arrivals received in 2019, at least under a mild scenario by the end of 2023 . The less fortuitous medium and severe scenarios, however, could see those proportions reach just - [UK to start COVID-19 hotel quarantine on Feb 15](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/uk-to-start-covid-19-hotel-quarantine-on-feb-15/) - Everyone arriving in the United Kingdom from countries identified as COVID-19 hotspots will have to spend 10 days in hotel quarantine starting from Feb 15 in a bid to prevent new coronavirus variants from reaching the country, the government said on Friday (Feb 5). But authorities are facing criticism for delays in implementing the policy, - [Arabian Travel Week to focus on Middle East tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/arabian-travel-week-to-focus-on-recovery-of-middle-east-tourism/) - Travel Biz News -- Reed Exhibitions, organiser of the annual Arabian Travel Market (ATM) showcase in Dubai, has announced the return of Arabian Travel Week (ATW) between 16-26 May 2021. “This week-long festival of events is dedicated to travel professionals from all over world, to collaborate and shape the recovery of the Middle East travel - [अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय पर्यटन : सन् २०२० मा १ अर्ब बढी पर्यटक आगमन कम , सन् २०२४ अघि पूर्ववत स्थितिमा आउन नसक्ने धारणा](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/anarrastriya-paryatan-san-2020-ma/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज - कोरोनाभाइरस महामारीको कारण सन् २०२० मा विश्व पर्यटन क्षेत्रले सबैभन्दा नराम्रो क्षति भोग्नुपरेको छ। राष्ट्रसंघीय निकाय विश्व पर्यटन संगठनका अनुसार, सन् २०२० मा विश्वका विभिन्न गन्तव्यहरुमा अघिल्लो वर्षको भन्दा १ अर्ब भन्दा बढी पर्यटक आगमन कम भएको छ / कोरोना भाइरसको कारण अधिकांश राष्ट्रहरुले आफ्ना सीमा बन्द गरेका , पर्यटन गतिविधिमा - [ASEAN tourism ministers stress on joint efforts](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/asean-tourism-ministers-stress-on-joint-efforts/) - By James Kon -- ASEAN tourism ministers shared concerns over the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak this year, with tourism being one of the hardest hit sectors. The tourism sector suffered a loss of approximately 36 per cent in tourism receipts; international arrivals declined by approximately 72 per cent; hotel room occupancy is at its - [हिमाली र पर्वतीय क्षेत्रमा उद्धार गतिविधि तीव्र पार्न हिमालयन उद्धार संघ प्रतिवद्ध](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/himali-r-parwartiya-chhetrama-uddhar/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज -- काठमाडौँ - हिमालयन उद्धार संघ नेपालले हिमाली र पर्वतीय क्षेत्रमा उद्धार गतिविधि तीव्र पार्ने प्रतिबद्धता व्यक्त गरेको छ / हिमालयन उद्धार संघ नेपालको यहाँ सम्पन्न ४६ औं वार्षिक साधारण सभामा नव निर्वाचित अध्यक्ष हरिप्रसाद धरेलले मनाङ्ग तथा फेरिचेका स्वास्थ्यचौकी ,सगरमाथा आधार शिविरस्थित स्वास्थ्य शिविर एवम् गोसाइकुण्ड स्वास्थ्य शिविर संचालन गर्ने कार्यक्रमलाई - [Governments around the world exploring potential use of “vaccine passports”](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/governments-around-the-world-exploring-potential-use-of-vaccine-passports/) - London (Reuters) - Governments and developers around the world are exploring the potential use of “vaccine passports” as a way of reopening the economy by identifying those protected against the coronavirus. Those developing the technologies however, say such tools come with consequences such as potentially excluding whole groups from social participation, and are urging lawmakers - [Nepal government selects 200 destinations for tourism development](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/nepal-government-selects-200-destinations-for-tourism-development/) - Travel Biz News – Kathmandu: The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has selected 200 new sites across the country to develop the physical infrastructure of these destinations for promotion of tourism. The Ministry of Tourism has allocated Rs. 6.80 billion for the development and promotion of these new tourist destinations. Besides, rural municipalities - [उद्योग वाणिज्य महासंघको पर्यटन तथा हवाई उडड्यन समिति विस्तार नया गन्तब्य विस्तारमा अध्यक्ष गोल्छाको जोड](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/uddyog-wanijya-mahasanghko-paryatan/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज ---- नेपाल उद्योग वाणिज्य महासंघका अध्यक्ष शेखर गोल्छाले देशमा रहेको पर्यटन सम्भाव्यताको सही अर्थमा बजारीकरण गर्न सकेमा धेरै लाभ उठाउन सकिने बताउनु भएको छ / नेपाल उद्योग वाणिज्य महासंघको पर्यटन तथा हवाई उड्डयन समिति विस्तार कार्यक्रममा महासंघका अध्यक्ष गोल्छाले हामीले प्रारम्भदेखि नै गुणस्तरीय पर्यटक भित्रयाउने भन्दा पनि संख्यात्मक रुपमा धेरै पर्यटक भित्रयाउन - [Beijing tightens entry restrictions for Spring Festival](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/beijing-tightens-entry-restrictions-for-coming-spring-festival/) - Beijing ( Xinhua) : Those arriving in Beijing around the Spring Festival will be subject to tighter COVID-19 precautions, including requirements of more nucleic acid tests, the municipal government said . Between Jan. 28 and March 15, travelers from domestic low-risk areas must provide negative nucleic acid results within seven days before arrival, and they - [हिमालय एअरलाइन्सको ल्हासा परीक्षण उडान सफल , पर्यटन प्रवर्धनमा टेवा पुग्ने विश्वास](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/himalaya-airlinesko-lhasa-parichhyan-udan/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज -- काठमाडौं- नेपाल र चीनको संयुक्त साझेदारीमा संचालित हिमालय एअरलाइन्सले आज पहिलो उच्च उचाई गन्तव्य जनवादी गणतन्त्र चीनको स्वशासित राज्य तिब्बतको धार्मिक र प्रशासनिक राजधानी ल्हासाको सफल परीक्षण उडान गरेको छ / सन् २०२१ को ग्रीष्म ऋतुमा ल्हासामा तालिकावद्ध उडानहरू सुरू गर्ने कम्पनीको व्यावसायिक योजना अनुरूप नै आजको परीक्षण उडान भएको एअरलाइन्सले - [2020 : Worst year in tourism history with 1 billion fewer international arrivals](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/2020-worst-year-in-tourism-history-with-1-billion-fewer-international-arrivals/) - Travel Biz News --- Destinations worldwide welcomed 1 billion fewer international arrivals in 2020 than in the previous year, due to an unprecedented fall in demand and widespread travel restrictions due to coronavirus pandemic. Global tourism suffered its worst year on record in 2020, with international arrivals dropping by 74 per cent, according to the - [COVID-19 impact exposes millions to the risk of trafficking,sexual exploitation: UN](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/covid-19-impact-exposes-millions-to-the-risk-of-traffickingsexual-exploitation-un/) - Travel Biz News --- The COVID-19 pandemic has created conditions making it easier for vulnerable people to become victims of sexual exploitation and trafficking. Although almost 50,000 victims of human trafficking were detected and reported in 2018 by 148 countries, the “hidden nature” of the crime means that the actual number of victims could be - [Intl. travel recovery expected in second half of 2021](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-travel-recovery-expected-in-second-half-of-2021/) - Travel Biz News - More than 100 million jobs could return to the global travel and tourism sector during 2021, as the world recovers from the crippling COVID-19 pandemic, according to London - based World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). A strong summer of travel is expected as the sector begins its road to recovery - [5 Travel Trends to watch in 2021 -Tripadvisor](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/5-travel-trends-to-watch-in-2021-tripadvisor/) - Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel platform, released the findings of a new research report based on the platform's unique insight into shifting traveler trends, revealing how consumers are planning to travel in 2021 and what impact the ongoing pandemic has had on their trip planning habits. The report, which analyzed first party search data as - [Sauraha tourism gaining momentum](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/sauraha-tourism-gaining-momentum/) - Chitwan ( RSS ) : The "Let’s go to Sauraha" campaign launched before the new year to revive the COVID-19 impacted tourism sector of Chitwan district is slowly gaining momentum, as domestic tourists are gradually arriving in Sauraha in an impressive number. Over 50 per cent of hotels in Sauraha remain occupied during the - [Robin Hayes, new Chair of the IATA Board of Governors](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/robin-hayes-new-chair-of-the-iata-board-of-governors/) - Robin Hayes, CEO of JetBlue is now the Chair of the IATA Board of Governors (BoG), succeeding Carsten Spohr, Chair IATA BoG (2019-2020) and CEO of Lufthansa. Hayes will serve a term commencing immediately and ending at the conclusion of the Association’s 78th Annual General Meeting to be held in 2022. Rickard Gustafson, CEO of - [‘New travel measures to curb COVID-19 should replace quarantines’](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/new-travel-measures-to-curb-covid-19-should-replace-quarantines/) - Travel Biz News — UK based World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has called for the complete removal of unnecessary quarantines to promote international tourism. “WTTC supports measures designed to curb COVID-19 and protect public health but calls for the complete removal of unnecessary quarantines,” Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said. WTTC has long - [TOURISM : Voices That Matter](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tourism-voices-that-matter/) - Tourism has been among the hardest hit of all sectors by COVID-19 and no country has been unaffected, with restrictions on travel and a sudden drop in consumer demand leading to an unprecedented fall in international tourist numbers. It is imperative that we rebuild the tourism sector in a “safe, equitable and climate friendly” manner - [हिउद मौसममा पहिलो पटक १० नेपाली पर्वतारोहीद्वारा विश्वको दोस्रो सर्वोच्च शिखर के टु सफल आरोहण](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/hiud-mausamma-pahilo-patak-10-nepali/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज --- काठमाडौ - हिउद मौसममा पहिलो पटक १० नेपाली पर्वतारोहीले विश्वको दोस्रो सर्वोच्च शिखर ८ हजार ६११ मिटर उच्च के टु सफल आरोहण गरेर कीर्तिमान स्थापित गरेका छन् / के टु सफल आरोहण गर्ने पर्वतारोहीहरुमा निर्मल पुर्जासँगै मिङ्गमा टेन्जी शेर्पा , मिङ्गमा डेभिड शेर्पा , गेल्जेन शेर्पा, पेमछिरी शेर्पा, दावा तेम्बा शेर्पा - [Joe Biden won't end travel restrictions, passengers need proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/joe-biden-wont-end-travel-restrictions-passengers-need-proof-of-a-negative-covid-19-viral-test/) - Travel Biz News – US President-elect Joe Biden's incoming White House press secretary says his administration does not intend to lift coronavirus travel restrictions for Europe, the U.K., Ireland and Brazil . The message from Jen Psaki came Monday evening after the White House said President Donald Trump had lifted the restrictions for those countries, - [Tourist arrivals in Asia Pacific remains difficult in 2021](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tourist-arrivals-in-asia-pacific-remains-difficult-in-2021/) - Travel Biz News -- Asia Pacific region in 2023 is likely to still have around 4 per cent fewer arrivals compared to 2019, according to Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2021-2023 released by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). The medium scenario suggests that foreign visitor numbers in 2023 could be only three-quarters of the 2019 - [UK closes travel corridors, passengers require pre-departure negative COVID-19 test](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/uk-closes-travel-corridors-passengers-require-pre-departure-negative-covid-19-test/) - The UK has closed all of its travel corridors meaning extra restrictions for passengers. Whether by plane, train, boat or road, all travellers will have to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the 72 hours before departure or face a fine or £500 . All passengers will still be required to quarantine - [Year 2020 - a turbulent year in travel, but signs of market recovery by 2023](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/year-2020-a-turbulent-year-in-travel-but-signs-of-market-recovery-by-2023/) - Travel Biz News -- The global travel and tourism market is set to recover fully from the coronavirus pandemic by 2023 and achieve record turnover figures. According to the forecasts of the Mobility Market Outlook (MMO) released by the data and market research institute Statista, the global travel and tourism revenue for 2021 is forecasted - [Passenger totals drop 60 per cent, airline financial losses of 498 billion $ due to COVID-19 impacts](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/passenger-totals-drop-60-per-cent-airline-financial-losses-of-498-billion-due-to-covid-19-impacts/) - Travel Biz News --- Passenger totals dropped by 60 per cent with just 1.8 billion passengers taking to the air during the first year of the pandemic, compared to 4.5 billion in 2019, according to ICAO report. The seat capacity fell by 50 per cent last year( 2020). With its latest economic impact analysis of - [Himalaya Airlines takes-off to Lhasa for test flight](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/himalaya-airlines-takes-off-to-lhasa-for-test-flight/) - Travel Biz News -- Kathmandu - Himalaya Airlines, a Nepal - China joint venture airline, took off to their first high altitude destination, Lhasa for a test flight today. Lhasa is the religious and administrative capital of Tibet Autonomous Region, famous for its history and religious landmarks, attracting millions of tourists from all over the - [54 per cent of people employed in tourism are women](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/54-per-cent-of-people-employed-in-tourism-are-women-at-global-level/) - Travel Biz News -- At a global level 54 per cent of people employed in tourism are women compared to 39 per cent in the broader global economy, according to a report released by UNWTO. Around 8 per cent of people employed in tourism in the Middle East region are women, compared to 16 per - [Asia Pacific reigns in 2021 Henley Passport Index, Top 3 – Japan, Singapore, South Korea](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/asia-pacific-reigns-in-2021-henley-passport-index-top-3-japan-singapore-south-korea/) - Travel Biz News -- Japan continues to hold the number one position for the third consecutive year, with passport holders able to access 191 destinations visa-free. Asia Pacific (APAC) dominance of the index - which is based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) - now seems firmly established. According to the - [पर्यटन सेवा सञ्चालकका लागि स्वास्थ्य र स्वच्छता सुरक्षा मापदण्ड](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/payatan-sewa-sanchalak/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज ----नेपालका पर्यटन सेवा सञ्चालकहरूका लागि स्वास्थ्य र स्वच्छता सुरक्षा मापदण्ड (एचएचएस प्रोटोकल) म्यानुअल सार्वजनिक गरिएको छ । टुरिजम् रिकोभरी टास्कफोर्स नेपाल (टीआरटीएफ नेपाल)ले बुधवार भर्चुअल रुपमा आयोजित कार्यक्रमबीच जीआईजेडको प्राविधिक सहयोग र गेट फाउन्डेशनको सहकार्यमा तयार पारिएको स्वास्थ्य र स्वच्छता सुरक्षा मापदण्ड म्यानुअल सार्वजनिक गरेको हो / कार्यक्रममा नेपालस्थित जर्मन राजदूतावासका विकास - [Saudi Arabia reopens borders after two weeks of closure due to COVID-19](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/saudi-arabia-reopens-borders-after-two-weeks-of-closure-due-to-covid-19/) - Saudi Arabia on Sunday (Jan 3) announced the reopening of borders and the resumption of international flights after a two-week suspension aimed to stem the spread of a new COVID-19 strain. The government ordered the lifting of "precautionary measures related to the spread of a new variant of coronavirus", the Ministry of the Interior said, - [आन्तरिक पर्यटकहरुको आकर्षण बन्दैछ - विश्व शान्ति स्तूप](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/aantaik-paryatakharuko-aakarsan/) - पोखरा - कोभिड–१९ का कारण झण्डै १० महिनादेखि बन्द रहेको पोखराको धार्मिक एवं प्रसिद्ध पर्यटकीय गन्तव्य विश्व शान्ति स्तूपा पुस १३ देखि खुला गरिएको छ । स्तुपा समितिका अध्यक्ष उत्तममान बुद्धाचार्यले भन्नुभयो, “कोभिड– १९ को कारण स्तूपा बन्द रहेको थियो, अहिले पर्यटन चलायमान हुन थालेपछि र पर्यटन सङ्घसंस्थाले पनि खोल्नुपर्छ भनेपछि स्वास्थ्य सकर्ततासहित विधिवत पूजा - [Manual of Health and Hygiene Safety Protocol for tourism operators launched](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/manual-of-health-and-hygiene-safety-protocol-for-tourism-operators-launched/) - Travel Biz News -- Kathmandu -Tourism Recovery Task Force (TRTF) Nepal launched the Manual of Health and Hygiene Safety Protocol for tourism operators in a virtual program today. The project aims to build on the Health and Hygiene Safety (HHS) Protocols for tourism and hospitality operators endorsed by the Government of Nepal in response to - [पाटा नेपाल स्टुडेन्ट च्याप्टरमा नयाँ कार्यसमिति चयन](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/pata-nepal-siudent-chapter/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज ---- काठमाडौं - पाटा नेपाल स्टुडेन्ट च्याप्टरले ग्लोबल कलेज इन्टरनेशनलमा अध्ययनरत बीएचएम छात्रा रेजिना उप्रेतीको अध्यक्षतामा नयाँ कार्यसमिति चयन गरेको छ। । पाटा नेपाल स्टुडेन्ट च्याप्टरको नयाँ कार्य समितिमा अध्यक्ष- रेजिना उप्रेती (जिसिआई), उपाध्यक्ष- पुकार भण्डारी (क्याथ), सचिव- अनुशा खतिवडा (मिड भ्याली ), कोषाध्यक्ष- प्रकृति घिमिरे (नाथम), कार्यकारी सदस्यहरुमा आसुतोष आचार्य (मिड - [कञ्चनजङ्घा आधार शिविरमा आन्तरिक पर्यटक बढ्दै](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/kanchenjunga-aadhar-siwirma/) - फुङ्लिङकी मनिषा तामाङलाई नजिकबाट कञ्चनजङ्घा हिमाल आधार शिविर पुग्ने रहर सानैदेखि थियो । पढाइ र घरायसी कामका कारण जान पाएकी थिइनन् । यस वर्षको दशैँ बिदामा उनले त्यो रहर पूरा गरिन् । “पहिले त हिमालमा विदेशी मात्रै जान्छन् जस्तो लाग्थ्यो तर त्यस्तो होइन रहेछ”, उनले भनिन्, “आफ्नै जिल्लामा रहेको विश्वको तेस्रो अग्लो हिमालको फेदमा पुग्दा - [Nepal - China Relations: Chinese Communist Party’s party-to-party exchange in Nepal’s perspective](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/nepal-china-relations-chinese-communist-partys-party-to-party-exchange-in-nepals-perspective/) - Dr Kalyan Roka —- Dynamics of Nepal-China Relations In the past, China considered monarchy as a stable force in Nepal and had close ties with it. After the People’s Movement of 2062/63, the priority of Communist Party of China (CPC) shifted towards the then CPN-Maoist. After the Constituent Assembly election, Maoist Chairman Prachanda was elected as - [Food Culture in spotlight on UNESCO Heritage List](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/food-culture-in-spotlight-on-unesco-heritage-list/) - By SWAN ---- Paris (IPS) - Cuisine formed a notable portion of the latest inscriptions on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, with hawker food in Singapore and couscous traditions in North Africa being celebrated. The two were among 29 elements inscribed when the intergovernmental committee for the safeguarding of the - [Migration : 272 million migrants in the world](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/migration/) - Raber Y. Aziz/UN Migration Agency The UN General Assembly proclaimed 18th December as International Migrants Day in December 2000. On that day in 1990, the Assembly adopted the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families . Since the earliest times, humanity has been on the - [Chinese tourists opt for new year close to home](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/chinese-tourists-opt-for-new-year-close-to-home/) - Beijing (Reuters) - Chinese tourists, millions of whom have shunned overseas travel because of the COVID-19 pandemic, are limiting their journeys further to nearby cities and avoiding leaving their provinces. Recent cases of the novel coronavirus in Beijing and northern China have rekindled public concern, already shaken by calls to avoid non-essential travel during the - [Japan halts new arrivals from around world, suspends Go To Travel campaign](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/japan-halts-new-arrivals-from-around-world-suspends-go-to-travel-campaign/) - Japan on Monday ( Dec 28) suspended new entries into the country by nonresident foreign nationals arriving from most of the world through late January as it seeks to prevent the spread of the new, potentially more transmissible coronavirus variant. The government will also require Japanese citizens and foreign residents coming from countries and territories - [Domestic travel destinations popular in India](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/domestic-travel-destinations-popular-in-india/) - Travel Biz News --- Over 57 per cent of Indians intend to go for their next vacation in early 2021, according to ZestMoney Survey. ZestMoney, India's leading AI-driven EMI financing and "Buy Now Pay Later” platform, recently released the findings from a customer survey conducted to know Indians' travel plans for the coming year. The - [संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिकाको प्रसिद्ध न्युयोर्क](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/sanyukta-rajya-americako-prasiddha-new-york/) - [सिङ्गापुर स्थित सेन्तोषा द्वीप](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/singapore-sthit-sentosha-island/) - सिङ्गापुर स्थित सेन्तोषा द्वीप तस्विर - सिंगापुर पर्यटन बोर्ड - [तमु ल्होसारको अवसरमा गुरुङ्ग समुदाय नया वर्ष ल्होसार मनाउदै](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tamu-lhosarko-awasarma-gurung/) - तमु ल्होसारको अवसरमा गुरुङ्ग समुदाय नया वर्ष ल्होसार मनाउदै तस्विर : नरेन्द्र श्रेष्ठ - [क्यानाडाको भिक्टोरिया स्थित प्रसिद्ध बुचार्ट उद्द्यानको एक दृश्य](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/canadako-vitiria-sthit-prasiddha-buchart/) - क्यानाडाको भिक्टोरिया स्थित प्रसिद्ध बुचार्ट उद्द्यानको एक दृश्य तस्बिर: टुरिज्म भिक्टोरिया - [किरात समुदायको प्रसिद्ध उधौली पर्व मनाइदै](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/kirat-samudayako-prasiddha/) - किरात समुदायको प्रसिद्ध उधौली पर्व मनाइदै तस्विर : प्रवीण कुलुङ्ग राई - [संयुक्त अधिराज्यको राजधानी लण्डनमा सन् २०२१ शुभारम्भ समारोह](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/sanyukt-adhirajyako-rajdhani/) - संयुक्त अधिराज्यको राजधानी लण्डनमा सन् २०२१ शुभारम्भ समारोह तस्विर : एपी - [USA : Travellers don’t anticipate booking international travel until 2022](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/usa-travellers-dont-anticipate-booking-international-travel-until-2022/) - Travel Biz News / PRWeb -- Almost 80 per cent of Americans say they will not be traveling by airplane this holiday season, and 29 per cent believe they won’t book their next international trip until 2022. These were findings from the 2020 Holiday and Virtual Travel Report released by Beeyonder, a virtual travel startup - [हिमालय उद्धार संघ , कैलाश टुर्स अपरेटर्स नेपालमा नया नेतृत्व](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/himalaya-uddhar-sangh-kailash-tours/) - ट्राभल बिज न्युज---- हिमालय उद्धार संघ नेपालको कार्यसमितिको सम्पन्न निर्वाचनमा वरिष्ठ पर्यटन व्यवसायी हरि प्रसाद धरेल अध्यक्षमा निर्वाचित हुनुभएको छ। श्री धरेल पर्यटन व्यवसायीका अतिरिक्त डेनमार्कको अवैतनिक महावाणिज्यदूत समेत हुनुहुन्छ / यस्तै कु्मार रानाभाट उपाध्यक्षमा, श्रीराम खत्री महासचिव तथा सुशील अधिकारी कोषाध्यक्षमा निर्बाचित हुनुभएको छ । यसैगरी कार्यसमितिको नवनिर्वाचित सदस्यहरुमा विक्रम न्यौपाने , डी बी - [आन्तरिक पर्यटन अभियान:देशका विभिन्न भागमा "घुमौं सौराहा " प्रवर्धनात्मक कार्यक्रम सन्चालन गरिने](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/deshka-wibhinn-bhagma-ghumau-sauraha/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज --- आन्तरिक पर्यटन प्रवर्द्धनको उद्देश्यका साथ चितवन सौराहाका पर्यटन व्यवसायीहरुले " घुमौं सौराहा " नारा सहित देशका विभिन्न भागमा प्रवर्धनात्मक कार्यक्रम सन्चालन गर्ने भएका छन् / घुमौं सौराहा अभियानका संयोजक सुमन घिमिरे अनुसार ,सौराहा र चितवन राष्ट्रिय निकुञ्जको बारेमा जानकारी तथा प्रचारका लागि पर्यटन व्यवसायीहरु पुसको दोस्रो साता बिराटनगर , जनकपुर र - [International tourism back to 1990 levels , arrivals down by 72 % in 2020](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-tourism-back-to-1990-levels-arrivals-down-by-72-in-2020/) - Travel Biz News -- World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) expects international arrivals to decline by 70 per cent to 75 per cent for the whole of 2020. In this case, global tourism will have returned to levels of 30 years ago, with 1 billion fewer arrivals and a loss of some US$ 1.1 trillion in international - [China to overtake USA to be world's biggest economy by 2028 due to COVID-19](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-to-overtake-usa-to-be-worlds-biggest-economy-by-2028-due-to-covid-19/) - China will overtake the US to become the world's biggest economy by 2028, five years earlier than previously forecast, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a report has found. The Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR), a UK-based think tank, said in its annual World Economic League Table released on Saturday that one of the - [More European Union nations ban travel from UK, fearing virus variant](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/more-eu-nations-ban-travel-from-uk-fearing-virus-variant/) - A growing list of European Union nations and Canada barred travel from the U.K. on Sunday and others were considering similar action, in a bid to block a new strain of coronavirus sweeping across southern England from spreading to the continent. France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Ireland and Bulgaria all announced restrictions on - [काठमाडौँ ठमेलका रात्रिकालीन पर्यटन व्यवसाय सन्चालन गरिने](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/kathmandu-thamelka-ratrikalin/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज --- कोरोना भाइरस महामारीको कारण २०७६ चैत ११ पछि बन्द रहेका काठमाडौँ ठमेलका होटेल , रेस्टुरा , डान्सबार , दोहोरी लगायत रात्रीकालीन व्यवसाय यसवर्ष क्रिसमस पूर्व शर्त सहित खुला गर्ने तयारी गरिएको छ। ठमेलका पर्यटन व्यवसायीहरुले केही समय यता त्यहाँ रात्रीकालीन व्यवसाय खुला गर्न माग गर्दै आएका थिए / ठमेलमा रात्रीकालीन व्यवसाय - [Global Tourism Economy Forum concluded in Macao](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/global-tourism-economy-forum-concluded-in-macao/) - Travel Biz News -- The Global Tourism Economy Forum concluded in Macao with commitment to restoring travelers’ confidence and reshaping tourism in the new economy with innovation. More than 50 personalities from China , local and international government and industry leaders as well as heads of international tourism organizations attended the Forum to explore new - [Call for immediate action to safely restart international travel , without waiting for vaccines](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-travel-can-safely-restart-without-waiting-for-vaccines/) - Travel Biz News --- Five major international industry bodies have called for the immediate restoration of international travel using proven processes and without waiting for or requiring vaccinations. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) along with Airports Council International (ACI), the World Economic Forum (WEF), International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), say international travel can - [Small,large tourism enterprises at risk: PATA](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/many-tourism-small-medium-sized-enterprises-will-not-survive-larger-players-at-risk-pata/) - Travel Biz News --- Destinations in South and Southeast Asia are struggling to contain the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic’s shock to their tourism industries and economies, according to a report by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). “2020’s inbound visitor arrivals are expected to decline nearly 80 percent. The COVID-19 pandemic has meant millions - [सर्वोच्च शिखर सगरमाथाको उचाइ अब ८८४८. ८६ मिटर](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/sarbocca-shikhar-sagarmathako-uchai/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज ---- नेपाल र चीन दुवैले विश्वको सर्वोच्च शिखर सगरमाथाको उचाइ पहिलेको भन्दा ०. ८६ मिटरले बढेर ८८४८. ८६ मिटर भएको घोषणा गरेका छन् / चीनका राष्ट्राध्यक्ष सी चिनफिङ र नेपालका राष्ट्रपति विद्यादेवी भण्डारीले आपसमा पत्राचार गर्दै सगरमाथाको उचाइको संयुक्त रूपमा घोषणा गर्नुभएको हो / काठमाडौँ र चीनको राजधानी बेइजिङमा आज आयोजित सगरमाथाको - [152 destinations eased restrictions on international tourism , 59 closed to tourists](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/152-destinations-have-eased-restrictions-on-international-tourism-59-destinations-closed-to-tourists/) - Travel Biz News -- A total of 70 per cent of all global destinations have eased restrictions on travel introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the eighth edition of the UNWTO Travel Restrictions Report. The number of destinations closed to international tourism has continued to fall. In comparison, just one in four - [पोखराको फेवा किनारमा रानीको नाममा बनाइएको एउटा भव्य महलको कथा](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/pokharako-fewa-kinarma-raniko-namma/) - नारायण कार्की --- पोखराको फेवाताल किनारमा बनाइएको मनमोहक शाही बङ्गला देखेर नलोभिने को होला ? रत्न मन्दिर भनिने बङ्गला ताल किनारको सडकबाट देखिँदैन। बरु पूर्वपट्टिबाट डुङ्गामा सयर गर्दै बाराही मन्दिर जानेले दक्षिण फर्किएको भवनको थोरै हिस्सा देख्न सक्छन्। पर्यटकीय नगरी पोखराको पर्यटन व्यवसायको एउटा प्रमुख आधार बन्दै आएको फेवा तालको किनारमा छ दशकअघि निर्माण गरिएको - [यस वर्ष १० महिनामा कुल दुई लाख १८ हजार पर्यटक नेपाल भ्रमणमा](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/es-warsha-10-mahinama-kul-dui-lakh/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज --- कोरोना महामारीले विश्वव्यापीरुपमा प्रभाव पारिरहेको बेला नेपालमा पर्यटक आगमन अत्यन्त न्यून रहे पनि सन् २०२० को जनवरीदेखि अक्टोबरसम्म विश्वका विभिन्न भूभागबाट कुल दुई लाख १८ हजार १७३ पर्यटकहरुले नेपाल भ्रमण गरेका छन्। सन् २०१९ को जनवरीदेखि डिसेम्बरसम्म कुल ११ लाख ९७ हजार १९१ पर्यटकहरुले नेपाल भ्रमण गरेका थिए। यसवर्ष हवाईमार्ग र - [International Mountain Day 2020 observed around the world with the theme of 'mountain biodiversity'](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-mountain-day-2020-observed-around-the-world/) - Travel Biz News --- People and mountain related organizations around the world celebrated International Mountain Day (IMD) today organizing various events. Mountain biodiversity is the theme of this year’s International Mountain Day. Biodiversity encompasses the variety of ecosystems, species and genetic resources, and mountains have many endemic varieties. The differentiated topography in terms of altitude, - [Japan, China to allow business travel amid pandemic, 9.59 million Chinese visitors to Japan in 2019](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/japan-china-to-allow-business-travel-amid-pandemic-9-59-chinese-visitors-to-japan-in-2019/) - Travel Biz News -- Japan and China have decided to allow business people on short-term visits to be exempted from the usual 14-day quarantine period upon arrival if they test negative for the coronavirus and submit an itinerary of their activities in advance. Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reached - [IATA calls for reopening borders , airlines to lose $118.5 billion in 2020](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/iata-calls-for-reopening-borders-airlines-to-lose-118-5-billion-in-2020/) - Travel Biz News --- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged all the governments to re-open borders to travel through its 76th Annual General Meeting held this week. IATA has proposed systematic testing of international travelers which would permit lifting of border restrictions and provide an alternative to current quarantine rules. " Quarantines essentially - [Tourism and Digitalization in the Decade of Action](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tourism-and-digitalization-in-the-decade-of-action/) - By Zurab Pololikashvili --- By adopting the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals, the Member States of the United Nations pledged to “leave no one behind” in the journey to build a better world. Moreover, the Agenda also emphasises the importance of “reaching the furthest behind first”. Ever since mankind first started travelling for - [Nepal, China jointly announce new height of Mt. Everest / Mount Qomolangma](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/nepal-china-jointly-announce-new-height-of-mt-everest/) - Travel Biz News ---- Kathmandu: A new height 8848.86 meters of Mount Everest/ Mount Qomolangma was jointly announced by Nepal and China from Kathmandu and Beijing at a special ceremony today. Announcing the new height of Mount Qomolangma carries the significance of connecting the past and building the future, said Chinese President Xi Jinping, hailing - [COTRI forecasts 100 million international trips of Chinese citizens in 2021](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/cotri-forecasts-100-million-international-trips-of-chinese-citizens-in-2021/) - Travel Biz News --- China will reclaim its top position as main source market for international tourism according to COTRI Analytics, the quantitative research part of COTRI China Outbound Tourism Research Institute. For the whole year of 2020 COTRI expects a number of 18 million Chinese international trips, most of which however happened in January, - [Japan : 'Go To Travel' campaign to continue despite coronavirus resurgence](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/japan-go-to-travel-will-continue-despite-virus-resurgence/) - Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Friday the government will continue its Go To Travel domestic tourism promotion campaign despite growing worries about a resurgence of the coronavirus in Japan. A day after the country logged a new record of 2,385 daily coronavirus infections, Suga said in parliament Japan should be on "maximum alert." But he - [Boeing provides $14 million for veterans causes](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/boeing-provides-14-million-for-veterans-causes/) - Boeing announced a $14.2 million charitable grants package supporting 97 veterans organizations worldwide in observance of Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom. Investments will fund veterans workforce transition services and recovery and rehabilitation programs through 2021 and beyond. "During this challenging time, Boeing is proud - [Lonely Planet's Best in Travel picks for 2021 reflect a new world for travel](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/lonely-planets-best-in-travel-picks-for-2021-reflect-a-new-world-for-travel/) - New York : Global travel authority Lonely Planet has unveiled a radical reimagining of its much-awaited Best in Travel picks for 2021, reflecting an unprecedented year of disruption in the travel industry. For the first time, this year's list spotlights not only places but also people and communities who are transforming the travel industry. In - [Exhibitors from 50 countries attend China International Travel Mart 2020 in Shanghai](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/exhibitors-from-50-countries-attend-china-international-travel-mart-2020-in-shanghai/) - Travel Biz News ---- The China International Travel Mart 2020 (CITM 2020), co-sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Civil Aviation Administration of China, and the Shanghai Municipal People's Government, kicked off at the Shanghai New International Expo Center today (November 16 ). With the theme of "Ancient Civilization of China · Beautiful - [Solo travelers undaunted by Coronavirus](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/solo-travelers-undaunted-by-coronavirus/) - TRavel Biz News -- Solo travelers are forging ahead with plans to travel more often amidst a backdrop of COVID-fueled travel restrictions. Solo Traveler, the publication for those who travel alone, announced the results of their 8th annual reader survey with the support of Overseas Adventure Travel, the leader in solo-friendly tours. Nearly 3,000 respondents - [Boost for restaurants, pubs, cafes in United Kingdom](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/boost-for-restaurants-pubs-cafes-in-united-kingdom/) - Travel Biz News --- United Kingdom government extended temporary freedom for pubs, restaurants and cafes to provide food takeaways by another year. Restaurants, pubs and cafes will get automatic freedoms to provide takeaway services for another year, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick announced on Wednesday (11 November 2020). The right introduced last March allowing pubs, restaurants and - [Travel leaders focus on restarting tourism, cooperation](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/travel-leaders-focus-on-restarting-tourism-reinforcing-partnerships/) - Travel Biz News -- Travel and tourism leaders have focused both on immediate priorities for tourism’s vital restart and longer-term task of ensuring the sector to be a key pillar of sustainable development during the 42nd Plenary Session of the United Nations specialized agency’s affiliate members held in Madrid recently. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) - [Tihar: A festival of lights](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tihar-a-festival-of-lights/) - By Bhesh Jung Badal Tihar is one of the most popular five-day festival celebrated during the month of November in Nepal. These five days are also known as Yama Panchak - the five days of Yama. It is said that Yama, the god of death, goes to live at his sister Jamuna's house on this - [First Digital International Panda Festival held in Meishan, Sichuan of China](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/digital-international-panda-festival-to-promote-wildlife-tourism/) - Travel Biz News / Media OutReach The first digital international panda festival kicked off in in Qingshen County, Meishan, Sichuan of China on Tuesday ( Nov.3 ).The theme of the digital International Panda Festival is "Panda World, World Panda-For Nature As It Is". Giant pandas are the "messenger of peace" in China's opening to the - [Japan, China to resume business travel possibly mid-November](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/japan-china-to-resume-business-travel-possibly-mid-november/) - Japan and China have basically agreed to resume business travel between the two countries as early as mid-November, a government source said , in a step to revive Asia's two key, interdependent economies hit by the coronavirus pandemic. The relaxation of travel restrictions will cover short-term and long-term business people and follows negotiations since July - [World Travel Mart Virtual 2020 in London](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/world-travel-mart-virtual-2020-in-london/) - Travel Biz News --- Travel and tourism professionals from around the world are reconnected with business partners this week at World Travel Mart Virtual in London. The three - day online event, including the Travel Forward Virtual and International Tourism & Investment Conference (ITIC), kicked off in London on Monday (Nov.9). The conference sessions hosted - [जोशी अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय ' टुरिज्म हीरो अवार्ड ' द्वारा सम्मानित](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/joshi-anarrastriya-turism-hero-award/) - ट्राभल बिज न्युज -- काठमाडौं - वर्ल्ड टुरिज्म नेटवर्कद्वारा नेपाल पर्यटन बोर्डका पूर्व कार्यकारी प्रमुख तथा टुरिज्म रिकभरी टास्कफोर्स-नेपालका संयोजक दीपक राज जोशी लाई अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय टुरिजम हीरो अवार्डद्वारा सम्मानित गरिएको छ। पर्यटन क्षेत्रको दिगो विकास र प्रवर्धनका लागि जोशीले निर्वाह गरेको उल्लेखनीय भूमिका, निरन्तर कृयाशीलता, सकारात्मक योगदान र कोरना महामारीका कारण शिथिल बनेको पर्यटन क्षेत्रको - [Global tourism industry to lose 174m jobs due to COVID-19 travel restrictions](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/global-tourism-industry-to-lose-174m-jobs-due-to-covid-19-travel-restrictions/) - Travel Biz News -- About 174 million travel and tourism jobs could be lost in 2020 , according to new figures released by London based World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). “If the current restrictions to international travel continue through to the end of 2020 - resulting in a limited recovery - the impact will - [US President-elect Joe Biden declares it is 'time to heal in America'](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/us-president-elect-joe-biden-declares-it-is-time-to-heal-in-america/) - Yahoo News -In his first speech as President-elect on Saturday ( NOv. 7) Joe Biden said he hoped to unify the nation after an especially bitter campaign with President Trump, who has so far refused to concede defeat in the race. “Folks, the people of this nation have spoken,” Biden said on an outdoor stage - [Japan to lift entry ban on China, 7 other nations](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/japan-to-lift-entry-ban-on-china-south-korea-6-other-nations/) - Kyodo News - Japan will lift its entry ban on foreign travelers from China, South Korea, six other countries and Taiwan from November for non-tourist arrivals, government officials said , as it gradually eases COVID-19 travel restrictions in a bid to revive its battered economy. Australia, Brunei, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam will also - [Nepal : Tourist arrivals 2,18 173 in ten months of 2020](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/nepal-tourist-arrivals-218-thousand-in-ten-months-of-2020/) - Travel Biz News — Kathmandu- International tourist arrivals to Nepal in the last 10 months of 2020 via both air and land routes reached 218,173 , which is 98.60 per cent less than the same period of last year. A total of 11,97,191 tourists had visited Nepal in 2019. Among the total tourist arrival in - [टान पश्चिमाञ्चलमा नयाँ नेतृत्व , अध्यक्षमा सुशील पौडेल र सचिवमा मिलन तिवारी](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/taan-paschimanchalma-naya-netritwa/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज ---नेपालमा पदयात्रा व्यवसायीहरूको प्रतिनिधिमूलक सङ्गठन - ट्रेकिङ एजेन्सिज एसोसिएसन अफ नेपाल ( टान ) पश्चिमाञ्चल क्षेत्रीय संघ ,पोखराले सुशील राज पौडेलको अध्यक्षतामा नयाँ नेतृत्व निर्वाचित गरेको छ /टान पश्चिमाञ्चलकाको प्रथम उपाध्यक्षमा धर्मराज पन्थी , द्वितीय उपाध्यक्षमा कृष्ण आचार्य , सचिवमा मिलन तिवारी , सहसचिवमा रेशम अधिकारी , कोषाध्यक्षमा किशम कुमारी गुरुङ निर्वाचित - [Large declines in tourist arrivals in eight months](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/large-declines-in-tourist-arrivals-in-first-eight-months-of-2020/) - Travel Biz News --- Restrictions on travel introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to hit global tourism hard, with the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) showing a 70 per cent fall in international arrivals for the first eight months of 2020. According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international - [स्व. ब्रिटिश राजदूत रिचर्ड मोरिसको स्मृतिमा पुरस्कार स्थापना](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/sw-briotish-rajdut-richard/) - ट्राभल बिज न्युज -- काठमाडौँ - तेन्जिङ्गहिलारी एभरेस्ट म्याराथन आयोजक समितिले नेपालका लागि पूर्व स्व. ब्रिटिश राजदूत रिचर्ड मोरिसको सम्झनामा रिचर्ड मोरिस सम्मान पुरस्कार घोषणा गर्ने निर्णय गरेको छ ।यो पुरस्कार सन् २०२१ को मे २९ मा तेन्जिङ्ग हिलारी एभरेष्ट म्याराथनको एक सर्वश्रेष्ठ धावकलाई प्रदान गरिनेछ । सन् २०१५ देखि २०१९ सम्म नेपालका लागि बेलायतका - [UIAA elects new executive board, Peter Muir as new President](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/uiaa-elects-new-executive-board-peter-muir-as-new-president/) - Travel Biz News ---- Peter Muir from the Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) is elected as the new President of the UIAA - International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation. Muir, elected during the federation’s first ever online General Assembly, becomes the UIAA’s 14th President and the second from Canada. Muir succeeds Frits Vrijlandt, Royal Dutch Climbing - [आन्तरिक पर्यटन प्रवर्धन गर्न " देशदर्शन " कार्यक्रम शुरु ,पर्यटन पुनरुत्थान कार्यदल गठन](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/aantarik-paryatan-prawardhan/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज --- काठमाडौं : कोभिड–१९ महामारीका सन्दर्भमा नेपालको पर्यटन पुनरुत्थानका लागि सक्रिय र परिणामममुखी भूमिका खेल्न निजी क्षेत्रको पहलमा सार्वजनिक निजी साझेदारीको अवधारणा अनुरुप पर्यटन पुनरुत्थान कार्यदल - नेपाल गठन गरिएको छ । विश्व पर्यटन दिवसको अवसरमा उद्घाटित पर्यटन पुनरुत्थान टास्क फोर्सले पर्यटन क्षेत्रका नेतृत्वदायी भूमिकामा रहेका निर्णयकर्ता तथा नीति निर्माताहरुका अतिरिक्त मुख्य - [UNWTO Secretary-General on 75 years of UN](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/unwto-secretary-general-on-75-years-of-un/) - The United Nations, of which UNWTO is proud to be a part, was established to promote peace among nations and allow us to work together to build a better future for all.75 years on, this mission is more relevant than ever. The ideals that lie at the heart of the United Nations system: solidarity, cooperation - [Over 1,000 delegates from 60 global destinations in Virtual PATA Travel Mart 2020](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/over-1000-delegates-from-60-global-destinations-in-virtual-pata-travel-mart-2020/) - Travel Biz News — Virtual PATA Travel Mart 2020 (Virtual PTM 2020), organised in conjunction with the Sichuan International Travel Expo (SITE) with the support of the Leshan Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau and powered by official virtual partner Dragon Trail Interactive, attracted over 1,000 delegates from 60 global destinations. The delegate numbers embraced - [Return to 2019 levels would take between 2.5 to 4 years : UNWTO](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/return-to-2019-levels-would-take-between-2-5-to-4-years-unwto/) - Travel Biz News — international tourist arrivals dropped by 65 per cent during January – June of this year, as countries around the world closed their borders and introduced travel restrictions in response to the COVID – 19 pandemic. According to the latest World Tourism Barometer of the United Nations specialized agency, international tourist arrivals - [UNWTO and Expedia commit to guide tourism recovery](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/unwto-and-expedia-commit-to-guide-tourism-recovery/) - The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will work alongside the Expedia Group to strengthen ties between the public and private sectors and drive tourism’s recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The two parties signed a MoU recently to collaborate on a range of topics, with the common goal of driving recovery and making the - [WTTC to establish global Steering Committee](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/wttc-to-establish-global-steering-committee/) - Travel Biz News — The World Travel & Tourism Council is to spearhead a major global drive to revive international travel with the public and private sector working together in partnership. Last week, G20 Tourism Ministers hosted more than 45 CEOs and Members of WTTC, who at the request of Saudi Arabia, presented their Jobs - [चीनको सिचुवा प्रान्तस्थित दाओचेंग यादिंग प्राकृतिक आरक्ष](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/chinko-sichuwa-prant-sthitdaocheng/) - चीनको सिचुवा प्रान्त स्थित दाओचेंग यादिंग प्राकृतिक आरक्षको एक भूदृश्य / तस्विर : साइमन टुर - [थाईल्याण्डको फ़ुकेत स्थित आउटरिगर लगुना विच रिसोर्ट](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/thailanko-fuket-sthit-autrigr-resort/) - थाईल्याण्ड को फ़ुकेत स्थित आउटरिगर लगुना विच रिसोर्टको मनोरम दृश्य / तस्विर- आउटरिगर रिसोर्ट - [भारतको गोवाको प्रसिद्ध सिग्मो पर्व](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/bharatko-goako-prasiddha-sigma/) - भारतको गोवाको प्रसिद्ध चाड - सिग्मो पर्वमा स्थानीय वासिन्दा आफ्नो सांस्कृतिक भेषभूषामा नृत्य प्रस्तुत गर्दै / तस्विर - इन्डिया इन मेदान - [टोक्यो स्थित सिबुयामा हैलोविन मनाउदै जापानी युवा](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tokyosthit-shibuyama-halloween/) - जापानको राजधानी टोक्यो स्थित सिबुयामा अक्टोबर ३१ राति हैलोविन मनाउदै जापानी युवा /यस वर्ष कोरोना भाइरस महामारीले गर्दा हैलोविन प्रदर्शन आकर्षक भएन / तस्विर - क्योड़ो समाचार - [विश्वकै अग्लो स्थानमा अवस्थित मनाङमा रहेको तिलिचो ताल](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/wiswakai-aglo-sthanma-raheko-tilicho-tal/) - विश्वकै अग्लो स्थानमा अवस्थित ताल - नेपालको चक्रीय अन्नपूर्ण पदमार्गको ४ हजार ९ सय १९ मिटरको उचाईमा मनाङमा रहेको तिलिचो ताल / तस्विर सौजन्य : सुरज थापा - [काठमाडौँ मा पुनर्निर्माण गरिएको रानीपोखरी](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/kathmanduma-punarnirman/) - काठमाडौँ मा एतिहासिक महत्वको २०७२ को भूकम्प बाट क्षतिग्रस्त तर हाल पुनर्निर्माण गरिएको रानीपोखरीको सुन्दर दृश्य / तस्विर : ट्राभल बिज न्यूज - [International Cultural Tourism Summit , World Hotel Forum to be held in Haikou](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/international-cultural-tourism-summit-world-hotel-forum-to-be-held-in-haikou/) - Travel Biz News --- A series of activities of "International Cultural and Tourism Summit and World Hotel Forum" will be held in Haikou, China on November 18 - 19 this year on the occasion of the 13th anniversary of the establishment of World Hotel Association (WHA) and Pan tourism cultural system. The theme of the - [Qatar Airways: Low numbers of cases on board with 37,000 COVID-19-free flights in nine months](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/qatar-airways-low-numbers-of-cases-on-board-with-37000-covid-19-free-flights-in-nine-months/) - Travel Biz News -- Qatar Airways reports extremely low numbers of COVID-19 cases on board its aircraft after operating more than 4.6 million passenger flown sectors and over 33 billion revenue passenger kilometres on more than 37,000 COVID-19-free flights across the globe since February 2020. The success of the airline’s robust COVID-19 monitoring, detection and - [TLG survey : US travelers plan to holiday in 2021](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/us-travelers-plan-to-holiday-in-2021/) - Travel Biz News ---- Majority of US and Canadian travelers are eager to travel again, with 70 percent stating that they plan to take a holiday in 2021, according to a Travel Leaders Group survey of nearly 3,000 frequent travelers. Results indicate that 45 percent of respondents have already made plans or are starting to - [Governments urged to safely reopen borders and re-establish global connectivity](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/governments-urged-to-safely-reopen-borders-and-re-establish-global-connectivity/) - Travel Biz News -- Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reinforced the urgent call for governments to use testing as a means to safely reopen borders and re-establish global connectivity and to prevent the systemic collapse of the aviation industry with non-debt generating financial support. "The dual measures would - [ITB Asia: Spearheading recovery of tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/itb-asia-spearheading-recovery-in-the-tourism-industry/) - Travel Biz News -- ITB Asia, Asia’s leading travel trade show, opened its virtual doors for the first-ever virtual event in Singapore on Wednesday (October 21) . The theme of this year’s event, set against the backdrop of the ongoing pandemic, is “Reinventing Travel in the New Normal”. The over 100-session themed agenda, led by - [PATA International elects new Executive Board , honours industry leaders](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/pata-honours-industry-leaders-pioneers-at-69th-agm/) - Travel Biz News --- The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) elected a new PATA Executive Board under the leadership of Soon-Hwa Wong. Soon-Hwa replaces Dr. Chris Bottrill who was elected Chair in May 2018 and remains a member of the Executive Board as Immediate Past Chair. Soon-Hwa has some 40 years of extensive experience in - [China : Domestic tourism receives a boost , 637 million visits during 8-day holiday](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/china-domestic-tourism-receives-a-boost-637-million-visits-during-8-day-holiday/) - Beijing : Affluent Chinese tourists chose to travel within the country, rather than abroad, during the eight-day National Day holiday, with customized travel packages and personalized services being the most preferred options, experts said. "Many big spenders altered their overseas travel plans as they were apprehensive about the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases - [69 percent of travelers plan to fly internationally within next six months](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/69-percent-of-travelers-plan-to-fly-internationally-within-next-six-months/) - Travel Biz News -- Sixty-nine percent of travellers intend to fly internationally within the next six months, while 79 per cent have plans for domestic air travel, according to OAG report. OAG, the world’s leading provider of travel data and insight, released a new report on traveler confidence based on a global survey of over - [Nepal reopens borders to tourists, climbers scale Himalayas](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/nepal-reopens-borders-to-tourists-climbers-scale-himalayas/) - Travel Biz News -- Nepal has reopened its borders to tourists after seven months. Climbers of different countries plan to scale two mountains this season after the country is opened for trekkers and mountaineers from October 17. Two expedition teams will scale 7126-meter high Himung and 6814 m high Mt. Amadablam this season. A mountaineering - [पर्यटन व्यबसायीद्वारा सरकारी मापदण्डको आलोचना , पर्यटकहरु नेपाल भ्रमणमा आउने सम्भावना न्यून रहेको विचार व्यक्त](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/paryatan-wyawasayidwara-sakari-mapdandako/) - ट्राभल बिज न्यूज -- काठमाडौं- संस्कृति, पर्यटन तथा नागरिक उड्डयन मन्त्रालयले कार्तिक १ देखि पर्वतारोहण तथा पदयात्रामा नेपाल आउने पर्यटकले पालना गर्नुपर्ने शर्तसम्बन्धी मापदण्ड २०७७ सार्वजनिक गरि पछि त्यसमा निर्धारित प्रावधानको देशका अधिकांश: पर्यटन व्यबसायीहरुले आलोचना गरेका छन् / नेपाल आउने पर्यटकले पालना गर्नुपर्ने शर्तसम्बन्धी मापदण्ड २०७७ मा पर्वतारोहण वा पदयात्राका लागि विदेशबाट आउने पर्यटकले - [G20 Ministers to intensify efforts for tourism recovery](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/g20-ministers-commit-to-intensify-efforts-for-tourism-recovery/) - By Travel Biz News -- Tourism Ministers of the G20 nations have committed to stepping up their efforts to place sustainability and inclusion at the heart of tourism recovery and future growth. The implementation of the World Tourism Organization AlUla Framework for Inclusive Community Development Through Tourism, presented on the occasion of the Ministerial Meeting, - [Regional cooperation supports South Asia’s resilient recovery](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/regional-cooperation-supports-south-asias-resilient-recovery/) - Hartwig Schafer & Cecile Fruman --- Before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, more than 100 weather and water experts from all eight South Asian nations gathered in Kathmandu to talk about regional cooperation. All shared a concern about increasingly intense storms and deadly flooding in the region. 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[Nepal floods](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/nepal-floods/) - [landslides](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/landslides/) - [monsoon rains](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/monsoon-rains/) - [PATA HQ.](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/pata-hq/) - [PATA Grand Award](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/pata-grand-award/) - [PATA GOld AWard](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/pata-gold-award/) - [Etihad Chef's Corner](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/etihad-chefs-corner/) - [Etihad Airways](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/etihad-airways/) - [Etihad Nepal](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/etihad-nepal/) - [Culinary tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/culinary-tourism/) - [Nepal](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/nepal/) - [top 5 tourist generating markets](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/top-5-tourist-generating-markets/) - [East Rift valley](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/east-rift-valley/) - [Huatung tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/huatung-tourism/) - [MITM travel fair](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/mitm-travel-fair/) - [Kathmandu Marriott](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/kathmandu-marriott/) - [Hotel](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/hotel/) - [Cardamon Tented Camp](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/cardamon-tented-camp/) - [Anurak Lodge](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/anurak-lodge/) - [Skal Asian Award](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/skal-asian-award/) - [Skal Asia](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/skal-asia/) - [Thai Airways](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/thai-airways/) - [Bangkok-Japan route](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/bangkok-japan-route/) - [Air cargo Europe](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/air-cargo-europe/) - [Nepal promotion](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/nepal-promotion/) - [VNY 2020 Secretariat](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/vny-2020-secretariat/) - [Hima;layan Ailines](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/himalayan-ailines/) - [Kathmandu- Dhaka flight](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/kathmandu-dhaka-flight/) - 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[वायुसेवा निगम](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tag/वायुसेवा-निगम/) - [बाढी पहिरो](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tag/बाढी-पहिरो/) - [अविरल वर्षा](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tag/अविरल-वर्षा/) - [अन्नपूर्ण पदयात्रा](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tag/अन्नपूर्ण-पदयात्रा/) - [प्रकृति](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tag/प्रकृति/) - [राष्ट्रिय निकुन्ज](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tag/राष्ट्रिय-निकुन्ज/) - [पर्यटकीय आकर्षण](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tag/पर्यटकीय-आकर्षण/) - [पर्यटन योजना](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tag/पर्यटन-योजना/) - [प्रदेश](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tag/pradesh/) - [लुम्बिनी](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tag/लुम्बिनी/) - [नेपाल पर्यटन](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tag/नेपाल-पर्यटन/) - [नमस्ते](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tag/नमस्ते/) - [नेपाल प्रवर्धन](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tag/नेपाल-प्रवर्धन/) - [वन्यजन्तु](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tag/वन्यजन्तु/) - [काठमाडौँ वसन्तपुर](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tag/काठमाडौँ-वसन्तपुर/) - [फेवाताल](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tag/फेवाताल/) - [पोखरा](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tag/पोखरा/) - [नेपाल-भारत](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tag/नेपाल-भारत/) - [Mountineering](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tag/mountineering/) - [पर्यटन नीति तथा कार्यक्रम](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tag/पर्यटन-नीति-तथा-कार्यक्र/) - [बजेट](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tag/बजेट/) - [नाट्टा](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tag/नाट्टा/) - [प्रदेश १](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tag/प्रदेश-१/) - [पर्यटन विकास](https://travelbiznews.com/ne/blog/tag/पर्यटन-विकास/) - [Mainland China](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/mainland-china/) - [Mastercard](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/mastercard/) - [international travellers](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/international-travellers/) - [Nepal-China air agreement](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/nepal-china-air-agreement/) - [Chinese airlines](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/chinese-airlines/) - [Nepal airlines](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/nepal-airlines/) - [नेपाल-चीन हवाई सहमति](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/नेपाल-चीन-हवाई-सहमति/) - [un Secretary General](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/un-secretary-general/) - [ILO](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/ilo/) - [IPS](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/ips/) - [US State Dept](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/us-state-dept/) - [free visa on arrival](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/free-visa-on-arrival/) - [safe destination](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/safe-destination/) - [New tourism minister Yogesh Bhattarai](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/new-tourism-minister-yogesh-bhattarai/) - [top destination](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/top-destination/) - [VNY 2020](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/vny-2020/) - [जापान उडान](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/जापान-उडान/) - [नारिता](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/नारिता/) - [ओसाका](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/ओसाका/) - [पर्यटन मन्त्री](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/पर्यटन-मन्त्री/) - [नाट्टा सुझाव](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/नाट्टा-सुझाव/) - [Air passengers](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/air-passengers/) - [NMA](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/nma/) - [SOTTO NEPAL](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/sotto-nepal/) - [Minister YK Bhattarai](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/minister-yk-bhattarai/) - [भूकम्प](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/भूकम्प/) - [राष्ट्रिय पुनर्निर्माण प्राधिकरण](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/राष्ट्रिय-पुनर्निर्माण-प/) - [पुरातात्विक सम्पदा](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/पुरातात्विक-सम्पदा/) - [Hong Kong Protests](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/hong-kong-protests/) - [China warning](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/china-warning/) - [HK airport](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/hk-airport/) - [HRD training](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/hrd-training/) - [Pokhara](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/pokhara/) - [पाटा नेपाल](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/पाटा-नेपाल/) - [नेपाल भ्रमण वर्ष](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/नेपाल-भ्रमण-वर्ष/) - [मानव संशाधन तथा जनशक्ति विकास तालिम](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/मानव-संशाधन-तथा-जनशक्ति-व/) - [Seafood expo](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/seafood-expo/) - [World Elephant Day](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/world-elephant-day/) - [Indonesia](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/indonesia/) - [Malaga Spain](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/malaga-spain/) - [European capital of smart tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/european-capital-of-smart-tourism/) - [European cities](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/european-cities/) - [EU](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/eu/) - [China Photo exhibition](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/china-photo-exhibition/) - [China Cultural Center](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/china-cultural-center/) - [Nepal China reations](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/nepal-china-reations/) - [Nepal China relations](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/nepal-china-relations/) - [चीनको ग्रामीण बस्ती](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/चीनको-ग्रामीण-बस्ती/) - [चीन फोटो प्रदर्शनी](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/चीन-फोटो-प्रदर्शनी/) - [American Express](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/american-express/) - [Singapore Airlines](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/singapore-airlines/) - [Jade mining in Myanmar](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/jade-mining-in-myanmar/) - [Transparency International](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/transparency-international/) - [Biggest corruption](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/biggest-corruption/) - [Technology](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/technology/) - [FG](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/fg/) - [सगरमाथा आरोहण](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/सगरमाथा-आरोहण/) - [छानविन समिति प्रतिवेदन](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/छानविन-समिति-प्रतिवेदन/) - [Rural life of China](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/rural-life-of-china/) - [गोसाइँकुण्ड](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/गोसाइँकुण्ड/) - [लामटाङ हिमाल](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/लामटाङ-हिमाल/) - [जनैपूर्णिमा](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/जनैपूर्णिमा/) - [आध्यात्मिक पर्यटन](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/आध्यात्मिक-पर्यटन/) - [पूर्वीय दर्शन](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/पूर्वीय-दर्शन/) - [योग तथा ध्यान](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/योग-तथा-ध्यान/) - [गण्डकी प्रदेश](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/गण्डकी-प्रदेश/) - [सगरमाथा](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/सगरमाथा/) - [श्रीएयरलाइन्स](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/श्रीएयरलाइन्स/) - [उडान अनुमति](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/उडान-अनुमति/) - [त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/त्रिभुवन-अन्तर्राष्ट्रि/) - [पर्यटन वर्ष सन् २०२०](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/पर्यटन-वर्ष-सन्-२०२०/) - [हिमाल आरोहण सुरक्षित](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/हिमाल-आरोहण-सुरक्षित/) - [कार्यान्वयन र अनुगमन](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/कार्यान्वयन-र-अनुगमन/) - [Narendra Modi](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/narendra-modi/) - [Indian PM](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/indian-pm/) - [Destinations](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/destinations/) - [Tourism India](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/tourism-india/) - [Dreamliner 787-10 .](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/dreamliner-787-10/) - [Vietnam Airlines](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/vietnam-airlines/) - [ICAO](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/icao/) - [56th DGCA conference](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/56th-dgca-conference/) - [Aviation issues](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/aviation-issues/) - [Aviation safety](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/aviation-safety/) - [Brand USA](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/brand-usa/) - [video storytelling award](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/video-storytelling-award/) - [Destination DC](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/destination-dc/) - [New Mexico tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/new-mexico-tourism/) - [wildlife tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/wildlife-tourism/) - [wildlife revenue](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/wildlife-revenue/) - [India adventure](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/india-adventure/) - [mountaineering](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/mountaineering/) - [trekking](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/trekking/) - [mountain peaks](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/mountain-peaks/) - [US - China trade war](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/us-china-trade-war/) - [tariffs](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/tariffs/) - [export](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/export/) - [First air flight](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/first-air-flight/) - [100th anniversary of flight](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/100th-anniversary-of-flight/) - [international flight](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/international-flight/) - [Landon-Paris](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/landon-paris/) - [पर्यटन एक वर्षका कार्यक्रम](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/पर्यटन-एक-वर्षका-कार्यक्/) - [safe cities](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/safe-cities/) - [Tokyo](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/tokyo/) - [Asia Pacific region](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/asia-pacific-region/) - [Economic Intelligence unit](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/economic-intelligence-unit/) - 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[Splendid Hunan](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/splendid-hunan/) - [70th anniversary of founding of China](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/70th-anniversary-of-founding-of-china/) - [विश्व पर्यटन दिवस](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/विश्व-पर्यटन-दिवस/) - [नया गन्तव्य](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/नया-गन्तव्य/) - [नेपाल भ्रमण वर्ष – २०२०](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/नेपाल-भ्रमण-वर्ष-२०२०/) - [World Tourism Day 2019](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/world-tourism-day-2019/) - [New village destinations](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/new-village-destinations/) - [Ministry of Tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/ministry-of-tourism/) - [SATA Awards](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/sata-awards/) - [KGH Nepal](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/kgh-nepal/) - [South Asian Travel Awards](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/south-asian-travel-awards/) - [Vision for 2020](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/vision-for-2020/) - [Africa tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/africa-tourism/) - 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[China solidarity](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/china-solidarity/) - [Europe Tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/europe-tourism/) - [European Travel Commission](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/european-travel-commission/) - [European destinations](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/european-destinations/) - [ETC](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/etc/) - [nepal-china ties](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/nepal-china-ties/) - [Andorra](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/andorra/) - [snow and mountain tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/snow-and-mountain-tourism/) - [Ice snow tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/ice-snow-tourism/) - [China - Britain relations](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/china-britain-relations/) - [COVID-19](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/covid-19/) - [Asia-Pacific airlines](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/asia-pacific-airlines/) - [Lonely Planet](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/lonely-planet/) - [Travel Plan](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/travel-plan/) - [culture](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/culture/) - [ethnic community](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/ethnic-community/) - [Lhosar](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/lhosar/) - [Sherpa](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/sherpa/) - [Gurung](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/gurung/) - [ITb Berlin 2020](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/itb-berlin-2020/) - [ITB Berlin 2021](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/itb-berlin-2021/) - [TOurism Minister Nepal](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/tourism-minister-nepal/) - [Nepal Government](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/nepal-government/) - [PATA Annual Summit](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/pata-annual-summit/) - [Nepal arrivals](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/nepal-arrivals/) - [Nepal immigration](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/nepal-immigration/) - [international flights to Nepal](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/international-flights-to-nepal/) - [hubei](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/hubei/) - [quarantine](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/quarantine/) - [Airlines losses](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/airlines-losses/) - [BHutan travel](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/bhutan-travel/) - [coronovirus](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/coronovirus/) - [Paro airport](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/paro-airport/) - [एनटिभिए](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/एनटिभिए/) - [नाट्टा](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/नाट्टा-2/) - [नाटो](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/नाटो/) - [हान](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/हान/) - [सोट्टो नेपाल](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/सोट्टो-नेपाल/) - [टिब्यान](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/टिब्यान/) - [नारा र रिब्यान](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/नारा-र-रिब्यान/) - [अन्तरराष्ट्रिय उडान](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/अन्तरराष्ट्रिय-उडान/) - [नेपाल नागरिक उड्डयन प्राधिकरण](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/नेपाल-नागरिक-उड्डयन-प्रा/) - [international tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/international-tourism/) - [international cooperation](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/international-cooperation/) - [Donald Trump](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/donald-trump/) - [European travellers](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/european-travellers/) - [कोरोनाभाइरस](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/कोरोनाभाइरस/) - [पर्वतारोहण](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/पर्वतारोहण/) - [on-arrival visa](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/on-arrival-visa/) - [nepal coronavirus](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/nepal-coronavirus/) - [expeditions 2020](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/expeditions-2020/) - [European visitors](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/european-visitors/) - [Borders closed](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/borders-closed/) - [South America](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/south-america/) - [एक्सेलट्रिप](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/एक्सेलट्रिप/) - [राम्रो पोखरा](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/राम्रो-पोखरा/) - [घुमौं पोखरा](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/घुमौं-पोखरा/) - [डिजिटल अभियान](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/डिजिटल-अभियान/) - [COVID 19](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/covid-19-2/) - [South East Asia](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/south-east-asia/) - [tourist sites](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/tourist-sites/) - [scenic attractions china](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/scenic-attractions-china/) - [Nepal flights](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/nepal-flights/) - [अन्तराष्ट्रिय उडान](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/अन्तराष्ट्रिय-उडान/) - [deaths surge](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/deaths-surge/) - [Tokyo Olympics](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/tokyo-olympics/) - [UNWTO meeting](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/unwto-meeting/) - [Tourism crisis](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/tourism-crisis/) - [Lockdown](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/lockdown/) - [India lockdown](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/india-lockdown/) - [tourism income](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/tourism-income/) - [उद्धार](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/उद्धार/) - [विभिन्न पर्यटकीय गन्तव्य](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/विभिन्न-पर्यटकीय-गन्तव्य/) - [नेपाल भ्रमण वर्ष कार्यक्रम](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/नेपाल-भ्रमण-वर्ष-कार्यक्/) - [सगरमाथा आरोहणमाथि रोक](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/सगरमाथा-आरोहणमाथि-रोक/) - [tourists in Nepal](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/tourists-in-nepal/) - [stranded trekkers](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/stranded-trekkers/) - [livelihoods](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/livelihoods/) - [employment](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/employment/) - [Global infection](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/global-infection/) - [Developing Asia](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/developing-asia/) - [tourism jobs](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/tourism-jobs/) - [देवीदेवताका मन्दिर](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/देवीदेवताका-मन्दिर/) - [नेपालमा पर्यटन](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/नेपालमा-पर्यटन/) - [उपचार कोष](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/उपचार-कोष/) - [कोरोना भाइरस](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/कोरोना-भाइरस/) - [उल्लेख्य सहयोग](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/उल्लेख्य-सहयोग/) - [अर्थतन्त्र](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/अर्थतन्त्र/) - [कुल गार्हस्थ्य उत्पादन](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/कुल-गार्हस्थ्य-उत्पादन/) - [कोभिड-१९](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/कोभिड-१९/) - [भारत सांसद तलब कटौती](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/भारत-सांसद-तलब-कटौती/) - [सांसद विकास कोष](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/सांसद-विकास-कोष/) - [Wuhan reopens](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/wuhan-reopens/) - [global infected cases](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/global-infected-cases/) - [covid-19 death toll](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/covid-19-death-toll/) - [Revive tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/revive-tourism/) - [Venice](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/venice/) - [mass tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/mass-tourism/) - [Global destinations](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/global-destinations/) - [travel restriction](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/travel-restriction/) - [Mt. Qomolongma](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/mt-qomolongma/) - [Future of travel](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/future-of-travel/) - [responsible travel](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/responsible-travel/) - [Nepal-India tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/nepal-india-tourism/) - [अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय मजदुर दिवस](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय-मजदुर-दि/) - [पर्यटन उद्योग](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/पर्यटन-उद्योग/) - [युरोपेली संघ](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/युरोपेली-संघ/) - [अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय मुद्रा कोष](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय-मुद्रा-क/) - [एशियाली विकास बैंक](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/एशियाली-विकास-बैंक/) - [हेलम्बु र पाँचपोखरी](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/हेलम्बु-र-पाँचपोखरी/) - [पर्यटकहरु आकर्षित](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/पर्यटकहरु-आकर्षित/) - [सिन्धुपाल्चोक](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/सिन्धुपाल्चोक/) - [बर्दिया](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/बर्दिया/) - [पर्या पर्यटन](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/पर्या-पर्यटन/) - [रामजानकी मन्दिर](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/रामजानकी-मन्दिर/) - [जनकपुर](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/जनकपुर/) - [प्रदेश २ धनुषा](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/प्रदेश-२-धनुषा/) - [होटल बन्द](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/होटल-बन्द/) - [होटल सङ्घ नेपाल](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/होटल-सङ्घ-नेपाल/) - [मजदुरहरु आक्रोशित](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/मजदुरहरु-आक्रोशित/) - [Travel Post COVID -19](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/travel-post-covid-19/) - [Hubei tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/hubei-tourism/) - [travel restrictions](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/travel-restrictions/) - [Italy](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/italy/) - [Italy travel](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/italy-travel/) - [Netherlands](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/netherlands/) - [Dutch lockdown](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/dutch-lockdown/) - [sex buddy](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/sex-buddy/) - [वार्षिक नीति तथा कार्यक्रम](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/वार्षिक-नीति-तथा-कार्यक्/) - [पर्यटन पुनरुत्थान](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/पर्यटन-पुनरुत्थान/) - [राहत प्याकेज कार्यक्रम](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/राहत-प्याकेज-कार्यक्रम/) - [नेपाल पर्यटन बोर्ड](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/नेपाल-पर्यटन-बोर्ड/) - [पर्यटन व्यवसायी](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/पर्यटन-व्यवसायी/) - [विशेष राहत कार्यक्रम](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/विशेष-राहत-कार्यक्रम/) - [ACI](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/aci/) - [कोभिद - १९](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/कोभिद-१९/) - [सौराहाका होटल](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/सौराहाका-होटल/) - [लकडाउन](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/लकडाउन/) - [Mt. Qomilangma](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/mt-qomilangma/) - [Chinese surveyors](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/chinese-surveyors/) - [Chinese Mountaineers](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/chinese-mountaineers/) - [ICIMOD](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/icimod/) - [International Biodiversity Day](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/international-biodiversity-day/) - [Nature](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/nature/) - [Nepal Budget](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/nepal-budget/) - [Tourism sector](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/tourism-sector/) - [बजेट विनियोजन](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/बजेट-विनियोजन/) - [पर्यटकीय पूर्वधार विकास](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/पर्यटकीय-पूर्वधार-विकास/) - [कर छुट व्यवस्था](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/कर-छुट-व्यवस्था/) - [aviation industry](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/aviation-industry/) - [Emirates Airline](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/emirates-airline/) - [Tim Clark](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/tim-clark/) - [tourism reopening](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/tourism-reopening/) - [पर्यटन ऐन](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/पर्यटन-ऐन/) - [पर्यटन तथा नागरिक उड्डययन मन्त्रालय](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/पर्यटन-तथा-नागरिक-उड्डयय/) - [gamblers](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/gamblers/) - [Gangaur Boutique Hotel](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/gangaur-boutique-hotel/) - [Honorary Consul of Guinea](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/honorary-consul-of-guinea/) - [foreign airlines](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/foreign-airlines/) - [chartered flights](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/chartered-flights/) - [Travel agencies](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/travel-agencies/) - [Mustang](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/mustang/) - [Nanga Parbat](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/nanga-parbat/) - [global safety](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/global-safety/) - [hygiene](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/hygiene/) - [चार्टर्ड उडान](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/चार्टर्ड-उडान/) - [६७ उडानमार्फत उद्धार](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/६७-उडानमार्फत-उद्धार/) - [कोरोंना भाइरस महामारी](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/कोरोंना-भाइरस-महामारी/) - [कोरोना भाइरस महामारी](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/कोरोना-भाइरस-महामारी/) - [विश्व बैङ्क](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/विश्व-बैङ्क/) - [५४ अर्ब रुपियाँ ऋण](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/५४-अर्ब-रुपियाँ-ऋण/) - [Tourism raodmap](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/tourism-raodmap/) - [airline industry](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/airline-industry/) - [भारतीय अतिक्रमण](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/भारतीय-अतिक्रमण/) - [नेपाली नक्सा](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/नेपाली-नक्सा/) - [कालापानी](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/कालापानी/) - [लिम्पियाधुरा](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/लिम्पियाधुरा/) - [लिपुलेक](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/लिपुलेक/) - [Nepal parliament](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/nepal-parliament/) - [new political map](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/new-political-map/) - [Limpiyadhura](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/limpiyadhura/) - [Lipulek and Kalapani](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/lipulek-and-kalapani/) - [Airlines For Europe](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/airlines-for-europe/) - [ACI Europe](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/aci-europe/) - [Europe reopens](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/europe-reopens/) - [Spailn](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/spailn/) - [Mani Rimdu](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/mani-rimdu/) - [festival](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/festival/) - [Himalayas](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/himalayas/) - [Guru Rinpoche](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/guru-rinpoche/) - [Spain tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/spain-tourism/) - [reopening borders](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/reopening-borders/) - [Asian tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/asian-tourism/) - [tourism hotspots](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/tourism-hotspots/) - [गौतम बुद्ध अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/गौतम-बुद्ध-अन्तर्राष्ट्र/) - [चिनियाँ ठेकेदार कम्पनी](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/चिनियाँ-ठेकेदार-कम्पनी/) - [म्युनिख एयरपोर्ट](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/म्युनिख-एयरपोर्ट/) - [Gautam Buddha International Airport](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/gautam-buddha-international-airport/) - [Chinese technicians](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/chinese-technicians/) - [North West Civil Aviation Construction Company](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/north-west-civil-aviation-construction-company/) - [Destinations worldwide](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/destinations-worldwide/) - [Vietnam tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/vietnam-tourism/) - [Global death toll](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/global-death-toll/) - [World confirmed cases](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/world-confirmed-cases/) - [Huawei Cloud](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/huawei-cloud/) - [strategic partnership](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/strategic-partnership/) - [हिमालय एअरलाइन्स](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/हिमालय-एअरलाइन्स/) - [हुवावे क्लाउड](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/हुवावे-क्लाउड/) - [तिब्बत स्वशासित क्षेत्र](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/तिब्बत-स्वशासित-क्षेत्र/) - [Air travel](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/air-travel/) - [International passeger](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/international-passeger/) - [कोरोना भाइरस लकडाउन](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/कोरोना-भाइरस-लकडाउन/) - [पर्यटन तथा हवाई क्षेत्र](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/पर्यटन-तथा-हवाई-क्षेत्र/) - [COVID-19 lockdown](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/covid-19-lockdown/) - [Tourism losses](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/tourism-losses/) - [MoCTCA](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/moctca/) - [UK tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/uk-tourism/) - [England reopens](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/england-reopens/) - [COVID-19 pandemic](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/covid-19-pandemic/) - [UNCTAD](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/unctad/) - [IATA travel survey](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/iata-travel-survey/) - [Post-pandemic world](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/post-pandemic-world/) - [social distancing](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/social-distancing/) - [UK government](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/uk-government/) - [Rishi Sunak](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/rishi-sunak/) - [Visit Britain](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/visit-britain/) - [rural tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/rural-tourism/) - [Poverty alleviation](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/poverty-alleviation/) - [Crisis Resource Center](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/crisis-resource-center/) - [Tourism entrepreneurs](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/tourism-entrepreneurs/) - [domestic flights](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/domestic-flights/) - [मौद्रिक नीति](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/मौद्रिक-नीति/) - [पर्यटन व्यवसायीहरुको माग](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/पर्यटन-व्यवसायीहरुको-माग/) - [सहुलियत कर्जाको व्यवस्था](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/सहुलियत-कर्जाको-व्यवस्था/) - [Outdooractive](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/outdooractive/) - [media campaign](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/media-campaign/) - [Shamal Comms](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/shamal-comms/) - [आन्तरिक र अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय हवाइ उडान खुला](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/आन्तरिक-र-अन्तर्राष्ट्रि/) - [सवारीसाधन सञ्चालन](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/सवारीसाधन-सञ्चालन/) - [International flights](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/international-flights/) - [Gov.UK](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/gov-uk/) - [Safe travels](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/safe-travels/) - [Rwanda](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/rwanda/) - [tourism loss](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/tourism-loss/) - [2020 China market recovery survey](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/2020-china-market-recovery-survey/) - [Hiroshima](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/hiroshima/) - [Nagasaki](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/nagasaki/) - [Atomic bombing](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/atomic-bombing/) - [Shinzo Abe](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/shinzo-abe/) - [PTM 2020](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/ptm-2020/) - [WTM Virtual](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/wtm-virtual/) - [World Travel Mart](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/world-travel-mart/) - [London](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/london/) - [Air India](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/air-india/) - [Boeing crash](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/boeing-crash/) - [अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय उडान](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय-उडान/) - [लामो दूरीको सार्वजनिक यातायात](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/लामो-दूरीको-सार्वजनिक-या/) - [कोरोना संक्रमण](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/कोरोना-संक्रमण/) - [Intra-Asean tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/intra-asean-tourism/) - [Macau tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/macau-tourism/) - [casinos](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/casinos/) - [हवाई उडान](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/हवाई-उडान/) - [लामो दूरीका यातायात](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/लामो-दूरीका-यातायात/) - [मन्त्रिपरिषद् बैठक](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/मन्त्रिपरिषद्-बैठक/) - [पर्यटन सम्वद्ध २१ संस्था](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/पर्यटन-सम्वद्ध-२१-संस्था/) - [हवाई सेवा](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/हवाई-सेवा/) - [गतिविधि सञ्चालन माग](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/गतिविधि-सञ्चालन-माग/) - [Global Business Travel Association](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/global-business-travel-association/) - [business travel](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/business-travel/) - [US-China air services](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/us-china-air-services/) - [United Airlines](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/united-airlines/) - [Delta](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/delta/) - [US Transportation Department](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/us-transportation-department/) - [CODID -19](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/codid-19/) - [resume international flights](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/resume-international-flights/) - [नियमित अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय उडान](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/नियमित-अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय-उ/) - [आन्तरिक उडान](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/आन्तरिक-उडान/) - [कोरोना भाइरसः](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/कोरोना-भाइरसः/) - [विश्वभरि यौनकर्मी](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/विश्वभरि-यौनकर्मी/) - [Phuket](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/phuket/) - [Covod 19](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/covod-19/) - [UN Chief](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/un-chief/) - [Antonio Guterres](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/antonio-guterres/) - [Indonesia tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/indonesia-tourism/) - [Bali tourists](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/bali-tourists/) - [British economy](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/british-economy/) - [Covid-19 effect](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/covid-19-effect/) - [ट्रेकिङ्ग व्यवसायी](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/ट्रेकिङ्ग-व्यवसायी/) - [पर्यटन बोर्ड](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/पर्यटन-बोर्ड/) - [हवाई सेवा विस्तार](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/हवाई-सेवा-विस्तार/) - [इन्डोनेसिया](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/इन्डोनेसिया/) - [फिनल्यान्ड](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/फिनल्यान्ड/) - [हवाई उडान भाडादर](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/हवाई-उडान-भाडादर/) - [बन्दाबन्दीको पाँच महिना](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/बन्दाबन्दीको-पाँच-महिना/) - [international passenger flights](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/international-passenger-flights/) - [natural disasters](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/natural-disasters/) - [हवाई भाडादरमा कालोबजारी](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/हवाई-भाडादरमा-कालोबजारी/) - [outdoor tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/outdoor-tourism/) - [World Tourism Day-2020](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/world-tourism-day-2020/) - [Rural Development](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/rural-development/) - [आईएसओ ९००१–२०१५](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/आईएसओ-९००१-२०१५/) - [नेपाल–चीन संयुक्त लगानी](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/नेपाल-चीन-संयुक्त-लगानी/) - [COVID-19 Vaccine](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/covid-19-vaccine/) - [cargo aircraft](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/cargo-aircraft/) - [Russia](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/russia/) - [domestic tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/domestic-tourism/) - [VTB Bank](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/vtb-bank/) - [global tourism industry](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/global-tourism-industry/) - [Asia and Pacific region](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/asia-and-pacific-region/) - [China economy](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/china-economy/) - [GDP](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/gdp/) - [आन्तरिक हवाई उडान](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/आन्तरिक-हवाई-उडान/) - [Responsible tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/responsible-tourism/) - [COVID19](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/covid19/) - [Taj Mahal reopens](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/taj-mahal-reopens/) - [Agra](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/agra/) - [Dirty money](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/dirty-money/) - [International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ)](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/international-consortium-of-investigative-journalists-icij/) - [FinCEN](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/fincen/) - [पर्यटकीय क्षेत्रमा उत्साह](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/पर्यटकीय-क्षेत्रमा-उत्सा/) - [PATA Gold Awards 2020](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/pata-gold-awards-2020/) - [Macao Government Tourist Office](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/macao-government-tourist-office/) - [UNWTO-Google partnership](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/unwto-google-partnership/) - [आन्तरिक पर्यटन](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/आन्तरिक-पर्यटन/) - [देशदर्शन कार्यक्रम](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/देशदर्शन-कार्यक्रम/) - [सरकारी मापदण्ड](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/सरकारी-मापदण्ड/) - [पर्यटन व्यबसायी](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/पर्यटन-व्यबसायी/) - [पर्यटन तथा नागरिक उड्डयन मन्त्रालय](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/पर्यटन-तथा-नागरिक-उड्डयन/) - [Social campaign](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/social-campaign/) - [CAAN](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/caan/) - [Himalya Airlines](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/himalya-airlines/) - [Tourism Ethics Convention](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/tourism-ethics-convention/) - [poverty](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/poverty/) - [OAG report](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/oag-report/) - [domestic air travel](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/domestic-air-travel/) - [Ministry of Culture and Tourism](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/ministry-of-culture-and-tourism/) - [China Daily](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/china-daily/) - [Ctrip](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/ctrip/) - [reopen borders](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/reopen-borders/) - [Regional cooperation](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/regional-cooperation/) - [South Asia Hydromet Forum](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/south-asia-hydromet-forum/) - [PATA Awards](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/pata-awards/) - [PATA 69th AGM](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/pata-69th-agm/) - [PATA Gallery of Legends Award](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tag/pata-gallery-of-legends-award/)