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- [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
- [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%
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [Tourism growth in Asia-Pacific and Middle East](https://travelbiznews.com/blog/tourism-growth-in-asia-pacific-and-middle-east/) - 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 intra-regional journeys expected to
- [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 �