From The Conversation, by Ross Bennett-Cook: The summer of 2023 has been very significant for the travel industry. By the end of July, international tourist arrivals globally reached 84% of pre-pandemic levels. In some European countries, such as France, Denmark and Ireland, tourism demand even surpassed its pre-pandemic level. This may be great news economically,…
From PATA: The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Noor Ahmad Hamid as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2023. Noor’s appointment for a three-year term will usher in a new era for PATA as one of the world’s most influential industry associations dedicated to promoting…
From Northstar Meetings Group: The European Travel Information and Authorization System, formed to improve the security of European Union member states in the Schengen Region, has announced that travelers will need special authorization to enter Europe beginning next year. Visitors from countries that are currently exempt from visa requirements — including the United States…
From TravelPulse: The popular Italian tourist destination of Venice will soon trial a tourist tax that was originally supposed to take effect in the summer of 2022. In an ongoing effort to combat overcrowding during the city’s peak visitor days, officials will charge a €5 or $5.35 tax to day-trippers visiting Venice’s Old City starting…
From Northstar Meetings Group: Crucial tourism revenue has plummeted since the wildfires hit, and unemployment is surging as restaurants and tour companies lay off workers. Richie Olsten has been in the helicopter tour business on Maui for half a century — so long he’s developed a barometer for the tourism-dependent economy: the number of rental…
Dust off your eveningwear and join us at Evolution London on Friday 15th September, as we celebrate the organisation and the people within the meetings and events industry. Network and celebrate with your friends and colleagues, whilst enjoying a champagne reception, followed by dinner, wine, entertainment and the main awards ceremony. Once our winners have…
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