How to plan a global tourism day
A week of events to mark the World Tourism Day (WTD) has been declared in the US, but it is not the only global celebration to be announced this week.The official day of celebration is World Tourism Week, but the celebrations are not necessarily linked.There are no official WTD events planned this week, but some […]
Amsterdam tourist group says the government has failed to respond to their concerns
Amsterdam, Netherlands – A tourist group in the Dutch city of Amsterdam has called on the government to investigate how it handled complaints of the “unacceptable” and “unjustified” treatment of its members.In a statement published by the Amsterdam Tourism Group, the organization’s director, Yvonne Lippe, said she had been contacted by “many” people, including the […]
How to spot a Chinese tourist with a fake tourist visa
If you ever had a Chinese visitor for the first time and were wondering how they got into your state, you’ll have to wait until next month.On Wednesday, the California Department of Tourism and Visitors will announce a major change to the state’s visa requirements.For the first three months of 2018, the state will require […]
Japan’s tourists to ‘dive in’ for the first time since the Fukushima disaster
Japan’s tourist industry is bracing for an influx of foreigners after the nation experienced the world’s worst nuclear disaster since the end of World War II.A decade ago, the country was among the first to open its borders to foreign nationals after the earthquake and tsunami of 2011 and the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant […]
How to protect yourself and others from the Zika virus
A traveler from Colombia to South America is one of a small but growing number of people who have contracted Zika virus in the Americas, according to a new report.The study, by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), examined nearly 500 people who traveled to the region from Colombia between April […]
How to find Hawaii tourism in your area
The state is the best place to visit Hawaii if you’re looking for fun, diverse entertainment and a fun and affordable price.If you’re a traveler looking for great value, the Hawaii Tourist Board (HTB) is a great place to find some great deals on Hawaii tickets.HTB Hawaii Tickets are currently $200 and they sell out […]
How the Austin City Limits Festival of the Dead inspired the Austin skyline
The Austin City Parks & Recreation Commission approved the installation of an Austin skyline at the Austin Convention Center on Friday, which is expected to draw thousands of people to the city.The project, called “Austin’s City of the Future,” will replace an existing sign outside the convention center, which will be illuminated by LEDs and […]
How to save money on travel to Hawaii
By John MartinAuckland Airport, where the Kiwi flag is flying, is a popular destination.But you might also be surprised to learn that the city’s tourist bureau warns visitors about some of the biggest tourist attractions in the world.The city’s tourism bureau says that New Zealand’s capital is “a global destination for tourists”, with the majority […]
‘Madagascar Tourism to Hit ‘Critical Mass’ in 2020, but Can We Expect More Tourism to Come?
“The country’s economy has shrunk and tourism is one of the main sources of revenue,” the country’s tourism minister, George Giambrone, said at the end of January.“The tourism industry is in critical need of new investment and this could potentially be achieved by opening up new destinations.”While there have been few official announcements, there have […]
How to open Hawaii tourism to foreign visitors
The Hawaiian Tourism Authority (HTAA) announced Monday that its reopening to tourists from other countries will be open to the public on Wednesday.HTAA, which is managed by the Department of Tourism and Land Use, said in a press release that the reopening is the first of its kind in the Pacific Northwest.“The Hawaiian Tourism Agency […]