During the "golden week" period from October 1 to 7, Beijing set new records for both the number of tourist arrivals and total tourism revenue.

Data from the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism shows 21.6 million people visited the Chinese capital during the National Day holiday, up 18.35 percent from the previous year. Meanwhile, the city's total tourism income was 26.9 billion

China saw a strong tourism market during the week-long Independence Day holiday. While patriotic sentiment was present, cultural tourism and new travel trends such as travel to small towns stood out as defining aspects of the 2024 holiday.

Official data showed that during the first three days of the holiday, which began on October 1, nearly 900 million people traveled across China's regions.

The number of foreign visitors to Hainan Province is rising due to the convenient immigration policies of the Hainan Free Trade Port, local authorities said.

The province's entry and exit policies are considered the most favorable in China, said Wang Haixing, director Haikou Entry and Exit Border Inspection Main Station, at a press conference on Thursday.

In February, the National

South African Tourism (SAT) released its tourism statistics for January-June at the National Tourism Stakeholder Forum at NH Johannesburg Sandton on 5 September. It shows international tourism is yet to return to 2019 levels, while domestic tourism is down slightly from 2023 levels over the half-year.

Melusi Mngomezlu, general manager of data analytics at South African Tourism, said the

Laos saw a surge in tourism during the first six months of the Visit Laos 2024 year, with more than 2.1 million tourists visiting the country, up 26 percent from the same period in 2023.

The latest data from the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (MICT) shows that the main markets for Lao tourism remain unchanged from previous years.

Thailand leads the way with 680,153

Hoteliers expect a strong conference pipeline for Sandton, including securing next year's G20 summit, to provide a much-needed boost to lower average room rates (ARR) in the county.

According to data Smith Travel Research January-May five-star hotels in "Africa's richest square mile" faced ARRs that were well below the national average and 23% below pre-COVID-19 levels. Sandton's ARR of

Food is a very important component of travel - traveler or not, everyone needs to eat every day, and in another city away from home, an excellent meal can be the highlight of the day.

Although South Africans often don't Travel only for the sake of food, many seek to get acquainted with the culture of other countries through their unique cuisine. Local tour operators and travel agents are

Japan's outbound tourism industry is set to experience stunning growth with a new visa-free travel policy for Japanese citizens to 192 countries, which will take effect from August 2024. This includes major travel destinations such as the UK, Canada, UAE, USA and Schengen countries. The new regulation is expected to improve Japanese tourism abroad by offering greater freedom and convenience to travelers

In a recent study by Forbes Advisor, Singapore was named the safest city in the world for tourists. The study carefully analyzed various security parameters and assessed 60 international destinations, focusing on crime, health care quality, infrastructure and risks associated with natural disasters and digital security. Singapore's outstanding performance in every aspect helped it receive a top

There is no doubt that the Maldives and Seychelles are two tropical paradises on Earth, renowned for their natural beauty. These two destinations have become iconic global destinations for those seeking visa-free entry. The hospitality policies adopted by these destinations have significantly boosted their tourism sector.

According to reports, as of mid-2024, the Maldives recorded a notable

Tourism in Himachal Pradesh has grown significantly with more than 74 thousand tourists visiting the state by May this year, an increase of 3.5% over the same period last year. And this time, Solan has emerged as the top tourist destination, overtaking Shimla, the capital of Himachal.

Major destinations like Kasauli and Chail are gaining popularity, while new destinations like Rewa Falls

In a recent survey by consultancy Mercer on the cost of living in 2024, Mumbai reaffirmed its position as India's most expensive city for expatriates. Since the survey began in 2013, Mumbai has consistently topped the list in India. Globally, Mumbai rose 11 places from the previous year and is now ranked 136th out of 226 cities surveyed.

Mumbai, the city of dreams and the bustling financial

According to a recent update, The United Arab Emirates (UAE) topped the rankings in the Travel and Tourism Development Index. The business has demonstrated its leadership by ranking first in the Middle East and North Africa region and 18th globally in an index recently released by the World Economic Forum. The achievement reflects the UAE's significant progress, with its ranking up markedly by 4.4%

International events such as Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and the Paris Olympics have had the side effect of high airfare and unaffordable housing becoming the order of the day.  

According to travel agency Embark Beyond, fans flocked to Paris to see her favorite pop star's performance (May 9-12), resulting in a 36% increase in luxury hotel stays during the week she performed compared

Foreign tourists prefer to shop in continental Europe rather than in London after the UK abandoned benefits duty-free trading post-Brexit.

Non-EU buyers in the UK must pay 20% VAT on goods purchased after tax free benefits are removed in 2021.

Data from Global Blue, a Swiss tax credit provider, shows that a fifth of UK foreign shoppers in 2019 - 34,000 tourists - switched their duty-free

Accenture's consumer survey found that consumers looking to book travel are overwhelmed with information and advertising, making it stressful for them to book their own travel. Three-quarters of them say they have given up buying airline tickets.

Accenture's Empowered Consumer report claims that travelers find booking an airline ticket almost as stressful as taking out a mortgage, and

Booking.com has released a report on family travel trends for the 2024 Nordic summer season, which shows the rise in popularity of family holidays around the world.

Searches for family accommodation are reported to have increased over the past year increased by 8%. Half of all these families worldwide indicated that value for money was the main motivator when choosing a destination.

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The European Travel Commission's first report of the year shows travel to Europe exceeded pre-pandemic levels for the first time this quarter.

The report shows foreign arrivals increased by 7.2% compared to with the same period in 2019. The report also highlights that visitors will spend 14.3% more money when traveling in Europe than last year. This is due to both inflation and demand

Last week, Pinterest released its 2024 Summer Travel Report, shedding light on the travel trends that are inspiring users planning their next vacation.

The report analyzes more than a billion searches, related to travel over the past year, and selects the most popular keywords.

Pinterest analysts have found a clear shift towards a quieter, more relaxing form of travel that goes

To Sikkim, known for its pristine natural beauty, rich cultural heritage and enchanting weather, in the first quarter of 2024 There was an unprecedented surge in the number of tourists. The appeal of the Himalayan state lies in its unique combination of culture, weather and scenic spots that attract nature lovers, adventure seekers and culture buffs.

Statistics from the Department of Tourism