Competition
US imposes visa restrictions on more Chinese citizensedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
The United Front has been involved in efforts to put pressure on people outside Chinas borders who raise concerns about human rights abuses in the Uighur region, Tibet and elsewhere. Its coercive tactics have included publicly releasing personal details about critics and their family members online as a means of intimidation, Pompeo said in announcing the new restrictions.
Travel News India overtakes Japan to emerge as the 4th largest Asian source market for cruise tourism in 2019: CLIAedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
Mainland China continues to dominate in Asia with a 51.6% market share, followed by Taiwan (10.4%) and Singapore (8.7%). India (8.4%) overtook Japan (8.0%) to be the fourth largest Asian source market. The average age of Asian sourced passengers increased slightly to 46.2 from 45.4 in 2018.
Travel News Thailands tourist arrivals wont reach 2019 levels until 2024edit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
Thailands Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith expects 2021 to be a struggle for the tourism industry, and the country will not fully rebound until 2024. That is how long it could take to get back to the 40 million tourist arrivals it received in 2019, reports Ray Montgomery in TravelMole.
Travel News Dusit International Singapore debuts with Dusit Thani Laguna Singaporeedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has officially expanded into Singapore with the opening of Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore in the heart of the renowned Laguna National Golf & Country Club, one of the island nations premier golf and country clubs.
Industry
Vilnius launches new sequel of tourism campaign Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Vilnius launches new sequel of tourism campaign Published on : Saturday, December 5, 2020 Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is unable to welcome tourists this Christmas season same as most beloved tourist destinations of the world.
This tourist season, dolphin sighting trips off Sinquerim down by 80%edit
The Times of India – Online Web
During peak tourist season, the Sinquerim jetty usually bustles with activity, with visitors lining up for boat trips that promise a glimpse of dolphins. However, the scene is stark this year due to the pandemic. The jetty wears a deserted look, and except for some weekends, the daily boat trips are largely down by at least 80%.
Moldovas hopes for wine tourism boom hit badlyedit
Telangana Today – Online Web
One of the few bright spots has been its longestablished wine industry, wellknown in eastern Europe with significant exports to Russia, Romania, Poland and other countries. Vineyards have been trying for a decade to expand their business into tourism, offering wine tours and winethemed resorts.
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Disney Chefs Around the World Share Their Favorite Cookie Recipes in Honor of National Cookie Dayedit
Travel And Leisure – Online Web
December is the most wonderful time of year, and its not just because of the holidays. Today, Dec. 4, is National Cookie Day, and Disney chefs from around the world are making this special occasion a little bit sweeter by sharing their favorite cookie recipes. December is the most wonderful time of year, and its not just because of the holidays.