Urban Air Adventure Park, which claims to be the world’s largest operator of indoor adventure parks, has signed a lease to bring a new park to North Charleston. The park, at 7800 Rivers Ave., is expected to officially open its doors next month, according to a press release from Urban Air. Urban Air North Charleston […]
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The Staunton Excursion Train is popular with passengers
STAUNTON — Carolyn Frank and a few of her friends have been exploring parts of downtown Staunton for the past year, going to plays, eating out and even doing some shopping. On Friday, January 20, the group had the opportunity to enjoy a completely new experience for them: riding the Virginia Scenic Railroad. It’s the […]
Banff tourism report seeks fewer private vehicles, more public transportation in the park
Banff tourism officials have joined the call for better management of visitor traffic in the most visited parts of the national park. Source: news.google.com
Argentina Runs Out Of Cash As Inflation Approaches 100% Tourism News
Since its appearance in November 2017, the 1,000-peso bills have lost almost 100% of their purchasing power Argentina claims the second largest economy in South America after Brazil but, unlike its neighbor to the north, has been plagued by economic and financial instability for years and years on end. And its economic situation has worsened […]
US travel visa wait times cut in half
Interview wait times for the top 10 inbound visa-requiring markets, excluding China, still exceed 400 days, according to US Travel analysis. On average globally, wait times have fallen below 150 days for the first time since 2021. Steps taken in recent weeks to cut visitor visa wait times for travelers to the United States, by […]
Thailand tourism prepares for the return of Chinese tourists | News
There’s a dearth of foreign visitors at Jim Thompson Farm, the getaway tourist spot reopening a three-hour drive from Bangkok, despite colder weather and the pealing of festive bells. Open just six weeks a year, the farm beckons visitors with its stunning flower fields and local cultural experiences. However, the farm remains a hidden gem […]
Dorchester native to head the city’s tourism and entertainment bureau
Mayor Michelle Wu named John Borders IV, a Dorchester native who previously worked for the Boston Celtics, as her new director of tourism, sports and entertainment. He started work on Monday. John Borders IV (Courtesy) As head of the tourism, sports and entertainment office, Fronteras IV has the task of bringing events, conventions, festivals and […]
Tourism Day celebrated in W.Va. capital | News, Sports, Jobs
Photo by: photo provided Matt Welsch, owner of The Vagabond Kitchen in downtown Wheeling, was on hand to help celebrate Tourism Day at the West Virginia Capitol in Charleston. The West Virginia Department of Tourism was filled with hundreds of enthusiastic travel and tourism industry partners from across the state Monday as they came together […]
Thailand exceeds tourism target for 2022 with 11.15 million foreign arrivals
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand welcomed 11.15 million foreign visitors in 2022, up from 428,000 a year earlier when extensive pandemic-related travel restrictions were put in place, tourism ministry data showed on Tuesday. The figures, which beat the government’s target, reflect a solid turnaround as Thailand tries to revive its vital tourism industry, which has been […]
a new direction of travel
Natural disasters, travel bans, places in danger: these climate and health crises have had a profound impact on the tourism sector, which used to contribute 10% of the world’s GDP and 9% of the world’s jobs. The market lost approximately 62 million jobs in 2020, and while this scenario improved in 2021, the sector still […]