Chinese tourists account for the majority of the international tourism market in Asian countries. However, it was not until January 2023 that China opened up to tourism. One month later, it announced plans to open tours to just 20 countries. As of March 15, China will resume pilot group tours to 40 other countries, including…
Dubai offers a world-class sports experience for fans. Specifically, the Emirate provides the stage for some of the world’s most intense sports tournaments, enhancing its position as a global destination for sports fans. In recent years, sports tourism has grown and become the main growth of Dubai tourism. The sports tourist contribution to Dubai’s economy…
The Indian market is currently one of the major potential inbound markets for Vietnam. The country is increasingly popular with Indian tourists for many reasons. Half a million Indian tourists expected to visit Vietnam in 2023 Madan Mohan Sethi, Consul General of India in Ho Chi Minh City, said that in 2022, India ranked 9th…
Sleep tourism will become one of the popular travel trends in 2023. Tourists will enjoy a deep sleep on hotel beds using artificial intelligence and twinkling lights under the night sky. Under the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic crisis, more and more people are experiencing sleeping problems. According to a study published…
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has proposed scenarios of international tourist recovery in the coming times. Following a sharp increase in annual international arrivals in 2022, prediction suggests that growth will peak in 2023 before slowing down by 2025. It is because the pent-up travel demand is gradually released. In the “Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts…
Wellness trends such as forest bathing, sound healing, and equine experience will become more popular in 2023. The economic crisis and layoffs cause much anxiety and stress for everyone. Therefore, travel businesses and hotels/resorts invest a lot in the health care services for customers. According to the Global Health Institute, the global wellness economy is…
With a favorable geographical position with a 3,260km coastline, diverse terrain with three-quarters being hilly, and the tropical monsoon climate, Vietnam indeed has a lot of potential to boost golf tourism, and become one of the world’s leading golf destinations. About 10 years ago, Vietnam was named “Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year” by the…
Travel demand of elderly travelers is increasing, but the tourism industry has not yet prepared to provide enough facilities and accommodations to serve them. The United Nations states that the population over 65 is growing the fastest. Therefore, travel businesses need to meet their travel needs as they will account for a larger proportion of…
Tay Ninh orients to develop spiritual and cultural tourism products to turn tourism into a key economic sector of the province in 2023. Tay Ninh tourism aims to become a major economic sector, accounting for more than 10% of GRDP by 2023. The growth rate of tourism revenue increases annually by an average of 25%…
The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia (MOFA) and other relevant authorities, announced the launch of a new 96-hour Stopover Visa to passengers booked on flynas or SAUDIA flights to the Kingdom. With the goal of welcoming 100 million visitors annually by 2030, Saudi Arabia is…