Jordan’s tourism sector experienced significant growth in the first half of 2024, according to the mid-year report of the executive program for the Economic Modernization Vision. The country welcomed 2.79 million tourists during this period, with tourism revenues reaching JD2.33 billion. The report highlighted that the tourism sector employed 54,000 workers by the end of the first quarter. Additionally, 138,000 passengers arrived in Jordan through low-cost and regular flights, with a total of 993 flights bringing visitors to the Kingdom. Unified ticket sales during this period totaled 59,000. Progress has been made in developing archaeological and tourist sites, including the…
Author: Disha Ghosh
Abu Dhabi hotels received 2.411 million guests during the first five months of this year, according to recent data. The data, based on statistics from the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, showed that hotel guests were distributed as follows: 498.7 thousand in January, 507.4 thousand in February, 433.7 thousand in March, 500.08 thousand in April, 471.8 thousand in May. Hotel revenues rose to AED3.18 billion during the same period, with January contributing AED629.7 million, February AED717.1 million, March AED608 million, April AED660.3 million, and May AED566.5 million. Abu Dhabi city accounted for the majority of hotel guests,…
The Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair has introduced an advanced automated parking system (AAPS) equipped with sensor based boom barrier, CCTV, automatic ticket dispenser, to offer hassle-free car parking experience for passengers and visitors, an official said. The AAPS will significantly reduce the need for manual intervention to manage traffic and it will also provide transparent parking tariffs. The system will be utilized ‘time-stamping’ at four strategic locations within the airport and parking areas, boosting both accuracy and transparency for both user and service providers. Airport Director, Devender Yadav, said, “This is a major milestone in our journey…
PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (PHDCCI) first Global Spiritual Tourism Conclave, mantic, held in Ayodhya, came in for high praise from the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India; Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, which collaborated with it in organising the conclave. Sheo Shekhar Shukla (IAS), Principal Secretary – Tourism and Culture, Madhya Pradesh, extolled the concept of mantic which he said was unique and showed the innovative thinking of the Chamber in combining spirituality with tourism. The conclave brought together global thought leaders, government officials and industry stakeholders, who took the holy city of Ayodhya’s transformation…
Kerala is launching a campaign in Bengaluru with focus on tourism in Wayanad as part of efforts to sustain travel and tourism in the hill district that underwent a calamity recently, Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas has said. The Minister revealed this while addressing a meeting of tourism sector stakeholders from Wayanad, Kannur and Kozhikode convened. Representatives of various tourism sector organisations, entrepreneurs and service providers attended the meet in Kozhikode. Cinema houses in Bengaluru will display advertisements featuring Wayanad tourism, while the FM radios will feed news related to the natural beauty and hospitality facilities in Kerala’s north-eastern district bordering…
Resorts World Cruises has launched Balcony Class across its fleet. The facility will be available on Genting Dream and Resorts World One from September 1 and November 1, 2024, respectively. As a class on its own, guests can look forward to an enhanced experience from shore to ship. Starting at the cruise terminal, Balcony Class guests will have access and the convenience to check-in at dedicated counters. Upon returning and disembarking, Balcony Class guests will also receive priority for their luggage to be checked-out with express delivery off the ship to the cruise terminal. The Balcony Class privilege offers: •…
Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio, has opened Moxy Mumbai Andheri West, marking the brand’s debut in the city. This new addition brings a fresh, playful approach to hospitality, captivating both the young and the young-at-heart with its lively atmosphere and spirited service. Located in the vibrant Andheri West, just 9 kilometres from Mumbai International Airport, the hotel is at the centre of Mumbai’s dynamic mix of entertainment and business. Moxy Mumbai Andheri West offers a whimsical nod to Indian cinema, with a design that immerses guests in a vibrant and playful experience from the moment they arrive.…
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The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department has announced plans to recruit school and college students as guides to accommodate the expected surge of international tourists during the Maha Kumbh. The department will collaborate with select schools in Prayagraj to identify students who have completed class 12 and are proficient in spoken English. According to sources, senior officials will select these students and provide them with free training to prepare them for guiding roles. Selected students will receive an honorarium, a guide’s license, and a certificate of service, offering them the opportunity to explore a future career in tourism. So far, 100…
Robust pent-up demand for outbound travel from India for the first time went past the pre-pandemic levels in H1 2024 (January to June 2024). According to VFS Global that manages visa applications for 52 countries from India, the volumes recorded in H1 2024, surpassed the same period in 2019 by 2%. It also witnessed a steady 11% YoY growth in application counts over H1 2023. “Outbound travel demand from India has remained robust and it was a matter of time that pre-pandemic levels were restored. India has been witnessing an extended travel season over the past two years and we…
