TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, long a popular destination for tourists, is closing off some private-property alleys in its famous geisha district because of complaints about misbehaving visitors. Tourists crowd the narrow, quaint streets of the area called Gion, often following tour guides who show people around and lecture for long hours, … Read more
When it comes to competing in the sports tourism market, Delaware is not playing games. Two years ago, the BMW Championship – the PGA Tour’s first visit to Delaware – generated more than $30-million for the regional economy. Delaware has also hosted youth and college tournaments in lacrosse, volleyball and women’s basketball. The facilities and … Read more
Tourism experts from around the globe will shine a spotlight on the sub-theme of luxury at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, which will take place from May 6-9 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). In line with its theme, ‘Empowering Innovation: Transforming Travel Through Entrepreneurship’, the 31st edition of ATM will once again host policymakers, … Read more
Paris CNN — Eight airports in France were forced to evacuate on Wednesday for security reasons. Beauvais airport near Paris said it was evacuated “following an anonymous threat received by several French hubs.” The airport later said it was in the process of reopening. In eastern France, Strasbourg airport said it was evacuated due to … Read more
Dublin, Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Travel Apps – Thematic Intelligence” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Taking a closer look at the increasingly impactful travel app industry, the Online Travel Agency (OTA) business model is proven to be a practice yielding great success. Representing a comprehensive, distinctively inclusive platform, it smoothly … Read more
Global Travel & Tourism is soaring, and so are the Balearic Islands Palma continues to be a trend-setting destination Local contribution to the sector surpassed €1.5BN, a 128% jump versus 2021 Palma de Mallorca, Spain: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) partnered with Hotelbeds to bring sector leaders together in Palma, Mallorca, to … Read more
Dublin, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Premiumization in Travel and Tourism” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report delves into the rising theme of premiumization and its implications for the travel and tourism sector. Premiumization Explained: Premiumization is the art of upgrading services, products, or experiences, offering travelers unparalleled luxury and … Read more
CNN — United Airlines delayed more than 300 flights after the FAA lifted a brief ground stop that continued to disrupt the carrier’s service nationwide. On Tuesday afternoon, United Airlines delayed all flights nationwide due to an “equipment outage,” according to an alert from the Federal Aviation Administration. In an update about an hour later, … Read more
CNN — More than 9,000 flights have been impacted by the severe summer storms that are pounding the eastern United States. Over 8,200 flights were delayed in the US on Monday, according to data from FlightAware, and more than 1,600 US flights were cancelled. Delta Airlines had around 400 cancellations, or 11% of its schedule, … Read more