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TTC Special: World Tourism: A new bonanza approaching?

TTC Special: World Tourism: A new bonanza approaching? By Frank Martin A lucky number for world tourism may be 2023. In the  current year worldwide sector approaches the "peak" it reached in 2019, recovering step by step to the about 95% of the serious collapse caused by the pandemic. The analysis is from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) which is based on an optimism that has been growing more and more rapidly since 2022 when the branch recovered no less than 22 million jobs. Statistics are crushing any tendency to pessimism. The forecast for the year to date is impressive: the sector is projected to reach $9.5 trillion, just 5% below pre-pandemic levels in 2019, when travel was at its highest. There are also 34 countries that have already exceeded 2019 levels. Another prediction with firm foundations for 2023 is that employment in the world tourism industry will have [...]

By |2023-04-28T18:55:59-04:0029 de April de 2023|Outstanding news, Specials|0 Comments

CARICOM partnering with RSC International to host regional event for Girls in ICT

CARICOM partnering with RSC International to host regional event for Girls in ICT The CARICOM Girls in ICT Partnership in association with the Restore a Sense of I Can (RSC) International organization, will host a regional day-long online event to mark International Girls in ICT Day on 27 April 2023. The event begins at 10 am and ends at 5pm and will be held under the sub-theme ‘Girls in ICT and the boys who support them’. ‘Digital Skills for Life’ is the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) theme for the Day. Registration for the event is open here. It targets girls and women, parents, teachers, community leaders and influencers, Ministries of Education, Youth, Gender and IT/ICT/Telecoms; government planning units, ICT specialists including trainers and creators; and development partners in the area of innovation and technology. The event will include workshops and sessions on girls and women who are active in STEAM, STEM [...]

By |2023-04-28T19:17:42-04:0028 de April de 2023|Events|0 Comments

Italy Announces New Tourism Ambassador

Italy Announces New Tourism Ambassador The Italy Ministry of Tourism and ENIT have announced a new promotional campaign which will have an exceptional ambassador. A testimonial worthy of representing Italy in the world. Someone very modern, but with a great history behind them. It is the Venus of Sandro Botticelli, one of the best-known women in the world, the protagonist of the new international tourism promotion campaign of the Ministry of Tourism and ENIT  (Agenzia nazionale del turismo – the Italian Government Tourist Board), created with the contribution of the Department of Information and Publishing of the Prime Minister’s Office. Recognizable by the look and the unmistakable sign of her hair, this new Venus, as a virtual influencer, will travel throughout the boot presenting the “wonder” of the Italian spirit to the world, describing its landscapes, the iconic destinations of the cities of art and the small villages, the typical food [...]

By |2023-04-28T19:15:03-04:0028 de April de 2023|Tourism|0 Comments

Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange 2023 tourism fair inaugurated

Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange 2023 tourism fair inaugurated The Dreams Flora Resort & Spa hotel in Bávaro was the venue for the inauguration of the Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange fair, DATE 2023, led by the Minister of Tourism, David Collado. David Llibre, President of the Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (Asonahores), expressed optimism about the country’s improving tourist offerings, stating that the goal of attracting 10 million tourists is no longer an impossible dream. According to Llibre, the Dominican Republic is now recognized for various forms of tourism, including health, shopping, business, adventure, and sports tourism, in addition to its popular sun and sand attractions. Llibre cited various initiatives to improve the country’s tourism industry, including the sustainable tourism project in Cabo Rojo, Pedernales, and the ongoing development of Punta Bergantín, near the city of Puerto Plata. He also highlighted the thriving development of Miches, a new [...]

By |2023-04-28T19:09:16-04:0028 de April de 2023|Events|0 Comments

Discover the potential of Destination Cuba as a health tourism destination at FITCuba 2023

Cuba's proposal as a Health Tourism Destination will have space at the International Tourism Fair, FITCuba 2023, recognized for being the most significant professional event developed by the Cuban tourism industry, to be held from May 1 to 5 this year. During the event, Comercializadora de Servicios Médicos Cubanos, S.A. (CSMC, S.A.), a company that coordinates all the country's potentialities for those who wish to combine relaxation with medical and wellness treatments, or simply for those who consider it an optimal option to solve their health problems, will lead business meetings. You will be able to visit its stand, located in room C-2 of the Morro-Cabaña Complex. As part of the general program, there will be a presentation entitled "Cuba, a health tourism destination" and the launching of the Second Edition of the International Medical Tourism and Wellness Fair, FITSaludCuba 2024. There also will be a Wellness Tourism Panel that will [...]

By |2023-04-28T14:10:23-04:0028 de April de 2023|Business, Outstanding news|0 Comments

In Costa Rica airfares and vacation packages abroad dropped in prices

Airfares and vacation packages abroad are among the products and services in Costa Rica that fell the most in price during the first quarter of the year. According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) published by the Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censo (INEC) – National Institute of Statistics and Census from January to March of this year, the accumulated variation of air tickets was -25 %, while for packages to travel abroad, it was -13 %. Another of the goods and services that has fallen the most in price so far in 2023 is diesel fuel, with a 14 % drop.

By |2023-04-24T17:11:12-04:0024 de April de 2023|Transportation|0 Comments

Sargassum: Local biologist says Guyana should explore potential

High concentrations of the Sargassum seaweed have washed up on the shores of Guyana and according to Maria Fraser, a local marine biologist, the authorities must explore its potential to improve soil and bio-fuel components. During an interview with the News Room, Fraser, who is attached to the Ministry of Natural Resources said the University of Guyana or the Ministry of Agriculture should conduct experiments using the decayed sargassum to improve the soil for crops to grow. “Guyana is a land of many resources. “…Sargassum contains nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. These are NPK compounds that are needed for plants. “Any lab here who has interest in the algae can take a few of it, dry it, process it and mix it with other soil types to see how best it can be used,” Fraser suggested. Guyana press

By |2023-04-24T17:05:15-04:0024 de April de 2023|Tourism|0 Comments

China keen on strengthening tourism with Caribbean

Director General of the Department of Latin America and Caribbean Affairs, Cai Wei and representatives from the CCDC with journalists from the Caribbean AS China pursues its modernisation agenda through various avenues, including sharing its rich history and culture with the world, it is keen on strengthening its tourism initiatives with Guyana and the rest of the Caribbean. Director-General of the Department of Latin American and Caribbean Affairs of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Cai Wei, at a briefing with journalists from the region, disclosed that the Chinese government has challenged its local air carriers to identify convenient travel routes between China and the Caribbean. According to Cai, travel from China to Caribbean countries proves particularly challenging. Currently, persons travelling to any Caribbean country would have to book several flights and travel extremely long hours to arrive at their destination; this sometimes amounts to days. “It is a difficulty for us…so [...]

By |2023-04-24T16:58:18-04:0024 de April de 2023|Business|0 Comments

Dominican Republic breaks record in tourist arrivals in the first quarter with more than 2 million

The Minister of Tourism, David Collado, announced that the Dominican Republic had broken its own records for tourist arrivals in the first quarter of 2023, with a total of 2,076,171 visitors. He noted that this represented an 11% increase compared to 2019, a 190% increase over 2021, and a 21% increase over 2022. March also set records for tourist arrivals, with 740,324 tourists arriving by air, a 10% increase over March 2019 and a 20% increase over March 2022. In addition, the country received 280,247 cruise passengers, surpassing the 134,070 that arrived in March of last year. Overall, the country received 1,020,571 visitors in March alone, a never-before-seen number. The first quarter of 2023 also set a new record for the country, with a total of 2,882,698 visitors, including 2,076,171 tourists by air and 806,527 cruise passengers. Collado predicted that the country would receive 7.8 million tourists by the end of [...]

By |2023-04-24T16:51:53-04:0024 de April de 2023|Outstanding news, Tourism|0 Comments

China’s Hainan expo great opportunity for Cuba, says senior Cuban official

The third China International Consumer Products Expo in Hainan presents a great opportunity for the Caribbean nation, a senior Cuban official has said. "Cuba showcases high-quality products including honey, rums, coffee and sea products, among other commodities, which is an effective way to increase our exports to China," Deborah Rivas, Cuba's deputy minister of foreign trade and investment, told Xinhua in a recent inter The third China International Consumer Products Expo in Hainan presents a great opportunity for the Caribbean nation, a senior Cuban official has said. "Cuba showcases high-quality products including honey, rums, coffee and sea products, among other commodities, which is an effective way to increase our exports to China," Deborah Rivas, Cuba's deputy minister of foreign trade and investment, told Xinhua in a recent interview. The expo, she said, is in keeping with the dual circulation strategy implemented by the Chinese government to boost consumption and continue to [...]

By |2023-04-24T16:53:09-04:0024 de April de 2023|Business, Outstanding news|0 Comments
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