Ministry emphasizes travel safety ahead of holidays

3 weeks, 1 day ago

What Is Travel Tuesday?

ljubaphoto via Getty Images Black Friday. “Travel Deal Tuesday, also referred to as ‘Travel Tuesday’ is the Tuesday following Black Friday and Cyber Monday,” Hayley Berg, the lead economist at the travel platform Hopper, told HuffPost. “I’d say Travel Tuesday is part of a shift toward gifting experiences rather than things for the holidays,” said Christie Hudson, a travel expert …

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1 month ago

‘Doesn’t give a sh*t’: Company imposes ’blackout on vacation days’, netizens quip, ‘If you die, inform 3 days prior…’

Live Mint

A company's decision to put a "blackout on vacation days", with no exceptions for "taking sick days", has taken social media by storm. Thank you.” Social media reactions and suggestions A user reacted to the post saying, "If you die, you have to inform management 3 days prior." "Christmas is for everyone, but employees," another reacted read, as another user …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tourism records new highs during holiday

China Daily

By CHENG SI | China Daily | Updated: 2024-10-08 23:46 People have fun at a folk arts and food compound in Nanyue district of Hengyang in Central China's Hunan province on Oct 1. Tourist attractions in China were packed with visitors during the weeklong National Day holiday, while affordable international flights and accommodations ensured that overseas destinations also benefited from …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese revel in culture, tourism feast during week-long National Day holiday

China Daily

Tourists visit the new hall of Yinxu Museum in Anyang, Central China's Henan province, Oct 1, 2024. BEIJING -- During China's National Day holiday, 18 students participated in a study tour in North China to learn about and appreciate traditional Chinese architecture. Data from Qunar, a leading online travel agency in China, shows that hotel bookings for the National Day …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rapid growth seen in inbound tourism

China Daily

Passengers crowd Nanjing Railway Station in Jiangsu province, on Monday. SU YANG/FOR CHINA DAILY Thanks to intensified international exchanges and optimized policies, China has seen a rapid growth in inbound tourism this year, with the number of foreign visitors in the first nine months expected to reach 95 million — a 55.4 percent year-on-year increase, according to official data released …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

7 Vacation Splurges Travel Experts Swear By

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING The term “travel agent” evokes a different time. So, whether you’re planning a dream vacation, or merely dreaming of it, you might want to bookmark the below splurges travel experts swear by: Child care For people with families, this is a big one that’s worth the splurge, according to Henley Vazquez, CEO of Fora, which bills itself …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Post-pandemic boom as international tourists now spending the most since COVID

ABC

In short: International tourists are breaking spending records, signalling a rebound towards pre-pandemic levels. Queensland's capital Brisbane and holiday hot spot Sunshine Coast had tourists spending more than ever before. Meanwhile foreign travellers to the Whitsundays, Southern Great Barrier Reef, Fraser Coast and Outback Queensland had tourists spending rates above 2019, before coronavirus arrived in Australia. 'They stay longer and …

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7 months ago

Travelers cope with crowds and high prices on the busiest day of Memorial Day weekend

Associated Press

Travelers contended with big crowds and flight delays Friday, which was expected to be the busiest day of the Memorial Day weekend. So hopefully — God willing, creek don’t rise — we’ll be there in plenty of time.” The Transportation Security Administration predicted that Friday would be the busiest day of the holiday weekend for air travel, with nearly 3 …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Pope presides over Easter Vigil, delivers 10-minute homily after skipping Good Friday at last minute

Associated Press

ROME — Pope Francis presided over the Vatican’s somber Easter Vigil service on Saturday night, delivering a 10-minute homily and baptizing eight people, a day after suddenly skipping the Good Friday procession at the Colosseum as a health precaution. The Vatican had said Francis skipped the Good Friday procession to ensure his participation in both the vigil service Saturday night, …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Holiday to spur recovery in tourism

China Daily

A tourist enjoys snow scenery on the snow-covered ancient city wall in Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi province, Jan 16, 2024. The speedy recovery of China's tourism sector has injected momentum into the global travel industry, spurred on by various visa-free policies and increased airline capacity, and China's outbound and inbound tourism markets will continue to grow rapidly this year, said …

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11 months, 1 week ago

China's tourism consumption boosted by bustling New Year travel

China Daily

The Harbin Ice-Snow World opens to public in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province on Dec 18, 2023. BEIJING - China's tourism consumption has seen a surge thanks to a bustling New Year holiday travel spree to cultural events, sightseeing as well as ice and snow amusement spots across the country. On the eve of the New Year, about 140 foreign …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

China's tourism roars back during New Year's Day holiday, topping pre-pandemic levels

China Daily

China's tourism industry roared back to life during the just-concluded New Year's Day holiday, surpassing pre-pandemic levels in both visitor numbers and revenue. Domestic destinations welcomed a staggering 135 million visitors over the three-day break, a staggering 155.3-percent surge compared to the same period last year, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said on Monday. The holiday proved equally lucrative, …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

China's tourism roars back during New Year's Day holiday, topping pre-pandemic levels

China Daily

China's tourism industry roared back to life during the just-concluded New Year's Day holiday, surpassing pre-pandemic levels in both visitor numbers and revenue. Domestic destinations welcomed a staggering 135 million visitors over the three-day break, a staggering 155.3-percent surge compared to the same period last year, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said on Monday. The holiday proved equally lucrative, …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

China's tourism roars back during New Year's Day holiday, topping pre-pandemic levels

China Daily

By Cheng Si | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-01-01 23:32 China's tourism industry roared back to life during the just-concluded New Year's Day holiday, surpassing pre-pandemic levels in both visitor numbers and revenue. Domestic destinations welcomed a staggering 135 million visitors over the three-day break, a staggering 155.3-percent surge compared to the same period last year, the Ministry of Culture and …

China

1 year ago

Foreign tourist arrivals up, still below pre-pandemic levels

The Hindu

There has been a significant increase in the number of foreign tourists visiting India in 2023 with 7.24 million footfalls till October 31 this year as compared to 6.44 million for the corresponding period in 2022. In 2018 and 2019, India has seen 10.56 million and 10.93 million foreign tourist arrivals respectively, which dipped to 2.74 million in 2020 and …

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54 years, 11 months ago

‘Tombstone tourists’ travel to the world’s coolest cemeteries

CNN

CNN — Until she left for college, film historian Karie Bible spent almost her entire childhood living next to a cemetery. “It’s always an adventure and always an experience to go in, dig around and see what you can find.” Cemeteries are teeming with history Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia, represents "Southern gothic at its finest," Bible said. “They all …

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1 year, 2 months ago

76% `planning to spend at least as much on travel next...

Daily Mail

A new survey has found at least three quarters of Brits plan to spend at least as much money on travel next year as they have done in 2023. More than three quarters of Brits plan to spend at least as much money on travel in 2024 as they have done in the past 12 months, according to a new …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Long weekend brings tourists back to flood-hit Himachal

Hindustan Times

After a devastating monsoon, the long weekend has come as a relief for Himachal Pradesh’s tourism industry. Hotels in Shimla and Manali, the hardest hit among tourist towns, saw an uptick in occupancy. Kullu, Manali, Kasol, and Shimla bore the brunt of damage to infrastructure during the monsoon that hit the state’s ₹20,000-crore tourism industry. Mohinder Seth, the president of …

Shimla Himachal Manali

1 year, 2 months ago

Himachal Pradesh sees rush among tourists to visit Shimla amid festive weekends

Hindustan Times

The tourist inflow in Shimla has increased in recent weeks, bringing hope to the tourism industry, which was hit hard by floods and landslides earlier this year. Himachal Pradesh sees rush among tourists to visit Shimla amid festive weekends Bengali tourists, who typically visit Shimla during the Navratri festival have started arriving in the town. Notably, due to Milad-un-Nabi/Eid-e-Milad and …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Millions take to China’s railways, roads, air in 1st big autumn holiday since end of zero-COVID

Associated Press

HONG KONG — Many millions of Chinese tourists are expected to travel within their country, splurging on hotels, tours, attractions and meals in a boost to the economy during the 8-day autumn holiday period that began Friday. “Over the last few years with the pandemic, there’s been really strong pent-up demand,” said Boon Sian Chai, managing director at the online …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Dos and don'ts in upcoming holiday and travel season

China Daily

Passengers walk at the waiting hall of Chongqing North Railway Station in Chongqing, Southwest China, Aug 31, 2023. Media reports say that the 12306 system, the country's official train ticket-ordering platform, was recently visited 53.2 billion times in one day, that's 616,000 visits per second. Given the huge rush ahead of the upcoming eight-day holiday, how should consumers make their …

Tourist

1 year, 3 months ago

Tourism in Kerala Unaffected by Nipah Scare as Infection is Contained and State is Well Prepared, Says Minister

News 18

Despite the Nipah scare in the northern district of Kozhikode, tourism activities across Kerala have been continuing normally and safely, state Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas said on Sunday. “The situation is well under control in a few pockets of Kozhikode district from where some cases of Nipah virus infection were reported, thanks to coordinated and foolproof containment measures …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Travel agencies brace for upcoming holiday rush

China Daily

With the eight-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday break set for Sept 29 to Oct 6, China Tourism News reports online agencies are being flooded with inquiries regarding domestic travel. According to data from Tongcheng Travel, domestic flight bookings for the holidays surged by over 40 percent in the seven-day period ending Aug 24, compared to the previous week. …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Travelling safely in post-pandemic world: Health and safety tips for travellers

Hindustan Times

In a post-pandemic world, ensuring safe travel requires a heightened level of caution and adherence to preventive measures while prioritising the health and well-being of oneself and others is crucial and this includes staying informed about travel advisories, restrictions and guidelines for specific destinations, planning ahead by considering local Covid-19 conditions and vaccination requirements and maintaining good hygiene practices. Travelling …

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1 year, 7 months ago

China sees travel boom during May Day holiday

China Daily

Vehicles cross the Sutong Yangtze River Highway Bridge in Nantong, Jiangsu province, on Wednesday, the last day of the May Day holiday. XU CONGJUN/FOR CHINA DAILY China's tourism sector has experienced a boom during the five-day May Day holiday that ends on Wednesday, said an industrial report. The ticket sales of domestic scenic spots skyrocketed by 900 percent from the …

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1 year, 7 months ago

China sees travel boom during May Day holiday

China Daily

Vehicles cross the Sutong Yangtze River Highway Bridge in Nantong, Jiangsu province, on Wednesday, the last day of the May Day holiday. XU CONGJUN/FOR CHINA DAILY China's tourism sector has experienced a boom during the five-day May Day holiday that ends on Wednesday, said an industrial report. The ticket sales of domestic scenic spots skyrocketed by 900 percent from the …

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1 year, 7 months ago

China's holiday tourism rebound to pre-Covid levels boosts outlook

India Today

China's tourism rebounded to pre-Covid 19 levels in the May Day holiday as the number of domestic trips rose by more than two-thirds from a year earlier, government data showed on Wednesday, a welcome boost for the world's second-biggest economy. The figures from this year's May Day holiday - the first travel season since the pandemic without restrictions - are …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Improving virus policy to reap tourists

China Daily

Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Mao Ning has announced that starting April 29 all passengers bound for China need to undergo just a rapid antigen test instead of a nucleic acid test for the novel coronavirus 48 hours before boarding a flight, and the airlines will no longer check the pre-boarding test certificate. Since the implementation of Class B management …

China

1 year, 7 months ago

Improving virus policy to reap tourists

China Daily

Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Mao Ning has announced that starting April 29 all passengers bound for China need to undergo just a rapid antigen test instead of a nucleic acid test for the novel coronavirus 48 hours before boarding a flight, and the airlines will no longer check the pre-boarding test certificate. Since the implementation of Class B management …

China Virus Policy

1 year, 7 months ago

Improving virus policy to reap tourists

China Daily

Domestic travel bookings for the five-day holiday that starts on April 29 this year have seen a surge of over 700 percent from the same holiday last year, the latest data from online travel agency Trip.com Group showed. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Mao Ning has announced that starting April 29 all passengers bound for China need to undergo just …

China Test Virus Policy

1 year, 7 months ago

Improving virus policy to reap tourists

China Daily

Domestic travel bookings for the five-day holiday that starts on April 29 this year have seen a surge of over 700 percent from the same holiday last year, the latest data from online travel agency Trip.com Group showed. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Mao Ning has announced that starting April 29 all passengers bound for China need to undergo just …

China Test

1 year, 7 months ago

China expects travel spree during May Day holiday

China Daily

Domestic travel bookings for the five-day holiday that starts on April 29 this year have seen a surge of over 700 percent from the same holiday last year, the latest data from online travel agency Trip.com Group showed. China is poised to see a boom in travel demand during the upcoming May Day holiday, as the world's second-largest economy regains …

Travel Holiday Tourism China May Day Holiday

1 year, 7 months ago

China expects travel spree during May Day holiday

China Daily

Domestic travel bookings for the five-day holiday that starts on April 29 this year have seen a surge of over 700 percent from the same holiday last year, the latest data from online travel agency Trip.com Group showed. China is poised to see a boom in travel demand during the upcoming May Day holiday, as the world's second-largest economy regains …

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1 year, 8 months ago

China travel bookings recover to pre-Covid levels, expects May Day holiday boom

Hindustan Times

Travel bookings in China have recovered to pre-pandemic levels after being suppressed last year by zero-Covid policies and are set to boom for the upcoming May Day holiday, according to data from popular booking apps. China travel bookings recover to pre-Covid levels, expects May Day holiday boom By April 6, orders of domestic travel for the holiday had reached pre-Covid …

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1 year, 10 months ago

China’s most scenic destinations packed with tourists despite covid risks

Hindustan Times

China’s most scenic destinations have been inundated during the Spring Festival holiday, as Beijing’s shift away from Covid Zero spurred a travel frenzy despite the country’s ongoing omicron outbreak. Almost 34,400 tourists visited the jagged mountain ranges of Huangshan in Anhui province on Jan. 24, the highest daily figure during Chinese New Year since 2018, the area’s management group said …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Lunar New Year tourism hopes fizzle as Chinese travelers stay home

LA Times

Asian countries’ hoped-for boom in Chinese tourists over next week’s Lunar New Year holiday looks set to be more of a blip as most of those traveling are opting not to leave China. “I don’t dare to travel overseas yet,” she said as she took photos near the ruins, originally the 17th century Church of Mater Dei. “It looks like …

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1 year, 11 months ago

China seeks to minimize COVID-19 risk during travel rush

Associated Press

BEIJING — China is seeking to minimize the possibility of a major new COVID-19 outbreak during this month’s Lunar New Year travel rush following the end of most pandemic containment measures. People using public transport are also urged to wear masks and pay special attention to their health and personal hygiene, Vice Minister Xu Chengguang told reporters at a briefing. …

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1 year, 11 months ago

China tries to minimize COVID-19 risk during Lunar New Year travel crush

LA Times

Wrapped empty coffins stand ready at the mortuary of a hospital in Beijing on Friday. China is seeking to minimize the possibility of a major new COVID-19 outbreak during this month’s Lunar New Year travel crush following the end of most pandemic containment measures. People using public transport are also urged to wear masks and pay special attention to their …

Travel China Chinese

2 years ago

China to drop travel tracing requirement as it relaxes strict 'zero-COVID' policy

Firstpost

The move follows the government’s snap announcement last week that it was ending many of the most draconian measures Beijing: China will drop a travel tracing requirement as part of an uncertain exit from its strict “zero-COVID” policies that have elicited widespread dissatisfaction. The move follows the government’s snap announcement last week that it was ending many of the most …

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2 years, 2 months ago

China holiday tourist trips fall 18% over the week-long National Day holiday

Hindustan Times

China recorded 422 million tourist trips over the week-long National Day holiday beginning on Oct. 1, down 18.2% from last year's holiday season, government data showed, as the sector remains hit by stringent Covid-19 curbs. China holiday tourist trips fall 18% over the week-long National Day holiday The number of trips was 60.7% of the pre-Covid 2019 level, state broadcaster …

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2 years, 2 months ago

People encouraged to stay put during National Day holiday

China Daily

Health officials are encouraging people to stay put for the National Day holiday, and cross-regional travelers are required to present negative COVID-19 nucleic acid testing results taken within 48 hours before boarding public transport. Lei Zhenglong, an official of the National Administration of Disease Prevention and Control, said at a news conference on Thursday that travelers should also get tested …

2 years, 3 months ago

China locks down 65 million as holiday travel peak looms

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy China has locked down 65 …

China

2 years, 4 months ago

YouTuber shares 'holiday from hell' after COVID-19 outbreak in China's Sanya puts hotel into lockdown

ABC

A British YouTuber is documenting his "holiday from hell" after his hotel was put into lockdown due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the Chinese city of Sanya. Key points: About 80,000 tourists have been stranded at the holiday destination More than 7,300 cases have been reported in Sanya over the past two weeks China is pursuing a "dynamic COVID-zero" policy …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Canada brings back random Covid testing for tourists – with risk of 10 days hotel quarantine

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The government says: “You can complete your test in-person or pick up a self-swab kit at select test provider locations, …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Holiday getaway pushes US airport traffic to pandemic high

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. About 2.49 million passengers went through security checkpoints at …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Japan eases foreign tourism ban, allows guided package tours

LA Times

Japan on Friday eased its borders for foreign tourists and began accepting visa applications, but only for those on guided package tours who are willing to follow mask-wearing and other anti-COVID measures. As the country cautiously tries to balance business demands and infection concerns, the Japan Tourism Agency said tourist groups were being accepted from 98 countries and regions, including …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Japan, wary of foreign 'bad manners', cautiously eases borders to aid tourism

Hindustan Times

Japan's easing of a two-year ban on foreign tourists seeks to balance the enormous economic importance of tourism with concerns that travellers would trigger a Covid outbreak, insiders say. Japan, wary of foreign 'bad manners', cautiously eases borders to aid tourism Under the decision, Japan will allow in a limited number of foreign tourists on package tours starting June 10. …

Travel Tourism Japan Test Covid Aid Foreign

2 years, 7 months ago

Countryside road trips hot amid Beijing's epidemic control during May Day holiday

China Daily

Countryside road trips have become a favored choice during the five-day May Day holiday, which ended Wednesday, as the Chinese capital city intensified restrictive measures against COVID-19 to curb cross-infection. Visiting urban parks as well as cycling, camping and touring countryside scenic sites and rural bed and breakfasts are Beijingers' holiday travel options, with three suburb districts of Yanqing, Pinggu …

Holiday Beijing Scenic Sites

2 years, 7 months ago

Countryside road trips hot amid Beijing's epidemic control during May Day holiday

China Daily

Countryside road trips have become a favored choice during the five-day May Day holiday, which ended Wednesday, as the Chinese capital city intensified restrictive measures against COVID-19 to curb cross-infection. Visiting urban parks as well as cycling, camping and touring countryside scenic sites and rural bed and breakfasts are Beijingers' holiday travel options, with three suburb districts of Yanqing, Pinggu …

Holiday Beijing

2 years, 8 months ago

Easter tourism down as industry struggles against cancellations amid flood recovery

ABC

Last-minute cancellations and uncertainty over COVID-19 has led to lower than usual tourist numbers over Easter on the New South Wales south coast. Key points: Tourism in regional NSW has struggled to bounce back this Easter Businesses grapple with last-minute COVID-19 cancellations and the impact of the recent rains The chair of Australian Regional Tourism said operators were feeling fatigued …

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