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Celebrate World Tourism Day

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A comprehensive travel survey recognizes this historic day World Tourism Day takes place each year on September 27. It was established by the United Nations in 1980 to commemorate the same day in 1970 when the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) Statues were adopted. travel and tourism industry generated $1.9

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Saudi Arabia to Host Expo 2030 in Riyadh, Unveiling ‘The Era of Change’

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The post Saudi Arabia to Host Expo 2030 in Riyadh, Unveiling ‘The Era of Change’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The announcement is also set to significantly boost the Saudi economy and drive the Vision 2030 ambition of making tourism the second largest component of the country’s GDP.

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Saudi Arabia to Host Expo 2030 in Riyadh, Unveiling ‘The Era of Change’

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The post Saudi Arabia to Host Expo 2030 in Riyadh, Unveiling ‘The Era of Change’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The announcement is also set to significantly boost the Saudi economy and drive the Vision 2030 ambition of making tourism the second largest component of the country’s GDP.

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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

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Tourism, for all its economic and personal growth potential, has a massive environmental footprint. Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In 2018, international visitors accounted for 81% of Bangkok’s tourism spend. Paris and 10. Bangkok Skyline. Bangkok came in at No.

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ATM 2024 to focus on India’s outbound tourism potential, over 30% of Indian travellers visit ME

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The post ATM 2024 to focus on India’s outbound tourism potential, over 30% of Indian travellers visit ME appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. million visitors by 2030. million overseas trips; the report predicts that by 2030, that number could increase to 50 million departures. Saudi Arabia is aiming for 7.5

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GX: G Adventures and Planeterra celebrate community tourism summit success

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The post GX: G Adventures and Planeterra celebrate community tourism summit success appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Announcing Project 300, a new mandate to uplift over 300 communities by 2030. GX was also a celebration of Planeterra’s 20th anniversary.

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MICE to contribute 20% for Qatar’s 2030 goal of 6 million tourists annually

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The post MICE to contribute 20% for Qatar’s 2030 goal of 6 million tourists annually appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. In an interview Philip Dickinson, VP- International Markets, Qatar Tourism, shares more. TD: What is the essence of your MICE tourism strategy?

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