Tag: visa restrictions
Hotels preparing for Chinese New Year travel rush
Chinese New Year, commonly known as Lunar New Year, is a Chinese festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional...
Pakistan eases tourist restrictions, announces on-arrival and e-visas
The government of Pakistan has announced plans on Friday to relax visa restrictions for visitors from 90 countries, including the U.S. and European Union,...
UNWTO chief: Growth of African Tourism as industry remains resilient
The festive season in Africa also marks the highest season in the tourism industry, as demand for getaway destinations in the continent surges. According...
China outbound tourism expected to exceed US$163 billion by 2024
Market growth can be attributed to factors such as increased affluence of Chinese citizens, increased air connectivity, the easing of visa restrictions around the...
UNWTO seeks to ease holiday visa restrictions across countries
LONDON, England - The chairman of the executive board of TUI Travel - parent company for Holiday Hypermarket - joined a panel of ministers from around the world recently to discuss easing border contr
UK visa restrictions deter affluent Chinese tourists
Christine Yau, chairman of the London Chinese Community Centre calls for a campaign to relax visa restrictions for Chinese tourists wanting to visit London.
Egypt abandons plans to tighten visa restrictions
CAIRO, Egypt - According to the state media, Egypt abandoned plans to change visa requirements for individual tourists, after several major tour operators complained that the new restrictions would ke
Now the downward spiral begins for Dubai
Once thought of as the forever-booming emirate of Dubai has proven that it, too, is not recession-proof or immune to the global downturn.
