Qatar becomes second Muslim-majority country and 42nd country worldwide to join U.S. Visa Reciprocal Waiver Program

Qatar becomes second Muslim-majority country and 42nd country worldwide to join U.S. Visa Reciprocal Waiver Program

According to the Associated Press, Qatar will join the U.S. Visa Reciprocal Waiver Program starting October 1, 2024, becoming the second Muslim-majority country to do so after Brunei and the…

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Global tourist numbers to reach 790 million by July 2024, 96% up from 2019; Saudi Arabia sees astounding growth in tourism revenue

Global tourist numbers to reach 790 million by July 2024, 96% up from 2019; Saudi Arabia sees astounding growth in tourism revenue

UN Tourism revealed that the number of tourists worldwide is expected to reach approximately 790 million by July 2024, a recovery of 96% compared to 2019. Regarding tourism revenues, 47…

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Tourism Australia: Japanese traveller numbers recovering steadily, expected to reach 2019 levels by 2024; largest-ever business meeting to be held in Nagano

Tourism Australia: Japanese traveller numbers recovering steadily, expected to reach 2019 levels by 2024; largest-ever business meeting to be held in Nagano

The Australian Government Tourism Board held its largest-ever business meeting in Nagano Prefecture. It led the way in the recovery of the overseas travel market. It also has a wide…

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Cathay Pacific to increase Japan routes this winter to capture demand from visitors to Japan; demand for connecting flights from Japan to Europe is on the rise

Cathay Pacific to increase Japan routes this winter to capture demand from visitors to Japan; demand for connecting flights from Japan to Europe is on the rise

Cathay Pacific will increase the number of flights to Nagoya and Sapporo from the winter schedule starting on October 28, 2024. They will strengthen their efforts to attract inbound tourists.…

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[Illustrated]Number of Japanese travelers leaving the country to reach 1.44 million in August 2024, 70% of 2019 figures – Japan National Tourism Organization (Flash Report)

[Illustrated]Number of Japanese travelers leaving the country to reach 1.44 million in August 2024, 70% of 2019 figures – Japan National Tourism Organization (Flash Report)

According to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), the estimated number of Japanese people leaving the country in August 2024 is 1.44 million. This is a 31.9% decrease compared to…

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Hong Kong Tourism Board to exhibit at Tourism EXPO 2024, with 24 Hong Kong companies participating, providing a valuable opportunity for face-to-face business negotiations (PR)

Hong Kong Tourism Board to exhibit at Tourism EXPO 2024, with 24 Hong Kong companies participating, providing a valuable opportunity for face-to-face business negotiations (PR)

(PR) The Hong Kong Tourism Board will exhibit at Tourism EXPO Japan 2024, which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from 26 to 29 September 2024. 24 Hong Kong…

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