Chinese government expands visa exemption for entry, applies to Japan from November 30th, extends period of stay to 30 days, covers 38 countries

The Chinese government announced that from November 30, 2024, visa exemption measures will be expanded to 38 countries, with the addition of nine countries including Japan. The visa-free stay period…

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Approximately 80 million people are expected to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States, the highest number ever, and major airlines also expect passenger numbers to exceed last year.

According to Reuters, the number of American travelers during the Thanksgiving holiday in 2024 is expected to reach a record high of about 80 million. All major airlines are also…

Continue ReadingApproximately 80 million people are expected to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States, the highest number ever, and major airlines also expect passenger numbers to exceed last year.

Major cruise line in the world makes major investment in private resort development, creating new opportunity to increase profits

Reuters reports on the private resort development underway by the world's major cruise companies. Royal Caribbean's ``Perfect Day at CocoCay'' opened in the Bahamas in 2019, prompting rivals to increase…

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How do local residents react to Venice’s entrance fee system? Opinions such as “We should invest in tourism management” and “Profit directly to the region”

Reuters reports on the future of the entrance fee system for day-trippers introduced in Venice, Italy from April 2024. There have been calls for local community involvement in housing rental…

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Development of supersonic passenger plane in the US and China, possibility of connecting Beijing and New York in 3 hours

According to Reuters, Beijing-based Space Transportation recently successfully conducted a test flight of a hypersonic passenger plane called Yunxing, which flies twice as fast as the Concorde. There is a…

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China expands visa-free countries to include 9 countries including South Korea and Norway, starting November 8th

Starting November 8, 2024, China will waive entry visas for travelers from nine countries: South Korea, Norway, Finland, Slovakia, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, and Liechtenstein. Source link

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Egypt to improve breeding conditions for tourist camels after complaints from tourists and conservation groups

Egyptian authorities will improve the treatment of camels and horses used as tourist attractions at the pyramids after complaints from animal rights groups and tourists, Reuters reports. Source link

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“Automatic refund rules” will be implemented in the United States when flights are canceled, etc., and will also apply to international flights delayed by more than 6 hours, changes in departure and arrival airports, etc.

According to Reuters, a new rule has come into effect in the United States that allows airlines to issue automatic refunds. Applies to cases where a flight is canceled or…

Continue Reading“Automatic refund rules” will be implemented in the United States when flights are canceled, etc., and will also apply to international flights delayed by more than 6 hours, changes in departure and arrival airports, etc.

The city of Venice has decided to levy an entry fee in 2025, twice as much as this year, for day-trippers, with a fine of 300 euros for violators.

According to Reuters, the Italian city of Venice will follow suit this spring and charge day-trippers 10 euros (approximately 1,640 yen) as an entrance fee from mid-April to the end…

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