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How Has Rugby Olympics 2020 Contributed to the Tourism Segment?
Tags: Tourism

There are various kinds of tourism types in the travel segment. This diversification was created to cater for all types of target consumers. The countries across the globe have prepped themselves to accommodate this evolving trend. They have identified various places in their states and formulated customised plans for rugby sevens olympics. One of the popular segment across the world is sports tourism. Every country has a specific sports interest which captures the attention of its citizens. There are various activities on a global level which has their target audience in different parts of the world.

The fans yearn to watch their favourite teams like Scotland France rugby and players in live actions. The ultra-high definition television fails at providing the thrill of viewing the matches in person. The economic growth has motivated fans and sports lover to take the big step. The industry has understood this motivation and created affordable plans to attract them.

They have successfully fused the matches like Ireland rugby tour 2020 with the general sightseeing areas. This alluring package, which combines thrill, fun, experience, has become the most sought after tourist attractions. One of the popular sports on the global level is rugby and football. This sport has various enthusiastic, even in remote parts of the world. The committee plan the matches in different countries based on the availability of the players and venue. The tourism industry has utilised this opportunity to create specialised sports tourism packages. This package extends for a fortnight that gives the tourists ample time to enjoy the beauty of the area leisurely and at the same time get the experience the adventure of their sporting teams. The revenue generated by this segment is in part to the other forms of tourism styles.

Most of the events are planned and decided well in advance. This adds more value to the system because it gives the potential audience ample time to plan their vacation. They can even save the required financial commitments and even book the tickets at a competitive price. This has also contributed to the advancement and developments of the allied industries. This segment has uplifted the overall value of the travel and tourism industry.

For more information, visit Worldrugbytravel.co.uk
Jeju 4:3 A Dark Chapter in Korean History Revealed at UN
By: International Center For Transitional Justice
Tags: War, North Korea, Tourism, Human Rights, Peace

Jeju 4.3 Symposium on June 20 at the United Nations

June 20, 2019 — In a tightly packed room at the United Nations, human rights experts gathered for a historic symposium to commemorate a dark chapter of South Korea’s past, the Jeju Uprising and Massacre that began on April 3, 1948, and continued until 1951, which Koreans now refer to as “the 4.3 Jeju” events. Over 100 persons, including notable academic panelists, human rights experts, journalists, diplomats, religious leaders, and peace activists attended the symposium.

In a powerful moment that brought many in the room to tears, Ko Wan-soon, a now 80-year-old Jeju woman who witnessed the massacre when she was 8 years old recounted her painful memories. “Discovered by the soldiers, I was dragged out into the street, and the sky was filled with smoke as the village burned,” she said. “Bang, bang, bang, I heard gunshots, and the heads I saw were gone.”

“I wish I could forget the sin,” she continued, “but I remember when I close my eyes as if it was yesterday. An 8-year-old girl has become an 80-year-old woman, who still has not achieved her dream: that the U.S. government join us and help us discover the truth.”

A video graphically portraying the Jeju Massacre in 1948–51

The larger context to the 4.3 Jeju events was the end of World War II, which also meant the end of the Japanese occupation of the Korean peninsula and the beginning of American military control over the South. Jeju Island off the southern coast, which today has become more famous as a tourist destination, had one of the most active, organized and progressive movements for an independent Korean nation. On April 3, 1948, both those who were active in that movement and ordinary people from Jeju, including children, were targeted for killings, detention, and torture by right-wing Korean police and paramilitary forces, who were under the control of U.S. military forces occupying the South, including Jeju.

Protesters calling for unification of the Korean peninsula and the removal of U.S. troops occupying the country gathered at Buk Elementary School. The protest had been organized to commemorate the 38th anniversary of the Independence Day Movement that resisted historic Japanese colonization on the island. On April 3, in response to increasing suppression by the U.S. military government and the detention of hundreds of civilians, the uprising escalated. The violent military response to resistance was devastating. It claimed nearly 30,000 civilian lives, while many others were detained, tortured, or disappeared.
Iran Lifts Visa Requirement for Chinese Tourists
By: Maryam Khy
Tags: Travel, Visa, Tourism, Iran, China

The Iranian government has decided to unilaterally lift its visa regime for Chinese nationals in a bid to boost the number of tourists visiting the country despite the global anti-Iran propaganda.

Based on a decision adopted in a Sunday cabinet session, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has been permitted to let Chinese nationals in without a visa.

The plan had been jointly proposed to the cabinet by Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Organization (ICHTO) and the Iranian Foreign Ministry back on June 23, 2019.

Earlier this month, the spokesman of Iran’s government said that the visit of foreign tourists to the country is to be eased based on an order by President Hassan Rouhani.

Ali Rabiei said on June 19 that based on the decree, the passports of foreign tourists will not be stamped upon their arrival in any of the country’s airports.

Rabiei underlined that “as the United States may put pressure and impose sanctions on these people according to the economic terrorist plans it pursues, the president ordered that the tourists’ visits are not registered in their passports.”

The government spokesman said this could bring more tourists to Iran, and people can travel to Iran without any fear. Rabiei underlined that the arrangements would soon be made at all airports.

In recent months, Iranian officials have increased efforts to boost the tourism sector to increase foreign currency revenues and create jobs.

The decline in the national currency’s value last year has meant that travelling to and shopping in Iran has become even cheaper for foreign nationals.

Iran has managed to establish itself as “safe as much of Western Europe or travelers”, a recent report on global security said.

Meanwhile, Iran is among the world’s top potential tourist destinations with a variety of ancient sites, including 17 places listed by the UNESCO.

Official figures released earlier showed that over six million tourists had traveled to Iran over a period of six months starting March 2018. This was higher than the same period in 2017 by above 50 percent.

https://ifpnews.com/exclusive/iran-lifts-visa-requirement-for-chinese-tourists/
Regenerative Tourism, Regenerative Travel & Regeneration — Earth Changers
Tags: Travel, Sustainability, Regenerative, Tourism, Regeneration

We’ve talked before about Responsible and Sustainable tourism (and various linked terms) and also Transformational, Transformative and Positive Impact tourism. But what is Regenerative tourism? Is it just a new buzz word for the same thing? Are people just latching onto it because of coronavirus?

Regenerative Tourism — an Introduction

Regenerative tourism is certainly catching attention, especially in Covid-times although it’s been around a while. Who wouldn’t want business to evolve as a panacea and heal the decimation caused by the pandemic?

With tourism usually contributing 10% global GDP and employment, the Covid-19 shutdown is predicted to cause sector losses of 121 million jobs and $3.4 trillion (World Travel & Tourism Council, 2020).

Regenerative tourism is being touted as the smarter, greener, less-crowded post-vaccine return to tourism, to Build Back Better than the extractive industrial model of the tourism visitor economy of target growth numbers and GDP.

It defines success as more net benefit — added value, not volume, though “Regenerative tourism is not anti-growth; it simply asks that we grow the things that matter most to us in ways that benefit the entire system and never at the expense of others.” ( Anna Pollock, 2019)

Read on to learn about Regenerative Tourism — What is it? (And What is it Not?):

The Origins of Regenerative Tourism

Regenerative Agriculture & Regenerative Business

What Is the Definition of Regenerative Tourism/Travel?

What is The Difference of Regenerative Tourism to Responsible and Transformative Tourism?

What is The Difference of Regenerative Tourism to Sustainable Tourism or Development?

What is The Difference of Regenerative Tourism to Transformational or Positive Impact Tourism?

Regenerative Tourism — Who’s Talking About It?

Regenerative Tourism: Is it Just Words?

Tourism & Regeneration — Measuring Success

Regenerative Tourism — A Round-Up

Read the full article here: https://www.earth-changers.com/blog/2020/9/22/regenerative-tourism-what-is-it-and-what-is-it-not

Regenerative tourism is very much represented by Earth Changers, our philosopy, values (adventure, connection and integrity) and partners. The name kind of says it already ;)
The State of The Rhino & Conservation to Save the Rhino — Earth Changers
Tags: Travel, Sustainability, Rhino, Tourism, Conservation

First published 18/9/18, updated annually

What’s the state of the Rhino? World Rhino Day is celebrated on September 22nd every year, enabling cause-related organisations such as The International Rhino Federation to raise awareness of the plight of the rhino and highlight its issues.#WorldRhinoDay #TeamRhino

World Rhino Day was first announced by WWF-South Africa in 2010, growing in 2011 into an international success, encompassing both African and Asian Rhino species, and uniting concerned organisations, businesses and individuals from all around the world.

The current rhino poaching crisis began in Zimbabwe, where the difficult socio-economic and political climate facilitated rhino poaching, but soon turned to South Africa which holds nearly 80% of the world’s rhinos, and the country hit hardest by poaching. The South Africa poaching crisis began in 2007, with 9000% increase in rhino poaching 2007–2014 and more than 1000 rhinos killed each year 2013–2017 to a peak of 1,349 in 2015. Around 50% are poached in Kruger National Park. Around 2013, the poaching crisis extended to other countries such as Kenya and Namibia (Save The Rhino).

Thankfully, since then there has been a decrease in the number of rhinos poached across Africa. This may demonstrate that the anti-poaching work is having an effect, or may demonstrate that with significantly fewer rhinos surviving in the wild, it is getting harder for poachers to locate their prey.

Thankfully, poaching numbers have decreased across Africa since the peak of 1,349 in 2015.

South Africa holds nearly 80% of the world’s rhinos and has been the country hit hardest by poaching criminals, with more than 1,000 rhinos killed each year between 2013 and 2017.

Read The State of the Rhino to learn about:

The Latest State of the Rhino

The Rhino Species

Conservation Work

How You Can Help

Read on at https://www.earth-changers.com/blog/2018/9/22/the-state-of-the-rhino-world-rhino-day
India the Land of Festivals and Festivities
By: Manjit Gravity
Tags: Travel, Indian Culture, Festivals, Homestay, Tourism

All those people who call India their home, will truly understand the significance of the term culture and heritage. The rich feel of colors and excitement is something that people here experience with each and every festival.

In the event that you are planning to visit India and you want to come at a time when the festival spirits are high, let us take you on an explorative journey to tell you about some of the most interesting festivals that India and the Indians celebrate.

The Festival of Light: Linked to a very ancient holy scripture the festival of light marks the return of the Lord Ram the king of Ayodhya. An occasion that celebrates the triumph of good over evil with people lighting candles and diyas, and decorating their homes with colorful rangolis. Diwali is the time when loved ones get together and celebrate with loads of sweet treats and traditional clothes. Some of the cities that you should visit during Diwali are Varanasi, Delhi, or Rajasthan.

The Festival of Colors: With so many seasons to celebrate, India is one country that has a celebration for them all. One such festival to celebrate the arrival of spring is Holi. People gather around bonfires and sing and rejoice and on the day of Holi, they throw colors at each other. Holi tops the chart of the top 10 festivals to look forward to in India.

Durgoutsav or Navratri: India has always been a place that worships goddesses. This is why the people of West Bengal celebrate Durga Puja or Durgoutsav and the people of Gujarat observe Navratri. Setting up the pandals and wearing sarees of red and white, or dancing away for nine nights to mark the nine different forms of goddess Durga.

Eid-Ul-Fitr: A large majority of people in India are Muslims, and one of the beauties of India, is how every different festival is celebrated with equal joy. Eid is all about going to the mosque and eating special meals that consist of biryani and other delicacies. Children are given idis (gift) and all in all it is a time to celebrate togetherness.

Kite Flying Festival: Also known as Makara Sankranti, the kite flying festival happens ones in a year in January. People line up on their terraces for a day full of kite flying and singing. The states of Gujarat and Rajasthan observe this festival with a lot of joy and make the most of it.
The Current Problem of Covid and Tourists in Thailand.
By: Fern T Makum
Tags: Thai, Tourism, Thailand, Travel

The Current Problem of Covid and Tourists in Thailand.

Due to Covid Thailand closed down it’s borders to international travellers. Talk about this happening from March until now. And some tourists they still have to figure out how to get visas to stay in thailand because some of them country still not open borders.

Thailand Economy Heavily Reliant on Tourism.

Give notes on the current state of money being lost due to Tourism. Something like 2 billion baht per day. 20 percent of GDPR reliant on tourism. Hotels, apartment rentals, the stores that the tourists shop at. The restaurants and clubs etc. Mostly they have more percent of Thai people still have dept from lose tourist during Covid.

You might think it a poorly devised plan.

The current government set out a plan for “rich tourists” with little evidence that this plan will work. There plan is to let the existing tourists out and invite in “rich” tourists who will have to pay 60,000 baht for there quarentine hotel, as well as the full amount for their hotel bill even before they enter the country. The idea being that these “rich” individuals will stay for a minimum of 30 days but up to 90 days. They will not be able to rent apartments but only stay in a hotel and pay the bill for the hotel they have not seen before they get here. Also, these individuals will have to fly in on a private jet or charter flight.

how about a better plan?

If Thailand is dependent on tourists they shouldn’t treat the tourists stuck in the country as criminals. Thailand will lose these tourists and they will not want to come back in the future and they might be recommend family and friends to go to Vietnam instead. Why not allow the tourists in the country to remain until you open up the country to new tourists. Also, the idea of “rich” tourists seems to not be based on facts. The easiest way might help to solve Thailand problem is to brand your product as a luxury and expect people to come in and buy it because they are “rich.” These individuals with means to private jets are probably not going to fly to Thailand to stay at a 5 star hotel and then go sit on a plastic chair at the local restuarant. These individuals would probably fly to South of France or Spain. The main market for tourism in Thailand has been that it is a cheap affordable tourist destination. With this change to “luxury tourists” you are making a decision to which there is no previous data to support.
Holiday firm Tui cuts winter schedule amid 83% fall in bookings
By: Admin Site
Tags: News, Tourism

Tui, Europe’s biggest holiday company, has made fresh cuts to its winter schedule, blaming changing travel restrictions, as it reported an 83% slump in summer holiday bookings this year.

The Anglo-German travel firm now expects to operate just 25% of its winter schedule, as customers continue to book holidays at the last minute to try to avoid changes in travel advice.

The package tour operator revealed in August that it had made loss of €2bn (£1.8bn) in the first nine months of its financial year, and did not expect bookings to return to normal until 2022.

Tui has previously announced plans to cut 8,000 jobs and shut 166 high-street travel stores in the UK and Ireland, enabling it to permanently reduce its costs by 30%.

It said that it reduced its costs by 70% during the lockdown period, when it cancelled all of its holidays.

Tui’s chief executive, Friedrich Joussen, said the firm had taken 1.4 million customers on holiday between restarting its package trips in mid-June and the end of August, but warned that the outlook remained uncertain.

“Destination availability at present is highly influenced by government policy and development of the pandemic, meaning the environment remains volatile, and is likely to remain so for the next few quarters,” Joussen said.

Like other travel companies, Tui has come under financial pressure to refund its customers for holidays that they were no longer able to take.

Tui’s UK arm committed earlier in September to paying any outstanding refunds for cancelled package holidays by the end of the month, following a deluge of complaints from customers to the regulator, complaining that the travel company was not paying refunds within the 14 days mandated by consumer protection law.

Amid frequently changing travel restrictions, Tui said it wanted to see governments adopt a regional risk assessment policy, rather than blanket bans against travel to destinations where coronavirus cases are rising, as well as more Covid testing for passengers when arriving at or departing from a destination.

Tui is “remarkably upbeat given the circumstances”, said Russ Mould, investment director at stockbroker AJ Bell, adding that despite its optimism, Tui has seen a decline in booking volumes, holiday prices and capacity.

“There is pressure on cash management in the business, with Tui having to balance outgoings such as running costs and customer refunds with money coming in from new bookings. The current rise in coronavirus cases in the UK and many parts of Europe would suggest net cash outflow is going to increase,” Mould said.
‘Massive Adoption with Unifinity’s Partnership with Five Star Hotels and Large Investment Group in South East Asia.
Tags: Investment, Cambodia, Tourism, Blockchain, Hotels

‘Massive Adoption with Unifinity’s Partnership with Five Star Hotels and Large Investment Group in South East Asia. Unifinity Jan 1, 2020·3 min read

Unifinity has announced an exclusive partnership with G&Z Investment Groups on December 19, 2019, as the First provider of Unifinity Blockchain Solutions to more than 200k employees, in hotel, spa, restaurant, food group, factories that are working in Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia. Unifinity will serve as the First provider of the Anti Counterfeit Blockchain Certificate in Cambodia and direct payment gateway to all the Crypto holders around the world.

Veronica Andrino (Unifinity), Sarath Yeoung (Ceo GZ Investment group), William Louy (CEO Brotherhoods Investment group) , Vannak Zedy Corporate Lawyer

The Founder of Unifinity Veronica Andrino flew to Cambodia after her trip to Malta, Europe last December 15, to meet with the group of companies and investors in Cambodia. Veronica has been traveling and securing multiple partnerships with banks, real estate, property development and universities in different countries.

Partnership signed last December 19, 2019 in Cambodia.

The agreement between G&Z Investments Groups and Unifinity will provide all Crypto holders and Unifinity Users with access to Unifinity’s technological solutions and improve understanding of Blockchain technology. Unifinity and UNY Credits will also be used as a payment gateway that enables users around the world to purchase property, pay for their hotel, restaurants, services, and universities and school in Cambodia.

Sokun Heng Co-Founder of GZ Investment believes in complete transparency and will provide quality services to all Digital Nomads and crypto holders who will be traveling to Cambodia and Unifinity will also serve as a Marketing platform as a means to accelerate the Blockchain technology enhancement in Cambodia and will drive More Potential investors in the Country.

Sarath Yoeung CEO of G&Z Investment Groups is a Hospitality Company whose goal is to achieve the triple bottom line, or 3P (PPP) of making positive gains for People, Planet and Profit: People — Supporting local communities and disabled people by offering them employment. Planet — Supporting an Eco-friendly environment by reducing the use of plastic, using reusable and recyclable materials, and supporting clean energy and the green movement Profit — Designating a percentage of the company profit to be shared with all staff within the company. A further percentage is donated to local organizations and local community projects.

Veronica also signed multiple agreements with different merchants and shop owners in the Philippines and Thailand alongside securing more consumers and universities to use the Unifinity Application.

More info here > https://gzinvestmentgroups.com/ and https://unifinity.io
U.S. Sets Pandemic-Era Record for Air Travel
Tags: Travel, Hospitality, Covid 19, Tourism, Vaccines

Photo by Ashim D’Silva on Unsplash

Americans are getting back on airplanes—and quickly.

According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), nearly 1.67 million people were screened at U.S. airport checkpoints on Sunday, May 2 alone. That’s the highest number in a single day since Mar 12 of 2020, when travel rates began to plunge amid the growing threat of the pandemic.

U.S. air travel has been bouncing back since mid-February of this year, but the trend really picked up on March 11, when the TSA screened 1 million travelers in a single day for the first time since the pandemic began.

The TSA has not screened any less than 1 million travelers per day since then.

The increasing number of Americans boarding planes can be attributed in part to the growing availability of vaccines in the country, which is reportedly improving consumer confidence.

“It is a huge accomplishment to have three highly-effective COVID-19 vaccines in distribution throughout the U.S.,” Daniel Durazo, director of marketing and communications at Allianz Partners USA, said recently (via TravelPulse.com).

“Our survey finds that increased traveler confidence is a direct result of improved vaccine availability, and we are pleased to see how vaccines will impact the recovery of the travel industry and travelers’ vacation plans in 2021 and beyond.”

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) also recently updated its guidance on travel, suggesting that it’s safe for fully vaccinated Americans to travel domestically, which is also likely to have boosted consumer confidence.

While Sunday’s new record is a promising sign for the travel industry, however, it’s worth noting that the 1.67 million figure is still 35% below the number of airport travelers reported on the corresponding Sunday in 2019, before the pandemic took hold—so there’s still plenty of room for improvement.

That being said, all the signs continue to point to an imminent travel boom.
EU Believes Vaccination Is Crucial For Saving European Tourism
Tags: Hospitality, Hms, Business, Tourism

EU Believes Vaccination Is Crucial For Saving European Tourism ModiHost Follow May 3 · 1 min read

“The pandemic has caused an unprecedented crisis in the tourism industry. Hotel room prices dropped 50% in 2020, and cross border tourism shrunk by about 70%. The crisis has affected millions of jobs, and obviously, the same number of families”, said Thierry Breton, an European Commissioner for Internal Market in Brussels.

Nonetheless, he has “hope as the vacation season is on the horizon”.

“First of all, it’s the EU’s vaccination strategy… I believe that 70% of EU adults will have access to the vaccine before mid-June”, he added, saying it will be the main factor for allowing travel.

He has also stressed that the EU green certificate will play an important part in rebuilding the travel industry, and might be introduced in June.

He has emphasized the need for everyone to comply with the existing health safety requirements and for the hospitality industry to be prepared for the coming season.
Wander like the SF Team
Tags: Travel, San Francisco, Hospitality, Tourism, Things To Do

Here you are in the big Bay city, with time on your hands and plenty to explore! Expecting to only be here for a few hours, for the day, or maybe a week or two? We’ve got a Local Fave’s List to take you to the best spots in town, courtesy of the WanderJaunt SF Team ;)

Tre:

Recruiting

I always tell folks to take an Uber or Lyft to Twin Peaks at night. When the sky is clear, you get a full view of San Francisco, both the Golden Gate and the Bay Bridge, and the greater bay area. Twin Peaks is the highest point in the city, and it offers a beautiful view you can’t get anywhere else. Make sure to bring a jacket though! It can get windy and cold up there.

Julian:

Engineering

I would suggest checking out all of the different museums that SF has to offer, MOMA, DeYoung, Academy of Sciences, Exploratorium, Legion of Honor.

Jake:

Engineering

I’ve enjoyed the bike ride from Ocean Beach, through Golden Gate Park, over to the Embarcadero.

Barrett:

Engineering

If you have an afternoon, rent a bike from one of the rental spots in the Marina. Bike from Chrissy field to Sausalito across the bridge, get a drink/lunch at Bar Bocce and take the ferry back.

Bonus round a.k.a “Barrett’s Burrito Lap”: Taco Bell, El Faro, La Taq, El Gallo Giro, Taco Bell.

Emily:

Communications Design

Wander your way down the street art and curiously cool shops on Valencia between 18th and 24th. My fave shops: Paxton and Gate and the Valencia Pirate Supply Store. The pot of gold at the end of that rainbow: a Salami and Mortadella Sando on a Dutch Crunch with Muenster Cheese (and an Orangina) from Lucca’s Ravioli Company. (Barrett says they’re closing down soon after so many years, so go while you can!)

Tuffli:

Finance

Drive across the Golden Gate Bridge to Marin County and drive up Mount Tamalpais. Drive up to Trojan point and take some pictures of the hills over the Pacific ocean and then hike from the Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre up to the East Peak of Mount Tam. After the hike, drive down through Mill Valley and enjoy some In N Out at the Strawberry Village Shopping Center before heading back to San Francisco.

Lim:

Finance

Take a stroll around Chinatown and grab dim sum. It’s a great way to experience diversity and another culture. If you have time, stop by the Fortune Cookie Factory (its in a tiny alleyway with a big line coming out of it). If you need to get a fresh and clean before stopping in, you can get a great haircut at Zhen Mei Hair Salon for $6 + tip.

Feel free to ask us about any of our other favorite spots around the city, we’ll be happy to share them with you!
Best Cities in Europe
By: Jon Miksis
Tags: Travel, Travel Writing, Tourism, Europe, Blog

Here is my list of the top 5 most beautiful cities in Europe. Please refer to my longer article here for a more in-depth analysis of these beautiful cities: https://www.myglobalviewpoint.com/most-beautiful-cities-in-europe/

1. Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik is a charming coastal city nestled on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. Nicknamed the “Pearl of the Adriatic,” Dubrovnik has been a treasured seaport and cultural center since the Middle Ages.

2. Strasbourg, France

Strasbourg is the capital of the Alsace region in eastern France. Cherished for its vibrant timber houses, Strasbourg looks like a scene straight out of a fairytale.

3. Florence, Italy

Florence (Firenze) is the capital of Italy’s Tuscany region. It is the notable birthplace of the Renaissance, which is strikingly visible throughout the city. Florence is also known for its world-class art, fashion, and cuisine, which embody the city’s dolce vita (“sweet life”).

4. Santorini, Greece

Santorini is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea comprised of several tiny villages. Its most popular settlements include Oia, Fira, and Imerovigli. For the purposes of this article, I’ll consider Santorini a city, as these settlements form one municipality.

5. Venice, Italy

Venice is the capital of Italy’s Veneto region, and comprises more than 100 small islands in the Adriatic Sea. Nicknamed La Serenissima (the most serene), Venice is one of the most beautiful cities and UNESCO Sites in Europe.

For Further Discovery:

Check out my blog post for the 16 most beautiful cities in Europe! https://www.myglobalviewpoint.com/most-beautiful-cities-in-europe/

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Jon Miksis is a travel writer and social media content creator based in Boston, MA. He enjoys sharing travel inspiration that encourages others to see the world with a global viewpoint. Follow Jon’s journeys on his blog Global Viewpoint and Instagram.
Port Barton: A Quiet Town in Palawan
By: A Future Away
Tags: Travel, Palawan, Philippines, Trip, Tourism

After an early morning dip in the water, we made our move to where we would be staying for the next 2 nights. Sunset Colours was located outside the main town and required a short boat ride to get to.

Low tide in the early morning at Ishtaytay Beach

Upon arrival, we were treated to some chilled, refreshing iced tea and showed to our rooms. The area was beautiful. Essentially, we were on a secluded beach. Sharing only with the guesthouse staff and other visitors.

Our day was spent lazing around the area, sorting out an island hopping trip for the next day and eating a couple of delicious meals at the on-site restaurant (there aren’t a lot of food options in such a secluded area.)

Power was only available during set times. 8 am — 11 am and 7 pm — 9 pm. So phones, laptops and cameras were to be charged during these hours only!

Red Horses and sunsets became a staple during our trip

Each day as the sun would begin to set, the area transformed into a dreamy beach with glowing orange and blue hues across the landscape. Having this area to ourselves during this time of day was special.

I’ll take a moment here to talk about the beer options you’ll usually have. San Miguel, the famous Filipino brewery, offers a nice choice of beers that will become familiar with when you visit. San Miguel Light and Pale Pilsens are your standard fare, whilst Red Horses are more potent in terms of alcohol percentage. Occasionally, you’d see the Apple and Lemon flavoured variants of San Miguel Light too. 2 or 3 Red Horses did the trick for us most nights.

Island Hopping around Port Barton
Is Pakistan Tourism Slowly On The Rise?
Tags: Travel, Places To Visit, Travel Tips, Tourism, Pakistan

Pakistan (or the Islamic Republic of Pakistan) may not be the top choice for most travellers. But, the nation is looking to make a series of changes to attract more tourists and to increase Pakistan tourism.

Once heralded as a top destination for backpackers along the classic “hippie trail” from Europe to the Far East; Pakistan was considered a safe budget destination in the 70s. However, a lot has happened in the following years. Military coups, policies of Islamisation, political turmoil and tourism are just some of the factors that essentially closed the country off to tourists.

Earlier this month, Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Imran Khan, announced a more relaxed visa policy. This new system will feature an online portal, with reduced red tape and entry requirements, as well as an $8 fee. As of now, five countries are eligible for the new e-visa system; the UK, China, Malaysia, Turkey, and the UAE. Additionally, visitors from 55 other countries are eligible for visa on arrival.

“By introducing a new relaxed visa policy, we want to open up our country to tourists from around the world as Pakistan has been a ‘closed’ country for the last 70 years,” said Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, Pakistan’s Minister of Information and Broadcasting.

Most restrictions of movement, including the previous No Objection Certificate (NOC) to visit some areas, have been removed. It opens many parts of the country to travel; though six areas still remain out of bounds (along the borders with China and Afghanistan, as well as the lines of control in Siachen, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan).

Pakistan Opens Up To Tourism

Pakistan is a country that is extremely rich in both history and in natural beauty. It is filled with fascinating ancient structures — from the ruins of the Indus Valley Civilization at Mohenjo Daro to the elaborate Mughal-era forts — as well as spectacular mountains and beaches. However, people are often concerned about safety.

While the UK’s Foreign Office currently has severe travel warnings for many regions of the country, this may not actually be true for all areas. And indeed, both France and Portugal relaxed their advice on travel to Pakistan last year; whereas the US rates it with places like Honduras, Turkey, and Sudan suggesting that citizens “reconsider travel,” but not placing it on the “do not travel” list with Iraq, Syria, Iran, Yemen and others.

In general (apart from occasional incidents and threats) the country’s security has been dramatically improved. Even the UK’s British Airways is set to restart flights to Islamabad from 2 June of this year.

In 2015, Pakistan welcomed around 563,000 overseas arrivals, which grew to 965,000 in 2016, and to 1.6 million in 2017. Last year, over 1.9 million people visited, showing that the country might just become ‘tourism’s next big thing’.

Also Read: What does the future hold for Iran tourism?
An Angel Hidden Scenery on Bali
By: Nugget Sogood
Tags: Travel, Waterfall, Bali, Tourism, Indonesia

Are you ready to adventure in Bali? Let’s go to Bali Island. Hidden Green Canyon was the final stop on your whirlwind trip around Bali. Hidden Green Canyon is one most supernatural view. The natural views like a green steeply sloping mountainside, it was so beauty picturesque seen. There were favorite incredible waterfalls, freshly dale, rice terrace, great’ river, and the unique temples. Are you interest to visit? If you want to, please kindly read my line stories and join with Mister Aladin Tours three day two night (3H2M Hidden Canyon-Bali) services. I wanted to write the best places and the attractions activity in Hidden Green Canyon.

The Hidden is located in The Undisan Villages in the area of Sukawati, Gianyar. How to get there? Next, to the Pura Dalem Guwang there is a path in the form of a ladder that leads to the bottom, and from this is the beginning of the entrance or a way to access the hidden natural attractions of Bali, the hidden canyon. Easiest going away around Bali by used motorbike. It is incredibly budget-friendly spending time in far to there for three days two nights on there. Before you go make sure to about the weather because the canyon’ is closed when it’s too rainy. There are three Canyons or cliffs wants to see. There were a Tubing Canyon, Kalimudah Canyon, and Hidden Beji Guwang. But the ones top cliff is a green “Tebing Undisan or Hidden Beji Guwang” looks like a face shape at glance. The color green is a uniqueness that attracts many visitors. This is only one adventure that made you so close and unspoiled nature of Bali. Also, the calm atmosphere is suitable for those of you what do you want to meditation.

Not only a cliff, but there was also a waterfall named Tangkup, is easily one of the most beautiful waterfalls near Undisan village. It’s only been officially open a few years and rather than a huge weight of water dropping down, this has an almost step-like structure. You can swim, but when there has not to rain been for a while. Do not forget to bring the swimsuit, protect your body with the mosquito-spray, many bastards are everywhere. I think when you have the plan to visit Bali, do not go in July, October and December there was the busiest time the travelers visiting Bali. I’d recommend in April, May, June, and September when the weather, not a rainy day. The prices are more reasonable and there are fewer tourists around.

Where next traveling in Bali? Find out more on Mister Aladin’s website!
Let love blossom amidst birds and butterflies-Munnar queen resort
By: Munnar Queen Resort
Tags: Travel, Tourism, Tours And Travels, Tour, Touris

Long weekend holidays always leave us confused about what to do and where to go. A common question we ask ourselves is whether we should head up to tourist-friendly or be daring and go and experience nature in all its ruggedness?

Well, the Munnar queen resort is the best answer. You will experience the best of Munnar while in Munnar queen resort. The splendid nature with its mesmerising scenic beauty makes you feel happy and at the same time gives you inner peace. The beautiful and soothing sounds of birds and the amazing butterflies is really coolness to your eyes. You will surely enjoy the lush plantations, the smell of green teas and the beautiful sunrise view and sunset. The Munnar resort offers you with special retreats for your mind and soul. The delicious food and the ambience make you feel content and happy. Moreover, you will get a nice scenic view from the resort and enjoy nature splendid beauty. You will get an experience to witness the Munnar's most iconic places. Last but not least. A perfect place to enjoy with your loved ones in the lap of nature.

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Underwater World at Sea Aquarium, Ocean Lens
By: Jyona Jacobs
Tags: Travel, Underwater, Fish, Tourism, Aquarium

As the water comes into the park it is also pumped out to the sea, thus, any eggs or food gets sent to the sea and helps sustain the ecosystems around the park. As we head towards the middle of the park we can see these bright pink, as their color suggests, healthy flamingoes. The flamingoes here in the park are wounded and they can’t fly. Thus, in the wild, they wouldn’t survive. There are certain aquariums with a curtain in front of them since they are the aquariums for fish from the depths of the sea. The water in these tanks are cooled and the curtain is used to make it dark as it is the natural habitat of these fish. They were brought up with the Substation for research.

We head out to the front of the park towards the bridge that goes over the channel where all the water from the Sea Aquarium comes out and an entire ecosystem has been made as a result. There are also mangroves that grow along this channel, which helps protect small fish from predators so they can grow and reproduce. The small fish we could see there are from the eggs created in the aquariums, as well, fish come from open sea to live there as it is a safe haven. The small corals that came or broken from the aquariums can’t survive in the sandy bottom, thus, they are collected and placed in a fam to grow within the Sea Aquarium. Once they are big enough they are planted on metal trees and places in the channel outside the Sea Aquarium. As the channel is connected to the open water the fish can leave whenever they want or are ready too. In all the Open Water System helps maintain healthy environments for all the species in the Sea Aquarium, helps maintain the ecosystems outside the park, and helps bolster the fish population.

Ocean Lens

We now head to the right side of the Sea Aquarium, next to the Sea Lion lagoons, towards the Substation Curaçao. The Substation Curaçao is a mini-submarine that can take a maximum of 4 people, 300 meters deep into the ocean. With the help of the Substation 60 new species have been discovered over the last eight and a half years, there is much more to be uncovered. Once you go down this 5-meter stairway to the underwater world of Curaçao, you can lay down and relax, while you watch fish swim all around the window. From the Ocean Lens, if you are lucky, you might potentially see this submarine pass by the window or even a Dolphin.
Mae Taeng ~ Hidden gem @ North Thailand
Tags: Travel, Cycling, Thailand, Tourism, Blog

SiennyLovesDrawing is gonna sharing here her Take Me Tour booking

Hmm…This round at Chiang Mai, the North part of Thailand

Pick 3 ~ Mae Taeng Cycling Trip: Live the Agricultural Life & Enjoy Homemade Picnic ~

SiennyLovesDrawing really enjoyed her cycling tour with Take Me Tour

Nice meet up with the local expert, Khun Pat & her hubby from my hotel pick up, then had a comfy car journey of approximately 40mins for the cycling tour booked & then to check-in for a night stay with the Homestay Maetang Chiang Mai

Do continue reading the whole stories via https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2019/04/09/mae-taeng-hidden-gem-north-thailand/

Vlog for you all to enjoy SiennyLovesDrawing’s visual experience being captured from her cycling tour :D

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Are you now interested for a day tour with local experiences, handpicking fresh vegetables & fruits from an organically-grown garden & enjoy home cooking??

If yes, do enjoy a 500 THB discount for your 1st booking via http://takeme.tours/r/sienny-y

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Today, one person used Joya instead of Airbnb — and it’s the greatest success I’ve ever had. Here’s why:
By: Jay Mahoney
Tags: Startup, Tourism, Entrepreneurship, Traveltech, Inspiration

The best part of all? We made someone happy

Today, Airbnb has a market cap of $92 billion, and an estimated 25,000 hosts used Airbnb to take bookings… while I ate my breakfast. But also today, a cash-strapped 4-person start-up from Ontario, Canada, with a market cap of zero, who were crazy enough to launch a tourism start-up during a pandemic, had one person decide that Joya is the best solution for their business. Despite the endless solutions by big tech, and despite all the little hacks someone can piece together to run their business, one person didn’t default to the biggest travel tech company in the world… they decided to use Joya

To me, it’s not “just one”. To me, it is a symbol that hard work, dedication, and relentlessly putting other people before yourself pays off.

3 years ago, we saw an opportunity in the tourism industry to make something better, cheaper, and simpler — something to help hard working tourism business owners and entrepreneurs spend more time doing what they love, and less time and money dealing with all the complex digital tools required to run their business. Running a tourism business is really hard — but despite challenge after challenge, barrier after barrier, and mid-way through a global pandemic that’s devastated the entire industry, we just made life a little easier for one person — and that makes it all worth while.

To me, it’s not “just one”. To me, it is a symbol that hard work, dedication, and relentlessly putting other people before yourself pays off. The biggest win an entrepreneur can ever have, is making someone else happy. Today that happened. And we are really looking forward to tomorrow.
Lodging in Style in Uganda
By: Triple F Photo Tours
Tags: Travel, Uganda, Tourism, Uganda Tours, Photography Tours

Have you ever gone on a family vacation, solo-travel or even a photography tour somewhere far away, and you may have overlooked the lodging or hotels offered? Or the descriptions were vague?

On our photo-tour to Uganda, you will be lodging in style. Some of the beautiful places we will stay are the Mweya Safari Lodge, Mountains of the Moon Hotel in Fort Portal, and Bwana Tembo Safari Lodge near Murchison Falls National Park.

Check out my in-depth article about places to stay in Uganda.

When you travel to Uganda, it’s crucial to know that you will have safe and comfortable lodging with proper mosquito nets. Mosquito nets are essential to ensure you don’t come home with Malaria. I remember my first visit in 2007, and I stayed with my uncle, and the mosquito nets had holes in them :) I thought he was kidding when he said I would be ok if I had taken my malaria pills. The locals don’t give much thought to this as they become immune in most cases, however as travellers, we must take every precaution against Malaria and other water-borne diseases, which sadly are a fact in most third-world countries.

Please read my article about how to have a stress-free vacation to Uganda, including what vaccines you should have.

I remember my first visit to the Mountains of the Moon Hotel in Fort Portal. This hotel is one of Fort Portal’s signature hotels and has a beautiful view of the Rwenzori Mountains from where it derived its name. You can sit on the verandah and eat your meal as you overlook the 15 acres of landscaped gardens and a golf course for those that need that extra bit of relaxation.

Incidentally, Fort Portal is also the tea-growing area of Uganda. We will take a short tour of a tea plantation, which will give you an appreciation of what workers must endure to grow that delicious cup of tea we love to have.

However, my favourite place we stayed at was Mweya Safari Lodge. This lodge is everything you imagine it to be when you think of an African lodge. While it caters to the foreign traveller with its modern amenities, it still reflects the African and Ugandan culture in it’s decor. The view overlooks the Kazinga Channel, and from my room balcony, I could see the elephants and water buffalo grazing on the shore. Birds came to feed from the feeders placed all over the property, and even a Flap-Necked Chameleon that was peaking out from the vines on the verandah.

We are planning our next photography tour to Uganda for August 2021, hoping that COVID will have passed. Stay tuned for more news to come.

Front view of Mweya Safari Lodge Uganda @Amina Mohamed Photography

Checking in at Mweya Safari Lodge Uganda @Amina Mohamed Photography

Room at Mountains of the Moon Resort, Fort Portal, Uganda