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• Alike collaborates with Abu Dhabi Tourism to introduce 'Abu Dhabi Pass' app

  One of the standout features of the app is its single QR code system, simplifying access to booked experiences with a single scan. In addition to experience bookings, the app also facilitates essential travel services such as local commute, UAE Visa, and travel sims, streamlining the trip planning process for visitors. Furthermore, a dedicated partner app for experience providers ensures seamless guest check-ins and provides valuable features like live reporting dashboards.

  

• Egypt receives record 15 million tourists in 2023, 27% increase this year in first four months

  The total number of tourists visiting Egypt during the first four months of 2024 increased by 27 per cent, supported by inbound tourism from Arab countries, which witnessed a 54 per cent growth compared to the same period in 2023, according to Ghada Shalaby, Vice Minister for Tourism of Egypt.

  

• Maldives urges Indians to 'be a part' of its tourism, says country's economy 'depends' on it

  "We have a history. Our newly elected government also wants to work together (with India). We always promote peace and a friendly environment. Our people and the government will give a warm welcome to Indian arrivals. As the Tourism Minister, I want to tell Indians to please be a part of Maldives' tourism. Our economy depends on tourism," he said.

  

• STB launches 'Family Playdates. Made In Singapore' campaign to promote family-friendly travel

  The STB has partnered with Singapore Airlines Group, Sentosa Development Corporation and Mandai Wildlife Group for its latest summer campaign, ‘Family Playdates. Made In Singapore’, with exciting offers of up to 50 per cent for the families with children segment. Families can embark on an immersive journey through Bird Paradise, Night Safari, River Wonders, and Singapore Zoo, experiencing close encounters with wildlife and indulging in educational and entertaining activities.

  

• Low-budget Chinese travellers highlight shift in Hong Kong tourism

  During China's Labour Day holiday last week, Laura Li, 28, and her cousin Diego Deng, 20, from northeastern Liaoning province, were among the younger visitors to Hong Kong who preferred to follow walking guides on social media rather than join tour groups or shop in luxury stores. The Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, also known as Little Red Book, is the must-have app for China's Generation Z - the 280 million people born between 1995 and 2010 - to explore Hong Kong neighbourhoods and offers travel tips to tourists.

  

• Malaysia receives 5.8 million foreign tourists in Q1 2024; unveils roadmaps for 'Visit Malaysia 2026'

  Key contributing markets to this success include Singapore, Indonesia, China, Thailand, Brunei, India, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Philippines. The strategic Visit Malaysia 2026 roadmap is designed to achieve ambitious targets, including attracting 35.6 million tourists and generating RM147.1 billion in receipts for Visit Malaysia 2026. The roadmap is structured around three core strategies: creating demand, increasing traffic, and targeting key markets.

  

• Switzerland Tourism reveals new brand identity after 30 years

  After almost 30 years of Swiss tourism advertising under the "Goldflower" banner, a new era is dawning. Instead of a mere logo, Switzerland is for the first time adopting a comprehensive tourism brand world with "Switzerland". With its new brand, the national Swiss tourism organisation is following a consistent "One Brand" strategy with a diverse brand ecosystem that allows the brand to be optimally staged - spatially, haptically and digitally. This opens up completely new opportunities for Switzerland Tourism to present the brand on the international stage.

  

• Booking tops Q1 profit estimates on robust international travel demand

  Travelers are flocking to international destinations in Asia and the Middle East as global air connectivity improves and drives up international travel demand, which is expected to remain strong this year even as demand for domestic travel in North America plateaus.

  

• China travel surges for May holiday but consumers remain wary

  Travel of all kinds has rebounded since China lifted strict COVID control measures at the end of 2022, but consumer spending on those trips has failed to keep up, limiting the boost to the broader economy. China has set an economic growth target for 2024 of around 5 per cent , which many analysts say will be a challenge to achieve without much more stimulus.

  

• Taiwan Tourism makes comeback in Indian market, appoints BlinkBrand Solution as its Representative

  The partnership with BlinkBrand Solution is aimed at driving Taiwan's market growth plan through a comprehensive and integrated 360-degree strategy. Leveraging Blink's unique expertise and strengths, the collaboration will involve working closely with various channels, including travel trade partners, consumer platforms, digital media, and more, to elevate Taiwan's visibility and establish destination leadership in India.

  

• Weak yen boosts tourist wallets in Japan

  The brands available in Japan are the same as in Europe -- Converse, Nike and Adidas -- but because of the exchange rate "it was really worth it" to buy, she told AFP. "The food is really cheap. (I spent a lot) especially on food. I tried everything I wanted," Dominique Stabile, 31, visiting from Italy, told AFP.