BY Sarmind SafiDec 4, 2023

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake has struck off the coast of the southern Philippines following a series of strong quakes in the same region. On early Monday morning, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook the southern Philippines. The United States Geological Survey reported. 2 people died and several have been injured after the quake on Saturday, according to a report made by AFP news agency. The earthquake on Saturday triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific area and sent the residents along the east coast of Mindanao fleeing buildings, seeking higher ground and evacuating a hospital. The Philippine Seismology Institute has warned of a possible "destructive tsunami" after the first quake on Saturday. The waves were expected to be life-threatening but fortunately, none took place and the warning ended. Thousands of residents have stayed outside their homes for long hours due to the earthquake and the impending tsunami scare. Some of them were drenched by the overnight downpour. Earthquakes have been a common occurrence in the Philippines which is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire. It is an arc of intense seismic and volcanic activity that goes from Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin. Most of them are too weak to be felt by humans. Read Also: Zanzibar Is Luring Tourists With A 30Kg Christmas Cake Record-Breaking Holiday Travel Anticipated As TSA Prepares For Busy Season! The Italian Train Group FS Will Launch A New “Night Train Like Hotel”: Rome To Dolomites

BY sagnika sinhaNov 20, 2023

At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit organized in San Francisco, Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden discussed improving the air connectivity between the two countries and streamlining the visa process. The discussion continued at a dinner hosted by the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations and the US-China Business Council. At this dinner, Chinese President Xi confirmed that the tourism ties between the two countries will improve. There have been claims made by President Chris Thompson, the president and CEO of the Brand USA. These claims inform that the U.S. cannot completely recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic without Chinese tourism. Complete Chinese tourism has not resumed! Factors such as weak air connectivity and long visa wait times impact the overall tourism sector worldwide, including the U.S. and China. According to reports, before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Chinese tourists contributed heavily to the U.S. economy. The Chinese tourists spent about $15 million when visiting the U.S.! In a year, the average number of Chinese who visited the U.S. was about 2.5 million people, and the way they boosted the U.S. economy was nowhere near any other market. It is due to this reason that the U.S. is improving its tourism ties with the Chinese government! According to President Geoff Freeman of the U.S., the international side of tourism is also impacted by the irregular and disturbed tourism ties between China and the U.S. This change will affect the Travel Association, the company's CEO, worldwide. He spoke at the Skift Global Forum that the market Chinese tourists support in the U.S. will only be available here. Let's look forward to a developed relationship between China and the U.S., starting from tourism. Read Also: Zanzibar Or Oman: Which Do The Hungarian Tourists Like? Record-Breaking Holiday Travel Anticipated As TSA Prepares For Busy Season! Wheeling’s Holiday Celebrations Bring In Millions Of Dollars For The Local Economy From Tourists

BY Susmita SenOct 4, 2023

The prices of rug diamonds have dipped as consumer behavior changed in the post-pandemic era. Based on the CNN report of CNN, people are shying away from investing in such luxury items. The Zimnisky index reports said the prices have reached their lowest point in many years. According to industry analysts, diamond prices are changed in terms of customers’ preferences who prioritize experiences such as traveling over luxury goods and dining out. A diamond analyst, Paul Zimnisky, said that consumers had extra spending during the pandemic since expenditure on traveling and dining was considerably low. https://twitter.com/knowthepower1/status/1707513548484796766?s=20 Another diamond analyst, Edahn Golan, said diamonds are a consumer-driven market. He stated in an interview, "Shopper demand for diamond jewelry influences rough diamond prices and, to an extent, retail prices. Retailers stoke consumer demand by pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into advertising.” The sales rate of diamonds is expected to see the final jump during the winter holidays, and it will be in early 2024. There will be many holidays in this period, including Valentine’s Day and Christmas. Retailers don’t know how to adjust in-store prices based on the rough diamond market in the short term. Learn More About: How To Save Money On Your Next Trip? Olight Warrior Mini 2 Edc Tactical Light