BY Sarmind SafiNov 28, 2023

With Travel Tuesday, which is considered the Black Friday and Cyber Monday of travel deals, taking place on November 28 this year, there are already many travel deals available or coming soon. This year's Travel Tuesday and Cyber Week deals are especially noteworthy, as they offer some of the most significant discounts, free nights, perks, and more available throughout the year. Major brands like Delta, Hyatt, and Marriott are all participating in these deals. Best Deals For Travel Tuesday Here are some of your best bets on hotel deals for Travel Tuesday: World Of Hyatt World of Hyatt has acquired Mr & Mrs Smith, the luxury hotel booking platform, and is now offering its members exclusive access to purchase gift cards from MrMrsSmith.Redeam.com. These gift cards can earn members five base points for every $1 spent, and the offer is valid until March 31, 2024. Marriott Bonvoy Marriott Bonvoy has announced its biggest Cyber Week Sale to date, where members can enjoy a 20 percent discount on bookings made by November 28 for stays from November 26, 2023, to January 15, 2024. Non-members can also get a 15 percent discount on bookings across popular hotel brands like Marriott, Sheraton, Westin, W, and Luxury Collection. Hilton If you're planning to travel during the holiday season, you might want to check out the select Hilton properties that are offering up to 50 percent off on stays. For the best Travel Tuesday deals, consider booking at Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort in Mexico, Hilton Orlando in Florida, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas in Vegas, or Hilton Cartagena, Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro, Hilton Bogota in South America. Don't forget to read the fine print before booking. Rosewood Hotels For a luxurious stay, you can treat yourself or your loved ones to some of Rosewood's most sought-after properties such as Rosewood Little Dix Bay and Rosewood Phuket. By using the code CYBER23 when booking on rosewoodhotels.com, you can get discounts based on the length of your stay. This offer is valid for trips until June 30, 2024. The Retreat Costa Rica The Retreat Costa Rica, which has won awards for its services, is offering a discount of 35% on wellness packages. You can avail of this offer by booking before November 28, and the stay dates are from February 1, 2024, to December 19, 2024. Fontainebleau Las Vegas If you're planning to stay at the newest and most popular hotel in Las Vegas, you can book one night and get another night for free. This offer is valid for stays booked on or before Travel Tuesday. Read Also: North Luzon Travel Expo Launched To Boost Tourism Recovery: Philippines Play Airlines Is Celebrating Black Friday And Cyber Monday Deals On Flights To Europe Ghana Is Ready To Host The Rest Of The World: Ghana Tourism Authority On Christmas Concerts

BY Sarmind SafiDec 27, 2023

Bora Bora is a heavenly part of French Polynesia, sitting in the expanse of the south Pacific Ocean. They are set to make a shift in their tourism policy in the upcoming year. Given its natural splendor, the island has become a hot spot for tourists from all over the world. Tourists in large cruise ships have overwhelmed the island for the longest time. The island became so overrun with in 2019 that Bora Bora vowed to tackle the problem by limiting the number of visitors aboard cruise ships. However, this year, a new government having formed abandoned the promises made. They instead have pledged to double the number of visitors by 2033. It has actually gone to the extent of welcoming large cruise ships to many of its ports. This dramatic shift in policy has divided the opinion in Polynesia. Many support the growth of the tourism sector whereas there are others who want a more sustainable model of the island. The ships that port at the island is now posing a risk to the environmental stability of the ecosystem. The French Polynesia is made up of more than 100 islands that includes Bora Bora and Tahiti. Tourism is vital for French Polynesia. According to Tahiti tourism, it is responsible for contributing about 12% of GDP and 80% of the export revenue. Rainui Besinau is the chair of Bora Bora's tourism association. Besinau says, “The hotels wanted to protect the quality of their service. So when the ships arrived, the hotels closed the doors to the people outside. They [didn’t] want to be invaded. ”There are two models that have been proposed. One being the luxury model with a peaceful island and not too many people in the water. Or, a mass tourism spot involving cruise ships. Environmentalists have welcomed the move. Marie-Laure Vanizette, the spokeperson for an environmental group has said, “Capping tourist numbers is logical. It will also help, “preserve our assets and our way of life”. Additional Reading: 6 Things Locals Wish Tourists Wouldn’t Do When In Iceland Juneau’s Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area Is Expecting Big Changes

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