Thailand’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) launched a digital content contest called ‘UNSEEN i See The Show Reel’ to showcase the country’s diverse tourist destinations and hidden gems. The contest garnered over 300 entries, with TikTok being the most popular platform among Thai participants. The initiative aims to promote Thailand’s tourism potential and attract international visitors.
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With global travel rebounding, the Foreign Office issues a warning about the growing risk of ATM fraud, particularly skimming, in popular tourist destinations. Travelers are advised to be vigilant, use ATMs inside banks, and take precautions to protect themselves from financial crimes while abroad.
Mabrian, a leader in global travel intelligence, highlights the crucial role of harnessing data and preparedness for managing the impacts of climate change, and how addressing these concerns can align travelers’ expectations with their actual experiences. Their Climate Perception Index (PCI) provides valuable insights into the perceptions of tourists in five Mediterranean countries (Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and Portugal) during the summer of 2023, with Portugal and Greece showcasing a consistent PCI, while Turkey made a significant recovery. The index also highlights the varying sensitivities of key source markets to climate change effects, with France, the United Kingdom, and the United States emerging as the most sensitive. Effective promotional campaigns and a focus on managing climate expectations are vital to ensure that adverse weather perceptions do not overshadow the overall tourism experience in these destinations.
Following the recent normalization of relations between Turkey and Egypt, the tourism industry has experienced a significant surge. Driven by increased connectivity, visa facilitation, infrastructure development, and diversification of destinations, Egypt anticipates hosting approximately 250,000 Turkish tourists by year’s end. This revival has been marked by a noticeable increase in the number of tourists traveling from Turkey to Egypt.