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THE U.S, CHINA and India drove 60 percent of the growth in tourism emissions from 2009 to 2019, according to Nature Communications. By 2019, they accounted for 39 percent of global tourism emissions. The research, based on data from 175 governments between 2009 and 2020, found that 20 countries drive nearly all global tourism emissions, with efforts to curb the trend proving ineffective. The emissions are generated by airplanes and vehicles used for travel to tourist destinations along with power consumption by travelers. Around 20 countries generate 75 percent of global tourism emissions, while 155 countries share the remaining 25 percent, the study found. There is now a hundredfold gap in per-capita tourism footprints between the most and least traveled nations.

INDIGENOUS TOURISM IS expected to generate $67 billion globally by 2034, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council. Business travel is set to exceed pre-pandemic levels this year, reaching $1.5 trillion. Additionally, WTTC introduced "Together in Travel," an initiative supporting small and medium enterprises in the tourism sector, during its 24th Global Summit in Perth, Australia, where industry leaders, government officials, and delegates convened to discuss several themes. The council released its report, "Supporting Global Indigenous Tourism," highlighting the sector's role in driving economic growth, particularly in remote regions, while preserving cultural heritage and empowering communities. The indigenous tourism market, set to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.1 percent over the next decade, is providing communities with opportunities to take control of their economic futures, the WTTC noted.

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Nakul Anand, former executive director of ITC Hotels, is named as the patron-in-chief of the Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality. Anand served as the federation's chairman from its inception until recently. He represented the Hotel Association of India within FAITH, the umbrella body comprising 10 trade associations in the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors of the industry, FAITH said in a statement. Rajiv Mehra, general secretary of FAITH, said that the decision has been taken considering Anand's "exceptional contributions and unwavering dedication to the tourism & hospitality industry" as former chairman of FAITH and former executive director of ITC Ltd. Under his leadership, FAITH drafted and presented a vision document for Indian tourism for 2035 and 2047, the statement added. Additionally, the International Travel Mart of India was launched. The federation also made interventions to address anomalies in GST, the ECLGS scheme of the government and more.

PRICES FOR TRAVEL goods and services decreased by 1.4 percent in June for the second consecutive month, outpacing the overall economy's 0.1 percent decline, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data from the U.S. Travel Association. The Travel Price Index indicated that lower hotel, airline, and gas prices were the primary contributors to the sector's significant price reduction. In contrast, the broader economy experienced its first monthly price decline since 2020, USTA said in a statement. "Now is the time for the travel industry to boost volume," said Geoff Freeman, USTA's president and CEO. "We've already seen travelers take advantage, with eight of the 10 busiest days in TSA's history occurring in 2024. It's essential that the industry is equipped with the right funding, resources and technology - coupled with sustained government focus - to meet an increase in demand."

THE U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION said that the Biden administration's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program will shape the future of travel mobility in the U.S. It will make foundational investments in the national EV charging network, USTA said in a statement. The association urged state departments of transportation to work closely with the community of destination marketing organizations, state tourism offices, and private travel businesses to make data-driven recommendations on the most popular electric vehicle corridors where investments should be made, a statement said. In early February, the Biden administration announced a new program which will make $5 billion available to states over the next five years to help build out their charging networks. The plan is allocating $615 million in funds for 2022, with the disbursements already planned from now through 2026, with the caveat that the government has to approve the state's individual plans for spending.

After the COVID crisis , borders are starting to open up for tourists. As the situation is getting better , the number of international travelers is growing. With the aim to revive the tourism industry the government of Nepal has updated new travel regulations . So here's a cumulative information about getting into Nepal for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people.

India Travel -The fifth edition of nice Indian Travel Bazaar 2012 (GITB) commenced on Sunday with great fanfare. The presence of centre and state government representatives beside foreign participants was proof of the growing magnitude of the event. The two-day GITB is organised by the Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan, the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and FICCI.

Bhutan is a landlocked country and a popular Buddhist kingdom. It lies at the eastern foothills of the Himalayas, between northern India and Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR). A few decades back, the beauty of this place was acknowledged by its habitants only as it had stringent rules and regulations regarding tourism. However now, people from all across the globe can easily explore the mesmerising beauty of this place. The government of the country made several relaxations in its policies that helped boosting the tourism business.

Southern Travels is in the line of travel for the last 39 years, pioneering the trust. Well known for their services, tour packages by Southern Travels are well designed and very reasonably priced. Running more than 80 packages, from one end to other end of nation, Southern Travels is National Tourism Award winner, awarded by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.

One of the most respectable groups in the UAE, Sharaf Exchange LLC was established in 1996. It is actually part of Sharaf Group, a highly diversified business with operations in a lot of areas such as Education and Manufacturing, Shipping, Logistics, Travel and Tourism, Financial Services, Information Technology, and Hospitality & Real Estate. As for Sharaf Exchange, it belongs to the Financial Services area.

Details : Hyderabad is a city that has seen a surge of progress and growth in the past ten or so years. Thanks in part to the decision of the Andhra Pradesh government to make Hyderabad the next cybercity of the new millennium, Hyderabad has become a progressive jungle of concrete and steel, steadily climbing the ladder of global recognition.

India Tours -most important tour operators have requested the US government to simplify visa procedures to boost meeting incentive exhibition (MICE) tourism. The Visit USA Committee a two-way effort by tour operators and the US Commerce Department was launched by US business secretary John Bryson on Friday.