Cambodia | Enhanced Tourism Industry with a Varied Offer

 

Cambodia, a country in Mainland Southeast Asia, a land with a pretty long coastline along the Gulf of Thailand boasting pristine beache but also, great rivers, suggestive landscapes span low – lying plains, verdant mountains in its interior, the emblematic Mekong Delta, a land also characterized by ancient ruins as the iconic Angkor Wat, a massive stone temple complex built during the Khmer Empire is enhancing its tourism industry step by step with a varied offer.

The visa waiver initiative is improving regional connectivity by automatically inviting more visitors to explore the country's rich cultural heritage linked in medieval times to the ancient Hindu and Buddhist Khmer Empire that ruled Indochina peninsula between the 11th and 14th centuries, its archaeological sites, the breathtaking landscapes on its coast and the three major mountain ranges in the interior such as the Annamite Range,  the Cardamon Range and the Elephant Range and much more are increasing the interest of many international visitors who have the opportunities to enjoy leisure, cultural, naturalistic and adventure tourism.

In the first eight months of 2024, Cambodia attracted nearly 4.3 million tourists, demonstrating its growing popularity and progressive interest as an emerging tourist destination in Southeast Asia.

The increase in visitors undoubtedly reflects the remarkable Cambodian cultural heritage to be discovered and often left on the margins of international tourism due to various historical vicissitudes or for lack of effective tourism promotions and campaigns.

Since the pandemic, travel to Cambodia has been recovering and increasing, the country has launched several tourist offers highlighting the pristine and quiet beaches, its lively markets, its inland territory, historic Buddhist temples, archaeological sites, which are attracting more and more international travelers eager to explore the unique charm and rich history of this country sandwiched between Thailand and Vietnam.

In 2023, Cambodia's gross domestic product reached approximately $31.77 million, a figure that undoubtedly reflects the country's continued growth by highlighting the resilience and development of the Asian nation especially in key sectors such as tourism, manufacturing and agriculture.

In terms of incoming tourism, the main market is China, which already in 2019 with 2.36 million visitors was leading the ranking with an increase of 18% compared to 2018, a trend that increased in 2020 and in the following years, which means how much Cambodia is very attractive for Chinese tourists followed closely by tourists coming from Thailand and Vietnam.

Below is a list where you can enter Cambodia without a visa

Brunei, Philippines, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Seychelles, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam.

Link - https://www.expreso.info/index.php/noticias/internacional/103383_camboya_impulsa_su_sector_turistico

Cartagena – Colombia | Nations Executive Council for Tourism – From 13th to 15th November 2024

Cartagena, also known as since the colonial period as Cartagena de Indias, one of the shining pearls of Colombia, city and major port on the northern coast of the South American country in the Caribbean Sea, highlighted by its tropical climate. the splendour of its walled town founded in the 16^th century characterized by picturesque colloblestone streets,suggestive squares surrounded by beautiful, colourful colonial buildings is ready to host the 122nd edition of the Executive Council of the Nations for Tourism to be held from 13th to 15th November 2024.

The event, according to an authorized source, will be held at the Convention Center of Cartagena situated in the north of the city.

According to a note issued by Mincit,the Ministry of Commerce and Tourism of Colombia representatives of relevant ministerial department and senior authorities from,35 countries will participate in this important meeting, in addution to the presence of the Secretary General of UN Tourism, Zurab Pololikashvili.

The Head of Mincit, Luis Carlos Reyes, said that on this occasion the South American country will focus on issues such as the opportunities offered by the leisure industry in community areas, as well as other initiatives of environmentally responsible practices, adding that it is an opportunity for Colombia to continue to position itself as a leader for its public policies identified on sustainable exercise.

The Head of the Ministry of Commerce and Tourism of Colombia stressed that during the event a theme will concern the mechanisms that are put in place so that the benefits generated by the tourism sector reach in the most direct way possible the communities that for so long have been underestimated in their nation and that are now part of the decision-making process.

According to the source, the Executive Council of the Nations for Tourism will also serve to reaffirm Colombia leadership as a reference destination for the recovery and development of tourism in the Americas, based on the role the country has assumed as a member of the United Nations Council for the period between 2023 and 2027.

This occasion is also an opportunity to reveal the commitment to community-based nature tourism that prioritizes regions such as the Pacific, La Guajira and other historically excluded territories.

The event will also be used to make visible the sector's commitment to the transition to a decarbonized economy and the protection of nature, strengthening environmental justice, climate change mitigation and the sustainable development of this activity.

Link - https://infoturlatam.com/colombia-recibe-el-122-consejo-ejecutivo-de-onu-turismo/

Valladolid – Spain | INTUR – International Interior Tourism Fair – From 14th to 17th November 2024

 

Valladolid,  historic city in northern Spain and capital of the province of the same name in the community of Castilla y León located on the Pisuerga River, home to a superb blend of medieval and Renaissance architecture, will host INTUR, the International Interior Tourism Fair from 14th  to 17th November 2024.

The event will be held at the Feria de Valladolid Exhibition Center located in Avenida Ramón Pradera 3 showing the news, products and services of Spanish and International companies linked to the travel sector, tourism organizations, gastronomy, tourism and rural accommodation among others.

On 14th November, INTUR Negocios will be the day dedicated exclusively to professionals in the sector, subject to accreditation, grouping the professional contents of the event in a single day to allow exhibitors and professionals in the sector to focus their time on the activities of their interest and obtain profitability from INTUR with protagonist of B2B that will be the fulcrum and engine of the event.

The day will represent the meeting point for sellers and buyers with the presence of tour operators, travel agencies, representatives of accommodation facilities, transport companies and other stakeholders of interior tourism.

Industry professionals will also be able to interact in INTUR Talks, an analysis and training forum with conferences on the latest trends in rural tourism with talks on tourism marketing, promotion and strategies.

From 15th to 17th November there will be days dedicated to the general public, the travellers, where more than a thousand destinations will be protagonists in the fair with the presence of companies and professional groups in the tourism sector, Autonomous communities, cities, provinces, countries, regions, accommodation facilities, everything related to rural tourism and service companies that will illustrate their offer to the public.

On these days, visitors will be able to discover a wide range of options regarding cultural, gastronomic, food and wine, naturalistic, religious, industrial and leisure tourism among others.

 

Link - https://feriavalladolid.com/events/intur-2024/

Porter Airlines | Awarded as a 4 - Star Airline by APEX

 

Porter Airlines, Canadian airline headquartered at Billy Bishop Toronto city Airport on the Toronto Islands - Ontario founded in 2006 owned by Porter Aviation Holdings has been classified and awarded as a 4-star airline by passengers certified by APEX. Airline Passenger Experience Association.

The APEX Five and Four Star Airlines Awards are the only global awards based entirely on neutral, third – party passenger feedback and they are the result of passenger ratings from nearly one million flights on nearly 600 airlines around the world, certified by APEX in partnership with TripIt® by Concur®.

The airline that now flies to all provinces of Canada and is growing rapidly in the United States of America including destinations in Arizona, California, Florida and Nevada has received other awards this year such as best economy class at USA Today's Readers' Choice Awards, best Skytrax World Airlines airline in North America,  the Baxter Media's Favorite Airline – Economy Class Service award and the PAX International's Most Improved Airline in North America award.

Porter Airlines since receiving the APEX Four Star Regional Airline rating as well as the APEX Passengers' Choice for the best cabin service in North America in 2023, has expanded its fleet to 42 Embraer E195 – E2 jets and 29 De Havilland Dash 8 – 400 jets, continuing to challenge the way passengers experience economy class air travel.

The Canadian airline said that with no middle seats on any flight, free premium snacks, fresh and healthy meal options, free beer and wine served in glasses and fast, Wi – Fi on E195 – E2 we strive to give all travellers the premium economy experience they deserve.

Porter Airlines President Kevin Jackson said that receiving this rating is further confirmation that our distinctive approach to service is resonating with more customers as we continue to expand across North America.

Link - https://www.expreso.info/noticias/transporte/103376_porter_airlines_recibe_otro_galardon_con_cuatro_estrellas_apex

Travelport - TAP Air Portugal | Multi - Source Content Distribution Agreement Signed

 Travelport Worldwide Ltd, company which provide distribution, technology, payment solutions for the travel and tourism industry and also IT services to airlines such as shopping, ticketing and departure control based in Langley - Berkshire - UK and TAP Air Portugal, flag carrier of Portugal, headquartred in Lisbon and member of Star Alliance have signed a multi - source content distribution agreement that includes both NDC and traditional content for Travelport agency clients.

This active collaboration aims to offer content of TAP Air Portugal's NDC permitting the agents can easily access the vast range of tariffs and offer in the Travelport+ platform.

Agents using Travelport's API, Smartpoint Cloud and Smartpoint Desktop solutions will be able to seamlessly view and compare the airline's NDC offerings alongside traditional content and book the best deals for their travelers.

Travelport's end-to-end solutions also allow travel agents to manage NDC bookings for their travellers.

TAP Air Portugal's Chief Commercial and Revenue Officer Mario Cruz said that the upcoming launch of the airline's NDC content on Travelport+ will be a pivotal moment in the mutual decades - long relationship.

Together we seek to offer a solution that makes it easier for agents to access, sell and provide personalized services to TAP Air Portugal's NDC content and offers through the Travelport+ marketplace.

Travelport's Global Head of Travel Partners Damian Hikey said that the updated agreement with TAP Air Portugal underlines the mutual commitment to creating a modern and personalized shopping and service experience for agents and travelers with NDC.

With the future delivery of TAP Air Portugal's NNC content and services from Travelport+, the mission continues with the aim of ensuring that agencies can easily buy, compare, book and offer the best deals form all major airlines, all in one place.

Travelport's CCL Content Curation Layer AI solution helps retailers minimize challenges when viewing and comparing content offerings from multiple sources, allowing agents to easily compare both NDC and traditional content in one place.

Integrated into the Travelport+ platform, the CCL uses artificial intelligence to filter aggregated content and provide accurate and standardized search results, making offers easier to understand and compare.

Link -  https://www.expreso.info/noticias/agencias/103408_travelport_y_tap_ofreceran_contenidos_y_servicios_ndc_en_travelport

Seville - Spain | SICAB – International Horse Show – From 19 to 24 November 2024

Seville, the capital and largest city of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia, situated in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, well known for its rich history, stupendous Mudejar architecture present in its quaint neighbourhoods and one of the cradles of Flamenco will host the 34th edition of SICAB, the International Horse Show from 19th to 24th November 2024.

The event will be held at FIBES, the Seville Exhibition and Congress Center and the 2024 edition highlights its international character with farms from 11 countries and delegations of breeders, experts, trainers and journalists with the presence of more than 850 horses, 321 stands and 81 livestock boxes, solidifying itself as a fundamental showcase for the equestrian industry and related sectors.

The President of ANCCE, the Royal National Association Spanish Horse Breeders worldwide José Juan Morales underlined the worldwide importance of this 2024 edition by welcoming this year farms from Spain, Belgium, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Dominican Republic and the United States of America with also delegations of farmers, subscribers, specialized press and influencers who will arrive from Belgium, Germany, Morocco, The Netherlands and the United States of America.  

SICAB which consolidates itself as the world's largest PRE gathering, the purebred Spanish horse is considered an event of enormous cultural, sporting and commercial importance for Seville and Andalusia and during the presentation its importance was presented in a space that integrates competition, exhibition, training and commercial exchange.

The Mayor of Seville José Luis Sanz underlined that SICAB is a key event for Seville, which during that week becomes the capital of the Spanish horse breed with the city having the privilege of hosting a unique equestrian event in the world with an economic impact of over €60 million which reinforces its position as an international reference point and the third most important event after Easter with the "Semana Santa" and the "Feria de Abril" the April Fair celebrated in the Andalusian capital.

The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Junta de Andalucia, the Andalusian Governemnt, Consolación Vera showed her support for SICAB by declaring that the Andalusian Government has a constant commitment to livestock farms and we want this event to continue to be a world reference point where the image of Andalusia is promoted that unfolds its potential with all its products.

The Deputy Minister then underlined the value of Andalusian farms and the daily work of breeders who position Andalusia as an example for other countries.

The Deputy Minister of Culture and Sport of the Junta de Andalusia Maria Esperanza O' Neill underlined that SICAB enhances the ancestral and intangible heritage of Andalusian culture by highlighting the equestrian tradition and its crafts, the heritage of all the Adalusians.

This event is unmissable in the social and cultural agenda of Seville exceeding in each edition the figures of participation and visits, events as SICAB are essential to preserve and project a cultural asset that is part of the local past and that we want to spread into the future.

The President of the Caja Rural del Sur Foundation ,José Luis Garcia - Palacios underlined the international relevance of SICAB and the importance of this event to highlight the Spanish breed horse, an event of international repercussion that highlights a unique breed.

The President also underlined the Foundation's commitment to the ANCCE stating that the support is not out of interest but out of conviction, an event that promotes the equestrian industry SICAB 2024 will present the prestigious Spanish Horse World Championship and the finals of 9 equestrian disciplines, reaffirming its position as a reference event for the sector.

This very special event, which attracts the attention of the equestrian industry nationally and internationally, becomes a unique platform to celebrate and promote the greatness of the Spanish breed horse, elevating its relevance on the global stage.

Link - https://www.expreso.info/noticias/agenda/103428_las_novedades_de_la_34_edicion_del_sicab

Berlin, Germany | 09th November - Celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Fall of the Wall

On 9th November 1989 the Berlin Wall fell, the Berliner Mauer, that barrier system active from 1961 to 1989 erected by East German Government to prevent the free movement of people to West Germany which became the symbol of the division between East and West a historical event that marked not only the end of the infamous Cold War that had generated division, bewilderment, mistrust, lack of hope and international tensions will be celebrated throughout autumn 2024 with a series of exciting events in the German capital.

35 years later that wall which was a long system of reinforced concrete fences approximately 156 kilometres long and between 3.4 and 4.2 metres in height considered the concrete symbol of the so - called Iron Curtain that was, the imaginary border line between the Western European zones of NATO and the Socialist zones of the Warsaw Pact in Eastern Europe is no longer there and numerous events will be organized that will concern the history of the life of divided Germany.

Along the old route of the wall there will be an installation of posters reflecting the resistance against the GDR regime, the Deutsche Demokratische Republik, the German Democratic Republic, socialist state proclaimed in the Soviet sector of Berlin on 7^th October 1949 that existed until 1990 when the official German reunification took place, which was formally concluded on 3^rd October of the same year.

With various events in the program, scientists will exchanges innovative ideas at the Walls Science Summit which will be celebrated on the occasion of Berlin Science Week started on 07^th November which will end on 10^th November, an activity that will be completed with a photographic exhibition and a musical installation that will illustrate how life was in the 90s in the GDR.

Link - https://www.expreso.info/noticias/agenda/103393_35_aniversario_de_la_caida_del_muro_de_berlin