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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UNWTO has launched a new global initiative designed to unite and encourage nations, tourism sector leaders and consumers to be more open-minded when choosing a travel destination. Announced during the World Tourism Day celebrations in Riyadh, "Tourism Opens Minds" will showcase the powerful role that tourism plays in bridging cultures and promoting a more interconnected and harmonious world. To mark the launch, delegates gathered in Riyadh were presented with a special Pledge calling on them to actively work to promote new and under-appreciated destinations. Tourism Recovering – But Old Patterns Remain World Tourism Day 2023 was held as new data from UNWTO underscored the sector's recovery from the impacts of the pandemic. At the same time, however, research suggests that only a minority of tourists intend to seek out new or different destinations as they start travelling again. According the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, global tourism is on track to recover 80% and 95% international arrival numbers by the end of 2023. Notably, however, a recent YouGov survey found that 66% of tourists believe that travelling to a place that provides familiarity is important. Just under half of respondents feel uncomfortable travelling to places they know little about. This is despite the fact that, of those that do travel to new destinations, 83% agree that they come back with a changed or broadened perspective. The data shows the need for initiatives such as 'Tourism Open Minds' to encourage consumers to diversify their travel habits, with UNWTO uniting the global sector behind this aim. The initiative also aims at allowing government officials, sector leaders and consumers help to mitigate the impacts of over-tourism, foster mutual understanding, conserve the environment and ensure equitable growth of the sector. "A Unifying Force" For Good UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili says: "To ensure true global prosperity, we must work together to ensure that every country can harness the potential of a thriving tourism industry. The sector serves as a unifying force, fostering cultural understanding, strengthening bonds between societies, and championing environmental preservation. "The 'Tourism Opens Minds' initiative extends a compelling invitation for travelers to broaden their horizons and explore the uncharted corners of our world. By doing so, it not only reveals the beauty of diverse destinations but also nurtures an appreciation for the cultures and people who call these places home." His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, said: "Since embarking on our tourism journey, Saudi Arabia has been committed to enhancing the sector and generating an impact extends beyond borders. Our contributions including pivotal partnerships such as the establishment of the UNWTO Middle East office in Riyadh, the creation of the Riyadh School for Tourism and Hospitality and hosting record-breaking editions of the WTTC Global Forum and UNWTO World Tourism Day, underscore the immense potential of the sector when people from across the globe are united and connected. "The UNWTO 'Tourism Opens Minds' Initiative is another important milestone for the tourism sector, and its launch at World Tourism Day in Riyadh is a continuation of our many previous commitments to the global tourism sector." Tourism Leaders Pledge to Act In Riyadh, high-level guests at the World Tourism Day celebrations were invited to agree to a Pledge, representing their shared commitment to work together to: Make lesser-known destinations more welcoming and accessible; Help to cater to, and foster, an environment that compliments trips to lesser-known destinations; To be more open-minded to new cultures and destinations. A new symbol to represent the initiative was also unveiled. Inspired by the colors of the flags of every country in the world, the symbol acts as a visual representation of working together to recognize the power of tourism in fostering cultural connections and sustainable growth for all. Tourism Opens Minds symbol About UNWTO The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations specialized agency for fostering tourism as a vehicle for equal, inclusive and sustainable development. Working with its Member States, international organizations and the private sector, UNWTO promotes safe and seamless travel for all. UNWTO also works to make tourism the foundation of trust and international cooperation and a central pillar of growth and opportunity. As part of the wider UN system, UNWTO is at the forefront of global efforts to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including through its ability to create decent jobs, promote equality and preserve natural and cultural heritage.
The exhibit was part of TIMELESS, a two-day celebration of timepiece artistry MACAO, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sands Lifestyle successfully presented the inaugural TIMELESS at The Londoner® Macao on Sept. 25-26. The highlight was the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) exhibition, a showcase of the 84 nominated timepieces of the 2023 GPHG competition. Often referred to as the watch industry's "Oscars", the competition is designed to recognise watchmaking excellence worldwide. Along with an insightful panel discussion and expert-led masterclasses, the two-day event attracted watch connoisseurs and collectors from across Asia. The Londoner Macao was the first location in the world to exhibit the 2023 GPHG nominations, providing visitors with an exclusive and rare opportunity to view the world's finest timepieces in one location. The exhibited masterpieces had a collective value of approximately MOP 36 million. The exhibit was held in The Londoner's Crystal Palace, an impressive, palatial, light-filled atrium, constructed in glass, iron and marble and was the perfect setting for aficionados, collectors and the curious to get up close to GPHG's best of the best for 2023. The nominated GPHG watches compete in 14 categories, including mechanical exception, artistic crafts, complication, and sports watches. Each category highlights specific aspects of watchmaking excellence, including design, technical innovation, craftsmanship and overall performance. The winners of each category will be announced at an awards ceremony to be held in Geneva this November. The officiating ceremony was held on Sept. 25, and was well-attended by media, VIP guests, industry players, celebrities and socialites. Officiating guests included Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director, Macao Government Tourism Office; Dr. Wilfred Wong, President, Sands China Ltd.; Michel Lamunière, Chairman & CEO of Tatler Asia; Carine Maillard, Director of GPHG; Austen Chu, Founder of Horoloupe and Taiwanese actor and Golden Horse award winner Yo Yang. Dr. Wilfred Wong said, "As an exceptional property, we knew that The Londoner Macao would be the perfect location to host such an esteemed world-class event. An event that also aligned perfectly with the aim of Sands Lifestyle, which is to provide enhanced experiences beyond guests' expectations. As expected given the calibre of timepieces that were on display during the two days, combined with a thought-provoking panel discussion and expert-led masterclasses, it was well received by an international audience of fine watch collectors." After the officiating ceremony, a glittering and exclusive party inspired by The Great Gatsby, Timeless Cocktail, was held at The Club of Londoner Court. The cocktail event featured living statues that came to life to offer guests champagne, live musical performances, and bespoke cocktails by Jay Khan, from the number one bar on Asia's 50 Best list, Coa. Other memorable moments from the art-of-time celebration included an informative panel discussion for invited guests. Held on Sept. 25, it explored the significant impact that GPHG has had on the watchmaking industry. On Sept. 26, the stunning GPHG exhibition was opened to the public who were able to visually experience the craft and artistry of fine watchmaking. Also taking place on the second day was a series of priceless masterclasses that provided a unique opportunity to learn from timepiece experts. The "Watch Collecting" masterclass, which focused on the evolution and trends in collecting globally, was led by Wing Ngai Fong, the founder of Macau Timepiece Museum and a prominent collector, and Austen Chu, a GPHG academy member and Horoloupe founder. In the highly immersive "Art of Watchmaking" masterclass, watch-making experts John Ng and Francisco Garcia showed participants the level of skill required to assemble a mechanical movement. Completing the informative sessions was the TIMELESS X Piaget X Simon Shia class. Shia, a timepiece aficionado, explained the significance of well-known Piaget collections. Sands Lifestyle was the event partner for TIMELESS, a prestigious two-day event held at The Londoner Macao, dedicated to the world’s finest luxury timepieces. Sands Lifestyle was the event partner for TIMELESS, a prestigious two-day event held at The Londoner Macao, dedicated to the world’s finest luxury timepieces. Sands Lifestyle was the event partner for TIMELESS, a prestigious two-day event held at The Londoner Macao, dedicated to the world’s finest luxury timepieces. Sands Lifestyle, as event partner for TIMELESS, held the officiating ceremony at Crystal Palace of The Londoner Macao on Sept. 25. (left to right) Officiating guests included Austen Chu, Founder of Horoloupe; Michel Lamunière, Chairman & CEO of Tatler Asia; Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director, Macao Government Tourism Office; Dr. Wilfred Wong, President, Sands China Ltd.; Carine Maillard, Director of GPHG; Taiwanese actor and Golden Horse award winner Yo Yang. For high resolution images, please access the following:https://we.tl/t-R2pXHVy8Rl (Link valid until Oct.3, 2023) About The Londoner® MacaoThe Londoner® Macao is an integrated resort that invites visitors on a journey through the best of British history and culture. It incorporates five celebrated hotel brands – the new The Londoner Hotel and Londoner Court, alongside existing Conrad Macao, Sheraton Grand Macao and The St. Regis Macao. The Londoner Macao will present visitors to Cotai with an expanded offering of affordable luxury available nowhere else in Macao, with over 6,000 hotel rooms and suites, and 1.2 million square feet (111,000 square metres) of retail, entertainment, dining and meetings and convention space. With over 150 retail outlets, Shoppes at Londoner joins Shoppes at Venetian and Shoppes at Four Seasons, alongside Shoppes at Parisian. Together they offer a selection of approximately 850 luxury duty free stores – the most in any one single location in Macao. With three spas, four health clubs and over 365,000 square feet (34,000 square metres) of uniquely themed gaming space, The Londoner Macao provides a new level of luxury and accessibility to the Cotai Strip.
In boundless desert lonely smokes rise straight / Over endless river the sun sinks round BEIJING, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "A Bus Tour Across China" is the first mobile bus studio program of the whole network created by the China Media Group. "The Silk Road Journey Season" will set out for Alshaa, on September 27th and 29th, Beijing time. Together with China Media Group Mobile, from Badain Jaran Desert to the poplar forest of Ejin Banner, from Tonghu grassland to Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center etc., audiences can experience the "10,000 possibilities" of Alshaa. Here, we have the one and only geopark themed on desert in the world: The populus euphratica forest in the Ejina Banner of Alshaa, one of the three largest in the world; and JSLC, one of the world's top three satellite launch centers. The splendid culture, long history, unique landforms, and the world-renowned high-tech achievements are pearls shining on the land of Alshaa. Alshaa, a vast and magical land, locates at the place where Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region and Gansu join. Alshaa is a word taken from Mongol. It means "a place rich in colors". Located at the west end of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and adjacent to Mongolian Plateau in the north, Hexi Corridor in the south, Helan in the east and Tianshan in the west, Alshaa occupies a total area of 270,000 square kilometers, and is the largest city of Inner Mongolia. Here, the mingling of the colors of mountains, rivers, deserts and forests creates a land "rich in colors". Here, you can find the red Wulan Lake, "the heart of the world", the green Tonghu Prairie, the golden populus euphratica forest in the Ejina Banner of Alshaa, and the azure blue Juyan River. Here, eastern and western culture, and prairie culture and farming culture meet, mingle and develop together. As an important path to the prairie silk road, the culture here is also "rich in color". Still, there are more you can find in Alshaa. This land is not only a pasture, but also a land that help realize the dream of the Chinese people to explore the outer space. JSLC is located at the Ejina Banner of Alshaa. It is the earliest, largest and most advanced comprehensive test launch site in China and is also the only manned space launch site in China that is listed among the top three sites worldwide. Alshaa also has the Ceke Port, which is an important transportation hub, trade center, cargo distribution site and resource channel in the northwest of China. The Ceke Port, which is located in the Alshaa Ejina Banner of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is a port of entry between China and Mongolia, corresponding with the Shiveekhuren Port of the Ömnögovi Province of Mongolia. As the forefront of China's effort to build an important base for cooperation with countries to the north of China, Ceke Port is actively participating in the construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative and the China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor. This year, the total import volume via the Sino-Mongolian Ceke Port reached 10 million tons, and the largest single-day trade volume exceeded 100,000 tons, which hits a historical high in the past three years, witnessing breakthroughs in both gross annual volume and single-day trade volume. Discovering Alshaa Together with the World What can you expect in Alshaa? This episode of the "A Bus Tour Across China – The Silk Road Journey Season" will take you on a journey to Alshaa from September 27 to September 29. We are going to show you the multiple perspectives to see Alshaa. Here, you can enjoy a "Starry Sky Concert in the Desert" comprising bonfires, fireworks, horse riding, archery, camel races, stone feasts, and melodious long tunes, Taobuxiuer (a local musical instrument) playing, and camping on the grassland. In this vast and magical land of "Heavenly Alshaa", the desert culture, prairie culture, camel culture, spaceflight culture and stone culture will present you a unique culture experience. From September 27 to September 29, stay with us, to discover Alshaa together with the world.
BEIJING, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rendezvous at the Great Wall in Bright Moonlight Rendezvous at the Great Wall in Bright Moonlight On the evening of September 23, a magnificent Mid-Autumn Poetry Gala took place at the foot of the Juyongguan Great Wall in Changping, Beijing, as the main event of the 2023 Beijing Great Wall Cultural Festival. This year, the Beijing Great Wall Cultural Festival features a main event, a high-level cultural salon, a forum and multiple themed activities, aiming to present to the world the grandeur of the millennia-old Great Wall through a modern audio-visual feast, according to the Publicity Department of Changping District. As the night falls, the Juyongguan Great Wall was wrapped in brilliant lighting and the event opened. It included an achievement release, a launching ceremony and an art show. The gala showcased the Great Wall as a grandiose miracle in the history of human architecture and presented unparalleled historic and cultural landscape to global audiences through the release of achievements related to the Great Wall cultural belt, the screening of promotional videos on Great Wall culture, and a diverse range of performances. The gala, centered around the Great Wall culture, featured famous ancient Chinese poems themed on the Great Wall and the moon, an original song eulogizing the moon, and a series of songs celebrating the picturesque views at the Juyongguan Great Wall. To better promote the culture of the Great Wall, Changping District, where the Juyongguan Pass is located, launched a photo exhibition, a cultural fair, and a cage football tournament, all themed on the Great Wall, during the Great Wall Cultural Festival. Combining tourism with intangible cultural heritage, cultural creative products and sports, these events promoted the high-quality and integrated development of the cultural and tourism industries, revitalized cultural resources, enriched the supply of tourism products, spurred people's love for the Great Wall, and created an enabling environment where everyone contributes to cultural heritage protection. Image Attachments Links:Link: https://iop.asianetnews.net/view-attachment?attach-id=442426 Caption: Rendezvous at the Great Wall in Bright Moonlight
More than 500 government officials, industry leaders and experts from across 120 countries are set to descend on Riyadh for the event, making this year's celebration the biggest and most impactful World Tourism Day in its 43-year history. Speakers include His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism of Saudi Arabia; Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization; Her Excellency Rosa Ana Morillo Rodriguez, Secretary of State, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism of Spain; Patricia de Lille, Minister of Tourism of South Africa; Julia Simpson, CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council and Matthew Upchurch, CEO of Virtuoso Breadth of high-level attendees demonstrates significance of World Tourism Day 2023, hosted in Riyadh, to charting the future of the global tourism sector's growth. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Details of the speaker lineup have been revealed for this year's World Tourism Day (WTD), to be held in Riyadh from 27th – 28th September. With more than 500 government officials, industry leaders and experts from across 120 countries set to descend on Riyadh for the event, the level of attendance demonstrates the significance of WTD 2023 in charting the future of the global tourism sector's growth. SAUDI ARABIA UNVEILS TOP TOURISM LEADERS AND GLOBAL MINISTERS IN SPEAKER LINEUP FOR WORLD TOURISM DAY 2023 The breadth of high-level speakers showcases the collective impetus across industry to celebrate the sector's successes while exploring solutions to its most pressing challenges. Speakers announced today include: His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism of Saudi Arabia Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization His Excellency Khalid Al Falih, Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia Her Highness Princess Haifa Bint Mohammed Al Saud, Vice Minister of Tourism Her Excellency Patricia de Lille, Minister of Tourism of South Africa Her Excellency Nikolina Brnjac, Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Croatia His Excellency Mehmet Ersoy, Minister of Culture and Tourism of Turkey Her Excellency Rosa Ana Morillo Rodriguez, Secretary of State, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism of Spain Julia Simpson, CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council Pansy Ho, Secretary General of the Global Tourism Economy Forum Captain Ibrahim Koshy, the CEO of Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) Pierfrancesco Vago, CEO of MSC Cruises Greg Webb, CEO of Travelport Matthew Upchurch, CEO of Virtuoso Ritesh Agarwal, CEO of OYO António Guterres, UN Secretary General, said: "Tourism is a powerful force for progress and mutual understanding. But in order to deliver its full benefits, this force must be protected and nurtured. On this World Tourism Day, we recognize the vital need for green investments to build a tourism sector that delivers for people and planet. So let us all do more to harness the full potential of sustainable tourism. Because investing in sustainable tourism is investing in a better future for all." WTD 2023 will be held under the theme "Tourism and Green Investments" with the aim of fostering global collaboration to examine investment opportunities to strengthen resilience of the tourism industry, steering the sector towards an investment-led and sustainably focused future. The two-day event will see tourism leaders participate in keynote speeches and panel discussions centered around three UNWTO core themes: people, planet and prosperity. Participants will explore the power of tourism and the sector's role in bridging cultures, preserving the environment, and promoting a more harmonious and interconnected world. The first day will explore the UNWTO theme of 'Tourism and Green Investments' through panels ranging from the power of tourism in building bridges; investing in human capabilities; the potential of less-traversed tourism destinations; challenges and solutions in achieving a sustainable future; to bridging the innovation gap and powering entrepreneurship. On the evening of the first day, a gala dinner will be hosted in Saudi Arabia's UNESCO heritage site Diriyah, as a celebration of WTD 2023. The Tourism Leaders Forum will be held on the second day under the theme 'Tourism for People, Prosperity and Intercultural Dialogue'. A public sector session will examine the sustainable future for the industry, while a private sector session will explore seamless end-to-end travel. A WTD 2024 handover session will also be conducted between Saudi Arabia and Georgia, ahead of Georgia's hosting of the event next year. The scale of the event being hosted in Riyadh showcases the importance attached by the Saudi government to the development of the global tourism sector. The Kingdom was elected Chair of the Executive Council of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for 2023, and hosted the World Travel and Tourism Council's Global Summit in Riyadh last year. According to the recent UNWTO Barometer Report, the Middle East reported the best results in January-July 2023, with arrivals 20% above pre-pandemic levels. The region continues to be the only to exceed 2019 levels so far, with Saudi witnessing extraordinary double-digit growth at (+58%). About The Ministry of TourismSaudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism was founded in 2020, following the opening of Saudi Arabia to international tourists in 2019. The Ministry spearheads the Kingdom's Vision to bring Saudi tourism to the forefront. Its endeavors align with the Kingdom's ambitious goals, aiming to create 1 million jobs for its citizens, enable accelerated and sustainable growth with future-focused policies, investments, and talent development guided by data, receive 100 million tourism visits by 2030, and amplify the sector's GDP contribution from 3% to 10%. In doing so, the Ministry of Tourism issues licenses and classifications for tourism activities and creates and approves tourist visa regulations. About UNWTOThe World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations specialized agency for fostering tourism as a vehicle for equal, inclusive and sustainable development. Working with its Member States, international organizations and the private sector, UNWTO promotes safe and seamless travel for all. UNWTO also works to make tourism the foundation of trust and international cooperation and a central pillar of growth and opportunity. As part of the wider UN system, UNWTO is at the forefront of global efforts to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including through its ability to create decent jobs, promote equality and preserve natural and cultural heritage. World Tourism Day Celebrations | UNWTO
DAXIN, China, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Trial Operation Commencement Ceremony of the Sino-Vietnam Detian-Ban Gioc Waterfall Cross-border Tourism Cooperation Zone (hereinafter referred to as the "Co-op Zone") was held at the Chinese-Vietnamese border checkpoints on September 15, at 10:00 am. The Trial Operation Commencement Ceremony of the China-Vietnam Detian-Ban Gioc Waterfall Cross-border Tourism Cooperation Zone At the ceremony, performers from both China and Vietnam showcased music and dances representing their respective peoples. For instance, the Vietnamese tianqin (string instrument)/vocal song Ban Gioc Charms is brisk and sweet, the Chinese song Guangxi Nidiya is passionate and energizing, the Vietnamese music/dance Beautiful Cao Bang Mountains and Waters is graceful and beautiful, the Chinese Early Spring of Zhuang Village is soft and profound. The show culminated in Vietnam and China sung by both Chinese and Vietnamese performers, with the lyrics "Vietnam and China, joint by mountains and waters. Like the mountains and seas we share, our friendship shall last as long as the sun shines. We drink water from the same river, we see each other during the day, we safeguard one another at night" signifying the promising future of this cooperation. After the end of the ceremony, members of the first-ever tour groups of the China-Vietnam Co-op Zone respectively passed through checkpoints, crossed national borders and began touring in the other country, according to the Publicity Department of Daxin. The Co-op Zone, located in Daxin county, has started its trial operation, which is set to last from September 15, 2023 to September 14, 2024. During the span of trial operation, a management model will be implemented that includes group tour reservation, limited group tour availability, limited time for cross-border travel, entry and exit only for tour groups, and designated touring routes. Within the trial operation, the Co-op Zone is only open to tourists holding valid Passport of the People's Republic of China, Entry and Exit Permit of the People's Republic of China, Passport of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and Entry and Exit Permit of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. For tourists visiting the Co-op Zone from Vietnam, it is necessary to first register for tour group via the WeChat Mini Program "CTG-QUBIANGUAN", with each group requiring a minimum of 5 participants and a maximum of 20. During the first three months of the trial operation period, there is a ceiling of ten tour groups per day. Beginning in the fourth month, daily quota for cross-border visitors will increase to 500 persons. All cross-border visitors will need to enter and exit as a part of a tour group. Border checkpoints are open for entry each day from (all time shown in Beijing time) 10:00 in the morning until 15:00 in the afternoon, and before 17:00 all cross-border tour groups must return across the border back to country of origin. Each group shall not spend more than five hours touring across the border, and unlawfully staying behind in the territory of the other nation is strictly prohibited for any cross-border visitor. During the span of trial operation, the tour route inside the Co-op Zone for Vietnamese visitors will be Co-op Zone entry and exit channel checkpoint - Ban Gioc Waterfall tourism and scenic zone - Ban Gioc hotel and restaurant - Co-op Zone entry and exit channel checkpoint. Ticket price for Vietnamese visitor is VND 70,000/person/visit (around RMB 21 per current exchange rate, including personal accident insurance, excluding other recreation fees), and visitors must wear Vietnamese badge during the tour. Image Attachments Links: Link: https://iop.asianetnews.net/view-attachment?attach-id=442376 Caption: The Trial Operation Commencement Ceremony of the China-Vietnam Detian-Ban Gioc Waterfall Cross-border Tourism Cooperation Zone
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