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Nepal: trekking alone has been banned since April 1
As of April 1, 2023, Nepal Tourism Board will prohibit foreign tourists from trekking without a guide, and following the decision, TIMS permits (Trekkers Information Management System) will no longer be issued to tourists without guides.
Source: International Mountain Tourism Union Gallery
Maniraj Lamichhane, director general of Nepal's tourism Department, said: "This decision has been taken for the benefit of tourists. When hiking alone, tourists often get lost and may face insecurity. To alleviate this situation, we decided to ban solo hiking. Starting April 1, walking adventure Tours must be guided."
Shenzhen ELF: high-quality development to create industrial samples of "intangible cultural heritage" activation
Long before the concepts of "intangible cultural heritage" and "rural revitalization" became popular, Shenzhen ELF Cultural and Creative Group Co., Ltd was committed to the revitalization of intangible cultural heritage, connecting with the market of Dashan, Guizhou and Shenzhen, and creating a commercial sample of "culture + industry". In 2023, under the guidance of the thinking of "high-quality development", ELF plans to further integrate resources, promote the construction of China's non-heritage tourism industry Expo Park by holding the "Cultural Festival in different places", unlock the password of intangible cultural heritage, connect culture and industry, strive to be a pioneer, and deliver a beautiful answer.
BTG Homeinns, together with Ctrip and other companies, launched the "Travel Mulan Plan" to create more than 20,000 jobs for women
BTG Homeinns and 10 other companies, including Ctrip, announced a joint "Travel Magnolia initiative", which aims to provide more than 20,000 jobs for women by 2023. At the same time, the Travel Magnolia Project released its Women in the Travel Industry Research Report. According to the content, as an industry that emphasizes service experience, the proportion of female practitioners and senior executives is far higher than the social average. They perform well in terms of long-term contribution and loyalty. Under the guarantee of effective welfare policies, 80% of female employees continue to maintain workplace confidence after giving birth.
"Changbai Spring Snow" 2023 Changbai Mountain regional Cultural Tourism Promotion held in Shanghai
"In order to continuously build the" Changbai Spring Snow "cultural tourism brand, promote more tourism products with Changbai Mountain characteristics and youth vitality, consolidate and expand Changbai Mountain ice and snow tourism in East China tourist source market, and help Changbai Mountain tourism economy continue to heat up, on the afternoon of March 6th, The "Changbai Spring Snow" 2023 Changbai Mountain Regional Cultural and Tourism Promotion Conference hosted by Changbai Mountain Management Committee and Baishan City People's Government was held in Shanghai.
Source: International Mountain Tourism Union Gallery
Mysterious magic Shennongjia wonderful appearance in the Greater Bay Area
March 6, "the extreme vision of Chu and heaven love Hubei", 2023 Hubei cultural tourism first promotion held in Guangzhou, the site released "Hubei spring tour nine theme routes", launched the "2023 Hubei tourism policy" and other preferential policies. The mysterious and magical Shennongjia scenic spot made a wonderful appearance in the Greater Bay Area. The promotion conference showcased the beautiful natural scenery of Shennongjia and featured tourism products by way of on-site explanation and video broadcast, further burnishing the golden brand of Hubei Shennongjia Cultural Tourism in the Greater Bay Area.
Photo Source: Shennongjia Forest Culture and Tourism Bureau
Xinjiang Silk Road International Resort will speed up construction of summer tourism projects
Xinjiang Silk Road International Resort East Tourist Service Center and supporting facilities construction project is divided into the first and second phase, covering a total area of about 34,645 square meters, the total construction area of about 77,453 square meters, mainly including the tourist service hall which can accommodate 10,000 people, international brand hotels and family resort hotels, large business district, 8-person ski sightseeing high-speed cable car, etc.
According to Qu Jiang, project leader of Nantong No. 4 Construction Group Co., LTD., the main body of the visitor service hall of the first phase of the project has been completed. This year, the main exterior decoration and equipment installation will be carried out.
It is understood that the project plans to build an ice and snow sports leisure resort complex, which will be used as the main venue of the Silk Road International Resort. It can host various ice and snow events, further promote the extension of the whole industry chain of ice and snow tourism, and help the development of all-region and all-time characteristic tourism.
Longhui County held the signing ceremony of the Framework Agreement for the Cooperation development of Xuefeng Mountain Resort and Tourism Area Project
On March 5, Longhui County and Hunan Xuefengshan Mountain Resort Tourism Development Co., Ltd. successfully signed the framework agreement for the cooperation and development of the Xuefengshan Mountain Resort Tourism Area project.
The signing by Longhui County people's government and Hunan Xuefeng Mountain Ecological Culture Tourism Co., LTD., a joint venture registered capital of 100 million yuan, a new Hunan Xuefeng Mountain resort tourism Development Co., LTD. With the goal of creating a 5A scenic spot and a national mountain platform tourism resort, the two sides will fully integrate elements and resources of the scenic spot, such as accommodation, transportation, scenic spots, shopping and promotion, further carry out cooperation on scenic platform and shared wisdom system, and further accelerate the construction of the core area of the Tiger Shanhuayao Scenic Spot. Jointly accelerate the creation of "Charm Xuefeng cloud flower Yao" Xuefeng mountain resort tourism brand.
Large-scale maintenance and upgrading of Laoshan Scenic area
It was learned on March 4 that Laoshan Scenic Area will undergo a batch of upgrading projects to improve the level of the scenic area's basic facilities, which will be built by the Administration of Laoshan Scenic Area in Qingdao.
Laoshan Scenic Spot is one of the first national key scenic spots identified in 1982 and attracts a large number of tourists every year. The renovation and improvement of the scenic spot will further optimize the environment of the scenic spot, enhance the external image of the scenic spot, and create a clean, comfortable and safe tourism environment for the majority of tourists, which is an important link affecting the sustainable development of the scenic spot.
"Cross-strait Youth Creative Design Exhibition" was launched in Chongqing
On the afternoon of March 3rd, the "Culture Enabling Rural Revitalization -- Cross-Straits Youth Creative Design Exhibition" was launched in Chongqing Yueshe Creative Art Exhibition Center. A total of 200 groups of outstanding works of young designers from both sides of the Taiwan Straits were displayed, 30% of which have won various design awards worldwide.
The exhibition is co-sponsored by the Chinese Culture Association and Chongqing Culture and Tourism Development Commission, and co-organized by China Foreign Culture Group and Chongqing Yuelai Investment Group. A total of eight themed areas have been set up. 300 universities and 10,000 young designers from both sides of the Taiwan Straits were mobilized and promoted, and 200 groups of excellent works were selected for exhibition.
Go to Dalian! The first book in the China National Geographic Urban Exploration series is coming
On March 2nd, the book launch party of China National Geographic: Urban Exploration and Going to Dalian was held in Dalian International Convention Center. Jointly published by Dalian Culture and Tourism Bureau and China National Geographic Magazine, this book is the first book in China National Geographic's Urban Exploration series. Focusing on the beauty of Dalian, the book shows the beauty of Dalian's mountains, sea charm and cultural customs in an all-round way, with seven main routes and more than 200 pictures combined with 200,000 words of description.
"I have a date with Huzhou in the spring!" 2023 Yangtze River Delta travel business conference opens
On March 2, the "Spring, I have A date with Huzhou" 2023 Yangtze River Delta Travel Agents Conference and the launch ceremony of Ctrip Group (Zhejiang) Tourism Revitalization Plan A was held. The activity aims to accelerate the high-quality development of Huzhou cultural tourism industry, expand the Yangtze River Delta and the national tourist market, and build the brand of "Lake, mountain and resort State" as a tourist destination.
At the event site, Huzhou Culture, Radio, Film and Tourism Administration signed "Huzhou high-quality Development Strategic Cooperation Agreement" and "Financial Service Agreement of Travel Agency Recovery Order Loan" respectively with Ctrip Cultural Tourism Industry Alliance and Bank of China Huzhou Branch. Zhejiang Travel Agency Association and Huzhou Tourism Association signed the "Tourist Source Transportation Agreement"; Yangtze River Delta Integrated Tourism Alliance signed the "Cooperation Agreement on Tourism Promotion and Development of Yangtze River Delta" with Huzhou Cultural Tourism Group.
2023 Asian Water System Tourism, Sports and Leisure, Sea fishing equipment and yacht Expo opened
On March 2nd, the 2023 Asian Water System Tourism, Sports and Leisure, Sea Fishing Equipment and Yacht Expo, organized by Guangdong Hongwei International Exhibition Group Co., Ltd. was officially opened at Changzhou Marina, Huangpu District, Guangzhou. As the first yacht industry festival in the spring of 2023 in South China, this Expo has a brand new exhibition mode and a unique vision for development. Attracted Princess Yacht, Azmu, Fei Fei, Tianyu, Minhua boat, Kaichang, Tai Cheng, Sui Feng, Wanlida, Jing Sui, Zero, small Hailong, Enhe, Ruilin, Yi Chuang, Star he, You Wave, Yongyu and other 100 well-known exhibitors, nearly ten thousand professional visitors to look for business opportunities, negotiate procurement. With 3 exhibition areas and 8 exhibits, it connects the whole industry chain of yachts, creating the most valuable comprehensive business cooperation platform for global supply and demand parties.
