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The Top 3 BIGGEST Beijing Attractions: 1. The Great Wall Beijing like many of the world's major attractions was built so long ago as a defence against the country’s northern invaders. You can see this wall from up in space, they say, and really, this place needs no introduction. The walls wind all the way as far as the eye can see. Badaling is the portion of the wall most people may tell you to go because it has been rebuilt and you will get all the towers and rebuilt walls for your camera. However, JinShanLing and SiMaTai attract good reviews from the more adventurous tourists because there will be less people there and the scenery more picturesque. #beijing #china #asiatravel @Charlesfrize #onlinemarketinginGhana #tourismmarketing #OnlinemarketinginEurope #DigitalBranding #travelblogger #travelinspiration #FrizeMediaTravel #TravelGoals #travel #ghanatourism #worldtravel

This could be useful. Very useful for itineraries combining say the Okavango and Hwange ;-) https://lnkd.in/e-9m-J7J

Stay another day in Ho Chi Minh City to scratch beneath the surface of this dynamic city. Read our blog for insider tips on going beyond the usual tourist path: https://lnkd.in/gUueBu4S #EXOVietnam #StayAnotherDay #TravelMadeReal

In this one, I give you five ideas to help make your visit to Vietnam’s best city as good as it can possibly be 🇻🇳 Plus, there's a link to my latest walk 🏃♂️ #thebureauasia #vietnam

TOP 05 Tourist destinations of Hanoi and Saigon residents (In Summer months) Discover the top 5 travel hotspots, uniquely favored by Hanoians and Saigoneers, each offering a different vibe - whether it's the coastal breeze or the mountain charm. 📍 Hanoians' Picks: Hanoians favor both coastal areas like Đà Nẵng (27%), Quảng Ninh (23%), known for Ha Long Bay, and Thanh Hóa (10%) and mountainous regions like Sơn La (9%) and Hòa Bình (8%). 🌆 Saigoneers' Choices: Saigoneers lean towards coastal destinations such as Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu (27%), Khánh Hòa (11%), Bình Thuận (13%), and Kiên Giang (10%), reflecting Ho Chi Minh City's tropical climate and their preference for seaside leisure. About 2 out of 10 (18%) also choose Lâm Đồng (Dalat), which indicates a considerable interest for the cool, crisp air and lush landscapes of the Central Highlands. While both groups appreciate Vietnam's diverse beauty, Saigoneers, influenced by the warm southern climate, lean towards coastal relaxation and highland freshness. On the other hand, Hanoians love exploring nearby coasts and culturally rich mountainous terrains. 🏞️✨ 👥 Join the tourism conversation! Share your insights and experiences. Are you ready to plan your next adventure and embrace the beauty of Vietnam ? Let us know in the comments below! 🗣️✨ 🌍✈️ #VietnamDestinations #CityVibes #MountainEscape #ExploreVietnam #Iloveresearch #indochinaresearch

Taking an international trip? Here are five things to remember. #RobinatOutlanderTravel #OutlanderTravel #TravelAdvisorsWhoTravel #travelmorein2024 #luxurytravel #rdutravelagent #CaryTravelAgent #NCTravelAgent #EuropeTravel #EuropeSpecialist

The Spanish capital climbs one place compared to 2022 and comes only behind the cities of Paris and Dubai in the list of the 100 best urban destinations of the year. The Euromonitor report demonstrates the strong position that Madrid is acquiring as a tourist destination, the result of the intense work carried out over the last five years.

In an age of rampant overtourism in cities like Barcelona, this VisitOSLO ad stands out for its sheer lack of excitement. A 31-year-old local takes us around, nonchalantly showing us "boring" Oslo. It's genius! Instead of hopping from one crowded bar to another, or showcasing sunkissed beaches or nature, we see locals swimming in the middle of the city and there being no queues to get into restaurants. It's very refreshing to see just a "normal" city from the eyes of a local, who ends by saying, "Oslo should play hard to get!". The counter-narrative is so strong that it can be used by other destinations looking to stand out vs busier, more popular destinations. Imagine if the following cities did a similar campaign: Brunei Darussalam vs Singapore Panama City vs Cancun Faro vs Ibiza Phillip Island vs Melbourne Halifax vs Toronto Jeddah vs Dubai The list goes on. I found the ad inspiring, having never been to Oslo. What about you? cc Rodney Payne #marketing #travel #brand

Vietnam holds a special place in my heart. Traveling through its vibrant cities and breathtaking landscapes with my daughter has created some of my greatest memories. From the bustling streets of Hanoi to the serene beauty of Ha Long Bay, every moment was an adventure. 🌅🇻🇳✨ Have you visited Vietnam? Share your favorite memories or travel tips in the comments below! #TravelMemories #VietnamAdventures #FamilyTravel #Travelinsurance

Our CEO Martin Wiest's views on Connected Africa – Local DMC’s ? The African continent has over the last decade undergone an amazing change in terms of being ever more connected. Airlines such as Ethiopian and Kenyan have been extremely successful in connecting countries on this continent with an ever-improving frequency and capacity. This development has allowed for international, regional and domestic tourism development only briefly halted by COVID-19, which is fortunately nearly a dim and distant memory. An interconnected Africa simultaneously means the ability for tourists to explore in a multi-country fashion either in a singular trip or if possible in multiple explorations. So what does this mean for DMC’s on this continent ? Historically these either sold destination expertise of their home turf or at best their region combined with a transactional and operational capability in that area. As their customers broadened the destinations to create choice for consumers typically other local providers were chosen as no DMC’s had a broad African footprint. This obviously has the advantage of true local knowledge, but is flawed with many shortcomings such as system integrations, differences in standards, multiple negotiations for terms and conditions, inability to leverage continental purchasing power, consumer brand recognition and many more. At Tourvest Destination Management we recognized early on the requirement to develop a footprint on the African continent that straddled the requirement of local expertise with continental presence, which now includes 10 countries and 13 offices in Southern and East Africa with further expansion planned into West and North Africa for the next 24 months. We have no doubt that this thinking is aligned to market developments and an ever more adventurous consumer behaviour on our continent. It creates unique sales opportunities in most source markets and hence is beneficial for destinations seeking a presence there. So is the future a number of Pan African DMC’s or does the South African phrase “Local is lekker” still apply. In my mind the answer is “It depends!”. It depends on the customer’s choice, the consumer demands, local circumstance, value proposition created by the various stakeholders and hence both business models are future proof. The question remains which of the two principals is more scalable – only time will tell. #Africaconnect #TourismAfrica #AfricanFootPrint #Tourism #TourvestDM