Tag: tourism
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China Reopens Borders to International Tourists in 2023: What You Need to Know
After almost three years of closed borders due to the Covid-19 pandemic, China is finally opening up its doors to international tourists. As of March 15, foreign offices are now allowed to process applications for Chinese visas again, and cruise ships can make stops in Shanghai and Hainan Island without a visa. In…
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Beijing to Surpass Paris as World’s Top Tourism Destination
According to a recent report by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), the global tourism landscape is set for a major shake-up over the next decade. Several Chinese cities are predicted to overtake Paris as the world’s biggest tourism destination. The report suggests that Beijing, the capital city of China, will soon…
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Czechia: The Czech Republic’s New Name and What It Means for the Country
Countries changing their names is not a new phenomenon, and the Czech Republic is the latest nation to undergo a rebranding. In a bid to simplify things and better represent itself on the world stage, the country will now be officially referred to as ‘Czechia.’ Why the Change? The use of Czechia is…
