Tourism Insights

The Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP), in collaboration with the city district administration, has launched a sightseeing bus service to highlight the city's rich art, culture, and heritage. The initiative aims to attract not only locals but also foreign delegates and visitors from across Pakistan. The TDCP has handed over two double-decker buses to the Faisalabad district administration. Deputy Commissioner Faisalabad Capt (retd) Nadeem Nasir stated that preparations are underway to operationalise the buses on three proposed routes: Canal Road (30km), Iqbal Stadium Road (19km) and D-Ground People's Colony (28km). https://lnkd.in/eWQZjctg #tourism #Tourisminsights #pakistan #tourismindustry #AtharJ #ecotourism #sustainabletourism #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #tourismmarketing #60seconds 

What is a “second city” trip? “#Secondcity travel means #skipping the most #popularcity or region in an area and visiting the second-, third-, or fourth- (and so on) most-known spots,” said Phil Dengler, co-founder of The Vacationer. “Ultimately, you are avoiding the often overcrowded traditional and known tourist destinations. Instead of visiting Miami, you could visit Fort Lauderdale or Palm Beach.” Although the literal meaning of the term refers to a country’s second most famous or populous city, it has indeed expanded to refer more generally to lesser-known destinations. Over the years, some have also interpreted “second city” travel to mean tacking on one of these less popular destinations to a trip built around a classic spot like Rome. https://lnkd.in/dt5RWyfp #tourism #Tourisminsights #pakistan #tourismindustry #AtharJ #ecotourism #sustainabletourism #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #tourismmarketing #60seconds 

"#Quiettravel" has been trending among #vacationers this year as more Americans disconnect from #technology and choose to prioritize rest, relaxation and connecting with nature. Whether you head to a big city and see its softer side or spend endless hours lazing in the serenity of the #mountains, here are the best destinations in the U.S. for quiet travel. https://lnkd.in/enqcXc-4 #tourism #Tourisminsights #pakistan #tourismindustry #AtharJ #ecotourism #sustainabletourism #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #tourismmarketing #60seconds 

So what are 10 of the most popular #traveltrends for #2025? Road trips — 34% Slow travel — 24% Home-away-from-home (visiting somewhere that offers the comforts of home in a new destination) — 18% Multi-generational family trips — 18% Off-season travel — 17% Microcations (trips that are four days or less) — 17% Immersive travel (having intimate, local interactions and authentic cultural experiences) — 16% “Experience economy” (Visiting a location because of the experiences, not the destination) — 15% Solo travel — 14% Staycations (traveling very close to home) — 13% https://lnkd.in/ddGBgRZV #tourism #Tourisminsights #pakistan #tourismindustry #AtharJ #ecotourism #sustainabletourism #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #tourismmarketing #60seconds 

Indonesia plans to stop the #construction of hotels, nightclubs and villas in the popular resort of Bali. The measure is taken to reduce traffic jams, over-building and preserve agricultural land against the backdrop of growing tourism. A #ban has been imposed in four busy areas of the island: Denpasar, Badung, Gianyar and Tabanan. The moratorium can last up to 10 years, but the government will have the final say. It will be aimed at combating the excessive development of the island for commercial purposes, mainly the construction of hotels, villas and beach clubs. The number of foreign tourists to #Bali has increased since the island reopened to tourists after the coronavirus pandemic. According to government data, 3.89 million foreign travelers visited Bali from January to July 2024. compared to 2.9 million in the same period last year. Bali is home to around 4.4 million permanent residents. https://lnkd.in/dnXM_pyA #tourism #Tourisminsights #pakistan #tourismindustry #AtharJ #ecotourism #sustainabletourism #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #tourismmarketing #60seconds 

Pakistan has issued 87 #visas to Indian #Hindupilgrims to visit the neighboring country for the birth anniversary celebrations of Shiv Avtari Satguru Sant Shadaram Sahib at a #shrine in Sindh, the High Commission here said on Friday. The issuance of visas is covered under the framework of the Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines of 1974. https://lnkd.in/duV9vJp5 #tourism #Tourisminsights #pakistan #tourismindustry #AtharJ #ecotourism #sustainabletourism #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #tourismmarketing #60seconds 

After celebrating the birth anniversary of Baba #GuruNanak, Indian #Sikh pilgrims returned to #India with beautiful memories, via Wagah Border. Indian #pilgrims will always remember the hospitality of Pakistan government. Talking at the Wagah Border, the party leader of the Shiromani Guru Dwara Parbandhak Committee, Sardar Gurmeet Singh, said that we are very grateful to the federal government and the ETP Trust Board administration, Pakistan is a minority-friendly country, we had various facilities here, he said that the respect we received in Pakistan is impossible to describe in words. https://lnkd.in/dNqPwB94 #tourism #Tourisminsights #pakistan #tourismindustry #AtharJ #ecotourism #sustainabletourism #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #tourismmarketing #60seconds 

About 22,000 people protested in #Barcelona on Saturday, in the latest demonstration to demand lower #housingrental prices and better living conditions. Housing has become a major issue in #Spain as it struggles to balance promoting tourism, a key driver of its economy, and concerns over high rents due to gentrification and landlords shifting to more lucrative, short-term tourist rentals. The price of rentals signed in the second quarter of 2024 in Barcelona was almost 70% higher than in the same period of 2014, data from the Catalan Housing Agency shows. https://lnkd.in/djeG7KHa #tourism #Tourisminsights #pakistan #tourismindustry #AtharJ #ecotourism #sustainabletourism #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #tourismmarketing #60seconds 

A recent survey of #American travelers found that the majority act out of character while on #vacation. Radical Storage, a global luggage storage network, released a survey of 1,231 U.S. travelers in October. The results found that 56.5% experience “tourist #syndrome,” which was described as “the greater inclination to misbehave or be rude on vacation.” The survey’s other findings detailed the types of #bad and questionable #behavior displayed while vacationing. Surprisingly, 42.5% admitted to breaking the law while on a trip. Moreover, nearly one-third (32.3%) say they’ve inappropriately posed with a statue while away. Additionally, 59.6% of Americans said they tip their standard amount or less while on vacation. https://lnkd.in/ddCKVFCN #tourism #Tourisminsights #pakistan #tourismindustry #AtharJ #ecotourism #sustainabletourism #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #tourismmarketing #60seconds 

A new report from Booking.com provides insight into the top #traveltrends for next year, with many travelers going beyond sightseeing. The annual travel predictions report for #2025 highlights the "passport to longevity" trend. "Vacations in 2025 will go beyond relaxation, evolving into life-enhancing journeys focused on health and well-being," Booking.com's website says. Fifty-two percent of #American travelers say they are willing to pay for vacations "designed solely to extend their #lifespan and improve their overall health," according to Booking.com. https://lnkd.in/dPqS_R-X #tourism #Tourisminsights #pakistan #tourismindustry #AtharJ #ecotourism #sustainabletourism #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #tourismmarketing #60seconds