Podcasts about international visitors

Tourists are being told New Zealand is open for business. A Government survey's found international visitor spending increased by 10% and contributed more than $12 billion to the economy in the year ending March. But this is only 86% of pre-Covid visitor numbers and spending. Tourism Minister Louise Upston told Mike Hosking it shows there's work to be done, especially targeting key markets like China. She says we want our visitors to return and come back in the numbers they were. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tourism mojo. Louise Upston fired off an enthusiastic press release last night. "International visitor spend on the up” it proclaimed. New data, which we get from the International Visitor Survey, showed a 10% jump in spending on the previous year. Sounds impressive, right? Sounds like we're getting somewhere. Finally shaking off the Covid cobwebs. But this is where we start to see the spin doctors earning their keep. Let's not forget we've been dealing with inflation outside the band over that year. Which means stuff costs more - restaurants and hotels included. So, are we actually getting more out of tourism than we were, and is the jumping up and down justified? Well, the measure of success ought to be pre-Covid, when everything was shut down, we battened down the hatches and kissed the world goodbye. By that measure, spending is still only 86% of what it was in 2019. Now, the very same Minister responsible for last night's press release was the same Minister responsible for firing one off on March 4th this year celebrating a big boost in tourism spending - up to, you guessed it, 86% of pre-Covid. So, the long and the short of it is, nothing had changed in real terms between March's PR exercise and June's! The Aussies and most of our big competition for these international tourists reversed the trends and brought them back a long time ago. The number of tourists travelling around the world recovered to pre-pandemic levels last year. Instead of celebrating no real success month after month, we ought to be asking why we're still such a long way off the hip, hit destination we were five years ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UC Santa Cruz Institute of the Arts and Sciences opens its "Weather and the Whale" exhibit. And, after noticing fewer Canadians coming to town, See Monterey seeks visitors from Asia, the United Kingdom and other parts of the world.

Eoghan O'Meara Walsh, CEO Irish Toursim Industry Confederation says that 100,000 international visitors are expected in Ireland over the coming days for the st patricks festivities.

Te Papa has made $750,000 since it started charging international visitors an admission fee two months ago. The change came in during September to help fund rising energy, insurance, and staffing costs at the museum. Te Papa head of marketing and communications Kate Camp says New Zealand's tourism industry is a rich area with plenty of room for 'once-in-a-lifetime' experiences. "You're not here for a cheap and cheerful holiday, for most of our visitors." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Te Papa has pocketed $750,000 since it started charging international visitors an admission fee two months ago. The change came in during September to help fund rising energy, insurance and staffing costs at the museum. Krystal Gibbens reports

Despite a plateau in tourism arrivals, the sector is seeing positive signs. Overseas visitor arrivals were at 3.23 million for the year to September, which is up on the same month last year, but well below 2019's almost 4 million. But Tourism New Zealand CEO Rene de Monchy says international holiday visitors are up 29% on last year. He told Mike Hosking international visitor spending is also on the rise. De Monchy says while visitors are at around 83% of 2019 levels, we're at 100% of the value in the year to June 2024. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

①Beijing's payment facilitation services benefit international visitors②Beijing plans to vastly expand autonomous driving test area③China's first provincial germplasm resource bank in full operation④Neolithic human settlement site discovered in north China⑤A Thousand Whys: What is it like to live in a Beijing quadrangle?

China has reported a nearly 50 percent increase in the number of inbound tourists in the third quarter.

It might not spring to mind as tourist destination, but Mangere Town centre's manager is hoping the south Auckland hub can offer a unique pacific experience for international visitors as they head to and from the nearby airport. The shiny new Manawa Bay outlet mall has recently opened nearby, boasting 100 shops, big crowds and big traffic jams. But Mangere town centre's manager believes the area's big enough for the both of them, and hopes the new mall will boost activity and bring new visitors into the suburb, Luka Forman has more.

The Tourism Minister's upbeat as international travellers continue to spend more here.  The latest International Visitor Survey shows overseas visitors added $2.6 billion to the economy in the June quarter, an annual increase of 17%.  It comes a day after the Government's announcement that the International Visitor Levy will rise by almost 200% to $100 from next month.   Matt Doocey told Mike Hosking there was no connection between the two announcements.  He says tourism operators believe they have better product and experiences, which need to be celebrated.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Te Papa is going to start charging a $35 entry fee for international tourists starting next month. The national museum says it's because rising energy costs, insurance and paying staff is all becoming too expensive. The move's expected to bring in an additional $5-$10 million per year. Te Papa spokesperson Kate Camp told Heather du Plessis-Allan it will be good value for visitors.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Te Papa has decided to start charging international visitors an entry fee of $35 from next month. Chief Executive Courtney Johnston spoke to Guyon Espiner.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Dr. Brad White, Dr. Phillip Lancaster and Dr. Brian Lubbers cover a lot of ground on this week's episode from international guests to summer grazing. Dr. Conrad Schelkopf joins the hosts and rounds out the episode discussing his research on the electronic nose. 3:13 Takeaways from the discussions with New… Continue reading International Visitors, Summer Grazing, Electronic Nose

Tourism operators think international visitors should pay to access our national parks to help cover costs. The Department of Conservation is facing major financial headwinds and says it can't afford to maintain its assets which are are under increasing pressure from visitor congestion. Officials have told the Conservation Minister he should consider more user charges and raising existing fees - which he hasn't ruled out. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more.

Australia is far outstripping New Zealand on the tourism front.  Data from Stats NZ shows that New Zealand had just over 340,000 visitors in March this year, up 74,200 compared to last year.  In comparison, Australia had more than 760,000, a 24.1% increase from March last year.  Tourism Minister Matt Doocey told Mike Hosking that we're actually tracking pretty well when you look at the figures for the year ending March 2024.  He said that we're sitting at about 82% of pre-Covid numbers, which is roughly the same as Australia, and in line with the global rate of 85%.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global Minnesota's Professional Exchanges program brings the world to Minnesota by connecting international visitors from all over the globe with their professional counterparts throughout the state. One of the most important organizations that helps facilitate this process is called Global Ties U.S. On this episode, hear from Katherine A. Brown, President & CEO of Global Ties U.S.  She joins to talk about the national Global Ties Network, their upcoming National Meeting and Advocacy Day in early March, Citizen Diplomacy Day on February 16, and how these professional exchange programs benefit communities throughout the United States and around the world. Links Global Minnesota Professional Exchanges Global Ties U.S. Global Ties Network Global Ties Community Impact Study Podcast Episode with Leorian Ricardo State Department Alumni Exchange Program Upcoming Event: Global Social with International Visitors

TravelWise with Phil Blizzard attends the the sell-out Mid Wales Tourism Conference, held at the Metropole Hotel and Spa, Llandrindod Wells and talks to key stakeholders at the event.  Tourism and hospitality businesses across Mid Wales are being encouraged to work with Visit Wales to bring more international visitors to the region Mid Wales is recognised for its culture, adventure, landscape, history and heritage and is being  marketed by Visit Wales to countries France, Germany, Netherlands, USA and Ireland. 

1. Chinese, Russian Warships Operate near Alaska2. Chinese Vessel Fires Water at Philippine Boat3. CCP Troops Vow Suicide Attacks on Taiwan: Doc4. Protests Erupt in China's Flooded Cities5. Rep. Warns of CCP's Spy Operations in US6. Energy Sec. Consulted CCP Official: Report7. GOP Demands Answers on Chinese Malware Attacks8. Hearing on CCP Theft of US Agricultural Tech9. International Visitors to China at Record Low

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://thecitylife.org/2023/03/27/influx-of-international-visitors-highlights-tourisms-steady-recovery-in-lower-manhattan/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citylifeorg/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citylifeorg/support

It's onwards and upwards for New Zealand's hotel sector. 2023 is off to a good start, with strong-forward bookings and high demand for the rest of the year. The Tourism Export Council forecasts international visitor levels rebounding to around 2.1 million by the end of May and could approach pre-Covid levels mid 2025. Colliers National Director Dean Humphries told Mike Hosking it's a welcome sign off the back of an already strong summer. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the BBC World Service: China will effectively re-open on Jan. 8 after three years of closed borders – but the country’s economy has taken a battering, with nearly one in five young people out of work. The E.U. rolls out its “single charger” law, which means all electronics manufacturers will have to use a standard USB port charger. Plus, we begin our week-long series on cryptocurrencies, starting off by talking to the investors themselves.

From the BBC World Service: China will effectively re-open on Jan. 8 after three years of closed borders – but the country’s economy has taken a battering, with nearly one in five young people out of work. The E.U. rolls out its “single charger” law, which means all electronics manufacturers will have to use a standard USB port charger. Plus, we begin our week-long series on cryptocurrencies, starting off by talking to the investors themselves.

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on Virus Outbreak India

PRAYER LINE FOR INTERNATIONAL VISITORS

Tourism Australia have launched a new campaign in Tokyo and a new brand ambassador, Ruby the Roo, a computer-generated kangaroo.

John Yunker is a well-known pioneer in the field of web and software globalization, and, by now, one of the perennial contributors to this podcast. I've featured him on three previous episodes: #059, #182 and, most recently, #221. He is the Co-Founder & President of Byte Level Research, an agency that specializes in researching, promoting, and advising on best practices in website globalization. Based in Ashland, Oregon, John has been helping companies improve their global content, websites, and software since 2000. He has worked with many of the world's biggest multinational corporations, providing them with web-globalization training, specialized reports, and benchmark services. His Web Globalization Report Cards have become required reading for global brand leaders everywhere; these annual reports provide an up-to-date evaluation of how major global companies are performing relative to each other and to current industry best practices. Besides his client work, John writes the popular blog "Global by Design", and has authored several books, including "Beyond Borders: Web Globalization Strategies", the first book devoted to the emerging field of web globalization, and more recently, "Think Outside the Country: A Guide to Going Global and Succeeding in the Translation Economy". Here, John returns to the show to talk about his "2022 Web Globalization Report Card", which he published earlier this year. Tune in to the conversation, and learn about how the top global websites make sure that international visitors have the best experience possible.   Links: Byte Level Research website Byte Level Research on LinkedIn John's 2022 Web Globalization Report Card John's book “Beyond Borders” John's book “Think Outside the Country” John's blog “Global By Design” The Localization Institute LocWorld Conference MultiLingual Magazine John on LinkedIn John on Twitter

On the floor at IPW, we meet with Grey Brennan, Deputy Director of the Alabama Tourism Department. Grey has spent over two decades working to bring people to visit his home state, teaching us about the deep history of the U.S. Civil Rights Trail.

*PLEASE RATE US on Apple Podcasts!!! * *Guest Bio: * Jason Shepherd is an Assistant Professor (adjunct) at Kennesaw State University in the School of Government and International Affairs. His courses have included American Political Parties, Careers in Politics, and Introduction to Government. Mr. Shepherd earned his AB in Political Science from the University of Georgia, his P.G. Diploma in Global Business from the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, and his JD from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. He serves on numerous boards and councils including the Political Science Advisory Board at Kennesaw State University, the Board of Directors for the Center for Family Resource, the Board of Directors for Select Cobb, and as a member of both the Government Affairs Committee and the International Council for the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce. He is also the Atlanta Regional Ambassador for the Saïd Business School and a member of the Georgia Council for International Visitors. His commentary and political analysis on national and international political trends have appeared in Politico.com, the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Atlanta Journal Constitution, and FoxNews.com, among others. He has also appeared on-air on NBC's "Meet the Press" and has frequently been interviewed by NPR. He is admitted to practice law before the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Georgia Supreme Court, and the United States Supreme Court. Buy my first book available where ever books are sold, _Eternally Cancel Proof _in paperback, or Kindle on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Eternally-Cancel-Proof-Courageous-Battlefront/dp/B09VWWTQFS/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1647986511&sr=8-1) or buy directly from me at my website Stacy on the Right!! (https://www.stacyontheright.com/eternallycancelproof/) ​ Thank you for listening! ​ We are live Monday through Friday from 9p to midnight eastern on SiriusXM the Patriot channel 125!!! ​ Thanks and God Bless you!! ​ -- Encouragement-- Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. For a thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night. —Psalm 90:2 and 4 -- Additional Content -- ​ Stacy's Blog (http://www.stacyontheright.com) Download previous episodes, and more! Contact Form stacy [at] stacyontheright.com

After more than two long years, international tourists are once again allowed into New Zealand.From this morning visitors from around 60 visa-waiver countries, like Australians already, can now travel here without isolation if they are vaccinated and do a pre-departure and arrival test for Covid-19.Tourism Minister Stuart Nash said thousands of passengers were expected to arrive on about 25 flights at Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch international airports in the next stage of the reopening plan."Today marks a milestone for visitors from our key northern hemisphere markets in the USA, UK, Germany, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Canada and others, who can now jump on a plane to come here."Direct flights arrive today from places like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, as well as airports closer to home in Australia, Nadi, and Rarotonga. Many will be connecting flights bringing people from further afield."There were currently just over 30,000 people arriving into the country each week - a significant increase on the trickle throughout the pandemic, but still well down on pre-Covid levels. In January 2020 about 25,000 people were arriving each day.Nash said today's changes would see a further increase in arrivals, and international flight searches to New Zealand were running 19 per cent higher than pre-Covid (March-April 2019).Later this year major international airlines like Emirates, Air Canada, Malaysian Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, LATAM Airlines and Air Tahiti Nui are restarting routes.Air NZ was also adding long haul routes from San Francisco, Honolulu, Houston, New York and Chicago.The changes also applied to those with existing visitor visas, and join vaccinated Australian visitors, temporary work visa holders, and student visa holders who still meet their visa requirements, who are already able to come to New Zealand.Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi said up to 5000 international students were able to come here for the second semester of the academic year.Over 6000 applications Working Holiday Visas had also been approved since March."They will not only have a great time on holiday here but can work to support our tourism, hospitality and horticultural sectors," Faafoi said.On Sunday the Government announced new, more accurate Covid tests which return results in 30 minutes would be trialled at Auckland Airport.Lamp (loop-mediated isothermal amplification) tests can be self-administered like a RAT (rapid antigen test), but are much more accurate.Air NZ CEO Greg Foran said the airline would "ideally" like Covid-19 testing to be removed from travel."But this [test] is a good insurance policy should we suddenly find ourselves in a different situation in the near term."Foran said the further border reopening was a "big day for us", noting it had been 767 days since New Zealand shut its border to anyone without residency or citizenship in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.Foran said almost 1000 people will arrive on the first three flights, from Los Angeles, San Francisco and Fiji.He said he expected visitor numbers to start seriously increasing in July."I think it's still reasonably early in this. What we've got are a lot of people who are keen to reconnect with family and friends and relatives."We're increasingly seeing businesspeople starting to get out and wanting to reconnect. And my view is that when we get to July school holidays, I think we will see some pretty good travel not only domestically but internationally."Air NZ had recalled about 800 pilots and cabin crew in anticipation of increased travel numbers."We've got quite a bit hiring spree going on at the moment."- by Michael Neilson, NZ HeraldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.

There's a continual push to get the borders open before October. Covid Response Minister Chris Hipkins has announced there will be a lot of changes in the next few weeks - including MIQ winding down. He says they've always left open the possibility of reopening the border sooner than planned.  Tourism Holdings chief executive Grant Webster told Mike Hosking all they want is a firm date on when international visitors can return. “We've got winter and summer coming up when people want to travel and New Zealanders want to get overseas and be able to get back without self-isolation as well so we've got to get moving.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://thecitylife.org/2021/11/08/broadway-theatres-in-nyc-welcome-international-visitors-children-under-12-and-extend-vaccination-mask-requirement-for-audiences/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/citylifeorg/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/citylifeorg/support

A Face to Face International Visitors Program | Major 1 | 3rd October 2021

WATCH | Amazing Encounter as Prophet Shepherd Bushiri Prays for International Visitors

FIRST OF ITS KIND _International Visitors Program with Prophet Shepherd Bushiri

[ EXCLUSIVE ] Face to Face International Visitors Program with Prophet Shepherd Bushiri

[ EXCLUSIVE ] Prophecy Confirmation | Face to Face International Visitors Program

Interview with the “Average Mohamed” real name “Mohamed Amin Ahmed”Mark: Not only America but countries in Europe and in most places around the world we have all felt the wrath of The Taliban and their bloodthirsty and horrific murders done in the name of “Islam”.My special guest today is “A Worthy Gentleman”, a Semolina immigrant living in Minnesota.He is married and has four children.  He has owned businesses and is now a Manager for a local gas Company.Mohammed has a diverse background that includes supporting the Primary election of a Muslim woman running for Congress. He has also had a speaking engagement at the national conference for Global Ties US in Washington, DC.   Today he was speaking to students at Alta Vista High School in South Tucson.  Your website is www.averagemohamed.com which he uses to dissuade youth from joining the Taliban by showing them, in cartoon form, what really happens when someone joins the Taliban or other similar organizations. Apparently, the site went viral and has had a huge impact.Mohamed immigrated to the States 20 years ago and has been in both Civic and Corporate Worlds. He understands completely what Terrorism does to world business.  At the onset of the 911 Crisis, he joined “The Free Muslim Coalition Against Terrorism” and is still the Chapter President for Minnesota.Mohamed's Counter Terrorism Mantra is “It takes an Idea, to defeat an idea”, which is the Mantra of the organization that passionately promotes ideas of “Counter Terrorism” through the use of popular culture...and that's how “Average Mohamed was born.In view of the fact that these radical Muslims kill people who in the past have created messages through cartoons, ‘Average Mohamed' stories are portrayed in cartoon format all over the web and in particular YouTube. In a Nutshell, www.averagemohamed.com was created to talk plainly to humanity – to all.Issues of race, religion, and “fitting in” affect all of us, especially our youth, so Mohamed's thought - it's time we talk about them. The solution to so many of these issues is simple: dialogue. All-too-often, silence leads to misunderstanding and extreme views.Mohamed waited for a straightforward, logical program that would help youth to understand their unique contribution to society, and appreciate others with different ethnicities, races, and belief systems. Apparently while waiting, and waiting, and waiting, it dawned on him that an average guy can spark these dialogues. If it is an average guy who espouses hate, intolerance, and extremism, all of us average folks need to speak up and challenge this narrative. A fairly logical perspective to the topic!Mohamed says, "our goal is to give average parents, kids and clergy talking points to counter falsehood propagated by extremists, racists and others who promote intolerance. We hope to share love of country, culture, and democracy with children across the world."The organization that brought Mohammed to Tucson is the Southern Arizona Council for International Visitors, under the leadership of the Executive Director for SAZCIV, Pat Watson. SAZCIV is a non -profit that brings quality speakers on relevant subject matter to the community every two months  The Core purpose for SAZCIV is the International Visitor Leadership Program which emanates from the Education and Cultural Affairs Division of the Department of State.

Major 1 Invites You To The Financial Revival International Visitors Program On 23rd August 2019.

Financial Revival International Visitors Program with Major 1

The Next International Visitors Program 12th July 2019 | Prophet Shepherd Bushiri

15TH FEBRUARY 2019 INTERNATIONAL VISITORS WITH MAJOR 1