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Exploring Hidden Tourism Potentials in North Korea: A Serious Consideration 🇰🇵 Have you ever wondered about the untapped tourism potential in North Korea? Despite its isolated reputation, North Korea boasts stunning landscapes, rich culture, and unique experiences waiting to be discovered. As a travel enthusiast and advocate for cultural exchange, I believe it's time to shed light on the hidden gems of North Korea and why they deserve serious consideration from the global tourism community. Cultural Richness: North Korea is home to ancient sites, vibrant festivals, and a deeply rooted cultural heritage. From the historic city of Kaesong to the majestic Mount Paektu, there is much to explore and learn about in this enigmatic nation. Unique Experiences: Traveling to North Korea offers unparalleled experiences that cannot be found elsewhere. From attending mass games to visiting the demilitarized zone (DMZ), every moment is filled with intrigue and fascination. Promoting Understanding: Tourism can serve as a bridge for cultural understanding and people-to-people connections. By engaging with locals and experiencing their way of life, visitors can gain insights into a society often shrouded in mystery. Economic Opportunities: Developing the tourism industry in North Korea has the potential to stimulate economic growth and create job opportunities for local communities. It can also contribute to sustainable development and cross-border cooperation. While there are challenges and complexities associated with tourism in North Korea, it's essential to approach this opportunity with an open mind and a commitment to responsible travel practices. As we navigate towards a more interconnected world, let's embrace the hidden possibilities of tourism in North Korea and work towards fostering mutual understanding and cultural appreciation. #NorthKorea #TourismPotential #CulturalExchange #GlobalUnderstanding #ResponsibleTravel

7 challenges within the Japanese tourism industry 🇯🇵 1/ With over-reliance on Chinese tourists pre-pandemic leaving Japan vulnerable, the country is working hard to attract visitors beyond Asia. 2/ The ageing population has led to labour shortages in the industry, and it’s proving difficult to attract and retain young talent. 3/ Many rural areas lack infrastructure and attractions to bring in tourists, leading to depopulation and economic decline. 4/ Japan is eager to promote sustainable tourism and develop unique experiences to revitalise local communities. 5/ Low English proficiency in Japan can frustrate tourists, leading to negative customer experiences. 6/ Many popular tourist destinations suffer from overcrowding, environmental damage, and a strain on local infrastructure. 7/ Some visitors are deterred by natural disasters, presenting a need for disaster preparedness measures and risk communication. What would you add to this list? ________________________ I help Japan’s tourism industry to create, communicate, and deliver value through profit and impact driven strategy and design 🌏 Engage tourists in Japan with ease @ Point North Brand Co. #Japan #tourism #tourismindustry

How do these two East Asian neighbouring countries pursue a similar direction/strategy and experience a (somewhat) different outcome towards popular culture (tourism), while having experienced the mutual animosities and the bitter and rivalry relationships between South Korea (hereafter Korea) and Japan in many respects? The two closed but strained neighbouring countries are now developing an integrated national strategy. That combines tourism promotion and marketing and national branding associated with one’s popular culture into one axis. Japanese government has implemented the #CoolJapan campaign as an integrated strategy since the 2000s to disseminate popular culture information, support the export of popular culture abroad, and promote popular culture-induced inbound tourism. Similarly, responding to the '#Hallyu' phenomenon or '#Koreanwave', the Korean government has also initiated a national policy of supporting and nurturing them. Through such policies, both countries have attempted to increase the socio-cultural influence of their pop culture by extending it to tourism industry. Our new chapter "Promoting popular culture (and) tourism as national policies: Comparing 'Cool Japan' and 'Korean Wave', is proud to be included in a new edited book of "Media, Place and Tourism: Worlds of Imagination" as open access. The chapter offers you an excellent overview of this fascinating social and cultural phenomenon from a policy perspective and reveals the dynamic characteristics of policies that result in a combination of popular culture and tourism. I am confident that this chapter will be an excellent reference source for anyone who is interested in the subject as well as students and researchers who are considered to undertake relevant research projects in their own. Please reach out to me for future collaborations or any interesting discussions and/or chats. #sblctr #popularculturetourism #koreanwave #kpop #anime #manga #hallyu

Chinese want adventure now. 📍Hou'er Sinkhole Scenic Area, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province has been super popular with this 100million view video. In 2024, Chinese travelers are increasingly seeking adventure travel experiences. They are watching lot of "fun" 😎 video like this and want crazy fun adventure. Following the reopening of China's borders, there has been a significant surge in outbound travel, particularly to Southeast Asian destinations. Popular choices include Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia. These travelers are not just looking for traditional tourist experiences; there's a growing trend towards seeking adventure and exploration, such as visiting remote or culturally rich areas and engaging in eco-friendly travel options. The trend reflects a broader interest in diverse and immersive experiences Read more https://lnkd.in/eNNW_Set #travel #adventuretravel #Tourism #Chinesetourist

Japan Welcomes Over 3 Million Visitors in May 2024 We are pleased to share the latest data from the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) for May 2024. Japan recorded an impressive 3,040,100 international visitors, reflecting a +60.1% year-over-year increase. This marks the third consecutive month with over 3 million visitors, underscoring Japan's continued appeal as a global travel destination. 📊 Key Statistics for May 2024: - Total Visitors: 3,040,100 - Year-over-Year Increase: +60.1% - Top Countries of Origin: - South Korea: 738,800 visitors - China: 545,400 visitors - Taiwan: 466,000 visitors - USA: 247,000 visitors These figures highlight the diverse interest in Japan's rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and vibrant cities. We are dedicated to maintaining this positive trend by ensuring an exceptional experience for all visitors. For more detailed insights, please refer to the full report from the JNTO. https://lnkd.in/eqs5-pjU #JapanTourism #TravelStatistics #InboundTourism #TourismData #JNTO

🚀 18 July, we had a key lecture for our guests, and these are Key Takeaways from Tang Chen's Presentation on the Development of China's Tourism Industry and World Heritage Preservation 🎤 Speaker: Tang Chen, "Certified Gold Guide by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China" Evolution of China's Tourism Industry: 1978-1991: Tourism transitioned from political to economic focus, marking the industry's rapid growth. 1992-2002: Tourism became a key sector, with the establishment of significant events like the China International Travel Mart. 2003-2011: Recognized as a strategic pillar, tourism's influence expanded across various domains. 2012-Present: The industry continues to reform, enhancing its autonomy and comprehensive capabilities. 5A Scenic Area Evaluation: The 5A rating represents the highest quality in Chinese tourism, with stringent criteria covering service, environment, safety, and management. The evaluation system ensures that only the best destinations achieve this prestigious status, promoting continuous improvement in tourism standards. World Heritage Preservation: China joined the UNESCO World Heritage Convention in 1985 and has since developed robust legal frameworks for heritage protection. Emphasis is placed on sustainable development, balancing tourism growth with the preservation of cultural and natural sites. Successful examples include the preservation efforts for the Grand Canal and technological innovations like the virtual restoration of Leshan Giant Buddha. Case Studies and Best Practices: Sanxingdui: A century-long archaeological journey that has unveiled the origins of civilization in the Chengdu Plain, underscoring the importance of continued research and preservation. Future Outlook: Integrating technology in heritage protection, raising public awareness, and fostering youth education is crucial for sustainable tourism development and heritage preservation. Continued collaboration and learning from global best practices will be key to enhancing China's heritage management. 🌟 Tang Cheng's insights underline the importance of balancing development with preservation, ensuring that tourism growth does not come at the cost of cultural and natural heritage. #Tourism #WorldHeritage #Sustainability #ChinaTourism #CulturalPreservation

We have spent the last couple of months welcoming visitors to Japan and executing itineraries, so things on the tourism development front have been fairly quiet, but as the peak tourism season comes to a close the next round of development projects start up again. We are working once again with regions all over Japan on developing meaningful cultural tourism that has a positive impact on local people. One region we are working on is Nagasaki, collaborating with Nagasaki DMO on a year long project developing sustainable local tourism. Nagasaki is already a well known international tourism destination, but most visitors focus on the tourist attractions in the city centre and rarely are able to get beneath the surface or outside of the city centre. We are looking at ways to integrate daily life in the city as well as more complicated themes like the Meiji-era industrialization of Japan, religion, and interpretation of the atomic bomb. This includes negotiating special access, building relations with local stakeholders, and a lot of research. Outlying areas like Sotome and interpretation through the works of Endo Shusaku (author of “Silence”) are a work in progress, but show some promise. Rather than focusing only on the lives of the persecuted Christian believers, larger themes of national identity, otherness, duty and morality, and belief will likely form a background to introduce local livelihoods. Nagasaki is an unusually insular city considering its international history, and is a complicated place that is really defined by opposites and unusual juxtapositions. Digging beneath the surface is certainly going to be a challenge, but the support we have had from local people this far has been extremely encouraging and shows a desire to move beyond merely introducing the city through its major tourist attractions. As usual, I did my bit for the local TV station as well in some extremely bright sunshine. #travel #travelindustry #tourismindustry #tourism #japan #sustainabletravel #kyushu #nagasaki

‘Malaysia: Truly Asia’ slogan continues to define Malaysia as the country gears up for Visit Malaysia Year 2026. Director General of Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, asserts that the tagline encapsulates the essence of the country’s rich cultural tapestry. It sure looks like the ‘Malaysia: Truly Asia’ slogan remains an enduring tagline: a destination that offers a condensed version of the broader Asian continent. https://lnkd.in/gBYS3YRF

ᴠɪᴇᴛɴᴀᴍ ᴡᴇʟᴄᴏᴍᴇs ʀᴇᴄᴏʀᴅ sᴜʀɢᴇ ɪɴ ᴄʜɪɴᴇsᴇ ᴛᴏᴜʀɪsᴛs! I'm excited to share some fantastic news about the tourism industry in Vietnam. In May, China reclaimed its status as the largest source of tourists for Vietnam, surpassing South Korea. With 357,907 Chinese visitors, they now make up nearly 40% of all foreign arrivals. Key factors driving this surge include: - Increased Tourism Campaigns: Targeted efforts to attract visitors. - Geographical Proximity: Ease of travel between the two countries. - Competitive Costs: Affordable travel and accommodation options. This marks the first time since Vietnam reopened its borders in March 2022 that China has regained its top spot as the biggest feeder market. This achievement underscores the resilience and dynamism of Vietnam's tourism sector. Looking forward to seeing continued growth and collaboration between our nations! https://lnkd.in/gaf3KXN7

Explore the Five-Finger Peak Scene without breaking a sweat. 😅 Ready for an effortless adventure? 🚠 Mangshan, Hunan the viral video that make this site popular in China A good example of Douyin video promotion done by a blogger to promote this Site. Who needs to climb when you can ride elevators up the mountain? right Question of Sport can be related in comment Douyin video, viral, KOL again, best way to promote destination, tourism in China. #tourism #Chinesetourists #Douyin #tiktok