Growth growth has been slower in 2024, and the Consumer Confidence has been affected so that average spending per trip has been decreased compared to 2023. So we are also seeing a lot of bookings for high speed trains, so so many travellers opt for cheaper Regional Travel rather than flying. But actually we have seen the overall type of trips that people are booking a more diversified, so this isjust one part of the picture. Were seeing growing interest in high End Premium Travel inside and outside of china, a big rise in nature and coated travel, such as sichuan, hunan, tibet and the maldives, so more people are wanting to connect with nature and explore culture. Does that mean some of the Stimulus Measures we are seeing is impacting or having an impact on people who are willing to spend more . The Stimulus Measures may help in the short term, but actually we are seeing long Term Recovery for the Tourism Sector will depend on the broader economic factors. Especially the recovery of Co
Its nine in the morning in singapore, and 4am in the Middle East, where more israeli strikes have been reported in beirut after israel issued further Evacuation Orders in parts of Southern Lebanon. Were looking at pictures of a huge explosion in the last few hours. Now i want to take you to live pictures from the lebanese capital, beirut. On Saturday Night The City experienced one of its most intense bombardments so far in this conflict. Authorities say at least 25 people were Killed. On sunday the Israeli Military said it had Killed a senior hezbollah commander, although the group has not yet commented. The Israeli Military says its investigating why five rockets fired from Southern Lebanon on Sunday Night managed to penetrate Israels Air defences and explode in the northern Port City of haifa. Several people were injured. Meanwhile in gaza, israeli attacks are continuing. The hamas run Health Ministry says 26 people were Killed in strikes on a mosque and a School Housing displaced pa
Its ten in the morning in singapore, and 5am in the Middle East where more israeli strikes have been reported in beirut after israel issued further Evacuation Orders in parts of Southern Lebanon. Were looking at pictures of a huge explosion in the last few hours. Now i want to take you to live pictures from the lebanese capital, beirut. On Saturday Night The City experienced one of its most intense bombardments so far in this conflict. Authorities say at least 25 people were Killed. On sunday the Israeli Military said it had Killed a senior hezbollah commander, although the group has not yet commented. The Israeli Military says its investigating why five rockets fired from Southern Lebanon on Sunday Night managed to penetrate Israels Air defences and explode in the northern Port City of haifa. Several people were injured. Meanwhile in Gaza Israeli attacks are continuing. The hamas run Health Ministry says 26 people were Killed in strikes on a mosque and a School Housing displaced pales
Last track that was played that morning of october 7, before the music stopped. And at 6 29am local time the music stopped again this time, to remember and mourn the victims. 364 people were killed at the Festival And A0 others were taken hostage by hamas. That is the scene live in israel, marking the first of a number of commemorations and Memorial Ceremony that will take place throughout the day. Friends and families of those who were killed or are indeed missing. Speaking to other families there, sharing their memories of that day. We can speak to mitch aloe hannah, who was attending the Nova Festival when Hamas Government attacked. Michal michathana. It michal ohana. It is good to have you with us. Today is a day to remember. I wonder how you will remember those events a year on . I you will remember those events a year on . A year on . I am here in australia a year on . I am here in australia today. A year on . I am here in australia today. I a year on . I am here in australia tod
By hamas gunmen took place just before 6 30 local time. More than 300 young people attending the festival were killed, others were taken hostage. It has been called israels 9 11 by some, and like the attack on the world trade center, its had massive repercussions around the world in both politics and economics. Michelle fleury has more on the Global Impact one year on. The middle East Conflict could add to the risks already facing the global economy. The escalation comes at a time of uncertainty around the upcoming us election and as china tries to stabilise its struggling economy. Economists warn the war could push up inflation if Trade Routes are disrupted, causing the cost of Oil And Shipping to rise. A bigger concern is whether any escalation could rock the straits of hormuz, a major shipping channel. 0ne straits of hormuz, a major shipping channel. One third of Oil Tanker Traffic and a fifth of Lng And Gas passes through there. The Oil Markets are already reacting. The price of Br