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
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
Hello, i m lucy hockings, welcome to Bbc News now. Memorial events are taking place in israel and Around The World to mark one year since the attacks of October The 7th, the deadliest day in the nations history. Nearly 1200 people were killed and hundreds more taken hostage when hamas gunmen stormed across the border. In a moment, well go to Southern Israel and our chief international correspondent lyse doucet, who is at kibbutz be eri, where one in ten of the residents were killed by hamas. And to Anna Foster In Beirut, which has seen fresh israeli strikes overnight and into this morning. But first lets turn to todays events. At exactly 6. 29 this morning flags were lowered to Half Mast outside the knesset. That was the time when rockets from gaza started raining down on Southern Israel, followed by the deadly rampage by thousands of hamas led militants on israeli communities, Army Bases and the nova music festival. At the festival site, president Isaac Herzog this morning joined a me
We are still going to feel the effect of this time because, as it continues to drift its way steadily east, that is going to allow that Cooler Air to push the Wire Mayor back to the new continent so, as we go through the day on wednesday, there is still a risk of Heavy Rain and rough seas, and the northerly wind will dry and a few scattered showers across the North Sea Coast as well. The cool are not really arriving yet. 14 17 year but noticeably colder in scotland and, as we go out of wednesday into thursday, Gale Force gusts of wind are going to push plenty of frequent showers south. There will be sunny spells but it will be a Cooler Story for all and temperatures are likely to keep between eight and i2. All and temperatures are likely to keep between eight and 12. A little bit below par from where we should be at this stage in october. And then as we move through fire into saturday a brief Ridge Of High Pressure builds across england and wales, brightening things down. This is bbc n