Students submit an overview of3 themesthey have observed and were most interested in during the newsroom discussions held this semester (Newsrooms1-

Students submit an overview of3 themesthey have observed and were most interested in during the newsroom discussions held this semester (Newsrooms1-4). Note, you self select the themes you want to discuss from the 100s of articles that were posted (over 200 for the frirst 3 newsrooms)

Structure: Report Format

Cover Page:Your name and student number. You may want to select an image or images of your themes here, but you need to reference them. (optional)

Table of Contents:List images etc

Executive Summary(Describe your personal experience in the newsroom, how global media articles were reviewed by post graduate industry researchers between the specific dates involved (April - May) (The methodology) , and the three themes you focused on and why you selected them)(200 - 400 words not counted in the word count)

(1.0)Theme 1etc for your 3 themes.

(1.1) outline the dimensions of the theme and say why in your opinion it is important to focus on,

(1.2) discuss the 3 news room articles examples presented drawing links between the three, and

(1.3) identify the broader strategic implications for the industry of the theme by linking it to at least one academic article on the same topic.

For example, typical themes we have discussed have included, the cruise Industry, aviation trends, the impact of geo-political conflict, investment models, over tourism, tourism development in a particular country or region, segment development, such as backpackers, global nomads etc.

Students must reference atleast 3 newsroom articlesthat were posted on the theme and then search for at least one academic journal article on the topic. You should make use ofGoogle Scholaras a tool to help you identify relevant academic research.

(2.0) Theme 2

as above for theme 1

(3.0) Theme 3

As above

(4.0) Conclusion:Reflect on your experiences in the overall newsroom and re state the 3 key themes you identified

References

Correct referencing is essential.You must reference your Newsroom articles using the APA style

Author, A. A. (YYYY, Month DD). Title of article.Newspaper Title, pagepage.https://xxxxxThe themes that I have found interesting are:

Chinese outbound travel surges in the Middle East: With visa-free travel between China and the Middle East and the recent resurgence of Chinese tourism, the Middle East has become a popular destination for Chinese travelers. Outbound orders from the UAE, Egypt and Morocco were three times higher than the previous year, with Dubai increasing tenfold.

After covid-19, the New Year's holiday in 2024 was the first in China without travel restrictions, however it still has not recovered to 2019 levels. What is expected is that China will further boost outbound tourism with the upcoming May Day holiday as well as summer travel.

Chinese actress Liu Yifei was appointed as the tourism ambassador for UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, last year.

This tourism promotional video has received an overwhelming response and is a hot topic in China.Link to detailed news storyhttps://skift.com/2024/03/26/chinas-outbound-tourism-rebounds-with-visa-free-boom-and-surge-in-middle-east-travel/Saudi Arabias Latest Tourism Count What the Numbers Show:

Saudi Arabia's tourism minister says the country expects to welcome more than 100 million visitors in 2023, indicating an increase in foreign travel, but that more work remains to be done to become an internationally competitive destination.

Heres the count shared by tourism minister Ahmed bin Aqeel Al Khateeb:

Saudi Arabia welcomed 77 million domestic tourists and 27 million overseas visitors, for a total of 104 million visits.2. 77 million is the same number of domestic visitors that Saudi Arabia had in 2022. The entire amount was increased by 11 million overseas visitors.Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced a new strategy to attract 150 million tourists by 2030, including 80 million local and 70 million overseas visitors.Last year, total spending surpassed SAR100 billion ($26.67 billion).https://skift.com/2024/02/12/saudi-arabia-crosses-100-million-travelers/China welcomes foreign visitors with expanded visa-free policy for cruise travel: BEIJING, May 15 -- China on Wednesday enforced a policy allowing visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups aboard cruise ships via all cruise ship ports along the country's coastline.

Tourist groups each consisting of two foreigners or more, and organized or received by Chinese travel agencies, can enter China visa free on board cruise ships via the cruise ports in 13 Chinese cities, including Shanghai, Tianjin, Guangzhou and Sanya, according to the National Immigration Administration (NIA).(Tianjin, Dalian, Liaoning, Shanghai, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, Wenzhou and Zhoushan, Zhejiang, Xiamen, Fujian, Qingdao, Shandong, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, Guangdong, Beihai, Guangxi, and Haikou and Sanya, Hainan, and 13 other cities.)

The tourists can stay in China for no longer than 15 days. While in China, they can visit coastal provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions as well as Beijing, an NIA statement noted.

Additionally, the NIA announced that seven cruise ports, namely Dalian, Lianyungang, Wenzhou, Zhoushan, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Beihai, have been designated as visa-free transit ports for nationals from 54 countries.

China welcomes foreign visitors with expanded visa-free policy for cruise travel (www.gov.cn)China launches 15-day visa-free entry for cruise passengers (msn.com)China implements visa-free entry for foreign cruise ship groups - Global Times Traveling on cruise ship through China - visa options (travelchinaguide.com)