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Thailand's economy rebounds despite tourism decline, pandemic
Thailand's economy grew faster than expected last quarter, prompting the government to raise its 2026 outlook and bolstering hopes for a gradual recovery despite lingering economic challenges. Gross domestic product grew 2.5 per cent in the…
Concern over staffing levels for tourism jobs
9d5fb757-c381-4bbb-b594-266e41c445b3 Officials are meeting to discuss recruitment challenges in some areas of the hospitality industry (File photograph) On the eve of the start of a crucial tourism year, participants at a Government-convened…
Apollo Hospitals redraws medical tourism map as Bangladesh share dips
The share of Bangladesh in its overseas patient volume has now been replaced by other regions, including Africa, West Asia and South East Asia. According to company data, this diversification led to a dip in the share of Bangladesh patient inflow…
Trump urged to scrap social media proposal that could hit millions of tourists
The Trump administration is facing calls to abandon a proposal that would require millions of foreign visitors to disclose social media handles used over the past five years. Two Democratic senators urged the government on Friday to drop the plan…
Santa Pola promotes active tourism at Dutch cycling fair
THE SANTA POLA Town Council's Department of Tourism participated, over the weekend of February 13, 14, and 15, in the Fiets in Wandelbeurs fair held in Utrecht, Netherlands, an international event focused on active tourism. The fair specialises in…
China confirms visa-free travel for Brits - and it's coming very soon
READ MORE: Has the Chinese tourism bubble burst for Australia? New data is alarming outlook for the once-booming market China has confirmed British holidaymakers will be able to travel there visa-free - and revealed the exact date. Just last month…
The Melbourne suburbs where the most part-time workers live
Stark differences in employment trends exist throughout Melbourne, with enclaves of part-time workers on the coast contrasting with clusters of full-timers in the city. Almost half of all workers who live in Parkville (48.6 per cent), Clayton (48…
Why millions of Canadians are swapping US Disney parks for Paris
Canadians are increasingly looking across the Atlantic for their dose of Disney magic, as a notable decline in foreign visitors to the United States persists despite robust global travel trends. Travel agencies specialising in Disney holidays and…
Looking for Disney magic elsewhere: Canadians lead declines in travel to U.S.
More Canadians this year are seeking out Disney magic across the Atlantic Ocean, as fewer foreign visitors come to the United States even though worldwide travel trends remain robust. Travel agencies and companies that specialize in Disney…
Veteran cop sounds alarm on serial killer network striking across US
A highly decorated homicide detective is sounding the alarm on what he believes is a sinister network of serial killers operating in plain sight across America, including in Texas, where police repeatedly say there's no threat. Almost 200 bodies…
Blackpool's Tramtown to reopen after electrical fault closure
Blackpool's Tramtown museum is to reopen next month after it had been forced to close. The visitor attraction was shut earlier this month due to an issue with an electric cable. Blackpool Council said it would use funds from the government's Pride…
Chinese New Year to lift Milford Sound tourism numbers
After a record December and January, another upswing of visitors to Piopiotahi Milford Sound is expected over Chinese New Year, which begins on Tuesday and runs through to March 3. Market intelligence from Great South suggests the Chinese market…
Cyprus seeks slice of multi-billion cycling market with targeted outreach
Cyprus has intensified efforts to position itself as a cycling tourism destination after the Paphos regional tourism board (Etap Paphos) hosted 12 Polish cycling clubs who explored the island's routes and signalled plans to return. The initiative…
China's Xi prioritises 'AI-plus' and consumer spending to counter economic risks
President Xi Jinping has deemed the acceleration of consumption and innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence, an essential task as the world's second-largest economy seeks to overcome challenges in 2026. The president's priorities…
Japan avoids recession with weak return to growth - business live
Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy. Japan has escaped falling into recession, just, with a weak return to growth that highlights the need for punchy measures from its new…
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