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Cornwall's tourism leaders in new alliance to boost visitors
Tourism leaders in Cornwall have set up a new organisation to champion the county's visitor economy after it lost its official tourism board. The Cornwall Visitor Alliance said it would work as an independent, not-for-profit company to help market…
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[ROUNDTABLE] AI-driven anti-aging fuels next wave of Korea's medical tourism
Korea's medical tourism industry is on the cusp of its next leap, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and anti-aging care converging to reshape treatment across specialties. Panelists at the Medicon Black Roundtable on Tuesday said Korea already…
Korea, China partner to showcase tourism beyond Seoul
Korea and China are launching their first joint travel industry exchange, aiming to draw international visitors away from the capital's primary tourist hubs and into the country's historic regional centers. The initiative, led by Korea's Ministry…
We will lose the next generation too': Warning emerges from tourism sector
More than two years of war have severely damaged incoming tourism to Israel, but figures in the sector are now warning of damage that could persist far beyond the duration of the war: The loss of future tourists. At the annual conference of the…
CTO appoints Courtney-Diana Walker as program officer, sustainable tourism
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has appointed Barbadian tourism and communications professional Courtney-Diana Walker as program officer, sustainable tourism, strengthening the organization's capacity to advance sustainable and…
Babughat to Mayapur via hybrid ferry: Bengal's proposed waterway project to boost religious tourism
3 min read Kolkata Make us preferred source on Google The West Bengal government is planning to launch a hybrid electric ferry service between Kolkata's Babughat and Mayapur, to boost religious and cultural tourism through the state's inland…
Bad Bunny to Celine Dion to Backstreet Boys: Musical Residencies Are Going Global - Boosting Tourism, Making Millions and Healing Fans
On a balmy August night in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Tania Rivera Bullard was forever changed by the “homecoming” she never knew she needed at a Bad Bunny concert. The 30-year-old fan had travelled from Alabama for the superstar's No Me…
Mayors to be given power to impose tourist tax
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Plans to give England's mayors the power to…
Dorset Tourism Awards finalists for 2026 announced
The latest finalists have been announced in the Dorset Tourism Awards, which celebrate excellence across the county's visitor economy. The awards recognise outstanding achievement in accommodation, attractions, experiences, food and drink, and…
Bartlett drives Tourism Cooperation with Jamaica and Saudi Fund for Development
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, has spearheaded discussions with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) to explore new avenues of development cooperation, with a focus on strengthening tourism training, education and health infrastructure…
Almosafer Activities Integrates with Saudi Partner Tourism Exchange Portal by STA
Almosafer Activities, the first-ever tours and activities platform for the Saudi market and a joint venture between Saudi Arabia's leading travel company Almosafer Travel & Tourism Co. & Klook, Asia's leading travel and experiences platform, has…
Andy Burnham to hand mayors unlimited powers to impose tourist tax
Andy Burnham is set to hand England's mayors the power to introduce an uncapped tourist tax in a move that has been criticised by hospitality leaders. Local leaders will be allowed to set a levy on a percentage of the cost of accommodation to…
Rosanna Law pays tribute to Tung Chee-hwa, recalls role in launching individual travel scheme
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui on Wednesday mourned the passing of Hong Kong's first chief executive Tung Chee-hwa, recalling his role in introducing the Individual Visit Scheme during the city's recovery from SARS.
Hospitality industry fears jobs at risk from plan to give mayors powers to impose 'tourist tax'
Good morning. Last year Andy Burnham, who was then mayor of Greater Manchester, and his close friend and ally Steve Rotheram, mayor of the Liverpool city region, were urging the government to allow mayors in England to bring in what they called a…
Drought could take the brilliance out of Minnesota's fall colors, DNR says
Minnesota's fall colors are close, and the state says a summer of heat and drought will show up in them, albeit subtly. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources kicked off its fall color season this week with a 2026 forecast, its Fall Color…
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