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State preparing framework to grant industry status to tourism sector: Minister
The State government is preparing a framework to implement the proposal announced in the recent State budget to grant industry status to Kerala's tourism sector, Minister for Tourism and Culture P.C. Vishnunadh said. Addressing a press conference…
Korea turns to K-beauty to fuel new wave of tourism
For international fans of Korean pop culture, matching the radiant skin of a K-pop idol or the precise styling of a K-drama lead has long been a digital obsession. Now, Korea's tourism officials are attempting to transform that fascination into…
Can Northern Uganda become tourism's next star?
When most international travellers think of Uganda, images of mountain gorillas, national parks and the source of the Nile often come to mind. But in Doha this week, Uganda set out to tell a different story, one rooted in culture, history and the…
ATM 2026 to highlight Dubai's resilience and future tourism growth
Dubai: Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 is set to reinforce Dubai's position as one of the world's most resilient and well-prepared destinations for global travel and tourism, as the sector continues to adapt to evolving market conditions.
Xinjiang home tourism: Hospitality fuels economic gains
The photo taken on June 20 shows a local home adorned with vibrant graffiti in Ximen village, Xinjiang. Photo: Courtesy of the author China's rural revitalization is often discussed in policies and statistics. But what does it truly look like on…
AirAsia MOVE partners with Tourism Authority of Thailand to boost tourism growth
AirAsia MOVE (MOVE), one of Asia's leading online travel agencies (OTAs), has signed a collaboration agreement with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) as a strategic partner to support TAT's Amazing 5 Economy framework, especially the Platform…
Welsh Government minister gives update on controversial tourism rule
Wales' finance minister has said a review of the 182-day rule impacting tourism lets is being reviewed by the new government. The 182-day threshold for properties to be let - combined with a requirement to be available to let for 252 days - it…
ATM 2026 to showcase Dubai's resilience, global connectivity and future tourism growth
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 has reinforced Dubai's position as one of the world's most resilient and best-prepared destinations for global travel and tourism, as the industry continues to navigate the evolving market conditions. Taking place…
Andalucía prepares for summer tourism boom with surges in jobs and spending | Sur in English
According to projections released by acting regional Tourism minister Arturo Bernal, visitor numbers during the peak season are expected to rise by 2.6 per cent compared with summer 2025. Employment in the sector is also forecast to increase by…
Cyprus Business Now: banks, digital euro, UK talent, shipping, tourism, PwC
Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Georgakis explained that the digital euro is essentially an additional payment option and represents the digital equivalent of banknotes and coins already in circulation. He stressed that the new form of…
Ultra-reclusive Turkmenistan slowly opens up to tourists
From a gas crater dubbed the 'Gateway to Hell' to the shimmering marble buildings of its capital, Turkmenistan is tentatively opening up to tourists after decades of isolation. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT One of the world's most reclusive…
SLAPP Censorship - Part 117 Out of 200: Libel Tourism or Defamation Forum-Shopping in the United Kingdom Condemned by the European Union (EU)
In 2024 two Americans connected to Microsoft (US) decided to have a go at 'tourism' (in absentia) or forum-shopping in the UK. Many threats never make it to the docket, which means the iceberg's scale is massive. Secret 'offers' obscure the…
How a sick boy in Kings Norton inspired Thomas the Tank Engine
Ben Sidwell, in Kings Norton and Elliot Ball, West Midlands Many readers may not be aware that one of the most successful and culturally influential British children's series ever, which many will have read and still read, has its origins in a…
When Glaciers Disappear, So Do Deities
In a recent viewpoint published in Nature Climate Change, six researchers from South America, Asia and Africa examine how glacier retreat in the Andes, Himalayas and other high-altitude regions is reshaping the cultural and spiritual life of…
Want to be future-ready for the job market? Here are the top 5 jobs in demand in the UAE
Dubai: The face of the job market is changing faster than ever before, and if you are a young student or a parent with young children, it's only natural to wonder – will the qualifications and specialisations I choose today lead to…
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