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Teresa, Kedah exco clash anew over Langkawi tourism performance
A Kedah state executive council member and DAP MP Teresa Kok are continuing their debate over Langkawi's tourism performance, after the latter claimed the island's tourism industry is “sluggish” due to PAS gaining control of the…
The Rise of Full Moon Tourism
It's only a matter of hours before the moon reaches its full lunation, and the scent of burning sage fills the room as my body is cleansed from head to feet. This is how my ‘Spirit of the Full Moon' treatment—a service that's only…
The hantavirus cruise ship and the risk a tourism surge puts on Antarctica
Antarctica's pristine, frozen landscapes are experiencing a surge in tourism, fuelled by growing fears that climate change is causing irreversible melting. However, experts are now warning that this influx of visitors brings an increased risk of…
Antarctica's tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and disease
Driven in part by fears that the frozen landscapes of Antarctica may be irreversibly melting away because of climate change, tourism to the bottom of the world is soaring. And experts warn that with more visitors comes an increased risk of…
DC sees slight tourism growth in 2025
WASHINGTON — DC's tourism industry saw a slight increase in visitors in 2025. Over 27.2 million visitors toured the District last year, which surpassed 2024's numbers by 20,000. In turn, this increase in tourism positively impacted the…
Ireland unrushed...' The new 'slow tourism' trend - all you need to know
Tourism Ireland is focusing on “slow tourism” marketing to attract visitors this summer. The Ireland Unrushed campaign, designed to try and reach 100 million people across 15 key overseas markets, encourages visitors to connect with…
Antarctica's tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and disease
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Switzerland Tourism Joins the World Travel & Tourism Council as a Destination Partner
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to welcome Switzerland Tourism (ST) as a Destination Partner. Switzerland Tourism is the national destination marketing organisation responsible for promoting Switzerland as a travel destination.
Resort-related cyber fraud threatens Batangas tourism
BATANGAS, Philippines – What was once dismissed as scattered online scams has rapidly evolved into a full-scale threat to the tourism industry of Batangas, as the surge in resort-related cyber fraud is now undermining not only visitor…
Gas prices soar as North Carolina Tourism Week kicks off
Increasing conflict involving Iran is impacting drivers in North Carolina as the state begins Tourism Week. Gas prices increased by 31 cents per gallon this week, bringing the national average to $4.48 per gallon. According to data from AAA gas…
Cyprus tourism businesses warn of collapse, seek urgent talks with ministry
Small shopkeepers' association Povek on Wednesday announced that tourism stakeholders have requested an urgent meeting with Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis, citing mounting concerns over the sector's condition. The organisation said that the…
Famagusta tourism sector on edge over flight cut fears
Tourism stakeholders in Famagusta district are raising serious concerns as fears grow over potential flight cuts to Cyprus driven by surging fuel costs and ongoing geopolitical tensions. According to a report by Politis, the situation has already…
A Fight Over Dirt in Utah Hints at the Future of America's Public Lands
Hole-in-the-Rock Road is a dirt track scratched out of the Utah desert by Mormon settlers more than 140 years ago. The 62-mile drive from the hamlet of Escalante to the western shore of Lake Powell can easily take four hours due to washboard…
Barceló Joins the World Travel & Tourism Council as a Global Member
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to welcome Barceló as a Global Member. Founded in Mallorca in 1931, Barceló Group has grown into one of the world's leading hospitality companies, with a presence across Europe, the…
Lawmaker urges Disneyland to tap waterfront advantage with themed sea tours
A Hong Kong lawmaker has called on Hong Kong Disneyland to leverage its waterfront location and pier facilities to develop themed maritime tourism, linking Lantau Island attractions with Victoria Harbour and boosting the city's “blue…
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