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Virgin Galactic reopens sales for spaceflight tourism priced at $750,000 a seat
Richard Branson 's space tourism company Virgin Galactic has re-opened limited ticket sales after a nearly two-year hiatus — at a price of $750,000 per seat. In a conference call with investors and journalists Monday, CEO Michael Colglazier…
Tourism chief touts National Games success, eyes merchandising to boost future events
Hong Kong's successful co-hosting of the 15th National Games has demonstrated the city's capability to manage mega-events and has spurred a new strategic focus on developing event-related merchandise to enhance future cultural and sporting…
Virgin Galactic Resumes Space Tourism Sales at $750,000 a Ticket
Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. shares jumped after it resumed sales of its commercial space flights on a limited basis, signaling the Richard Branson-founded company is moving toward restarting tourism operations after a two-year hiatus. The…
Tourism Tasmania targets UK trade with dedicated market manager
Mar 31, 202611:35 GMT by Phil Davies A strong focus on trade engagement is being promised with the appointment of a UK-based market manager for Tourism Tasmania. The role has been created to capitalise on what the tourism body sees as growing…
Tourism tax plans a 'nail in the coffin' for independent hotels
Owners of smaller Nottinghamshire hotels say a potential tax on overnight stays in the region could worsen the ‘critical' financial strain on their businesses. Ahead of the autumn budget being set in late 2025, the government announced that…
Hotel occupancy, inbound tourism show promise
By Shelley Shan / Staff reporter The average hotel occupancy rate during the first three days of the upcoming Tomb Sweeping and Children's Day holiday is estimated to reach 52.52 percent, the Tourism Administration said yesterday. The holiday this…
Improving tourism facilities remains the main demand in Valparai (R) constituency
Tourism facilities in the hill station have been the persistent demand in every election and that used to be the promise from candidates cutting across party lines. Valparai (Reserve) Assembly constituency has two segments, one in the plains and…
Sleep tourism has travelers paying $1,000 per night for 'perfect' mattresses
AMERICANS are now spending big money just to get some shut-eye, with sleep tourism turning a full night's rest into the latest luxury travel craze. Instead of booking trips around sightseeing or food, more travelers are now choosing hotels built to…
Tourism Minister defends Tottenham trip
Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston intends to have 'a chat' with ACT's spokesperson after he criticised the government's funding of a football game between two 'billionaire-owned' clubs. English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur is…
From staging world events to IPO: Kin Global eyes growth in event tourism
SINGAPORE - When a tender to build a bespoke 4,800-seat arena on a 250,000 sq ft carpark next to Leisure Park Kallang was called by the Singapore Government, a young local sports management firm took on the challenge. Given just six months, it had…
Sula Vineyards plans resort at Chandon site, wine tourism ₹100 cr
Sula Vineyards, India's largest wine company, is planning a new resort at the recently acquired Chandon winery in Dindori, Nashik, as its wine tourism business crosses ₹100 crore in revenue for the first time — accounting for a fifth…
Cyprus Business Now: Freedom, tourism, Oev, shipping, innovation, BoC, ICS
It was not played on a board, but across markets, technologies and continents. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail on the sidelines of the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournaments on March 28 at Cap St Georges Hotel and Resort, Freedom…
Virgin Galactic soars after boosting space tourism ticket prices to $750,000
Virgin had paused its space tourism program after a June 2024 flight in order to focus on building a better spacecraft. Virgin Galactic is jumping on Tuesday, with the stock up nearly 7% as of 7:18 a.m. ET, after the space tourism company said it's…
Paphos tourism sector nears full readiness for new season
Paphos is expected to have now reached full operational readiness, with almost all hotel accommodation and key tourism infrastructure functioning normally, according to an announcement by the Paphos regional board of tourism (Etap. Based on current…
Goans are fighting to save their natural resources from the tourism boom
Ana Gracias and Govind Shirodkar gaze out at the main source of water for agriculture in Chimbel village, North Goa. Growing up, Shirodkar would swim in Toyyar Lake, nestled between forested hills in an area largely inhabited by Gauda Indigenous…
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