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US expands Cuba sanctions with targeting of tourism industry
WASHINGTON - The US added Cuba's Ministry of Tourism to its expanding sanctions list, striking once-again at one of the main economic drivers of the communist-run Caribbean island. The ministry was one of 10 agencies and entities that were targeted…
Up Tempo? Hilton hotel brand taps into rising China tourism demand
Global hotel chain operator Hilton has introduced a new brand to China, which it says reflects demand for lifestyle travel and hospitality, amid belief the country's tourism sector will remain a strong growth engine as the company accelerates its…
New owner of Rushy Lagoon outlines plans for pine, cattle and tourism
The buyer of Tasmania's largest farm says in addition to the pine plantation it has planned for the property, it's also considering cropping and leasing out parts of the farm for grazing, tourism and mountain biking. Concerns have been raised about…
Who is 'stealing' Bali's water? How tourism siphoned off a prized resource
I Putu Partayasa pushes his fingers into the soil as he squats at the edge of a rice terrace. They come up dry. His field has water; his neighbour's does not. “We have a big problem in the dry season,” he says. “Fifteen years…
Xinhua Silk Road: Heilongjiang launches culture and tourism promotion event in Jixi City
BEIJING, July 14, 2026 /CNW/ -- A culture and tourism promotion conference kicked off in Jixi City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on July 8 as one of the events of the 8th Heilongjiang Provincial Tourism Industry Development Conference.
Farmers Market at The Myrtles offers new taste of tourism
St. Francisville is widely celebrated for its oak-canopied roads and deep-rooted heritage. At the heart of this community lies one of its most storied landmarks: The Myrtles. Long known for its fascinating history and culture, the historic…
No World Cup Bump: U.S. Tourism Down in June
Overall June international arrivals fell 1.8% year-over-year to 2.8 million, and foreign air passenger arrivals were essentially flat (0.2%), showing the World Cup did not lift aggregate inbound travel. The tournament boosted arrivals from specific…
Starship's Texas footprint offers preview for jobs and tourism on Florida's Space Coast
Starship's Texas footprint offers preview for jobs and tourism on Florida's Space Coast On Thursday, the biggest rocket in the world will launch again from Texas, and soon SpaceX's Starship will be launching from the Space Coast. Families in…
Piyush Goyal meets Spanish Industry and Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu to strengthen bilateral trade, investment and manufacturing ties
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Jordi Hereu, the Minister of Industry and Tourism of the Government of Spain, to discuss opportunities to strengthen collaboration between the two nations across multiple economic segments. The…
Axarquia tradition tourism never gone
Tourism and resorts have taken over a large part of the Axarquia coastline, but the fishing families have kept one tradition loud and proud. Along the Axarquia coast sun loungers and second homes now stretch across long runs of shoreline. Yet every…
Park Bo-gum appears in tourism campaign film
Actor Park Bo-gum appears in 'Begin to Hear Korea,' the 2026 global tourism campaign film to be unveiled Wednesday by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization. Park, serving as honorary ambassador for Korean…
Thailand Scraps Plan to End Visa-Free Entry for Indian Tourists
Thailand will allow 30-day visa-exempted entries by visitors from India, after a proposal to scrap visa-free entry led arrivals from the South Asian nation to drop in a blow to the vital tourism industry. An initial proposal, which had not come…
Limassol tourism slashed by a quarter despite signs of recovery
Major technology conferences, international business events and the growing presence of foreign companies in Limassol have become a vital buffer against a sharp decline in tourism this year, according to Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe)…
New US sanctions target Cuba's tourism and energy sectors
The latest measures freeze US assets and bar Americans from doing business with the designated entities.
Cyprus Business Now: shipping, Demetra, tourism, property, state workforce
The GFS Galaxy was struck near its stern at about 22:40 UTC on Saturday while travelling eastwards through the Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime reports. The impact caused extensive damage to the engine room and left the ship unable to…
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