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SL to launch first Dedicated Sustainable Tourism Association in South Asia
‘Sri Lanka embarks on a journey towards a more sustainable and prosperous tourism industry.' The Executive Committee of the Sustainable Tourism Association of Sri Lanka (SusTour) announced the above at its final meeting held on May 6, at…
The self-defeating problem with tourism to Antarctica
The deadly outbreak of the rare hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has highlighted the growing trend of tourism in Antarctica. No tourists visited the icy southern continent until the 1960s and only 8,000 a year set foot there three…
Trade, Investment and Tourism Cooperation Forum strengthens economic ties between Sri Lanka and Vietnam
Marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Vietnam, the Sri Lanka– Vietnam Trade, Investment and Tourism Cooperation Forum was successfully held on Friday (08) at the Hilton Colombo. The Forum…
Maryland In A Day Highlights Piney Point Lighthouse Museum During National Travel & Tourism Week
PINEY POINT, Md. — Tourism leaders, local officials and community partners gathered Tuesday morning at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum to launch the Maryland Tourism Coalition's annual “Maryland in a Day” road trip, marking the…
Hantavirus cruise ship part of Antarctic tourism boom that some want better regulated
BRUSSELS - Tourism in the Antarctic Peninsula is a niche but booming industry powered by deep-pocketed adventure-seekers travelling thousands of miles to marvel at penguin colonies and take “polar plunges” in sight of icebergs. But…
AI Speeds Up Digital Transformation in Travel & Tourism Sector
Smart Tourism Technology is Reshaping Global Travel Trade The global travel and tourism industry is undergoing rapid transformation thanks to Artificial Intelligence. AI is reshaping how travel companies manage bookings, customer experiences…
Marietta weighs tourism grants for theaters, museums and cultural events
MARIETTA — This week, leaders from nonprofit organizations boosting arts, culture and tourism made their case for $1.8 million in tourism grants before the Marietta City Council. Every year, Marietta accepts applications from nonprofit…
Will ICE Put A Chill On World Cup Visitors?
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have shared different views about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the World Cup—raising questions for tourism officials and soccer fans about what…
New Orleans tourists hit highest number since 2019, set spending record. See the data.
New Orleans attracted nearly 19.5 million visitors in 2025, hospitality officials announced Friday, a sign of continued growth for an industry that supports more than 85,000 jobs in the region. Prepared by the Kansas City-based marketing firm MMGY…
HK welcomes over a million Golden Week visitors as lawmakers urge strategic industry upgrades
Following the conclusion of the Labour Day Golden Week, which brought approximately 1.01 million mainland Chinese visitors to Hong Kong, local lawmakers are celebrating the revitalized market while urging the tourism and commercial sectors to adapt…
Hantavirus latest: 22 Britons hit by outbreak could be flown back to UK on Sunday
Hantavirus exposure can cause a lung disease that is fatal in nearly 4 out of 10 who are infected Harriette Boucher9 May 2026 07:00 Harriette Boucher9 May 2026 06:00 Krutika Kuppalli, associate professor of medicine at the University of Texas…
Arsenal set for major kit change from next season after £80m announcement
Arsenal's Visit Rwanda sleeve sponsor will not feature on their kit for 2026/27 as a result of their sponsorship deal drawing to an end this summer. The two have been in commercial partnership since 2018, with the deal reportedly worth more than…
Letters | Legco must preserve Hong Kong's natural heritage before it's too late
Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at [email protected] or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words. In recent days, social…
Many PGA Tour Stops Nod To Travel, Myrtle Beach's Event Goes All In
MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 08: Sam Ryder of the United States plays his shot from the ninth tee during the second round of the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic 2026 at Dunes Golf & Beach Club on May 08, 2026 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Delhi must move beyond being political capital, become global, future-ready city: L-G Sandhu
Lieutenant-Governor (L-G) Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Friday said Delhi must move beyond being only the country's political capital and become a future-ready global city built on five pillars: sustainability, inclusion, culture, innovation and…
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