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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…
G Adventures enters sports tourism market with small-group football trips
Jun 25, 202608:38 GMT by Robin Murray Santiago Bernabeu, home of Real Madrid. Credit David Benito / Shutterstock G Adventures has launched its first series of small-group football itineraries, marking the adventure operator's entry into the growing…
Dallas convention center redesign debate sparks concerns over jobs, tourism
A proposed redesign of the Dallas convention center is drawing strong reactions from tourism leaders and community advocates. As city leaders weigh their options, the debate highlights competing priorities involving economic growth, tourism, and…
Welsh Government issues update on contentious tourism rule
Wales' finance minister has announced that the new government is conducting a review of the 182-day rule affecting tourism lets. The 182-day threshold for letting properties – combined with a requirement to be available to let for 252 days…
Waterways Leisure Tourism IPO fully subscribed on final day
The initial public offering (IPO) of Waterways Leisure Tourism was fully subscribed by around 2 pm on Thursday, the final day of bidding. The retail investor portion led demand, with the category subscribed 3.63 times. The non-institutional…
India emerging as a global medical tourism hub: Antique report
India is rapidly strengthening its position as a leading destination for medical tourism, supported by affordable treatment costs, improving healthcare infrastructure and favourable government policies, according to a report by Antique Stock…
Second bidder emerges in Tourism Holdings takeover battle
Tourism Holdings (THL), best known for its Maui and Apollo campervan brands, has received a new non-binding offer to fully acquire the business. The unnamed bidder has made an indicative offer of between $3.30 and $3.40 a share, valuing the company…
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…
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Jamaica Tourism 3.0: From Visitor Economy to AI-Enabled National Development Platform
Jamaica's Tourism 3.0 agenda marks a decisive shift in how the country defines tourism success. Under Minister Edmund Bartlett's new framework, tourism is no longer being positioned only as an arrivals-driven industry, but as a national economic…
Economic Value Of Superyachts Reaches $61 Billion, New Study Finds
Every $1.13 spent generates $2.72 in wider value The global superyacht industry has grown into a €54 billion (approximately $61.4 billion*) economic ecosystem that extends well beyond yacht ownership and luxury travel, according to a new…
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…
Thai stock market thriving as surprise beneficiary of AI boom
Thailand's stock market is having the best year among Southeast Asian peers, as investors discover an unlikely source of exposure to the global artificial-intelligence boom. Much of that gain has come from Delta Electronics (Thailand). The maker of…
Chinese tourists flock to New Zealand under visa-waiver trial
New Zealand has seen a surge in Chinese tourists since it began testing an easier pathway for visitors via Australia. The government began a 12-month trial in November that exempted Chinese and Pacific people from visa requirements if they were…
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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