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Tourism-linked aid to boost micro businesses in Sandakan, Kinabatangan
SANDAKAN: Efforts to strengthen micro, small and medium enterprises here will be intensified through wider agency involvement, with tourism identified as a key driver for local economic growth. The Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Ministry…
Immediate waste management measures for biodiversity-rich Sukau needed, says Jafry
KINABATANGAN: An immediate measure must be taken to put in place the waste management system in Sabah's biodiversity-rich tourism area of Sukau, Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffun said. He said that the issue of waste…
The Hollywood effect of Hamnet on Stratford and Weobley - BBC News
Image source, Universal Studios Even before its theatrical release, Hamnet, directed by Chloé Zhao and starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, was tipped for success at the Oscars. Based on the award-winning 2020 novel by Maggie O'Farrell…
Hawaii's Tourism Tax to Fight Climate Change Has Taken Effect
Your next visit to the Aloha State may be a tiny bit pricier. Hawaii just raised the price of its tourism tax from 10.25 percent to 11 percent on January 1, with each county able to tack on an additional 3 percent levy on top of the overarching…
Greenland's harsh environment and lack of infrastructure have prevented rare earth mining
Greenland's harsh environment, lack of key infrastructure and difficult geology have so far prevented anyone from building a mine to extract the sought-after rare earth elements that many high-tech products require. Even if President Donald Trump…
Goa records highest tourist footfall at 1.08 cr in 2025; foreigners top 5 lakh
Nearly 1.08 crore tourists, including five lakh foreigners, arrived in Goa in 2025, surpassing the numbers of previous years, as per official data. The Goa government's focus remains on promoting quality tourism, diversifying markets, and advancing…
Heavy snowfall in southwestern Korea
Lee Hae-rin Lee Hae-rin is a City Desk reporter at The Korea Times, covering social issues, tourism and taekwondo. She is passionate about speaking up for the rights of minorities, including women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities and animals as…
Weekly round-up: Channel Islands stories you may have missed - BBC News
With Storm Goretti bringing chaos to the islands it would be easy to miss some of other news that the BBC has reported in the Channel Islands this week. Here's our round-up of some of the other stories from the past week. The number of cruise ships…
Venezuela: when will its wonders be open to travellers once again?
First stop, Venezuela: that was the traditional route for British travellers to Latin America in the early 1990s. The national airline of the oil-rich nation was Viasa. It offered cheaper fares than any other carrier between the UK and pretty much…
British seaside holidays will be killed off by Rachel Reeves
Coastal MPs have warned that British seaside holidays could be killed off by Rachel Reeves and Labour's eye-watering business rates hike. The Chancellor is due to announce relief packages for pubs in the coming days but has been under mounting…
Goa Records Highest Tourist Footfall at 1.08 Crore in 2025
The Goa government's focus remains on promoting quality tourism, diversifying markets, and advancing the coastal state's vision of Regenerative Tourism, ensuring that its growth translates into long-term benefits for local communities, the…
Where our travel editors and experts are going in 2026
We asked members of our team to reveal their personal travel plans for the year ahead. From adventures in Central Asia to an old-fashioned break in the Med, here's where they will be going. My dad, who passed away six years ago, grew up in South…
Scottish hospitality organisations call for action on business rates
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Hospitality bosses have called for business…
Vizag to Get State's First Lighthouse Museum
Visakhapatnam: Union minister for ports, shipping and waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday announced that Visakhapatnam will get the first Lighthouse Museum of Andhra Pradesh, aimed at promoting maritime education, preserving heritage and…
Ringgit gains against Singapore Dollar unlikely to hit trade
JOHOR BARU: The ringgit's recent strengthening to around 3.16 against the Singapore dollar was expected and has had little impact on cross-border trade between Malaysia and Singapore, an academic says. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia senior lecturer…
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