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Greece Tourism Revenue Up 8.9%
Greece has long been one of Europe's tourism heavyweights, but new figures suggest the country's latest success story is not simply about attracting more visitors. It is also about how much those visitors are spending once they arrive. According to…
Morocco no longer continental pariah as Afcon showcases its global standing
It is hard to conceive that Morocco, now the nerve centre for staging Africa's marquee football events, was a continental pariah 10 years ago. Abruptly pulling out of hosting the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, over fears it would lead to the spread of…
Using ChatGPT to plan a holiday? How to find the road less travelled
Mengni Fu checks in to her hotel room using her mobile phone from the backseat of a taxi. When she arrives at the hotel, she drops her luggage to one of the porter robots who delivers it to her room. She unlocks her room with a digital key on her…
Wyden, travel groups push back on park fee changes
An overhaul of national park entrance fees and passes announced by the Trump administration is drawing pushback from Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and international travel groups, who warn the changes could hurt tourism and strain park operations. Wyden…
Taiwan Railway reports 1.4% rise in average daily passenger volume - Focus Taiwan
Taipei, Dec. 27 (CNA) Despite raising ticket prices in June, state-owned Taiwan Railway Corp. reported on Saturday that average daily passenger volume increased about 1.4 percent from a year earlier from June to December. In a statement, the…
Freezing Munnar becomes magnet for Christmas-New Year tourists
As temperatures continue to plummet and frost carpets the landscape, Munnar in Kerala's Idukki district is witnessing a sharp surge in Christmas-New Year tourist arrivals, along with hours-long traffic congestion. Chenduvarai recorded the lowest…
The quiet, deserted meadows of Kashmir
The upper reaches of the Pir Panchal mountain range in the Lesser Himalayas is covered with fresh snow, forcing large-billed crows to fly downhill in search of food. One village they often flock to is Raiyar, a hamlet in the hillocks adjacent to…
Gujarat Confidential: Nepal ties
Nepal's Ambassador to India Shankar Prasad Sharma met Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar during his visit to Gujarat to promote tourism in the Himalayan country. A statement from the Chief Minister's Office said that the Ambassador and…
Art that made the news in 2025
After 20 years under construction, the Grand Egyptian Museum officially opened to the public last month. Located nine miles from central Cairo, and just a mile from the pyramids at Giza, the complex covers some 5.4 million square feet –…
Campaigners hit out at port over tug boat sewage discharge
As reported, a faulty tug boat was spilling waste sewage into Portland harbour - which the port says it has now contained. Bill Reeves, chief executive of Portland Port, said an issue with waste from the tug resulted in it being directed into the…
FTA with India means more jobs, incomes: New Zealand PM
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has described the Free Trade Agreement with India as a landmark deal, noting that it means more jobs, higher incomes and more exports from Indian markets. 'We said we'd secure a Free Trade Agreement with…
Bukele hails Shakira sellout as singer adds two concerts in El Salvador
Dec. 26 (UPI) -- Shakira confirmed she will add two additional concerts in El Salvador, bringing the total number of performances scheduled for February to five. Tickets for the initial three dates sold out in less than 24 hours. The announcement…
Dubai News, UAE News, Gulf, News, Latest news, Arab news, Gulf News, Dubai Labour News
As part of the #HattaWinter initiative, Dubai Municipality has announced the return of the Hatta Honey Festival, one of the region's most anticipated community and agritourism events that celebrates local honey production and Hatta's distinctive…
The incredible new £750m theme park with world's fastest, tallest and longest ride
The theme park will be opening next week The countdown has begun for the grand opening of Six Flags Qiddiya City – home to Falcons Flight, the world's fastest, tallest, and longest rollercoaster. The park and the rollercoaster are set to…
India-New Zealand FTA Means More Jobs, Incomes, Trade: PM Christopher Luxon
Wellington: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has described the Free Trade Agreement with India as a landmark deal, noting that it means more jobs, higher incomes and more exports from Indian markets. 'We said we'd secure a Free Trade…
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