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Las Vegas is rewriting the rules of tourism
Travel used to be about going somewhere. You got on a train, plane, boat or, even a Greyhound bus, and went somewhere that wasn't home. Now, the modern tourism industry has complicated matters. Today, a destination has to be an experience, an…
Owen Darrell represents Bermuda in tourism conference
82bbfd1c-98cf-407a-a40f-7deea6ecd510 Created: Oct 08, 2026 11:34 AM (Updated: Oct 08, 2026 11:34 AM) Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport, with Dona Regis-Prosper, the Secretary-General for the Caribbean Tourism…
New movie-themed tourism route in the works linking Yau Ma Tei police station and Temple Street
The Hong Kong Tourism Board will develop a movie-location route linking the Old Yau Ma Tei Police Station, Temple Street and nearby historic sites, as the government prepares to expand the popular 'Journey of Light and Shadow' exhibition at the…
Culture-infused tourism gains traction during National Day holiday
Tourists pose for a photo at the Hetou Old Street scenic area in Fengnan District of Tangshan City, north China's Hebei Province, Oct. 3, 2026. (Photo by Li Xiuqing/Xinhua) On the morning of Oct. 1, the first day of China's National Day holiday…
Travel and tourism growth 'to outpace global economy'
Oct 8, 202606:51 GMT by Phil Davies Global travel and tourism is projected to grow by 2.5% this year despite despite geopolitical and economic uncertainty, according to a new forecast. Europe is forecast to perform even more strongly, with…
Louisiana eyes Isaias - and hopes to be spared ahead of busy tourism weekend
Louisiana is keeping a close eye on what is expected to become the season's first hurricane on Thursday as it churns and strengthens in the Gulf, but its projected path indicated the state could be spared the worst — a huge relief ahead of a…
New Orleans' tourism chief eyeing Isaias forecast ahead of big weekend
For the past two days, New Orleans & Co. President and CEO Walt Leger III has been sweating it out, as weather forecasters try to predict where Hurricane Isaias will make landfall as it strengthens in the Gulf. Not only is Leger, like everybody…
Hotel groups target Syria for tourism as it rebuilds from rubble of civil war
DUBAI, Oct 8 - Several global and regional hotel groups are looking to enter or expand in Syria, senior executives told Reuters, betting that its rich history and coastal destinations will attract overseas tourists as well as Syrians who have long…
Singapore hotel rates soar as F1, MICE events drive tourism demand
SINGAPORE: Hotel rates have surged as Singapore heads into one of its busiest periods of the year, with the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix coinciding with a packed calendar of business events. Checks by CNA found some rooms going for more than…
Andhra Pradesh has put technology at the heart of tourism, says Minister Kandula Durgesh
Andhra Pradesh is taking a major step towards transforming the tourism sector through artificial intelligence and digital technology, Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh said at the international Tourism Innovation…
Cyprus Business Now: shipping, tourism, property, economy, energy, Jumbo
A total of 1,681 sale contracts were lodged with land registry offices during September, up 13 per cent from 1,484 a year earlier, according to the latest department of lands and surveys figures. The September result also marked a clear rebound…
Andhra Pradesh to adopt technology to promote tourist destinations, improve visitor experience
Andhra Pradesh is seeking to leverage emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Technology, to give a new dimension to its tourism sector, Minister for Tourism and Cinematography Kandula Durgesh has said. Speaking at the…
Sarawak assembly may be dissolved in November, says state minister
The Sarawak state legislative assembly is expected to be dissolved in November, possibly two weeks after the state's Budget 2027 is passed. Sarawak Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the…
HKTB to plan further ahead as flagship event funding becomes permanent
The Hong Kong Tourism Board will have greater scope to plan ahead after additional annual funding for flagship events is regularized, Permanent Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Vivian Sum Fong-kwang said on Wednesday. SCROLL TO CONTINUE…
Over 1.4m mainland tourists flock to Hong Kong during National Day Golden Week
Hong Kong experienced a tourism boom during the National Day Golden Week, as 1.416 million mainland Chinese tourists visited the city. The influx led to surging business for the tourism, hotel, and catering sectors, with officials and industry…
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