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Azerbaijan tourism surges among Israelis as Turkey falls out of favor
For years, Istanbul and Antalya were among the most popular choices for Israelis looking for a nearby, convenient, and relatively affordable vacation. The prolonged deterioration in relations with Turkey has changed that picture, and another…
KCCI urges Tourism Minister to tap DK's potential and put Mangaluru on global tourism map
The Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Mangaluru, said on Monday that Mangaluru is uniquely blessed with beaches, rivers, estuaries, mountains, rich cultural traditions, and globally acclaimed cuisine. However, these strengths remain…
Tourism study shows $1.5M return from contract
FLORENCE — Tourism officials said a contract with a company which markets to regional large cities and collects data has brought $1.5 million into the Shoals economy this year.
Industry calls for tougher penalties against forced shopping as licenses revoked
Hong Kong tourism industry figures have called for stronger measures to prevent forced shopping after two travel agencies and a tour guide had their licenses revoked by the Travel Industry Authority. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Sara Leung…
US tourism groups want to win Canadian visitors back. A testy trade war isn't helping
Appeals from American tourism organizations seemed to be everywhere Josh Loewen looked over the last year. Billboards and banners proclaimed a state or city's love for Canada. Online and social media ads offered special deals for travelers from…
India has potential to become global hub for medical value tourism: Goyal
India has the potential to emerge as a major global hub for medical value tourism, with the healthcare ecosystem capable of generating jobs, business opportunities and international goodwill, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said…
Tour guides make remarkable discovery about Great Barrier Reef whales
Australian tourism operators have helped crack the mystery of an enigmatic humpback whale behaviour that has left scientists baffled since it was first observed in 2009. Sighting of whales exhibiting unusually long “ fluking ”…
Region of Murcia breaks tourism records after stellar summer season
Costa Calida By Natascha Rivera • Published: 07 Sep 2026 • 13:15 • 1 minute read Murcia achieves record-breaking summer tourism with soaring hotel occupancy rates. Photo Credit: Pablo Jiménez Pérez / Unsplash The…
China targets youth with plan to revamp 'outdated' heritage products as 'trendy'
China is leaning on its cultural heritage to jolt sluggish domestic spending, rolling out a push to modernise industries ranging from silk and tea to liquor, ceramics and traditional Chinese medicine. Authorities laid out plans to cultivate 50…
Abta steps up political lobbying by attending six political party conferences
Sep 8, 202604:05 GMT by Phil Davies Abta will extend its lobbying efforts by attending the largest number of political party conferences in a single year. The travel association's public affairs team aims to engage with politicians and…
Debt crisis threatens New Caledonia two years on from riots
Gaetan Babout moved to New Caledonia 14 years ago, seeking a quieter life in the south Pacific territory that shares his mother tongue. But when deadly riots sparked by proposed voting reforms engulfed Nouméa in 2024, Mr Babout, who is from…
TikTok Traveler Shows What $430 Gets You at a New York Hotel-Viewers Debate the Price
A TikTok traveler who goes by Ken Abroad (@ken_abroad) and documents the prices of his hotel stays is drawing attention after showing viewers a $430 room in Cooperstown, New York. At the time of publication, the video had more than 12,000 views and…
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering Financial Services. Exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0806 GMT – Singapore 's retail sales momentum is likely to moderate through 2026, RHB Bank's Barnabas Gan says in a…
Week with no passengers as Spirit of Tasmania tests new ferries
Two new Spirit of Tasmania vessels are set to launch in October, replacing Spirit I and II, which were launched nearly 25 years ago. But there will be eight days during the changeover when no paying passenger ferry services will run between…
Tokyo tourist hotspot bans short-term rentals amid surge in complaints
A neighbourhood in Tokyo popular with foreign tourists will ban visitors from using thousands of short-term rental accommodations after a slew of complaints about behaviour. In the latest sign that Japan's patience with mass tourism is wearing…
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