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China-Japan Spat Looks To Be Boon For Russian Tourism & Industry
In yet another sign of deepening Russia-China ties on all levels, which has also included cooperation on the military front in the context of the Ukraine war, President Vladimir Putin signed an executive order on Monday temporarily lifting visa…
Jilin's tourism move breaks the law - Opinion
China Daily | Updated: 2017-12-01 08:12 TOURIST SITES with a 4A rating or above in Northeast China's Jilin province will reportedly charge visitors only half the ticket prices as long as they are registered residents of the Yangtze River Delta, the…
City, hotels agree on diverting some tourism-generated funding in Anaheim toward workforce housing needs
Katella Avenue at Harbor Boulevard on July 14, 2025 in Anaheim, CA. Anaheim last year had 26 million visitors. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) Hotels in the Anaheim Tourism Improvement District are set to free up about $3…
UN Tourism joins AWE in delivering practical solutions for more accessible and inclusive tourism businesses
UN Tourism – in cooperation with the Agency for Business and Economic Development (AWE) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) – have released practical guidelines helping businesses…
Call for nationwide toilet revolution more than a matter of convenience - Opinion
PRESIDENT XI JINPING on Monday called for continued efforts to upgrade the country's toilets as part of an ongoing 'toilet revolution' campaign, which was launched two years ago. People's Daily commented on Tuesday: As an important part of urban…
Mayor near Grand Canyon awaits impact of new tourism rule
(The Center Square) - A mayor in Arizona is taking a wait-and-see approach on how the Trump administration's fee hike for international tourists will affect her small town near the Grand Canyon. Last week, the Trump administration implemented new…
Beijing to widen services market access to foreign investors
By Du Juan | China Daily | Updated: 2019-12-04 07:59 Beijing will further open its services market to foreign investors in several industries including tourism, internet access services and non-profit nursing institutions for the aged, as well as…
7 Revolutionary Space Tech Trends That Will Transform Life On Earth In 2026
Discover how space technology is shifting from exploration to practical breakthroughs that will solve complex problems on Earth. More than half a century after humans set foot on the Moon, the final frontier still fuels our imagination. Back then…
Blackpool town centre and tourism BIDs renewed until 2031
The outcome of the renewal and alteration ballots means the BIDs will continue their operations until March 31, 2031. The Town Centre BID achieved a strong mandate, with 87.8 per cent voting in favour by number and 95 per cent by rateable value.
International claim too often rings hollow - Opinion
AN INCREASING NUMBER of Chinese cities are hosting what they call international marathons. For these events to prosper, the organizers and sponsors need to think beyond commercial promotions and publicity stunts. Sznews.com said on Wednesday: The…
Myaku-Myaku pushes Osaka Expo's economic impact up to estimated ¥3 trillion
The economic impact of the 2025 World Expo in Osaka is estimated to have reached ¥3.05 trillion ($19.6 billion), a private-sector survey has shown. The figure surpassed last year's projection of ¥2.75 trillion, thanks to the popularity of…
Thailand finally eases afternoon alcohol ban - here's what it means for tourists
Thailand on Tuesday finally lifted its five-decade ban on sale of alcohol during afternoon hours, just in time for the New Year holiday. The new regulation to revoke the ban for a six-month trial period was published in the Royal Gazette by public…
Wuzhen is building a strong foundation for the Internet's future - Opinion
Chinese delegates Zhuang Rongwen and Lin Nianxiu and those from Laos, Thailand, Turkey, Serbia, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia at a Belt and Road Initiative event pose at the fourth World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, on…
Job growth in St. George outpaces major U.S. metros
St. George, Utah, is among the nation's top metros for job growth, according to new data from jobs site Indeed. Why it matters: Formerly a retirement town, the southern Utah city has more than doubled in size since 2000 and is attracting small…
Josh Dehaas: Let's keep those 'medical tourism' dollars in Canada
In response to Trump's trade war, many Canadians have taken an “elbows up” approach to spending on vacations in the U.S. They're choosing to spend more of their savings here at home than in the Great Satan land. This makes perfect…
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