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Mohd Amirul Rizal appointed as new Tourism Malaysia director-general
PUTRAJAYA: The Tourism Malaysia Board (Tourism Malaysia) announced the appointment of Mohd Amirul Rizal Abdul Rahim as the new director-general effective Monday (Dec 8). In a statement on Wednesday, Tourism Malaysia said the appointment was made by…
Osaka tourism endures heavy hit as China-Japan tensions simmer
Denryu Lin, who runs about 80 vacation rentals in central Osaka, is watching his business evaporate since late November as tensions between Tokyo and Beijing escalate. Over 600 bookings — more than 1,000 Chinese guests — have been…
Kenya Tourism Board targets to train over 200 youth for Tourist industry
NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 10 – The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has announced plans to train more than 200 young people in various tourism-related and hospitality fields, as part of an ambitious initiative to strengthen youth participation and…
Vodacom, MTN boost network capacity at tourism hotspots
Vodacom and MTN are strengthening their networks ahead of the festive season. Vodacom and MTN, South Africa's largest mobile network operators, are strengthening their networks ahead of the festive season to handle the surge in holiday traffic…
We Are Facing A 'Tourism Industry Apocalypse' As International Travelers Avoid The USA
Why have major tourist destinations all over America been so depressingly quiet in 2025? Normally tourism accounts for close to 10 percent of U.S. GDP, and that makes it a critical pillar of the U.S. economy. We witnessed an enormous downturn…
Frost Fair Revives Centuries-Old Winter Market Traditions And Brings New Winter Tourism To Southern Maryland
ST. MARY'S CITY, Md. — Historic St. Mary's City opened its inaugural Frost Fair Saturday, transforming Maryland's largest living museum grounds into a family focused winter celebration that added a new annual tradition for St. Mary's County.
Tourism sector attracted ₹30,000 cr. investments in 16 months: Kandula Durgesh
The State Tourism Department has attracted private investments of over ₹30,000 crore in the past 16 months. Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh, accompanied by senior officials, held a meeting with investors in Amaravati on Wednesday. He said…
IndiGo Flight Cancellations Hit Delhi's Economy Hard: Markets, Tourism and Trade Suffer Massive Losses | Dynamite News
IndiGo's mass flight cancellations have severely impacted Delhi's economy, reducing business travel, market footfall, exhibition attendance and tourism activities. With over 4,000 flights canceled since December, trade, events and hospitality…
Deputy minister urges collective planning for tourism future
Cyprus is stepping up efforts to strengthen the overall quality of its tourism offering as the sector prepares for a new phase of development, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis told travel agents in Nicosia. Addressing this week's annual…
Cyprus tourism SMEs complete sustainability programme
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Wednesday announced that 25 Cypriot tourism small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) successfully completed their sustainability journey under the EU-funded I-STARS project, in an effort to…
This Lesser-Known Historic City In Mexico Is Breaking Tourism Records Right Now
Much like crystal-clear seas are the main draw for beach bums heading to Mexico, colonial cities are the sweet spot for culture enthusiasts. We're sure you've heard of Mexico City and its vibrant neighborhoods, Merida with the soaring, stone-built…
South Korea's beauty tourism players fear ugly impact from tax refund termination
SEOUL – A decade-old tax break that drew foreign patients to South Korea's cosmetic surgery clinics ends on Dec 31, and the industry is bracing for the economic consequences. seeking cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures has triggered…
South African Tourism Launches Siyanda AI Tool for North American Travelers
South African Tourism has partnered with US-based digital media company Matador Network to launch Siyanda, an artificial intelligence travel chatbot designed to help North American visitors plan trips to South Africa. Built on Matador Network's…
Korean tourism to move toward more tailored travel in 2026: KTO
The Korea Tourism Organization Monday released its forecast for 2026 on Monday, projecting that travel to the country will be marked by individuals tailoring their plans to reflect individual tastes, rather fitting into than simple overall tourist…
Osaka tourism endures heavy hit as China-Japan tension simmers
OSAKA - Mr Denryu Lin, who runs about 80 vacation rentals in central Osaka, is watching his business evaporate since late November as Over 600 bookings – more than 1,000 Chinese guests – have been canceled through year-end, he said.
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