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Tourism Industry urges direct tour bus access at new Huanggang Port
The tourism industry is pressing for improvements at the revamped Huanggang Port, with calls for tour buses to be allowed direct access to the checkpoint, according to Timothy Chui Ting-pong, executive director of the Tourism Association. SCROLL TO…
Maryland Horse Industry Plan Targets Jobs, Tourism, Welfare
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland's first statewide horse-industry strategic plan recommends expanding career training, coordinating tourism promotion and developing a system to track racehorses from breeding through retirement. Gov. Wes Moore…
Hong Kong Tourism Board backs trade with new appointment
Oct 12, 202612:05 GMT by Phil Davies The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has expanded its UK personnel with a new London-based senior trade marketing executive. Lydia Gibbs will support travel agents, tour operators, suppliers and other partners.
Egypt tourism chief urges agents to look beyond traditional hotspots
Oct 12, 202616:00 GMT by Robin Murray Egypt's tourism chief has urged UK agents to broaden the way they sell the destination as it targets longer stays, repeat visits and more multi-centre holidays. Dr Ahmed Youssef, chief executive of the Egyptian…
Spreading the flow: cruise tourism helps Europe protect local identity
Today's travellers want more than a photo. They want a story to tell. They want to immerse themselves in the life of places they visit, however fleeting their stay. When cruise travellers step ashore, they are increasingly looking to connect with a…
Northern Michigan fall tourism grows to support local businesses
NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Autumn leaf peeping season is drawing visitors to Northern Michigan, boosting the regional tourism economy during a historically slow time of year. Fall tourism across the region has grown in popularity over the last…
On the Table at Shanghai Mayor Meet: AI, Sports, Tourism
SHANGHAI — The 38th annual International Business Leaders' Advisory Council for the Mayor of Shanghai (IBLAC) convened on Sunday, with global industry leaders recommending the city build a stronger global brand through AI deployment, sports…
Jet2 shuts Manchester Airport route to Spanish island with flights cancelled
Jet2 is cancelling flights and package holidays from Manchester Airport to a popular island, only six months after they launched the route. The airline and tour operator is also withdrawing the route from London Stansted. Services between…
Jet2 cancels Manchester Airport route to popular Spanish island
Jet2 has cancelled routes from Manchester Airport to La Palma. The operator has cancelled package holidays to Canary Islands hotspot from October 30. The route was launched on April 3 this year as a spokesperson for the airline issued a statement…
Beckham, Yao Ming attend NBA China Games in a boost to Macao's live events
The NBA China Games help attract new tourists to Macao for reasons unrelated to gambling. Macao is spending billions to diversify tourism offerings beyond casinos. Live events are projected to bring in nearly $2.8 trillion globally by 2032. Juan…
Godavari region to emerge as A.P.'s economic powerhouse: Minister
The Godavari region is set to become Andhra Pradesh's primary economic powerhouse, attracting an investment proposals of ₹92,000 crore since June 2024, across 39 projects in various sectors such as maritime trade, shipbuilding, green energy…
Sacramento's GoldenSky festival sets 2027 return dates after 2-year hiatus
Sacramento's GoldenSky country music festival will return to Discovery Park on Oct. 9-10, 2027, after a two-year hiatus. Organizers announced the dates Monday, with the lineup set to be revealed Thursday and ticket sales beginning Friday. GoldenSky…
Jet2 to end Spanish island flights from major UK airport
Jet2 is pulling flights and package holidays from Manchester Airport to a popular island destination, just six months after launching the route. The airline and tour operator is also scrapping the service from London Stansted. Flights between…
Fire Destroyed the Oldest Food Market in Paris This Morning
Marché des Enfants-Rouges (The Red Children's Market), so named for the red clothing worn by the children who lived in the adjacent orphanage, has been a Parisian landmark and bustling center of activity at 39 Rue de Bretagne since 1615.
Northwest China's Ningxia rolls out 'purple business card' as global wine congress opens in Yinchuan
The 47th World Congress of Vine and Wine opens in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, on October 12, 2026. Photo: VCG The 47th World Congress of Vine and Wine opened on Monday in Yinchuan, capital of Northwest…
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