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Tourism industry urges govt. to boost inbound travel, not just curb overseas trips
Instead of merely urging Indians to avoid foreign travel, the government must also focus on attracting more foreign tourists to the country to boost foreign exchange earnings as inbound tourism is still below pre-pandemic levels, the tourism…
Singapore flags weaker tourism spending as global travel industry faces uncertainty
Singapore forecast lower tourism spending despite higher visitor arrivals. Middle East tensions and fuel costs weighed on the travel demand outlook. Anthony Wallace | Afp | Getty Images Singapore, long viewed as a bellwether for the global economy…
Wildflower tourism is the next trend. Here's the five best blooming places this year
Wildflower tourism is fast becoming a popular travel trend for 2026, with destinations from Japan 's cherry blossom-lined streets to the high altitude valleys of India. This reflects a growing desire among travellers for more deliberate, seasonal…
Argentinian tourism hotspot denies causing hantavirus outbreak
Matías ZibellBBC Mundo, reporting from Ushuaia As Argentina's southernmost city, Ushuaia has long enjoyed its reputation as 'The End of the World' and as a gateway for trips both to Antarctica and for tourists to explore the dramatic…
No border delays for Brits heading to Greece over summer, tourism minister says
Theo LeggettTransport Correspondent British holidaymakers heading to Greece will not have to face any delays at the border, even at the height of summer, the country's tourism minister has told the BBC. Olga Kefalogianni said the Greek government…
No border delays for Brits heading to Greece over summer, tourism minister says
British holidaymakers heading to Greece will not have to face any delays at the border, even at the height of summer, the country's tourism minister has told the BBC. Olga Kefalogianni said the Greek government did not want visitors to be…
To attract visitors to NC, State's tourism office hopes social media content creators can help
RALEIGH, NC -- Tourism has a big impact on our state, from tax dollars to job creation. As the state's tourism office known as 'Visit NC' works to attract visitors to North Carolina, social media content creators are playing an increasingly…
Tourism hotspot at 'end of the world' denies causing hantavirus outbreak
Tourist hotspot Ushuaia was not the 'ground zero' of the deadly rat virus outbreak on a cruise ship, it is claimed. Experts have dismissed reports the hantavirus crisis originated in a landfill at the city in southern tip of Argentina, dubbed 'The…
British holidaymakers to avoid 'burden' of biometric check delays this summer, Greek tourism minister pledges
May 11, 202607:26 GMT by Phil Davies British holidaymakers to Greece will not face delays due to biometric checks at the border at any time during the summer season, the country's tourism minister has insisted. Olga Kefalogianni told the BBC that…
Gajuwaka MLA pushes for IT-Tourism zone on Yarada hills; seeks bridge in Master Plan-2041
A major shift in Visakhapatnam's industrial landscape is on the cards as the city looks to move beyond its traditional technology clusters in the north to establish a new IT and Tourism zone on the Yarada hills along the Bay of Bengal in the south.
Brazil's visa waiver for Chinese citizens takes effect, boosting long-haul tourism
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Photo: VCG On Monday, Brazil's visa waiver for Chinese citizens officially took effect. Chinese citizens can now enter Brazil without a visa for short-term visits, with a cumulative stay of no more than 30 days. Media outlets…
Kelowna tourism spending up in 2025, trips shorter
The Kelowna Vistor Centre welcomed 274,000 guests in 2025. Tourism spending was up slightly in Kelowna last year, but visitors didn't stay for as long. The Tourism Kelowna Society released its 2025 Report to the Community during its Annual…
Fewer cars on Red Centre roads as drive market dries up amid rising fuel prices
Wayside inns around Alice Springs are feeling the pinch as visitation drops by 75 per cent. People in the Red Centre's tourism industry say fewer people are taking drive holidays due to fuel costs and supply. It's hoped the number of people taking…
Tourism chief gives backing for new Oxfordshire theme park
Experience Oxfordshire's boss said Puy du Fou will 'drive job creation, stimulate economic growth' and increase visitor spend' to Cherwell and the county. Some 25 million visitors come to Oxfordshire annually, generating roughly £2.4bn in…
Airlines cutting fares as Iran war fall-out leaves travellers nervous
Foreign holiday jitters are forcing airlines to cut fares, research suggests. Talk of cancellations because of possible jet fuel shortages due to Iran war has seen some people delay or think twice before booking flights. The debacle over new border…
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