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Gov't launches 3-city roadshow to bolster tourism marketing
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) will hold a three-region roadshow to introduce inbound marketing support services for businesses seeking to attract international tourists to Korea. This year's…
Cheap tours blamed for coerced shopping in Hong Kong: tourism experts
Unreasonably low prices offered by some mainland Chinese tourist groups visiting Hong Kong are a major factor behind coerced shopping, industry leaders have said, urging authorities to step up random inspections during the coming Labour Day…
Goa Tourism Under Scrutiny: Minister Calls for Police Action After Drug and Solicitation Videos Go Viral
Goa's tourism industry faces scrutiny as viral videos expose alleged drug dealing and solicitation at Calangute beach, prompting the Tourism Minister to demand immediate police action to safeguard the state's reputation. Goa's Tourism Minister…
Trump Takes Aim at Passport Tourism
“We're ahead of schedule and landing early,” said the pilot. My wife and I were on a flight from Tokyo, and the aircraft was descending towards SeaTac Airport, south of Seattle. “There's something else,” said the voice…
South Korea hopes Virgin Atlantic arrival will help boost tourism ties
Apr 14, 202611:59 GMT by Phil Davies Virgin Atlantic has become the only British airline to fly direct between the UK and South Korea. The new daily service between Heathrow and Seoul's Incheon International Airport is being operated by three class…
Anti-tourism graffiti appears in travel hotspot loved by Brits as summer of protests looms
Frustrated locals have launched a 'guerrilla campaign' against tourist apartments in Seville Furious protesters have scribbled the words ' Airbnb out!' across the fronts of tourist apartments in the popular Spanish city of Seville after the city…
Lee proposes 'Saemaul Undong' campaign to revitalize regional tourism
Foreign arrivals top 5 million in first quarter, with regional airport entries up nearly 50% President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday proposed a nationwide campaign to address tourism malpractices and revitalize regional tourism through coordinated local…
Businesses' warning as tourism crisis deepens and Cornwall seen as 'rip-off
Cornwall's tourism sector is under increasing pressure, with some business owners warning the county is 'on the brink' as rising costs, policy changes and falling visitor numbers bite. Six years after locals told holidaymakers to “turn…
Canada tourists deal economic blow by skipping US
Canadian tourists are foregoing travel to the U.S. amid a period of strain in the bilateral relationship, with plummeting visits threatening the American tourism industry and wider American economy. According to data released Monday by Statistics…
Nepal's trekking trade looks east as Iran war disrupts Western tourist flow
Nepal 's tourism industry is scrambling to offset a sharp fall in Western visitors during the peak spring trekking season, with operators and officials turning their attention to Asia-Pacific markets as conflict-linked travel disruptions ripple…
British women reshape Cyprus' tourism landscape
Cyprus has emerged as one of Europe's leading destinations for female tourism spending, with recently-published analysis highlighting a strong rise in expenditure by British women travellers. The findings, based on research by Solo Female…
Qantas and Jetstar scrap five routes as jet fuel prices soar
Jetstar and Qantas suspended four routes The company cited ongoing fuel hikes READ MORE: Woman dies on Qantas flight from America to New Zealand Qantas has announced it will raise fares, reduce its domestic capacity and change its international…
Culture Ministry Consults with Film Sector on Ways to Revitalize Film Industry
The culture ministry has held talks with the film sector on ways to revitalize the country's film industry. At the gathering Tuesday, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Chae Hwi-young stressed the need to breathe new life into the industry…
'Quite bizarre': WA premier lashes 'opportunistic' Qantas after Busselton to Sydney flights scrapped
West Australian Premier Roger Cook has labelled Qantas as “opportunistic” while blasting its subsidiary Jetstar's decision to scrap the Sydney to Busselton route due to sky-high fuel prices. Jetstar announced on Tuesday it would…
Speech by Governor Barr on rural economic development at 'Strengthening America's Economy through Rural Investment'
It is great to be here with you today. During my career, I've had the opportunity to work on issues affecting rural communities, especially access to capital. My time at the Federal Reserve has only deepened my appreciation for the opportunities…
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