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The use of local organic Agricultural products in the Bakery Industry will strengthen both local farmers and the tourism industry - PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the use of local organic agricultural products in bakery production would provide significant support to both local farmers and the growth of the tourism industry. The Prime Minister made these…
Luxury hanok reshapes high-end tourism deep in mountains of Gangwon Province
For global jet setters, Korea's cultural footprint is typically defined by Seoul's neon-lit corridors and K-pop spectacle. But a quiet enclave tucked deep into the rugged mountains of Gangwon Province is making a bid to redefine the country's…
How the Shanghai Film Festival Is Tapping Into China's Movie Tourism Boom
Much has been made of the Chinese film industry's struggles to recapture the heady days of its pre-pandemic box office records, but it appears a government-led push for film tourism has started to help the wider domestic economy recoup some of what…
2027 green fee hike raises eyebrows and concern in Scottish golf tourism
That compares to an extra £25 that visitors to Muirfield will pay in 2027, a 6.3% increase taking the total to £420. Other leading tourist destinations such as the Old Course at St Andrews, currently charging a standard…
Sports tourism rising, tour operator says
By Shelley Shan / Staff reporter More Taiwanese and people from the Asia-Pacific region are timing their overseas travel to coincide with high-profile sporting events, including FIFA tournaments, data recently released by a Taipei-based online…
Students uncover HK's hidden tourist gems in contest
Stepping into its fourth year, the Hong Kong Tourism Industry Student Summit saw a record-breaking 2,000 students from 65 secondary schools transform the city's hidden corners into tourist gold, proving that tourism can be found everywhere. SCROLL…
Mayor's £7m plan to tackle social media lies about London
The mayor of London is to spend £7m on a campaign to showcase London to the world and tackle online disinformation. Sir Sadiq Khan said the city had been subjected to a 'relentless and unprecedented attack of lies and hatred' on social media.
Sadiq Khan announces £7 million global campaign to tackle online London 'lies
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Sir Sadiq Khan has announced a…
Sadiq Khan declares war on anti-London 'haters' with £7m promo campaign
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HK eyes booming Muslim tourist market beyond Halal bites to iconic sights
With Hong Kong gaining ground as a leading Muslim-friendly destination, the Chief Executive's policy unit (CEPU) is looking to move beyond halal dining and offer a full travel experience for Muslim visitors. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT This…
Jamaican beach access campaigners go to court to fight privatisation of coast
Campaigners in Jamaica are heading to court next week to try to prevent the government from cutting off access to more of their beaches. They argue that ceding their shorelines to big hotel chains enriches private investors and benefits tourists…
Why four states have banned billboards
If you're planning to hit the road this summer, some highways might look decidedly naked in America's ad-heavy landscape. That's because four states — Hawaii, Alaska, Vermont and Maine — have banned roadside billboards for decades to…
Netflix schedules live world tour for 'KPop Demon Hunters' to leverage global fandom
Netflix announced a live world tour for its blockbuster animated musical film 'KPop Demon Hunters,' a move expected to expand the entertainment giant's global monetization structure. Rather than concluding with the streaming success of a single…
Jamaica's beach access crisis: 'We shouldn't be forced to fight for what is already ours'
Devon Taylor remembers when the Mammee Bay shoreline in St Ann, Jamaica, was filled with children frolicking in the ocean after school, fishers haggling with locals over the price of their daily catch and craft vendors carving souvenirs under…
Sadiq Khan launches £7m plan to fight one thing 'damaging London's reputation
Sir Sadiq Khan has announced a £7 million campaign to '-re-brand London' and showcase the capital to the world and tackle online “disinformation” that he says is harming the capital's reputation. The Mayor of London said the…
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