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Editorial | Hong Kong must diversify and adapt to changing tourism market
Notwithstanding the unsettling global environment, the Easter holidays remain a top travel season in many parts of the world. As Hongkongers took advantage of the consecutive Ching Ming Festival this year to head north and overseas, the city was…
Australia is home to two of the world's best cities for sports tourism in 2026 - with a surprising contender
You've heard of eco-tourism and adventure tourism, but have you heard of sports tourism ? 'Sports tripping' is the latest travel trend that has fans packing their suitcases for Grand Slam tennis tournaments or Premier League football matches, then…
Cyprus intensifies tourism outreach in UK and Germany amid regional crisis
Cyprus has intensified its international tourism outreach as Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis held a series of high-level contacts in key tourism markets abroad, including a working visit to the United Kingdom that concluded on Monday. The…
New body aims to rebuild, rebrand T&T tourism sector
After five years without formal industry representation, the launch of the Tourism Industry Association of Trinidad and Tobago (TIATT) is being positioned as a turning point for the sector; one grounded in structure, collaboration and a renewed…
Tourism chiefs in call for urgent action to protect and grow sector
Tourism chiefs have made an urgent call of action to protect and grow the region's visitor economy. Visit Inverness Loch Ness (VILN) issued the call after launching a new manifesto ahead of next month's Scottish Government elections. The new…
Survey: Travel concerns could 'undermine' World Cup potential
Concerns about personal safety, visas, ticket prices and U.S. government policies are topmost on international fans' minds as they weigh whether to travel to the United States for the World Cup in June, according to a newly released survey. The…
Himachal generated Rs 77L from Great Himalayan National Park, eco-tourism sites in 3 years: Sukhu
The Himachal Pradesh government has earned nearly Rs 76.97 lakh (Rs 76,96,173) from various tourist and eco-tourism destinations in Kullu over the past three years. Prominent among these tourist and eco-tourism destinations are Jibhi waterfall at…
Airlines boss hints at summer holiday chaos over jet fuel supply
Do YOU have a story? Email sophie.carlin@dailymail.co.uk Get your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE A global airlines boss has hinted at summer holiday chaos, saying 'it will take months'…
Saudi domestic tourism hits 28.9 million in Q1 2026, spending reaches SR34.7 billion
Last Updated: April 8, 2026 | 02:04 PM RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's tourism sector recorded strong growth in the first quarter of 2026, with domestic tourists reaching 28.9 million, according to the Ministry of Tourism. The ministry on Wednesday…
I moved to a resort town in the Italian Alps 8 years ago. Living here has perks, but it's no vacation.
When people ask why I settled in the Aosta Valley, they often assume I fell in love with a local or that I'm a ski bum. What actually happened was I fell in love with the region. I first discovered Courmayeur, my new hometown, in 2018. I had just…
Korea opens door wider to Chinese travelers, but will they come?
HONG KONG — Repeat short-haul visits by Chinese travelers to Korea are expected to rise after Seoul eased multiple-entry visa rules, but analysts say the immediate impact may be limited because of growing competition from Southeast Asia and…
Australia's best holiday park has been crowned - and it's super affordable with a giant waterpark
News BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park won gold at the 2025 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards In these 'cozzie livs' times, where Euro summers and luxury hotels are sure to hit the hip pocket hard, holiday parks are having a well-deserved moment. And…
Airline and travel industries see no immediate relief from Iran ceasefire
SINGAPORE/HONG KONG – US President Donald Trump's two-week ceasefire with Iran is unlikely to provide immediate relief to the global aviation industry as it reels from its worst crisis in years, executives said on April 8, even as airline…
International tourists to flock to Philadelphia this year
Philadelphia's tourism and hotel industries should bank on a rebound year fueled by the FIFA World Cup and other events coming to the region, per a new analysis. Why it matters: Philly is abuzz with improvements, upgrades and activity as businesses…
Space travel tickets are back, but prices keep rising
After nearly two years on pause, Virgin Galactic is selling tickets again. The catch is the price. A seat now costs $750,000. That number is not a typo. It is also a sharp increase from the company's earlier pricing, which was $600,000. Now the…
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