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China is cruising to become the world's top tourism market, analysts say
An expansion of visa-free entry, the buildout of transportation networks and growing travel interest within China's borders – including among budget-conscious citizens – are positioning the country to become the world's top tourism…
Iceland's Tourism Boom Isn't Over, But The Strategy Has Changed
Iceland's Thingvellir National Park attracts huge numbers of tourists. On a summer afternoon at Iceland's Skogafoss waterfall, the path to the viewpoint can feel more like a waiting room than a hike. Visitors wait their turn for photos, tour buses…
How Maldives Tourism Helps Train Marine Scientists The Country Desperately Needs
Floating coral nursery with planted coral fragments in Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru in the Maldives. Travelers visiting the Maldives often judge the destination by what they can see: lively coral gardens around the island, turtles during a snorkeling…
Giant ant puppets swarm streets of Spanish island in anti-tourism protest
Hundreds of protestors dressed as ants gathered in Menorca last weekend as part of an ongoing battle against overtourism on the island. On 13 June, Via Menorca's “We Are Fed Up” campaign launched with a rally in the square in front of…
Indo-Arab tourism summit logo released
Minister for Tourism, Cinema and Culture P.C. Vishnunadh on Monday released the logo of the Indo-Arab Connect 2026 scheduled to be held in Kochi from August 31 to September 2. Speaking after releasing the logo, the minister said tourists from Arab…
Florence Leads High-end Tourism With Luxury Hotel Boom in 2026
Historically, Italy is a country that attracts a significant influx of tourists eager to experience la “dolce vita,” and as a result, hotel groups look to the Bel Paese in search of the perfect venue to meet this demand. According to…
Amazon Prime Day hotel sale gives Chicago tourism a boost
The city's tourism arm is teaming up with Amazon to feature Chicago hotels as part of the upcoming Amazon Prime Day sale. Why it matters: Chicago is the only destination featured in the promotion, marking Choose Chicago's first partnership with…
Beijing Capital Airlines to resume flights to Colombo signalling boost to tourism
Beijing Capital Airlines to resume direct flights between Beijing and Colombo in September this year, restoring an important air link and strengthening tourism, business, and people-to-people connectivity. This service will complement the existing…
7% Fewer Europeans Visited The US In May, Before World Cup
European tourists pulled back on traveling to the U.S. in May—another sign the country's inbound tourism recovery was flailing before the summer of the World Cup. The U.S. is hoping World Cup soccer fans from Germany and other international…
Homeless people seek shelter on Thailand's Pattaya Beach, raising tourism image concerns
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Jun 16, 2026, 05:56 PM BANGKOK – Business operators in Pattaya are urging relevant agencies to take urgent action after homeless people were found using Pattaya Beach and…
Shuttered shops in Gwynedd seaside town sparks tourism tax concerns
North Wales Live readers have been expressing opinions on the condition of high streets and tourism in Gwynedd, with numerous individuals highlighting parking charges, additional levies and declining footfall. Some are demanding policy reforms…
Global wine tourism to hit US$138.4bn by 2033
Wine tourism is projected to hit US$138.4 billion (£103.15 billion) by 2033, becoming a major driver of global tourism as travellers increasingly shun standard sightseeing for immersive, authentic experiences such as wine tastings, harvest…
SUNWAY SIGNS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH TOURISM MALAYSIA TO PROMOTE VISIT MALAYSIA YEAR 2026-27
Sunway Hospitality Group, Malaysia's leading hospitality company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tourism Malaysia that will support the Visit Malaysia Year 2026-27 campaign and position this vibrant Southeast Asian nation as a…
Tartan Army covering themselves in glory - Souness
Former Scotland midfielder Graeme Souness reckons the Tartan Army's celebrations at the World Cup will do wonders for the tourism industry. Scotland fans have earned praise for the noise they generated both at Saturday's Group C opener against…
Vietnam is becoming the hottest tourist hotspot in Southeast Asia-and trying to avoid Thailand's mistakes
Vietnam is fast becoming Southeast Asia's hottest holiday destination. Just over 21 million people visited Vietnam in 2025, a 20% jump from the year before, according to government statistics. Last year, Vietnam surpassed Thailand as the most…
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