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Korea welcomes record 20 mil. foreign visitors as K-culture fuels tourism boom
Korea has crossed a milestone that once seemed distant, welcoming more than 20 million foreign tourists in a single year for the first time as the global popularity of Korean culture fuels demand for travel to the country. The Ministry of Culture…
Explore Worldwide heralds new reign of 'rain tourism'
Nov 11, 202616:45 GMT by Samantha Mayling Hummingbird in the Costa Rica rainforest, by Harry Collins Photography/Shutterstock Explore Worldwide predicts more travellers will book “rain tourism” holidays next year instead of…
Tourism boss heading for US resort job
Destination Queenstown and Lake Wānaka Tourism chief executive Mat Woods is departing the twin regional tourism organisations (RTO) next month to take up a new job in California. Mr Woods, who leaves on December 1 after more than four years…
Britain's castles must evolve or risk becoming relics of the past | Opinion
Britain 's castles and historic estates must become economically useful places again, or many will decay beyond repair. Preservation cannot depend on nostalgia, occasional ticket sales, or the hope that someone else will pay. These buildings need…
India rationalises visa rules to boost tourist arrivals, medical tourism and foreign student
“While considering the simplification of the Indian visa regime, the Government of India studied the Visa system of the developed countries and global standards,” the Ministry of Home Affairs said, explaining the rationale behind the…
India simplifies visa rules, reduces categories from 13 to 9 to boost tourism
India has simplified its visa regime by reducing the number of categories and making application forms leaner in a move to boost foreign tourist arrivals, including those for medical travel and education. New Delhi has rationalised the visa regime…
Cyprus Business Now: foreign investment, banks, energy, tourism, Keve, AI
He also warned that the combination of geopolitical disruption and rapidly expanding technology investment is creating increasingly complex challenges for policymakers. Addressing an MNI Connect video conference with economists, investors and…
Superhuman AI bots will not steal this man's job
Until superhuman swimming robots take his job, Luke Gnocco remains pretty relaxed about artificial intelligence (AI). 'Electronics and water usually don't work,' he points out. Mr Gnocco's marine tourism business in north Queensland takes people on…
The adventure-filled Middle East country you should visit in 2027
Driving across Oman 's spectacular Jebel Akhdar, mountain guide Hassan AlDaghari loves showing visitors an unexpected side of the Middle East. The climate here is a cool 27 degrees in summer, and the place – which literally translates to…
'Tourists hate themselves' - which is why Tasmania is telling them to stay away
Research shows “tourists hate themselves” – which is exactly why the marketing flacks at Tourism Tasmania are telling them to stay away from the island state. Its new campaign declares Tasmania is “not really for…
Wine & Dine Festival-goers return for more as Gourmet Month boosts HK dining scene
Hong Kong Gourmet Month is giving restaurants a boost following the Wine & Dine Festival, with a Michelin three-star restaurant expecting business to grow by up to 10 percent this month and some festivalgoers returning to sample more dishes. SCROLL…
Two major short-term let control zones approved for the Highlands
Two major short-term let control areas for the Highlands have been approved by councillors. The zone for Inverness and the other covering a large part of the region including Lochaber, Loch Ness area and Skye, are to come into effect from 1 April…
Pope-mania boosts Peru tourist industry as pilgrims fill hotels and shop for souvenirs
LIMA, Nov 11 (Reuters) – Hotels, restaurants and souvenir shops in Peru are preparing for a surge in visitors as Pope Leo arrives on Wednesday in the country that he once called home. Around 850,000 domestic travelers are expected to…
What to know about Cambodia as Kagame visits
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame are in Cambodia for a state visit expected to open new opportunities for cooperation with Rwanda in trade, investment, aviation and tourism. The visit also comes as Cambodia prepares to host the…
Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express a welcome addition for business travellers, students, patients and tourists: KCCI
The Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Mangaluru, said on Thursday that the Yeshwantpur–Mangaluru–Madgaon Vande Bharat Express to be launched on Friday is a welcome addition for business travellers, students, patients…
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