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Myanmar Bets on Ancient Temples, Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites to Boost Tourism
Myanmar's ancient temples, luxury hotels and Buddhist pilgrimage sites are stirring back to life as the country's military-backed government bets tourism will become one of the first visible signs of an economic recovery after this year's election.
Space tourism hasn't taken off, but the dream isn't over yet
In the next few years, a private company plans to begin assembling a commercial space station in the Earth's orbit, the closest thing yet to a place where paying guests might one day check in and spend the night circling the planet. But before you…
Alice Springs tourism operators celebrate funding after toughest days
Tourism Central Australia has launched a marketing campaign that will pay for a flight to Alice Springs for Australian travellers when they book a travel experience. Tourism operators sharing in a $2.5 million grant fund have also announced, to…
Las Vegas business group wants to wean economy off of tourism
Las Vegas business booster Danielle Casey is well aware that officials have long sought to wean the local economy off its dependence on tourism. Now, the group she leads has drawn up a plan for how it will try to diversify the employer base in…
Busan emerges as global tourism hub, decentralizing market concentrated in Seoul
Long celebrated by domestic beachgoers but often bypassed by international travelers in favor of Seoul, the southeastern port city of Busan is rapidly transforming into a major engine of Korea's inbound tourism boom. According to data released…
Korea bets on regional airports to reshape inbound tourism
Korea is stepping up efforts to turn regional airports into international tourism gateways, seeking to draw more overseas visitors beyond the Seoul metropolitan area as arrivals through Cheongju and Daegu continue to climb. The Ministry of Culture…
Tourism Department's workshop at Hampi to decide priority destinations in Karnataka
As part of the Karnataka government's ambitious vision to position the State as a globally competitive tourism destination, a high-level consultative workshop to develop global standard tourist destinations will be held at Hampi on July 7. A…
NZ's tourism sector is striving to be greener. What does that mean for businesses?
When choosing where to holiday, more of us than ever are thinking about our environmental footprint. One recent survey found nearly three quarters of travellers considered sustainable travel important. A similar UK survey found 71% of travellers…
Ghana secures hosting rights for 70th UN Tourism Africa summit - The Ghanaian Chronicle
Ghana has been selected to host the 70th Session of the United Nations (UN) Tourism Commission for Africa (CAF) in 2027, a significant achievement expected to reinforce the country's growing influence in continental tourism and international…
₹17-cr. Rain Forest project planned to promote eco-tourism in Amaravati
The Amaravati Development Corporation Limited (ADCL) has invited competitive bids for developing a Rain Forest project at Sakhamuru Park, envisaged as a premier eco-tourism destination that blends biodiversity conservation, environmental education…
Aerial 'joyride' over Patna at Rs 2,100 part of Bihar's major heli-tourism push
Seeking to improve access to some of Bihar's key tourist and pilgrimage destinations, the state government will launch helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft services connecting Patna with Rajgir, Kaimur and Valmikinagar from July 15 under a six-month…
Private Capital Is Moving Into Saudi Tourism - Their Bets Look Very Different
Saudi Arabia's PIF is scaling back direct investment in large-scale tourism projects, taking on early-stage risk while expecting private capital to fund execution; private money now reportedly represents ~48% of tourism investment and 60% of new…
Spain's Minister of Tourism predicts 100 million tourists this year | Sur in English
Spain's Ministry of Industry and Tourism believes that the country will 'likely' reach the 100 million international tourist mark in 2026. Even if Spain achieves this milestone, 'what's truly important for the government' is the increase in…
Aegean Airlines makes comeback at Paphos airport - tourism board welcomes move
Aegean Airlines resumed flights to and from Paphos International Airport last week, with the Paphos regional tourism board (Etap) welcoming the airline's return as a major boost for the district's air connectivity and tourism prospects. In a…
Supreme Court protected birthright citizenship. Here's what it didn't do
Justice Brett Kavanaugh supplied the sixth vote on narrower ground, writing that “the Executive Order does not violate the Fourteenth Amendment. But the Order does contravene a federal statute” — Title 8, Chapter 12, §…
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