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Seoul to transform Central Asian enclave into tourism hub
The Jung District Office announced a plan to transform Central Asian Street in Gwanghui-dong, near Dongdaemun Market, into a specialized cultural and tourism hub, part of a two-year initiative to revitalize the commercial district through 2027. The…
Spain tourism chief says geopolitical tumult is 'lose-lose situation' for industry
Apr 23, 202608:25 GMT by Andrew McQuarrie Manuel Butler at Spain Talks 2026 Manuel Butler, director of the Spanish Tourist Office in the UK, has said the destination will likely receive greater interest in the short-term as a result of the Middle…
Pahalgam, a year on: Resilience falters, tourism struggles
Above the green treeline of pine, fir, and deodar, the snow-capped Katsal Peak shines in the bright spring sun and azure blue sky. From his rickety wooden shop in Pahalgam's main market, Ghulam Nabi, 67, sees this peak, at an altitude of 15,860…
How a south China island balances conservation and tourism
A Bryde's whale is spotted off Weizhou Island in Beihai City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 14, 2026. (Guangxi Academy of Sciences/Handout via Xinhua) On a cloudless morning during the Spring Festival holiday, an 11-passenger…
Public get glimpse of events hub and tourism proposal for Girvan
An engagement event was staged at the South Parish Church Hall, Girvan, to help members of the public visualise what the future could look like - if the site comes into community ownership. Ayrshire Live told in December how a Girvan-based group…
Seychelles hit by tourism decline, turns to Russia to offset losses from travel disruptions
The Seychelles is facing a sharp drop in tourist arrivals amid the war in the Middle East, but hopes to offset losses with an increase in Russian visitors, President Patrick Herminie has said. Speaking to RT, the head of the African state noted…
Ladakh L-G Saxena approves major tourism reforms to ease business, cut compliance burden
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena on Thursday (April 23, 2026) approved a series of reforms aimed at improving the ease of doing business in the Union Territory's tourism sector by deregulating the hospitality industry and reducing…
2 million medical tourists visited S. Korea in 2025, spending 12.5 trillion won on tourism
South Korea in 2025 saw 2.01 million foreigners visit the country to receive medical treatment, according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare on Friday, who are thought to have spent more than 12 trillion won on tourism. The number of foreign…
War And Rising Costs Threaten Europe's Summer Season
The Akamas Peninsula National Park in Cyprus—its tourist industry has been heavily impacted. Tourism is often one of the first sectors to feel the ripple effects of instability. Even when conflict is not directly within a destination…
Limassol tourism board highlights innovation in cultural heritage management
The Limassol regional tourism board (Etap) presented the pilot area of Apollo Hylates during its participation in the HERIT ADAPT Interreg EURO-Med project events held in Granada, Spain, bringing together partners and stakeholders from eight…
Amnesty International, rights groups issue World Cup travel advisory
Amnesty International and dozens of U.S. civil and human rights groups issued a 'World Cup travel advisory' Thursday, warning tournament visitors of 'rising authoritarianism and increasing violence' in the United States during President Donald…
Smoke Shrouds Northern Thailand - NASA Science
Chiang Mai, Thailand's second-largest city, lies within a network of narrow valleys in the country's northern highlands. Though the historic city is known for panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, clear skies have become less common. In…
WH Smith adopts 'cautious outlook' as Iran war hits tourism
WH Smith has adopted a more “cautious outlook” due to the chaos caused by the Iran war sparks a slowdown in international tourism. The stationer suffered a pre-tax loss of £25m in the six months to February, a sharp widening…
SVG Sailing Week 2026 a resounding success, signaling strong future for sports tourism
by SVG Sailing Week 23 Apr 02:38 PDT Prime Minister- Hon. Dr. Godwin Friday (3rd from Left) with Sailors during Prize Giving Ceremony © SVG Sailing Week SVG Sailing Week 2026 concluded on a high note, with top sailors from across the region…
Cyprus Business Now: surplus, shipping, tourism, debt, Invest Cyprus, Egypt
The results, which were audited and verified under the Excessive Deficit Procedure framework of the European Commission, showed that the surplus corresponds to 3.4 per cent of GDP, while public debt stood at €20.08bn, equivalent to 55 per…
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