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Tourism, industry welcome 'Keralam
Although the Centre's approval of the name change of Kerala to ‘Keralam', as suggested by the State government, has sparked a discussion on social media platforms, with senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor posting a humorous take on…
Airfare caps on domestic routes helped tourism industry limp back to normal in January
The recent domestic airfare cap brought in by the aviation regulator in the wake of the IndiGo crisis helped the tourism industry to bounce back significantly, with the airfares remaining between ₹8,000 and ₹10,000 even on the longest…
Jilin's tourism move breaks the law - Opinion
China Daily | Updated: 2017-12-01 08:12 TOURIST SITES with a 4A rating or above in Northeast China's Jilin province will reportedly charge visitors only half the ticket prices as long as they are registered residents of the Yangtze River Delta, the…
Hong Kong 2026-27 budget: 'Symphony of Lights' to go dark under tourism revamp
Hong Kong will cancel the two-decade-old “A Symphony of Lights” within the year, with the South China Morning Post learning that the fixture will be replaced with immersive projections across various districts to upgrade the city's…
Philadelphia opens an LGBTQ+ tourism center in the Gayborhood
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Local and state officials gathered in Philadelphia to unveil one of the first LGBTQ+ visitors centers in the country. The Philly…
AP Tourism Draws ₹20,088 Crore Investment in 18 Months: Durgesh
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh attracted investments worth '20,088 crore in the tourism sector over the last 18 months after it was accorded industry status, minister for tourism and culture Kandula Durgesh informed the Legislative Council on…
Malaysia bets on durian trails, wildlife to extend tourism boom
KUALA LUMPUR – The drive up to Bloopy Durians' orchard is not for ordinary cars. The narrow, rutted track snakes across the remote hills of central Malaysia, taking visitors through sticky heat and dense trees. But the rough journey is as…
A.P. showcases its potential at South Asia Travel and Tourism Expo
A delegation from the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department is participating in the South Asia's Travel and Tourism Exhibition (SATTE), which began at at ‘Yashobhoomi' (India International Convention and Expo Centre) in New Delhi on Wednesday…
Knowledge Nugget: Buddhist circuit tourism and Swadesh Darshan Scheme - Key insights for UPSC exam
Recently, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced a 20 per cent discount on its Buddhist Circuit Tourist train package. The 7 nights/8 days Buddhist Circuit Tour package starts from Delhi Safdarjung covering the…
South Korea's Lee calls for tourism overhaul, targets 30 million foreign visitors
SEOUL – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Feb 25 called for a sweeping overhaul of the country's tourism industry, setting a goal of 30 million inbound visitors by boosting travel demand and spreading tourism beyond Seoul. To meet that…
Call for nationwide toilet revolution more than a matter of convenience - Opinion
PRESIDENT XI JINPING on Monday called for continued efforts to upgrade the country's toilets as part of an ongoing 'toilet revolution' campaign, which was launched two years ago. People's Daily commented on Tuesday: As an important part of urban…
Lee calls for overhaul of Seoul-centric tourism, targets 30 million foreign visitors
President convenes tourism strategy meeting, typically chaired by prime minister, for first time since 2019 President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday called for a sweeping overhaul of South Korea's tourism industry, setting a goal of 30 million inbound…
Beijing to widen services market access to foreign investors
By Du Juan | China Daily | Updated: 2019-12-04 07:59 Beijing will further open its services market to foreign investors in several industries including tourism, internet access services and non-profit nursing institutions for the aged, as well as…
Chinese tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka record 3.5 pct growth in November
Chinese tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka witnessed a 3.5 percent growth last month when compared to the same period last year, with over 19,200 visitors arriving in the island country, statistics from the Sri Lanka Tourism Ministry showed here…
Sponsored Content: When Visitors Pay It Forward: The Role of Tourism Taxes In Protecting Place
In 2018, ‘overtourism' was shortlisted as ‘word of the year' after being added to the Oxford English Dictionary. Overtourism, or too many visitors going to popular places, harming the environment and negatively impacting residents'…
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