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Cambodia's tourism slump leaves Angkor Wat eerily quiet
Watching the sun rise over Angkor Wat once meant fighting for elbow room, a hundred phone screens glowing in the dark as tour buses disgorged crowds chasing the same postcard-perfect shot These days, the 12th century temple complex is comparatively…
S. Korea to adopt tougher penalties for overcharging in tourism sector
South Korea plans to impose tougher penalties for overcharging in the accommodation and restaurant sectors starting next month as part of the government's efforts to promote tourism, the finance ministry said Tuesday. The Cabinet approved revisions…
Canadians' travel pullback costs U.S. tourism billions
Canadian travel to the U.S. fell 25% last year, according to a new Canadian government report, which says early 2026 data show the decline has persisted. Why it matters: The report provides some of the clearest measures yet of the economic cost to…
Profit warnings by travel and tourism companies at highest level for four years
Jul 27, 202613:32 GMT by Juliet Dennis Profit warnings by UK-listed travel and tourism companies have reached their highest level in nearly four years according to a new report. The latest Profit Warnings report by EY-Parthenon, a global strategy…
Forest Fires Bring Tourism in Bordeaux to a Halt - The Season Comes to an End
A statue stands in front of the ruins of a house after wildfires raged through the village of Le Porge. Photo: Baz Ratner/AP/dpa The French tourist region around Bordeaux, which has been affected by wildfires, is worried about the season after the…
Korea Tourism Organization, Eastar Jet launch regional flight push for Chinese travelers
The vast majority of foreign tourists visiting Korea follow a familiar itinerary, funneling almost exclusively through Incheon International Airport before packing into the trendy shopping districts and historic palaces of Seoul. National tourism…
As Orlando courts USA Men's Basketball, tourism tax committee pushes back
ORLANDO, Fla. – Could the USA Men's Basketball team's quest for another gold medal begin in Orlando? It's possible, but that push hit an obstacle a bit Monday. During a meeting Monday, Orange County's Tourist Development Tax Sports Incentive…
Police fire rubber bullets at '75k protesters' during Majorca's biggest anti-tourism march
Protesters clashed with police as between 25,000 and 75,000 took part in a two-hour march Protestors have clashed with police as Majorca saw its biggest-ever demonstration against mass tourism. Between 25,000 and 75,000 people took part in a…
Could theme parks reshape Cyprus tourism?
Cyprus' efforts to expand its theme park sector could help transform the island into a more diversified, year-round tourism destination, as global demand for immersive visitor attractions continues to grow and destinations increasingly compete on…
Cyprus hotel bookings trail last year's record as regional tensions weigh on tourism
Hotel occupancy across Cyprus is averaging around 85 per cent for July and August, noticeably lower than last year's record levels, with higher energy costs and continued regional instability weighing on the tourism sector, industry representatives…
Rathfinny wins approval to expand Sussex wine tourism offering
Rathfinny Wine Estate has secured planning approval to expand its accommodation offering, adding new luxury stays and refurbishing existing facilities as demand for English wine tourism continues to grow. Rathfinny Wine Estate has received…
Nepal's New Leader Faces Restive Gen Z, Rising Economic Expectations
Balendra Shah and party chairman Rabi Lamichhane of the Rastriya Swatantra Party in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal. Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto via Getty Images Nepal seldom features in the global economic discourse or even registers as an issue in…
Tribute held for teen killed in June NYC horse carriage crash as future of industry remains up in the air
A memorial tribute was held in Central Park on Monday afternoon for Romanch Mahajan, the teenage tourist who died last month in a runaway horse carriage accident. The tragedy has ignited an effort by some City Council members to ban the industry…
Destination Drafts Are A Top Pick In The $42 Billion Fantasy Sports Market
Fantasy sports leagues are big business, estimated to reach over $80 billion by 2031. A hot trend is destination drafts by fantasy football leagues, with team owners going to popular resorts in the Bahamas, Mexico and Las Vegas. If you are in a…
Korea to launch massive global music festival next year
Korea will launch a major global music festival in Seoul in December 2027 that organizers hope will rival the U.S.-based Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. A civilian-government committee on pop culture announced the plan during a press…
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