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China eyes deep-sea tourism with submersible capable of 1,000m dives
China is working to launch its first deep-sea tourist submersible capable of sending explorers as far down as 1,000m by 2030, rivalling a handful of largely Western ventures. Engineers at the China Ship Scientific Research Centre in Wuxi, Jiangsu…
Las Vegas bets big on March Madness amid city's tourism slump that worries many
The city of Las Vegas is going all in on March Madness as it tries to reignite tourism and reverse a growing slump. Resorts across the Strip are rolling out large-scale watch parties, sportsbook events and themed experiences tied to the NCAA men's…
Aroostook planners brainstorm ways to boost outdoor tourism
ISLAND FALLS, Maine – Southern Aroostook planners are pulling out all the stops to make towns off I-95, like Island Falls, Patten and Houlton, more than just visitor pitstops en route to more northern Maine outdoor recreation locations. The…
Bid to establish tourism destination in Scottish Borders village
The bid also includes the formation of an office from former dog kennels and installation of a free standing Air Source Heat Pump. Spottiswoode House, built in 1796, is a traditional stone built house, with now derelict out-buildings on each side…
Maharashtra clears SGNP eco-sensitive zone plan, pushes sustainable tourism
2 min read Mumbai Make us preferred source on Google THE MAHARASHTRA government has approved the draft Zonal Master Plan for the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, paving the way for regulated development and a calibrated push…
Tourism takes hit as visitors cancel NZ trips due to war
By Lauren Crimp of RNZ Tourism operators are being hit with international visitor cancellations due to flight disruptions as the Middle East war continues, an industry survey shows. The Tourism Export Council's 'rapid snapshot survey' of tourism…
Larnaca launches tourism drive to counter regional tension
Larnaca is rolling out a broad 2026 tourism drive aimed at boosting the district's appeal through targeted promotion, local upgrades and greener infrastructure, as Middle East tensions weigh on the sector. Nana Asmeni Pavlou, director of the…
Poverty Tourism? Fine. But Don't Forget Your Mask, Comrades - Taylor Lorenz's Latest Take
Obviously, all of the poverty tourism on the Left is so gross, but Taylor Lorenz has a totally different gripe. She thinks they should continue to go to all these impoverished Communist nations, with one caveat... they should wear a mask. Yes…
Seoul to expand medical tourism interpreters tenfold 서울시, 의료관광 통역사 10배 증원 계획
Seoul to expand medical tourism interpreters tenfold 서울시, 의료관광 통역사 10배 증원 계획 The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday it will expand its…
Lantern festival generated NT$31.6bn, agency says
By Shelley Shan / Staff reporter The Taiwan Lantern Festival in Chiayi County this year is estimated to have generated about NT$31.6 billion (US$984.7 million) in tourism-related economic output, including accommodation, dining, transportation…
Saudi Arabia And Bahrain F1 Losses Deferred, Not Lost
The cancellation of the 2026 Formula One races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to regional conflict is expected to defer, not permanently lose, over $200 million in tourism and hospitality revenue. Industry leaders believe that much of the economic…
Yasam Ayavefe Highlights Long-Stay Comfort, Efficiency, and Lower Waste in Hospitality
Yasam Ayavefe Favors Lower-Waste Hospitality That Lasts The hospitality market in Dubai is growing more sophisticated, and Yasam Ayavefe appears to be responding with a model shaped by what guests genuinely need. Instead of centering the…
VMY2026 targets still on track, tourist arrivals up 30% as of Feb, says deputy sec-gen
SEPANG: Visitor arrivals to Malaysia have surged by more than 30% up to February this year compared with the same period previously, bolstering confidence that the country is on track to meet its Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) targets despite global…
China developing first tourist submersible for trips 1,000 metres under the sea
Chinese engineers have designed the country's first tourist submersible equipped to venture as deep as 1,000 metres (3,280 feet) below the ocean surface, giving eventual new momentum to the luxury travel industry. Engineers at the China Ship…
EasyJet bookings fall because of Iran war as boss warns of air fare rises
The boss of easyJet has said the war in the Middle East has started to hit flight bookings, while the soaring price of oil would probably mean a rise in air fares by the end of the summer. The chief executive, Kenton Jarvis, said that while the…
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