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Kashmir airport to shut for runway repairs, tourism sector fears hit
The planned 15-day closure of Srinagar Airport for runway maintenance in October threatens to severely impact Kashmir's tourism sector during the peak Durga Puja holiday season, raising concerns about widespread cancellations and economic losses.
Chinese film Dear You spurs Chaoshan tourism
Dear You is poised to become the mainland's second-highest-grossing film of the year after surpassing 1.3 billion yuan (HK$1.5 billion) in ticket sales within a month of release, raking in tourists to Chaoshan cities, according to East Week…
Vegas Tourism Hit, Online Rivals Put Caesars and MGM in Play
Whammied by the twin trends of declining visitors to Las Vegas and the growth of prediction market betting, two of the most storied names in the casino business now find themselves the subject of takeovers. Caesars Entertainment Inc., the largest…
Indian star Priyanka Mohan named honorary ambassador for Korean tourism
Priyanka Mohan, a popular Indian actor, has been appointed an honorary ambassador for Korean tourism to attract more visitors from South Asia, the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) said Tuesday. Mohan, who debuted in 2019 and has built a solid…
Tourism potential, air connectivity discussed at KKCCI meeting
Promoting the tourism potential of the Kalyana Karnataka region and improving air connectivity emerged as key focus areas at an interaction meeting organised by the Kalyana Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KKCCI) with tours and travel…
Kandula Durgesh to receive Best Tourism Promotion State award for AP at GTM Expo
State Tourism and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh will be on a three-day visit to Kerala from June 3 to 5 to take part in the Global Travel Market (GTM) Expo 2026 and receive the “Best Tourism Promotion State” award on behalf…
The nightmare of Indonesia's '10 New Balis' tourism dream
The idea of replicating Bali's success across the Indonesian archipelago through the “ 10 New Balis ” initiative was one of the country's most ambitious economic development visions when it was first launched a decade ago. The…
Hospitality and Tourism Marketing in 2026: A Mobile-First Playbook for Destinations, Hotels, and Airlines
Eight out of ten travelers now book their trips on a phone. Thirty-nine percent prefer apps over websites because apps are faster. And in 2023, global digital ad spend in travel jumped 132% to $344 million, with continued growth into 2024 and…
Srinagar airport to shut in October for 15 days in peak season; Sparks tourism chaos fears | Dynamite News
Post Published By: Donika Singh Updated: 2 June 2026, 2:06 PM IST Srinagar: The Srinagar International Airport will remain closed for all flight operations from October 1 to October 15 due to critical runway maintenance and repair work. The…
Vietnam's Tourism Boom Gets a Boost from Latest Philippines Pact
Vietnam is building on one of Southeast Asia's strongest tourism growth stories through regional partnerships, stronger air connectivity, and infrastructure investment, a strategy that is helping it pull ahead. Vietnam is riding one of the…
Amid talk of World Cup tourism bust, Paraguay expects 10,000 to visit Bay Area and L.A.
This summer's World Cup may not turn out to be the tourism bonanza that was promised. Just don't tell Paraguayans that. Football is life there. Not soccer. And for the month of June, they are expected to flock to California for that very simple…
Ladakh eases excise rules, expands hard liquor sales to boost tourism
3 min read Srinagar Make us preferred source on Google In an overhaul of its excise regime, the Ladakh administration has approved a liberalised liquor policy allowing the retail sale of hard liquor and expanding liquor outlets in the region from 2…
Region sees strong tourism demand despite global uncertainty
Caribbean Tourism Week began here on Monday with the region remaining optimistic of increased visitor arrivals against a backdrop of rapid geopolitical change and shifting international markets. Organised by the Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism…
US tourism minister insists Trump 'isn't to blame' for tourist decline
READ MORE: America's tourism own goal? Why Canada - including the secret celebrity playground Justin and Hailey Bieber love - could be World Cup's big winner This year is a big one for USA - it is the country's 250th birthday, Route 66 celebrates…
Tourism revenue falls by a third as Cyprus feels regional strain
Cyprus' tourism revenue fell sharply in March 2026, dropping by 33.8 per cent year-on-year to €85.6 million, according to a report from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The decline compares with €129.4 m recorded in March…
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