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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…
Korea to adopt tougher penalties for overcharging in tourism sector
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 to…
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…
After Chabad House inspection, Thailand expands Phuket tourism business checks
The cancellation of Rosh Hashanah celebrations on the beach, a raid on the Chabad House, and now a broad enforcement operation targeting hundreds of businesses in Phuket. The latest series of steps by Thai authorities is raising questions among the…
ZEROBASEONE's Matthew Seok drives 40 mil. views in Seoul's new tourism push
In its ongoing effort to translate global enthusiasm for Korean pop culture into real-world foot traffic, Seoul's municipal tourism agency has turned to modern idol culture to power its latest promotional drive — and municipal officials say…
Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi Announces 11 December 2026 Opening of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
A Landmark Museum Rooted in the United Arab Emirates and Shaping Global Artistic Dialogue Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will connect cultures, inspire people, and celebrate art from the 1960s to the present The museum brings new perspectives to modern and…
Tourism's New Era: The OECD Trends Shaping Global Travel
The global tourism industry has once again demonstrated one of its most remarkable qualities – resilience. Having overcome a succession of unprecedented challenges, from pandemics and economic uncertainty to geopolitical instability and…
Tourism Trinidad has new board
Tourism Trinidad Ltd. (TTL) has a new board of directors as the government advances plans to strengthen the tourism sector and increase its contribution to the national economy. Minister of Trade, Investment and Tourism Senator Satyakama Maharaj…
Inverness and Loch Ness to pilot tourism project
Inverness and Loch Ness have been selected to take part in a pilot project aimed at supporting sustainable tourism across Scotland. The area is one of four destinations chosen to join the year-long programme run by VisitScotland. It aims to support…
Future Travel Coalition sets out industry asks to new prime minister
Jul 28, 202605:00 GMT by Andrew McQuarrie Andy Burnham. Photo: Shutterstock/Fred Duval The Future Travel Coalition (FTC) has written to new prime minister Andy Burnham to set out how government policy can support the travel and tourism industry.
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…
CTO heads to Canada for tourism symposium
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) will join tourism leaders, policymakers, researchers and sustainability practitioners in Toronto this week for the Canadian–Caribbean Tourism Resilience Symposium, taking place July 29-30 at George…
Kerala's new late-night bar policy to boost wedding, MICE tourism
Kerala's decision to allow select luxury hotels to keep their bars open for an additional three hours is expected to provide a fillip to destination weddings, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) tourism and premium hospitality…
Awards countdown is on as finalists and sponsors await tourism's big night
The countdown to the Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2026 is on as the finalists, announced in July, await their big night to find out who will be named the best of the best in the region! And it is not only finalists gearing up for the awards…
State Grid Suzhou Power Supply Company and Suzhou Culture, Tourism and Foreign Language Volunteer Alliance launch a joint youth volunteer service project
On the afternoon of July 25, dozens of young people from China and abroad gathered at the Party and Mass Service Center in the Pingjiang Road Historical and Cultural District of Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu Province, creating a lively atmosphere.
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