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AAI Suspends Srinagar Runway Closure After Omar Abdullah's Intervention; Tourism Season Saved, Says Industry
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that the Airports Authority of India has withdrawn its proposed Monday–Tuesday runway shutdown at Srinagar International Airport. The move, secured after Abdullah's repeated appeals to…
Caribbean cruises, tourism, and the Fourth of July
Not wanting to sound overly critical, I've avoided articles on Caribbean tourism for the most part. The Fourth of July weekend is being heavily promoted in spite of warnings about the dangers of contracting an illness aboard ship and the potential…
The Thinnai heartbeat of Northern tourism
As Northern Sri Lanka continues to emerge as one of the island's most competing destinations, The Thinnai hotel stands as a shining ambassador of the region, a place where timeless traditions meet contemporary luxury, where every stay tells a…
No full runway closure at Srinagar Airport; relief for tourism, trade
Srinagar International Airport on Saturday announced that there will be no full runway closure this year for repair and maintenance of its airfield, a move welcomed by the tourism and business sectors. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah thanked the…
Hypocritical Trump accused of allowing 'birth tourism' by prominent Russians in Florida
Trump slammed the SCOTUS decision to uphold birthright citizenship President Donald Trump is being accused of being a “hypocrite” for his stance against birthright citizenship, while his branded condos in Miami have been a popular…
Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in one of two major archaeological finds
Egypt has unveiled two significant archaeological discoveries, including a well-preserved Byzantine-era residential city in its western desert and a collection of ancient tombs near Alexandria. These findings are expected to provide invaluable…
Vast 900-hectare airport in Africa named best on the continent for 11th year in a row
Aerial view of Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) A massive airport in South Africa was named the continent's best for the 11th time in a row this year. Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) is the primary international flight hub serving Cape…
Jeju walks back Chinese tourist rental car idea after backlash
Comments by a senior Jeju official suggesting that Chinese tourists could be allowed to rent cars after mandatory driving lessons have sparked public backlash, prompting the island government to clarify that it has no plan to ease current rules.
Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in the western desert
In this photo provided Saturday, July 4, 2026, by Ministery of Tourism and Antiquities, some of seven surface limestone-built tombs, discovered in the Marina el-Alamein archaeological site, are seen west of the Mediterranean city of Alexandria…
5 cities missing out on hosting FIFA World Cup matches in 2026
Some major U.S. cities are getting an economic boost from the World Cup, with places like Los Angeles, Miami and Dallas flooded with thousands of overseas tourists attending matches to cheer on their home countries and packing bars to take in the…
Americans are traveling closer to home this summer. Here's why that matters
Small business owners in US tourist destinations are reporting a significant shift in summer travel, with Americans increasingly opting for domestic trips. Vacationers are choosing road trips, day-long excursions, and home cooking over extended…
Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in the western desert
A well-preserved Byzantine-era residential city in the western desert is one of two major archaeological finds announced by Egypt on Saturday. The recent discoveries at the Dakhla Oasis and at the Marina el-Alamein archaeological site, near…
NT government at odds with Nhulunbuy economic fund over housing crisis
Nhulunbuy residents and a senior Northern Territory government official have accused an economic development group, based in the remote mining town, of not doing enough to support small business. Developing East Arnhem Land (DEAL) has rejected the…
5 governor's seats most likely to flip
Three dozen states are holding elections for governor in November, teeing up a test in several of the battleground states President Trump won in 2024. Swing states like Nevada, Georgia and Wisconsin are key bellwethers for the national mood around…
The taming of the Wag
“Nothing like this will happen again,” said the head barman of Garibaldi, an Italian restaurant in the sleepy German town of Baden-Baden, crying on a journalist's shoulder. It was the 2006 World Cup, England had just lost to Portugal…
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