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Lawmaker urges cross-departmental task force to unlock HK's eco-tourism potential
Lawmaker Perry Yiu Pak-leung has urged the government to establish an interdepartmental coordination group to steer eco-tourism, as the sector is already highlighted under the Development Blueprint for Hong Kong's Tourism Industry 2.0. SCROLL TO…
Americans emerge as sought-after visitors as vacation island faces tourism backlash
A popular Spanish vacation island is looking to attract wealthier American tourists as officials grapple with overtourism issues and growing anger among locals. Mallorca, one of Spain's Balearic Islands, is one of Europe's most popular vacation…
Miss Tourism pays tribute to King Oyo as Mucureezi takes crown
Miss Tourism Uganda grand finale took on a sombre tone as contestants and guests paid tribute to the late Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, whose death has left a void in Uganda's tourism and cultural circles. The monarch…
Jeta: Searing Indictment Of Tourism Soon To Screen In Hawaiʻi
“I wish I could stay longer. It's so beautiful here.” Variations of this message land in my inbox so often that online dating has become insufferable. They go on bloviating about their enchanted vacation, the turtles … the sand…
Uzbekistan tourism grows as visitors stay longer and spend more
From the blue-tiled monuments of Samarkand to the old quarters of Bukhara and the walled city of Khiva, Uzbekistan's Silk Road heritage remains the country's most recognisable draw. But a growing number of international travellers are now…
Dreamforce to Kick Off Tuesday as SF Tourism Reaches Highest Level Since 2019
More than 43,000 people are expected at Moscone Center this week for Dreamforce, bringing some of the biggest names in AI to San Francisco as the city's tourism industry reaches its highest visitation levels since 2019. Dreamforce gets underway…
Australia's Top Tourism Towns for 2026 have finally been crowned - here are the winners
News Consider this your ultimate regional Aussie travel hit list… Written by Melissa Woodley Editor, Time Out Australia Drumroll, please… After months and months of waiting, Australia's Top Tourism Town Awards have finally revealed…
Japan's land prices up for fifth straight year on housing, tourism demand
TOKYO – The average price of land in Japan as at July 1 climbed for the fifth straight year, led by major metropolitan areas with robust housing demand and tourist destinations amid increasing inbound visitors, government data showed on Sept…
Meet the 12 Grocery Stores Driving Food Tourism, From Tokyo Konbini to a 1707 London Luxury Grocer
Grocery tourism is moving souvenir shopping into the supermarket aisle. Travelers are routing itineraries around stores stocking foods and products they can't get back home. Here are the 12 fueling the trend. Grocery tourism is the growing habit of…
Thailand eyes $765 million tourism boost with domestic travel subsidies
BANGKOK - Thailand is targeting more than 20 billion baht (S$765 million) in additional tourism spending with a domestic travel stimulus aimed at shoring up a key economic engine hit by weaker foreign arrivals and higher energy costs. The…
Upgraded Karimnagar-Warangal section of NH 563 set to boost tourism, trade in the region
The upgraded 68-km Karimnagar-Warangal section of National Highway-563 (NH-563) is poised to transform connectivity along the corridor, with the four-lane stretch expected to cut travel time, facilitate smoother movement and give a fillip to…
Island getaway hit with urgent warning as hurricane damage leaves travelers without power
Tourists are being urged to hold off on visiting a scenic Hawaiian island as it continues to recover from a devastating hurricane. Kaua'i, one of Hawaii's westernmost islands, was battered by Hurricane Lowell on Sept. 7 and 8, which brought severe…
Tel Aviv-Morocco flights reopen, locals eager for Israeli tourists to return
An estimated 20,000 Israelis will visit Morocco by the end of 2026, supporting the local economy through the tourism industry, while Morocco is 'really waiting for Israeli tourists,' Moroccan-Israeli tour guide Uri Attias told N12 News. Direct…
Tributes paid following death of former VisitEngland/VisitBritain chief Sally Balcombe
Sep 15, 202605:26 GMT by Phil Davies Former VisitBritain and VisitEngland chief executive Sally Balcombe has died aged 69. Balcombe was described as being a “passionate champion” of the visitor economy as many in the tourism industry…
Israel records annual rise in British summer visitors but overall numbers down
Sep 15, 202606:34 GMT by Phil Davies The number of British visitors travelling to Israel rose by almost 20% year on year this summer even with ongoing hostilities with Iran. The total of 24,900 during June, July and August compared with 20,800…
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