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Tourism tax needs to be revisited in Wales, expert says
Wales' tourism tax needs to be more flexible, an expert has said. Last week, Anglesey council rejected introducing the visitor levy for now, over concerns for its tourism industry, while Gwynedd and Conwy councils both postponed making any decision…
Mid-Autumn events boost HK tourism ahead of Golden Week
Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival events and a short working gap before National Week have attracted many mainland visitors to Hong Kong early, boosting the local tourism industry, Travel Industry Council chairman Tommy Tam Kwong-shun said. SCROLL TO…
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Tourism Ministry partners with InMobi to promote India through AI
The Ministry of Tourism has signed an MoU with InMobi to use digital technology and AI-led content for promoting Indian tourism. The partnership, announced on World Tourism Day, will be implemented with Glance, InMobi's consumer platform. It will…
Stray Kids Tourism Promo Video Hits 10 Million Views
Photo: YONHAP News / Korea Tourism Organization A promotional video for the city of Busan featuring K-pop band Stray Kids has surpassed ten million views. The Korea Tourism Organization said Monday that the video, released in July as part of its…
Stray Kids drives 10 mil. views for Busan tourism in KTO's latest campaign
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has scored a major hit in its quest to turn global K-pop fandom into real-world travel momentum. Its promotional video featuring global powerhouse Stray Kids recently shattered the 10-million-view mark, giving…
Top 10 countries for travel and tourism: Japan knocks US off top spot in WEF tourism index
Top 10 countries for travel and tourism: The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released its Travel and Tourism Development Index 2026, which assesses countries not only on tourism competitiveness but also on the sustainability and resilience of their…
Shooting leaves 4 dead, 4 wounded in Caribbean tourism destination - National
A manhunt was underway Saturday after a shooting that left four people dead in the small Caribbean island nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, according to police. The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said late Friday that…
Tourism tax' in Cornwall is a 'fight worth having' and 'winnable
A business summit to discuss the possible introduction of an overnight visitor levy - or 'tourism tax' - in Cornwall has heard 'be careful what you wish for'. The event earlier this month was organised by Cornwall Chamber of Commerce to gauge…
Uganda turns to digital innovation, AI to drive tourism growth
Local performance group entertains tourists at Pian Upe Game Reserve in northeastern Uganda during the Open Park Days event on Sept. 25, 2026. Uganda is positioning digital innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) as drivers of tourism growth…
Eased visas, K-culture buzz drive record tourism boom in Korea
Tourism in Korea has shattered historical records, driven by a surge in international visitors taking advantage of relaxed visa policies and a global obsession with Korean pop culture. According to data released Monday by the Ministry of Culture…
Should England be charging a tourism tax?
Supporters tend to call it a “visitor levy”. Detractors prefer to call it a “tourist tax”. Whether you agree with it or not, an extra charge for overnight stays has become a common feature of modern travel. Recent…
Kerala to double tourism revenue in 5 years, carrying capacity checks: Minister PC Vishnunadh
6 min read Kochi Make us preferred source on Google As the Congress-led UDF government in Kerala completed 100 days in office last month, Tourism Minister PC Vishnunadh said the state is targeting to double the tourism revenue from around Rs 45,000…
'Still a lockdown': Deadly floods hit Nepal tourism as peak season begins
Kathmandu, Chitwan and Nuwakot, Nepal – Like every year, Pushpraj Rimal, a tour planner and taxi driver in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, was looking forward to September for his business to boom. But what he got instead was a series of…
Euronews Travel & Tourism Summit: Speakers, topics and how to watch
Europe's travel industry will take centre stage as political leaders and industry experts gather for the Euronews Travel & Tourism Summit. Live on Tuesday 29 September from the Albert Hall in Brussels, the one-day summit will examine how the…
Revealed: The top 10 countries for travel and tourism in 2026
The 2026 edition of the World Economic Forum's Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) has just been published, with Europe dominating the top 10. The index looks at factors and policies that enable sustainable and resilient development in the…
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