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thehindu.com - The Hindu Bureau - State preparing framework to grant industry status to tourism sector: Minister
State preparing framework to grant industry status to tourism sector: Minister
The Hindu

The State government is preparing a framework to implement the proposal announced in the recent State budget to grant industry status to Kerala's tourism sector, Minister for Tourism and Culture P.C. Vishnunadh said. Addressing a press conference…

koreatimes.co.kr - Jhoo Dong-chan - Korea turns to K-beauty to fuel new wave of tourism
Korea turns to K-beauty to fuel new wave of tourism
The Korea Times

For international fans of Korean pop culture, matching the radiant skin of a K-pop idol or the precise styling of a K-drama lead has long been a digital obsession. Now, Korea's tourism officials are attempting to transform that fascination into…

observer.ug - TIMOTHY NSUBUGA - Can Northern Uganda become tourism's next star?
Can Northern Uganda become tourism's next star?
The Observer Media Ltd

When most international travellers think of Uganda, images of mountain gorillas, national parks and the source of the Nile often come to mind. But in Doha this week, Uganda set out to tell a different story, one rooted in culture, history and the…

emirates247.com - WAM - ATM 2026 to highlight Dubai's resilience and future tourism growth
ATM 2026 to highlight Dubai's resilience and future tourism growth
Emirates 24|7

Dubai: Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 is set to reinforce Dubai's position as one of the world's most resilient and well-prepared destinations for global travel and tourism, as the sector continues to adapt to evolving market conditions.

globaltimes.cn - Yasir Habib Khan - Xinjiang home tourism: Hospitality fuels economic gains
Xinjiang home tourism: Hospitality fuels economic gains
Global Times

The photo taken on June 20 shows a local home adorned with vibrant graffiti in Ximen village, Xinjiang. Photo: Courtesy of the author China's rural revitalization is often discussed in policies and statistics. But what does it truly look like on…

breakingtravelnews.com - AirAsia MOVE partners with Tourism Authority of Thailand to boost tourism growth
AirAsia MOVE partners with Tourism Authority of Thailand to boost tourism growth
Breaking Travel News

AirAsia MOVE (MOVE), one of Asia's leading online travel agencies (OTAs), has signed a collaboration agreement with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) as a strategic partner to support TAT's Amazing 5 Economy framework, especially the Platform…

walesonline.co.uk - Ruth Mosalski - Welsh Government minister gives update on controversial tourism rule
Welsh Government minister gives update on controversial tourism rule
Wales Online

Wales' finance minister has said a review of the 182-day rule impacting tourism lets is being reviewed by the new government. The 182-day threshold for properties to be let - combined with a requirement to be available to let for 252 days - it…

breakingtravelnews.com - ATM 2026 to showcase Dubai's resilience, global connectivity and future tourism growth
ATM 2026 to showcase Dubai's resilience, global connectivity and future tourism growth
Breaking Travel News

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 has reinforced Dubai's position as one of the world's most resilient and best-prepared destinations for global travel and tourism, as the industry continues to navigate the evolving market conditions. Taking place…

surinenglish.com - Pilar Martínez - Andalucía prepares for summer tourism boom with surges in jobs and spending | Sur in English
Andalucía prepares for summer tourism boom with surges in jobs and spending | Sur in English
surinenglish.com

According to projections released by acting regional Tourism minister Arturo Bernal, visitor numbers during the peak season are expected to rise by 2.6 per cent compared with summer 2025. Employment in the sector is also forecast to increase by…

cyprus-mail.com - Cyprus Business Now: banks, digital euro, UK talent, shipping, tourism, PwC
Cyprus Business Now: banks, digital euro, UK talent, shipping, tourism, PwC
Cyprus Mail

Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Georgakis explained that the digital euro is essentially an additional payment option and represents the digital equivalent of banknotes and coins already in circulation. He stressed that the new form of…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - Ultra-reclusive Turkmenistan slowly opens up to tourists
Ultra-reclusive Turkmenistan slowly opens up to tourists
The Standard

From a gas crater dubbed the 'Gateway to Hell' to the shimmering marble buildings of its capital, Turkmenistan is tentatively opening up to tourists after decades of isolation. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT One of the world's most reclusive…

techrights.org - SLAPP Censorship - Part 117 Out of 200: Libel Tourism or Defamation Forum-Shopping in the United Kingdom Condemned by the European Union (EU)
SLAPP Censorship - Part 117 Out of 200: Libel Tourism or Defamation Forum-Shopping in the United Kingdom Condemned by the European Union (EU)
Techrights

In 2024 two Americans connected to Microsoft (US) decided to have a go at 'tourism' (in absentia) or forum-shopping in the UK. Many threats never make it to the docket, which means the iceberg's scale is massive. Secret 'offers' obscure the…

bbc.co.uk - Ben Sidwell - How a sick boy in Kings Norton inspired Thomas the Tank Engine
How a sick boy in Kings Norton inspired Thomas the Tank Engine
BBC

Ben Sidwell, in Kings Norton and Elliot Ball, West Midlands Many readers may not be aware that one of the most successful and culturally influential British children's series ever, which many will have read and still read, has its origins in a…

columbia.edu - Guest - When Glaciers Disappear, So Do Deities
When Glaciers Disappear, So Do Deities
Columbia University Press

In a recent viewpoint published in Nature Climate Change, six researchers from South America, Asia and Africa examine how glacier retreat in the Andes, Himalayas and other high-altitude regions is reshaping the cultural and spiritual life of…

emirates247.com - Huda Tabrez - Want to be future-ready for the job market? Here are the top 5 jobs in demand in the UAE
Want to be future-ready for the job market? Here are the top 5 jobs in demand in the UAE
Emirates 24|7

Dubai: The face of the job market is changing faster than ever before, and if you are a young student or a parent with young children, it's only natural to wonder – will the qualifications and specialisations I choose today lead to…

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