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What new KTO chief's appointment means for K-tourism
A nearly two-year gap in permanent leadership at the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has been filled, with the appointment of a new figure whose experience lies more in global marketing boardrooms than in public service. On Jan. 1, the Ministry of…
Controversial 150-site 'eco-tourism' project approved for Queensland
The state government has approved a 150-site tourist park for Coochin Creek, south of Caloundra. The park borders the Pumicestone Passage, part of the Ramsar-listed Moreton Bay Marine Park. A separate proposal by the Comiskey Group to build a major…
Pulicat Festival To Promote Trekking, Eco-tourism
NELLORE: With a focus on eco-tourism and adventure travel, the district administration on Thursday announced that trekking routes, including the scenic Ubbalamadugu waterfalls, will be promoted as a major attraction during the Flamingo Festival to…
Outlander star Sam Heughan urges politicians to back tourism in the South of Scotland
The actor and businessman encouraged tourists to look beyond Scotland's best-known destinations and discover what he described as one of the country's hidden gems. Heughan, who purchased the Galloway Distillery in Newton Stewart last year, also…
Outlander star Sam Heughan urges politicians to back tourism in the South of Scotland
Mr Heughan, who bought the Galloway Distillery in Newton Stewart last year, also indicated politicians should look to the issue of infrastructure in the South of Scotland, as he said this was something the region needs help with. His comments come…
Ditching alcohol and humans over AI: Experts reveal 2026 travel trends
READ MORE: Europe's most popular airline reveals top destinations for 2026 We've had solo trips, book-cations and foodie-inspired travel, among other trends, in 2025. Now, looking to the year ahead, what's set to be popular in 2026 has been…
How 400 tourists became stranded on a desert island in war-torn Yemen
If you were compiling a list of the countries that would repel most travellers, then Yemen would have to be near the top. For much of the past 10 years, the Middle Eastern nation, which sits just south of Saudi Arabia, has veered between civil wars…
Farmers block highways across Greece in protest over rising costs and EU trade deal
KASTRO, Greece -- Farmers in Greece escalated nationwide protests Thursday, launching a 48-hour blockade of major highways, junctions and toll stations over soaring production costs and a contentious European Union trade deal with South American…
Congress promises free travel for women in buses
After BJP promised concession on tickets for women in public transport, the Congress on Thursday promised free travel for women in PMC-run buses in Pune while developing efficient feeder bus service for Pune Metro. Unveiling the Congress manifesto…
Grenada pushes back against US advisory - Caribbean Life
Viewing the US's latest travel advisory against the country as suspicious, Grenada's government has pushed back hard against the missive, telling the travel and tourism industry that the island is one of the safest places to visit in the…
UP Government Reshuffles IAS Officers to Strengthen Administration | Dynamite News
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a major reshuffle of IAS officers, assigning key responsibilities in tourism, human rights, and information commissions. The move aims to boost administrative efficiency, transparency, and effective…
Luxury Retail Picks Up in China's Hainan Island, Gold Retailers Shine Brightest
LONDON — The luxury retail sector in China ‘s duty-free promised land, Hainan Island — which officially became a Special Customs Supervision Zone on Dec. 18 — reported encouraging figures in the first few weeks after a…
Stories to Watch in 2026: Elon Musk's Music City Loop
When billionaire Elon Musk's The Boring Company announced in July the idea for a parallel pair of 9.5-mile-long underground tunnels stretching from the Nashville airport to downtown Nashville, fiery backlash immediately ensued. But despite protests…
Marine scientist T M Balakrishnan Nair gets Swadeshi Science Award
Marine scientist T M Balakrishnan Nair was presented with the Swadeshi Science Award constituted by the Kerala chapter of the Vijnana Bharati. The Award citation mentioned Nair's contributions and research in developing marine warnings, ocean…
Photographing Climate Change: Ice Porters on the Frozen Chadar River
Every winter in the Ladakh region in northwest India, the two roads that connect the small villages in the Zanskar Valley with the rest of the country close, overwhelmed by snow. But for centuries, locals have had a workaround: a road of ice formed…
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