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Cornwall's tourism leaders in new alliance to boost visitors
Tourism leaders in Cornwall have set up a new organisation to champion the county's visitor economy after it lost its official tourism board. The Cornwall Visitor Alliance said it would work as an independent, not-for-profit company to help market…
Gong sounds at Happy Valley as racing's tourism boom rolls on to city track
Racing fans will 'strike the gong' at Happy Valley tonight, ushering in what the Hong Kong Jockey Club hopes is an auspicious start to the season at Hong Kong's iconic inner-city venue after a wildly successful Season Opening meeting at Sha Tin on…
We will lose the next generation too': Warning emerges from tourism sector
More than two years of war have severely damaged incoming tourism to Israel, but figures in the sector are now warning of damage that could persist far beyond the duration of the war: The loss of future tourists. At the annual conference of the…
Korea, Japan seek new chapter in 40 years of tourism ties
Korea and Japan are marking four decades of tourism cooperation this week with talks in Mokpo aimed at turning a long record of exchanges into deeper regional partnerships. The 40th Korea-Japan Tourism Promotion Council and Korea-Japan Tourism…
From smart healthcare to intelligent tourism, CIFTIS shows tech as core engine driving services industry upgrades
Walking into the telecom and IT exhibition hall at the ongoing 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), a visitor might do a double-take – there, on a dental chair, sits a human skull. Why a dental chair in an IT…
Tourism providers pivot to deeper, immersive experiences amid 'China travel' boom
Foreign travelers experience tea making at a tea garden in Yangshuo County of Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, July 1, 2026. (Photo by Zhao Tangyan/Xinhua) For decades, the Terracotta Warriors army has been a must-see for…
Fiji Airways to feed tourism boom through Western Sydney Airport
Fiji Airways will begin serving Australia's newest airport, Western Sydney International, from next year to help meet surging demand for travel to the island nation. The announcement comes as cross-town rival Sydney Airport flags plans to welcome…
No travel tax, no budget: Can TIEZA keep its tourism projects alive?
Even as the government keeps pitching tourism as a growth priority and jobs engine, the agency tasked with building much of its infrastructure is heading into 2027 with billions' worth of ongoing projects and a proposed budget of exactly zero. On…
Visit Detroit notes 30% decline in Canadian tourism amid tariff disputes
WINDSOR, Ontario (WXYZ) — Tourism from Canada to Detroit has been steadily on the decline, according to Visit Detroit. The development and tourism organization said the region has seen a 30 percent drop over the last two years. 7 News…
Rosanna Law pays tribute to Tung Chee-hwa, recalls role in launching individual travel scheme
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui on Wednesday mourned the passing of Hong Kong's first chief executive Tung Chee-hwa, recalling his role in introducing the Individual Visit Scheme during the city's recovery from SARS.
Saudi Arabia's international leisure tourism set to grow 93% by 2030
Saudi Arabia's international leisure tourism is forecast to grow by 93% between 2025 and 2030, outpacing growth across the Middle East and globally, according to a new Tourism Economics report, Saudi Arabia: An Emerging Global Tourism Powerhouse…
Cyprus Business Now: BrainRocket, banks, property, tourism, AmCham, cars
All the company's offices and other leased facilities in the city were closed during the past month, including premises in at least two locations, according to information published on Tuesday by Politis. The BrainRocket signs have also been…
Environmental issues hit Lake Cadillac tourism as season progresses
CADILLAC — Pat Fairbrother, owner of Birchwood Resort and Campground, reported losing $1,400 in Labor Day weekend cancellations following a harmful algae bloom advisory on Lake Cadillac. The advisory is the latest in a series of…
Don't be a stranger': New tourism campaign targets overseas friends and whānau
A new tourism campaign is hoping to turn promised trips into bookings by encouraging people living overseas to visit their friends and family in New Zealand. Tourism New Zealand's 'Don't be a Stranger' campaign was aimed at boosting the number of…
Pondicherry University V-C stresses need for industry-academia interface
Vice-Chancellor of Pondicherry University P. Prakash Babu has stressed on the need for a robust industry-academia interface in shaping the career of students pursuing tourism courses. Speaking at the inaugural of a five-day conference on the topic…
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