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5 Travel Trends Fueling Scandinavia's Tourism Boom
Even in April, Norway's Bergen can welcome three cruise ships per day meaning tourist attractions can be busy in what is traditionally the off-season. Scandinavia's tourism growth is no longer just about iconic fjords, design capitals or…
China-Japan tensions a boon to Hong Kong tourism for 'golden week': expert
The appreciating yuan and ongoing Sino-Japanese tensions have given Hong Kong tourism a boost ahead of mainland China's Labour Day “golden week” holiday, with hotel prices rising by as much as 8 per cent, an industry representative…
Macau to showcase Greater Bay Area strengths at APEC tourism meetings, says MGTO chief
The upcoming APEC tourism meetings in June will provide Macau with an opportunity to showcase the strengths of the Greater Bay Area and tell China's story on the international stage, according to Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes. SCROLL TO CONTINUE…
ACLU, NAACP accused of trying to 'sabotage' US tourism with 'fearmongering' campaign
A progressive 'fearmongering' campaign ahead of the World Cup is drawing backlash as one critic accused leftist groups of trying to 'sabotage' the U.S. tourist industry by targeting American business owners over their opposition to President Donald…
Tourism plummets in US-blockaded Cuba
Cuba has weathered severe economic difficulties since the imposition of a US trade embargo in 1962, but President Donald Trump's fuel blockade of the island nation since January marks a new economic low, with regular blackouts now part of daily…
The Creative Economy Is Upstream of the Tourism Economy Now
The destinations that will win the next decade are the ones that understand culture is their upstream product, not their marketing asset. A fascinating new paper by economist and YouTube analyst-celebrity Jeffrey Sachs for Saudi's FII Institute on…
Sri Lanka to build a new tourism workforce to project a stronger national voice
The Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management (SLITHM) has launched a new initiative that could quietly reshape the country's tourism industry – the National Tourist Interpreter Training Programme. The idea, explained by SLITHM…
NZ tourism up against the algorithm
Tourism remains fundamentally about in-person experiences and connections, but it is also entering a new phase — one profoundly shaped by virtual worlds, digital platforms, big data and artificial intelligence. The way visitors plan, book…
Paradise City, Lotte Duty Free team up to revive tourism, tap Chinese demand
Korea's top duty-free operator and largest integrated resort have teamed up to revive inbound tourism, with a focus on attracting Chinese visitors. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding Friday at Paradise City on Yeongjong Island…
Telangana Chief Minister bets on healthcare boom, positions Hyderabad as global medical tourism hub
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy positioned the State as an emerging hub for healthcare and medical tourism, stating that the government aims to expand Telangana's role in the national healthcare ecosystem. Speaking at the launch of the 400-bed…
Lansdowne rename row: BJP MLA opposes Centre's move, flags tourism hit
The Centre's directive to rename Lansdowne Cantonment has kicked up a row, with an MLA from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party opposing the move, saying it would “affect” tourism in the area. The Lansdowne Cantonment Board had approved…
Visit Oman Launches Revolutionary AI Digital Hub and Global Collaboration to Transform Tourism Indus
The small Gulf country of Oman is now poised to become a pioneer in the development of AI-powered tourism as Visit Oman introduces an AI digital hub that will revolutionize the travel and tourism industry all over the world. AI-Based Digital…
Costa Rica tourism 2026: why self-drive is outpacing organized tours
Costa Rica closed 2025 with 2.68 million international air arrivals. Growth of just 1%, against a global tourism industry that expanded 6.7% over the same twelve months. For a destination that has built its reputation on sustainable luxury and…
Boutique Wine Country hotspot is latest victim of Napa crisis as it shuts after a decade
Another business in California's wine country is shuttering operations, one of many closures sweeping through the Napa Valley area as the wine industry faces pressure. Petaluma-based Barber Cellars announced recently that it's closing its downtown…
One of Australia's iconic tropical islands now costs twice as much to run
Tourism operators on the Great Barrier Reef are introducing passenger fuel surcharges and cutting services as soaring petrol costs put pressure on Australia's multi-billion-dollar tourism industry. Tropical island resorts and large passenger boats…
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