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Japan's booming tourism industry struggling to improve sustainability
Finding harmony with nature in the pearlescent waters of Oku-Matsushima's oyster farms. Tucking into dishes made with unique alpine vegetables in the sacred hills of Dewa Sanzan. Forest bathing, imbibing in local sake and relaxing in wood-fired…
Korea's tourism balance swings to deficit in July after 4 months of surplus
Korea's tourism balance swung back to a deficit in July after posting surpluses for four consecutive months, industry data showed Sunday. The balance posted a deficit of $50.3 million in July, reversing a surplus of $596.6 million in June…
Delegates discuss the future of tourism sector in the Union Territory at a conference in Puducherry
Around 200 persons from tourism and allied industries attended a conference on the subject “Future of tourism with artificial intelligence,” at the Alliance Francaise de Pondicherry on Saturday. The participants discussed the future…
Locals are not lovin' plans for new McDonald's outlets in these tourism towns
When Phillip Island residents started looking for details about a new McDonald's outlet proposed for the township of Cowes, their online searches generated some confounding results. Why were there so many responses about a fast food application in…
Despite AI, personalisation and human touch will remain central to tourism experiences, say speakers at KTM 2026
Speakers at a seminar on ‘Evolving Customer Expectations' held as part of the 13th edition of the Kerala Travel Mart (KTM 2026) here on Saturday (September 26) said that Keralam needs to broaden its tourism offerings beyond its established…
World Tourism Day: From Mumbai-Goa To Manali-Leh, 10 Must-Do Road Trips In India
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Delhi to Leh offers a high-altitude adventure best done June to September with fuel and cash precautions Guwahati to Shillong and Cherrapunji showcases Meghalaya's lakes, waterfalls, caves, and living root…
Keralam to leverage AI, cutting-edge digital tools to reshape tourism, says Minister
Keralam started integrating the tourism sector with artificial intelligence (AI) and a cutting-edge digital ecosystem to meet the demands and preferences of today's tourists, said P.C. Vishnunadh, Minister for Tourism, here on Saturday. Since…
More Canadians are visiting NH, but tourism numbers are still notably down
This story was originally produced by the Concord Monitor. NHPR is republishing it in partnership with the Granite State News Collaborative. Wakeda Campground had never run a marketing campaign in Canada before, but this year, the political climate…
Telangana plans 'tourism coupons' to get Hyderabad IT professionals travelling on weekends
Hyderabad's IT professionals could soon have a new reason to step out of the city on weekends, with the Telangana government considering ‘Tourism Coupons' to encourage software employees to explore destinations across the State. Deputy Chief…
Madurai celebrates World Tourism Day 2026 with historic heritage walk
Madurai marked World Tourism Day 2026 with celebrations on Saturday, highlighted by a major heritage walk through the historic core of the temple city. Minister for Energy and Law R. Nirmalkumar inaugurated and participated in the heritage walk…
Korea's regional districts turn local culture into tourism destinations
From local food traditions to historic streets and cultural landmarks, regional cities across South Korea are turning their distinctive assets into tourism destinations as the government seeks to draw international visitors beyond Seoul and…
Lancashire coast takes centre stage in major £1.2m tourism drive
VisitEngland has launched All on England's Coast to boost bookings and visitor spending across England's coastal destinations, focusing on the autumn season and stretching through to 2027. The campaign follows the success of a pilot programme…
India's tourism sector contributes 5.22% to GDP, supports 8.46 crore jobs: Govt
India's tourism sector is expected to play a growing role in economic activity and employment as the country expands its digital tourism ecosystem, with the sector contributing 5.22 per cent to GDP and supporting 8.46 crore jobs in 2023-24, the…
Notswolds set to be England's hot new tourism region
The East Midlands could one day enjoy the kind of tourism success the Cotswolds has basked in for decades. The overlooked region, which includes South Northamptonshire, Rutland - England's smallest county, as well as parts of rural Leicestershire…
Avalanche at Himlung Himal Base Camp in Nepal Leaves 10 Missing
Kathmandu: At least 10 people have gone missing after an avalanche struck the base camp of Himlung Himal in western Nepal, bordering Tibet, expedition organisers confirmed on Sunday. Expedition organiser Mingma Gyalje Sherpa confirmed that two of…
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