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Attracting tourists from smaller Chinese cities key to boosting S.Korean tourism
South Korea travel Illustration: Liu Rui/Global Times Direct flight between Daegu in South Korea and Southwest China's Yunnan Province, operated by China's Lucky Air, was launched on Thursday and will run through October 15 next year, the Yonhap…
Major update on plans to reopen Gwynedd tourism attraction
A group wanting to reopen a Gwynedd attraction have released a major update on their plans. The cafes and visitor centre at Coed y Brenin near Dolgellau were axed back in 2024 - alongside those at Ynyslas and Bwlch Nant yr Arian in Ceredigion.
The 'rising star' of the whisky industry at Annandale Distillery
Zoey Darnbrough is the first to admit that just a few years ago she did not even know there was a whisky distillery near her hometown in southern Scotland. But it hasn't stopped her rising rapidly from tour guide, to group tourism and events…
The 'rising star' of the whisky industry at Annandale Distillery
Giancarlo Rinaldi South Scotland reporter Zoey Darnbrough is the first to admit that just a few years ago she did not even know there was a whisky distillery near her hometown in southern Scotland. But it hasn't stopped her rising rapidly from tour…
Nearly 20% rise in Taiwan residents' trips to mainland in first 8 months shows cross-strait exchanges are an 'irresistible trend'
Participants in a cross-Strait journalism camp pose for a photo at the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China. Photo: Xinhua Despite an orange travel warning remaining in place for the Chinese mainland, the latest…
New Drumossie Hotel manager shares ambitions and challenges of new position
The new manager of the Drumossie Hotel outside Inverness has spoken about what she hopes to achieve in the position, and the challenges faced by the local tourism industry. Speaking to the Inverness Courier, Katrina Wardrop also described her…
Rare Van Gogh exhibition underscores HK's global art hub ambitions
A Vincent van Gogh painting that has been out of the public eye for over 60 years was exhibited in Hong Kong, ahead of a Sotheby's auction in New York where it is expected to fetch about $180 million. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The artwork…
Lisbon named Europe's best city and cruise destination for 2026
Lisbon has been distinguished as the Best City Destination in Europe at the World Travel Awards Europe 2026 (source in Portuguese). The Portuguese capital was also named Best Cruise Destination in Europe. The two accolades were presented on…
Sejong University expands Korean-language education through King Sejong Institute Macao
Sejong University said it is expanding Korean language education and international exchanges through its partnership in operating the first King Sejong Institute in Macao. The university held a signboard unveiling ceremony for the King Sejong…
Chanel to Open First Wuhan Store at SKP
GRAND ARRIVAL: Two years after SKP entered the Wuhan market with a property that includes an outdoor luxury retail corridor, Chanel has finally unveiled its stand-alone store hoarding, a first for the central China city. According to posts shared…
'4,000 people minding our own business': four decades on, Falklands again face a hostile Argentina
A dozen local people and a uniformed military police officer (“Do you mind if I sit in?”) took their seats at the back of the handsome wood-panelled courtroom that doubles as the Falkland Islands' legislative assembly. Outside, it was…
French Market managers want to raise rents, bring in new shops. Tenants are pushing back.
A 'for lease' sign hangs in the colonnade outside Nawlins' Sports in the French Market District. The owner, Michael 'Mike' Lester, doesn't understand why. It's true that business hasn't been great at the sports apparel store since the Covid-19…
Welsh government accused of 'sitting on' plans for space defence project
The Welsh government has been accused of “sitting on” a planning application for a space defence project out of “ideological” opposition to Donald Trump. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced in 2024 that the Cawdor…
Is the concert residency slowly replacing traditional touring?
Going on tour as a major artist is like mobilizing an army for an offensive that will last months, if not years. A battalion of semi-trucks needs to be wrangled to transport gear from city to city. Buses need to be rented for the act and crew.
Orange County mayor proposes $800 million tourist tax plan for 13 projects
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County commissioners are set to consider a proposed $800 million spending plan that would use tourist tax dollars to fund 13 projects, including major investments in the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing…
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