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New movie-themed tourism route in the works linking Yau Ma Tei police station and Temple Street
The Hong Kong Tourism Board will develop a movie-location route linking the Old Yau Ma Tei Police Station, Temple Street and nearby historic sites, as the government prepares to expand the popular 'Journey of Light and Shadow' exhibition at the…
Culture-infused tourism gains traction during National Day holiday
Tourists pose for a photo at the Hetou Old Street scenic area in Fengnan District of Tangshan City, north China's Hebei Province, Oct. 3, 2026. (Photo by Li Xiuqing/Xinhua) On the morning of Oct. 1, the first day of China's National Day holiday…
Jiangsu Slender West Lake Culture and Tourism clears HK listing hearing
Jiangsu Slender West Lake Culture and Tourism passed its Hong Kong listing hearing on Wednesday, paving the way for the state-owned water-based tourism service provider to go public. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The Yangzhou-based company…
Louisiana eyes Isaias - and hopes to be spared ahead of busy tourism weekend
Louisiana is keeping a close eye on what is expected to become the season's first hurricane on Thursday as it churns and strengthens in the Gulf, but its projected path indicated the state could be spared the worst — a huge relief ahead of a…
New Orleans' tourism chief eyeing Isaias forecast ahead of big weekend
For the past two days, New Orleans & Co. President and CEO Walt Leger III has been sweating it out, as weather forecasters try to predict where Hurricane Isaias will make landfall as it strengthens in the Gulf. Not only is Leger, like everybody…
Travel and tourism in Europe to grow 3.1% in 2026, despite uncertainty
Travel and tourism is set to grow by 3.1% in Europe in 2026 – outpacing the wider economy – despite global uncertainty, the latest World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) research has revealed. The continent should outperform global…
A hot summer could increasingly take a toll on Swiss city tourism
The heat was clearly evident this summer. That could have an impact on tourism. (File photo) Extreme summer heat could have a greater negative impact on urban tourism in Switzerland. During the record-breaking summer of 2026, hotel stays declined…
Coolcations: tourism boom is taking a toll on chillier destinations
Rising numbers of visitors headed for destinations in northern Europe in the summer of 2026, seeking respite from the heat. For years, summer holidays in Europe have followed a familiar pattern: head south in search of sunshine. But climate change…
Plague scare in Russia, tourism season in Goa, and a screening demand from opposition leader
4 min read Panaji Make us preferred source on Google With the death of a 28-year-old laboratory worker in Russia's Irkutsk region in Siberia sparking public health concerns about pneumonic plague during Goa's tourist season, the state's Opposition…
Andhra Pradesh has put technology at the heart of tourism, says Minister Kandula Durgesh
Andhra Pradesh is taking a major step towards transforming the tourism sector through artificial intelligence and digital technology, Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh said at the international Tourism Innovation…
Cyprus tourism budget cut by nearly €15m for 2027
Cyprus' Deputy Ministry of Tourism is set to see its budget fall by nearly €15 million in 2027, mainly as spending linked to the island's 2026 EU Council presidency comes to an end. According to the government's Strategic Fiscal Policy…
Sarawak assembly may be dissolved in November, says state minister
The Sarawak state legislative assembly is expected to be dissolved in November, possibly two weeks after the state's Budget 2027 is passed. Sarawak Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the…
HKTB to plan further ahead as flagship event funding becomes permanent
The Hong Kong Tourism Board will have greater scope to plan ahead after additional annual funding for flagship events is regularized, Permanent Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Vivian Sum Fong-kwang said on Wednesday. SCROLL TO CONTINUE…
Busan enlists foreign residents to welcome global travelers at its busiest transit hub
In the busy concourses of Busan Station, navigating transport routes and foreign signage can feel overwhelming for international travelers arriving in Korea's premier coastal destination. To bridge that linguistic and cultural divide, local…
Fears of NT business closures after delayed dry season and proposed visa cuts
Tourism operators in the Northern Territory's Top End have asked the federal government to establish a dedicated fund to help struggling businesses survive the quiet wet season months ahead. Sector representatives have warned proposed cuts to…
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