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Alaskan village tries to revive its polar bear tourism industry
By Mark Thiessen / AP, ANCHORAGE, Alaska Late every summer, hulking white bears gather outside a tiny Alaska native village on the edge of the continent, far above the arctic circle, to feast on whale carcasses left behind by hunters and to wait…
Why Sustainable Tourism Is Becoming Central To India's Travel Growth
India's travel and tourism sector is going through a meaningful shift. What was once driven largely by cost and convenience is now being shaped by intent, awareness and a stronger sense of responsibility. Sustainable tourism, which was earlier seen…
HK well-prepared for golden week amid economic optimism: Paul Chan
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po has stated that the government will ensure proper supporting measures and crowd management at popular tourist spots for the upcoming Labour Day Golden Week. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Writing in his blog on…
Mainland music festival fizzle out due to poor sales and overlapping lineups: insiders
A wave of last-minute cancellations has hit China's music festival scene, with at least 10 events called off this year — a trend industry insiders attribute to poor ticket sales and repetitive lineups. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The…
Strengthening Sports Culture: India's Vision For The Future
India is set to strengthen its sports culture through cooperative federalism, focusing on athlete-centric development and expanding sports infrastructure, as outlined in the Srinagar Khel Sankalp document. India aims to strengthen its sports…
County proclaims May 3-9 as National Travel and Tourism Week
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — New Hanover County commissioners have unanimously approved a proclamation designating May 3–9, 2026, as National Travel and Tourism Week in New Hanover County, recognizing the industry's major impact on the…
England's 3 best tourist attractions named - and none are in London
An address synonymous with Britain's victory over Nazi Germany is among the shortlist. Three tourist destinations have been shortlisted a national gold award recognising the best attractions in England - and none of them are in London, Yorkshire or…
Federico Bricolo On What Vinitaly 2026 Says About Italian Wine
Veronafiere's 58th edition of Vinitaly. I'll admit it, 2026 was my first Vinitaly. For someone who writes about Italy and Italian wine for a living and who now calls the Veneto home, it's quite shocking. Better late than never, I finally hopped a…
Chinese travellers flock to Central Asia as flight bookings soar by 120%
Once a niche destination, Central Asia is quickly emerging as a key market for Chinese travellers, supported by robust traffic growth, expanding air links and deeper economic ties under Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative, according to analysts.
Video | Behind the viral rise of China's 'cyberpunk city'
Chongqing, also known as ‘the most confusing city' has become one of China's most popular tourism attraction spots in recent years. Many Chinese and international social media content creators have hopped on the viral trend of making videos…
Huge shake up in Wine Country as crisis-mode Napa chiefs launch major shift to save industry
Napa Valley officials and business leaders are rolling out a major shift in how visitors experience wine country as declining sales and changing consumer habits put pressure on the industry. The region, long known for high-end, reservation-only…
Brits told not to change holiday plans despite fears over jet fuel shortages
Travellers in the UK have been told there is currently no need to change their travel plans, as the UK Government moves to reassure passengers amid concerns over global aviation pressures. Officials confirmed that UK airlines are not experiencing…
A British ban on imports of hunting trophies is long overdue | Letters
Regarding Cal Flyn's article (On the trail with the hunters who believe shooting big game can save Africa's wildlife, 21 April), I spent several years undercover in the trophy‑hunting industry, engaging with hunters and CEOs of hunting…
Florida's influx of rich residents is killing the middle class and housing market
For decades, the Sunshine State has been seen as, well, sunny and bright. Florida has no income tax, and many metros had a cost of living that allowed for the working class, like teachers, nurses, and hospitality workers, to build a comfortable…
Getting the most out of barrier-free tours for yourself or someone with a disability
For people living with disabilities, barriers to tourism can range from the obvious — such as an out-of-service elevator — to the unseen, like an outing that's too long or a setting that's too loud. As the baby boom generation ages…
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