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thehindu.com - The Hindu Bureau - Kerala's people-centric model stands out in Responsible Tourism: experts
Kerala's people-centric model stands out in Responsible Tourism: experts
The Hindu

Even countries that are at the forefront of Responsible Tourism (RT) have much to learn from Kerala, and what sets the State apart on the global RT map is its people-centric model, experts who took part in the Global Responsible Tourism Meet in…

salon.com - Frédéric Dimanche - 'Trump slump' threatens to doom World Cup bump
'Trump slump' threatens to doom World Cup bump
Salon.com

With an upcoming FIFA World Cup being staged across the nation, 2026 was supposed to be a bumper year for tourism to the United States, driven in part by hordes of arriving soccer fans. And yet, the U.S. tourism industry is worried. While the rest…

traveloffpath.com - Sam Sears - Why This Gorgeous California Beach Town Had Its Best Tourism Year Ever
Why This Gorgeous California Beach Town Had Its Best Tourism Year Ever
Travel Off Path

You might think it's odd for the first sentence of a California-based article to rave about the Mediterranean, but we all know that's one of the dreamiest regions on the planet for a paradisal vacation. While Greece, Cyprus, and a treasure trove of…

nytimes.com - Frances Robles - Cuba's Communist Government Has Lasted 67 Years. Will It Fall Under Trump?
Cuba's Communist Government Has Lasted 67 Years. Will It Fall Under Trump?
The New York Times

Celebrations broke out in front of Miami's Versailles restaurant nearly 20 years ago after Fidel Castro announced that he was so sick he had to temporarily step down as president of Cuba. Cuban exiles rejoiced again two years later when he quit for…

thestar.com.my - Sabah to verify claims of foreign-owned accommodation
Sabah to verify claims of foreign-owned accommodation
The Star Online

KOTA KINABALU: A comprehensive assessment will be carried out over claims that 81 accommodation premises in Sabah's east coast diving hub of Semporna are under foreign ownership. State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin…

thestar.com.my - Sabah to look into claims of Semporna accommodations being owned by foreigners, says Jafry
Sabah to look into claims of Semporna accommodations being owned by foreigners, says Jafry
The Star Online

KOTA KINABALU: The state government is looking into claims that 81 accommodation premises in Sabah's East coast diving haven in Semporna were under foreign ownership. State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said the…

independent.co.uk - Graig Graziosi - Popular cruise line abruptly shuts down and cancels all sailings
Popular cruise line abruptly shuts down and cancels all sailings
The Independent

A unique cruise liner offering intimate voyages to remote parts of Alaska has abruptly shut down, according to the company. Alaska Dream Cruises announced on its website that it is ceasing operations and cancelling all of its planned cruises.

orlandosentinel.com - Paul S. Mears III - Commentary: TDT powers Orlando's prosperity, on purpose
Commentary: TDT powers Orlando's prosperity, on purpose
Orlando Sentinel

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... My family has a long history in the hospitality industry here in Central Florida — and it hasn't always been a smooth ride. My grandfather sold Orlando's first Avis Rent-A-Car franchise the year…

republicworld.com - Pavitra Shome - India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Fixture Back on the Table as PCB Initiates Discussions With ICC: Report
India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Fixture Back on the Table as PCB Initiates Discussions With ICC: Report
Republic World

The International Cricket Board (ICC) has been approached by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to engage in formal discussions over their boycott of the upcoming group-stage match at the T20 World Cup 2026. The Pakistani government has announced…

dailymail.co.uk - Jowena Riley - Countries warning against travel to USA - including UK and Australia
Countries warning against travel to USA - including UK and Australia
Mail Online

READ MORE: Man who travelled to every country in the world issues warning about eating out in foreign countries Germany and Ireland are the latest countries to issue travel advisories for the United States, following ICE protests and violent…

koreatimes.co.kr - Nemanja Grbic - Celebrating Serbia's statehood while building a shared future with Korea
Celebrating Serbia's statehood while building a shared future with Korea
The Korea Times

Each year on Feb. 15, Serbia celebrates Sretenje — Statehood Day — a moment that resonates deeply in our national consciousness. This date commemorates the beginning of the First Serbian Uprising in 1804, a seminal event that set…

express.co.uk - Karen Rockett - The 5 countries that actually want more tourists - no protests like Tenerife and Majorca
The 5 countries that actually want more tourists - no protests like Tenerife and Majorca
Express.co.uk

Sunny Gambia welcomes around 50,000 UK tourists every year. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Several European destinations, particularly in Spain, Italy and the…

thehindu.com - Afp - Thailand's Anutin Charnivirakul readies for coalition talks after election win
Thailand's Anutin Charnivirakul readies for coalition talks after election win
The Hindu

Thailand's caretaker premier Anutin Charnvirakul was preparing for coalition talks Monday (February 9, 2026) after a stunning election victory for his conservative Bhumjaithai Party. Bhumjaithai was forecast by Channel 3 to have won almost 200…

rfi.fr - Thailand's Anutin readies for coalition talks after election win
Thailand's Anutin readies for coalition talks after election win
RFI

Bhumjaithai was forecast by Channel 3 to have won almost 200 seats in Sunday's vote, well ahead of others but short of an outright majority in the 500-member lower house. The progressive People's Party trailed at a little above 100 seats, while…

nytimes.com - River Akira Davis - What to Know About Japan's Economy on Election Day
What to Know About Japan's Economy on Election Day
The New York Times

In her first 110 days as prime minister, Sanae Takaichi has already begun to reshape Japan's economy. She has put forward aggressive government spending programs that aim to spur growth, but have also stoked jitters regarding Japan's staggering…

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