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Jamaica struggles to recover a year after Hurricane Melissa hit as peak tourism season looms
Jamaica's once flourishing tourism sector is struggling to regain its footing nearly a year after Hurricane Melissa slammed into the island as a Category 5 storm. High deductibles and delays in insurance claim settlements mean that hotels and other…
Seoul city urges gov't to slash red tape stifling culture and tourism
Seoul city officials have formally petitioned the central government to dismantle three bureaucratic hurdles that they argue are stalling the capital's push to become a top-tier global cultural and tourism hub. The proposal, submitted Thursday by…
HDK urges Centre to develop Srirangapatna as a tourism destination
Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy has urged the Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat to develop Srirangapatna as a tourism destination. Mr. Kumaraswamy, who also represents Mandya in the Lok…
Jamaica struggles to recover a year after Hurricane Melissa hit as peak tourism season looms
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Jamaica's once flourishing tourism sector is struggling to regain its footing nearly a year after Hurricane Melissa slammed into the island as a Category 5 storm. High deductibles and delays in insurance claim…
Japan, US, Spain: The best countries for travel and tourism in 2026 have been revealed
When your social feeds are a relentless barrage of destination mood boards, custom itineraries and endless posts from that one friend who always seems to be on holiday, figuring out where to book your next trip can feel overwhelming. But if you…
VisitScotland launches 'carbon calculator' to help tourism firms cut emissions
The national tourism and events organisation has announced it will offer businesses access to the carbon measurement technology, promising to 'reinforce Scotland's global reputation as a leading sustainable tourism and events destination'. Scotland…
Visit York reveals the finalists for its 2027 Tourism Awards
The awards, now in their 29th year and sponsored by LNER, celebrate excellence across tourism, hospitality, and culture in York and the surrounding areas. The Visit York Tourism Awards 2027 winners will be announced at a spectacular evening of…
North Yorkshire tourism tax could be 'straw that breaks the camel's back', MP warns
The MP for Scarborough and Whitby, Alison Hume, has said that the introduction of a visitor levy on overnight stays in the region “could potentially be the straw that breaks the camel's back” for some businesses. David Skaith…
Republican Senator Greenlights Russ Vought's Latest Impoundment
Yesterday afternoon, TPM's Emine Yücel got word that Senate Democrats would hold a vote on a bill that would block Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought's latest bid to impound almost a billion dollars. Congress had appropriated…
Diplomats invited to Chungju for event showcasing culture, industry
The Korea Herald, Chungju Culture and Tourism Foundation co-host 2-day event Diplomats from 19 countries have been invited to participate in a networking event in Chungju, North Chungcheong Province, where they will take part in various activities…
Why Scotch whisky's 'shop window' could raise a further £100m for industry
Whisky sales and marketing expert Victoria Miller struck upon the idea for the business after “a pain point I was experiencing as someone trying to book a distillery tour”. Since launching in December, around 70% of distillery visitor…
G Adventures founder hails UK agents as 'bright spot' in tough market
Oct 1, 202608:10 GMT by Rhodri Andrews G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip has hailed UK agents as a “bright spot” for the operator despite a challenging year for the wider market. Speaking to Travel Weekly at the operator's GX Summit…
Nepal floods threaten jobs and livelihoods beyond disaster zone: ILO
“The employment consequences of this disaster will not stop at the edge of the flooded area,” said Numan Özcan, ILO Country Director for Nepal. “Damage to transport links, electricity infrastructure and trade routes can…
An Avalanche Killed at Least 15 Nepali Workers Setting Up a Himalayan Camp for Foreign Climbers
Books connect our company's digital roots with our love of traditional book publishing. Our books are designed as beloved art pieces. We publish work we love. The foreign climbers hadn't even arrived yet. On Himlung Himal, a 7,126-metre…
Indonesia plans first adjustment of tax-free income threshold since 2016, minister says
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Oct 01, 2026, 11:50 AM JAKARTA – Indonesia plans to increase the tax-free threshold for income, a senior minister said, with the first adjustment in a decade set to…
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