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Kashmir's Tourism Industry Struggles Under Triple Burden of Fuel Inflation, LPG Shortages, and Past Terror Attack
Srinagar, May 18: A fresh surge in petrol and diesel prices has delivered a sharp blow to Kashmir's tourism-dependent economy just as the peak summer season begins, compounding challenges from last year's Pahalgam terror attack and an ongoing LPG…
Middle East tourism pain is Europe's gain
The outbreak of the conflict at the end of February has led to sharp drops to tourist destinations across the Middle east. Foreign tourists have to brave few lines to visit Jordan's ancient city of Petra these days. On Tunisia's Djerba island, the…
Weakening rupiah boosts Singapore tourism
The weakening of the Indonesian rupiah has dominated headlines in the country, as it fell to a record low last week, trading at around 17,600 rupiah for US$1. This has broken what analysts call the “psychological barrier” of 17,500…
Argentina's icy outpost at the end of the world fears the hantavirus will chill tourism
USHUAIA, Argentina (AP) — Travelers hoping to catch a glimpse of Magellanic penguins and humpback whales have journeyed in greater numbers every year to Ushuaia, the main Antarctic cruise hub at the southernmost point of Argentina. The…
Busan launches citywide tourism push tied to BTS concerts
When the global K-pop juggernaut BTS arrives in the southeastern port city of Busan next month, municipal authorities will try to turn a two-day stadium concert into a monthlong, citywide economic engine. The Busan Metropolitan Government announced…
Abu Dhabi to build Sphere as part of tourism push
Abu Dhabi is preparing for the post-war return of tourists, forging ahead with new attractions in an effort to show that its hospitality industry remains unbowed. Sphere Abu Dhabi has broken ground at a site on Yas Island, slotted between a…
Brazil's Embratur Spearheads 8-Pronged Strategy to Boost Film, TV, Online Gaming Tourism
Brazil's Tourism Board, Embratur, is spearheading an eight-pronged strategy to boost audiovisual-inspired tourism in the country. After all, studies reveal that some 90 million people worldwide choose their holiday destinations based on what…
Iconic Canadian Tourism Brand Pirate Life Adventures Offered for Sale After 15 Years
The business currently operates four Transport Canada-certified pirate ships in Toronto, Ottawa, and Hamilton, serving thousands of guests each season. The vessels are road-transportable, offering future owners the flexibility to expand operations…
Opinion | What Hong Kong can learn from the Yangtze's conservation success
In February, a landmark study in the journal Science delivered rare good news for conservation: a five-year fishing ban in the Yangtze River had halted seven decades of biodiversity near-collapse. Fish biomass has surged, and the critically…
Cyprus Business Now: tourism, UFL, Ermes, energy, Schengen, BoC, consumer prices
The approval followed the outcome of the annual general meeting held on May 15, confirming a total dividend of €0.70 per share when combined with the interim dividend of €0.20 already paid in October 2025. The bank said the total…
Trump border paradox: Tougher entry rules clash with World Cup influx
The Trump administration revealed a surge in approvals for Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) applications on Monday from countries that don't require tourist visas, ahead of the FIFA World Cup next month. With over five million…
Cyprus tourism arrivals may stabilise despite early slump
Association of Cyprus Travel and Tourism Agents (ACTTA) president Charis Papacharalambous on Monday outlined a cautious outlook for the island's tourism sector, warning of continued pressures but expressing hope that declines in arrivals will…
Argentina's icy outpost at the end of the world worries the hantavirus will chill tourism
Travelers hoping to catch a glimpse of Magellanic penguins and humpback whales have journeyed in greater numbers every year to Ushuaia, the main Antarctic cruise hub at the southernmost point of Argentina. The wind-lashed city that bills itself as…
Central Asia series | Kazakhstan digital nomad: charting an innovative future
Imagine walking into a supermarket in Kazakhstan, picking up a loaf of bread and a carton of milk, and paying without cash, a credit card, or even a phone – just by placing your hand under a scanner. This is not a scene from the future; it…
Tourism Finance Corporation net profit up 6 pc in March quarter on better demand
Tourism Finance Corporation of India, which provides financial assistance to tourism-related projects, has reported 6 per cent increase in March quarter net profit at ₹32 crore, on the back of healthy demand. Income also increased 6 per cent…
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