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scmp.com - Mia Nurmamat - Will Hainan's new customs rules help the island move beyond beach tourism?
Will Hainan's new customs rules help the island move beyond beach tourism?
South China Morning Post

As China undergoes a sweeping economic transition, its regions are also in the process of embracing change. The powerhouses of yesteryear must adapt or risk falling behind, as traditional industries become less reliable growth drivers and new…

independent.co.uk - Shweta Sharma - China eyes deep-sea tourism with submersible capable of 1,000m dives
China eyes deep-sea tourism with submersible capable of 1,000m dives
The Independent

China is working to launch its first deep-sea tourist submersible capable of sending explorers as far down as 1,000m by 2030, rivalling a handful of largely Western ventures. Engineers at the China Ship Scientific Research Centre in Wuxi, Jiangsu…

foxnews.com - Kelly McGreal - Las Vegas bets big on March Madness amid city's tourism slump that worries many
Las Vegas bets big on March Madness amid city's tourism slump that worries many
Fox News

The city of Las Vegas is going all in on March Madness as it tries to reignite tourism and reverse a growing slump. Resorts across the Strip are rolling out large-scale watch parties, sportsbook events and themed experiences tied to the NCAA men's…

bangordailynews.com - Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli - Aroostook planners brainstorm ways to boost outdoor tourism
Aroostook planners brainstorm ways to boost outdoor tourism
Bangor Daily News

ISLAND FALLS, Maine – Southern Aroostook planners are pulling out all the stops to make towns off I-95, like Island Falls, Patten and Houlton, more than just visitor pitstops en route to more northern Maine outdoor recreation locations. The…

heraldscotland.com - Paul Kelly - Bid to establish tourism destination in Scottish Borders village
Bid to establish tourism destination in Scottish Borders village
The Herald

The bid also includes the formation of an office from former dog kennels and installation of a free standing Air Source Heat Pump. Spottiswoode House, built in 1796, is a traditional stone built house, with now derelict out-buildings on each side…

indianexpress.com - Nayonika Bose - Maharashtra clears SGNP eco-sensitive zone plan, pushes sustainable tourism
Maharashtra clears SGNP eco-sensitive zone plan, pushes sustainable tourism
The Indian Express

2 min read Mumbai Make us preferred source on Google THE MAHARASHTRA government has approved the draft Zonal Master Plan for the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, paving the way for regulated development and a calibrated push…

brisbanetimes.com.au - Felicity Caldwell - E-bike crackdown might have 'serious unintended consequences' for tourism
E-bike crackdown might have 'serious unintended consequences' for tourism
Brisbane Times

New licence laws will damage Queensland's tourism economy, with visitors banned from using Neuron or Lime e-scooters or bikes to travel around destinations such as Brisbane and the Gold Coast, an industry body has warned. The state government has…

cyprus-mail.com - Larnaca launches tourism drive to counter regional tension
Larnaca launches tourism drive to counter regional tension
Cyprus Mail

Larnaca is rolling out a broad 2026 tourism drive aimed at boosting the district's appeal through targeted promotion, local upgrades and greener infrastructure, as Middle East tensions weigh on the sector. Nana Asmeni Pavlou, director of the…

koreatimes.co.kr - Lee Hae-rin - Gochang looks to its past to build sustainable future
Gochang looks to its past to build sustainable future
The Korea Times

Gochang, a coastal county in North Jeolla Province long known for its dolmens and tidal flats, is positioning itself as a “sustainable world heritage city” and leveraging its cultural assets to confront depopulation and build a new…

thestar.com.my - Asean markets key to keeping VM2026 on track
Asean markets key to keeping VM2026 on track
The Star Online

PETALING JAYA: Industry players believe Malaysia can turn global uncertainty into an opportunity and keep Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) on track through expanding air links and stepping up promotion in Asean markets. Malaysia Inbound Chinese…

taipeitimes.com - 台北時報 - Lantern festival generated NT$31.6bn, agency says
Lantern festival generated NT$31.6bn, agency says
Taipei Times

By Shelley Shan / Staff reporter The Taiwan Lantern Festival in Chiayi County this year is estimated to have generated about NT$31.6 billion (US$984.7 million) in tourism-related economic output, including accommodation, dining, transportation…

skift.com - Deepthi Nair - Saudi Arabia And Bahrain F1 Losses Deferred, Not Lost
Saudi Arabia And Bahrain F1 Losses Deferred, Not Lost
Skift

The cancellation of the 2026 Formula One races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to regional conflict is expected to defer, not permanently lose, over $200 million in tourism and hospitality revenue. Industry leaders believe that much of the economic…

globenewswire.com - Yasam Ayavefe - Entrepreneur - Yasam Ayavefe Highlights Long-Stay Comfort, Efficiency, and Lower Waste in Hospitality
Yasam Ayavefe Highlights Long-Stay Comfort, Efficiency, and Lower Waste in Hospitality
GlobeNewswire

Yasam Ayavefe Favors Lower-Waste Hospitality That Lasts The hospitality market in Dubai is growing more sophisticated, and Yasam Ayavefe appears to be responding with a model shaped by what guests genuinely need. Instead of centering the…

thestar.com.my - KHOO GEK SAN - VMY2026 targets still on track, tourist arrivals up 30% as of Feb, says deputy sec-gen
VMY2026 targets still on track, tourist arrivals up 30% as of Feb, says deputy sec-gen
The Star Online

SEPANG: Visitor arrivals to Malaysia have surged by more than 30% up to February this year compared with the same period previously, bolstering confidence that the country is on track to meet its Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) targets despite global…

mirror.co.uk - Milo Boyd - Turkiye's most charming spots for sun, sea and slow living
Turkiye's most charming spots for sun, sea and slow living
The Mirror

Sun-drenched olive groves encircling ancient cities... Scenic wine routes dotted with Michelin-starred restaurants.... Buzzing beach clubs... All of this and more can be found on Türkiye's Aegean Coast, amid turquoise coves and sheer cliffs…

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