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Cambodia's tourism slump leaves Angkor Wat eerily quiet
Watching the sun rise over Angkor Wat once meant fighting for elbow room, a hundred phone screens glowing in the dark as tour buses disgorged crowds chasing the same postcard-perfect shot These days, the 12th century temple complex is comparatively…
Korea to adopt tougher penalties for overcharging in tourism sector
Korea plans to impose tougher penalties for overcharging in the accommodation and restaurant sectors starting next month as part of the government's efforts to promote tourism, the finance ministry said Tuesday. The Cabinet approved revisions to…
Canadians' travel pullback costs U.S. tourism billions
Canadian travel to the U.S. fell 25% last year, according to a new Canadian government report, which says early 2026 data show the decline has persisted. Why it matters: The report provides some of the clearest measures yet of the economic cost to…
ZEROBASEONE's Matthew Seok drives 40 mil. views in Seoul's new tourism push
In its ongoing effort to translate global enthusiasm for Korean pop culture into real-world foot traffic, Seoul's municipal tourism agency has turned to modern idol culture to power its latest promotional drive — and municipal officials say…
Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi Announces 11 December 2026 Opening of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
A Landmark Museum Rooted in the United Arab Emirates and Shaping Global Artistic Dialogue Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will connect cultures, inspire people, and celebrate art from the 1960s to the present The museum brings new perspectives to modern and…
Tourism's New Era: The OECD Trends Shaping Global Travel
The global tourism industry has once again demonstrated one of its most remarkable qualities – resilience. Having overcome a succession of unprecedented challenges, from pandemics and economic uncertainty to geopolitical instability and…
Tourism Trinidad has new board
Tourism Trinidad Ltd. (TTL) has a new board of directors as the government advances plans to strengthen the tourism sector and increase its contribution to the national economy. Minister of Trade, Investment and Tourism Senator Satyakama Maharaj…
Profit warnings by travel and tourism companies at highest level for four years
Jul 27, 202613:32 GMT by Juliet Dennis Profit warnings by UK-listed travel and tourism companies have reached their highest level in nearly four years according to a new report. The latest Profit Warnings report by EY-Parthenon, a global strategy…
These are the world's fastest-growing countries for tourism, with a Middle Eastern country in the lead
News New data reveals which countries have seen the biggest tourism gains since 2019 – and Saudi Arabia is out in front by a mile Written by Roisin Teeling Contributor Fancy guessing which countries have seen the biggest tourism boom since…
Forest Fires Bring Tourism in Bordeaux to a Halt - The Season Comes to an End
A statue stands in front of the ruins of a house after wildfires raged through the village of Le Porge. Photo: Baz Ratner/AP/dpa The French tourist region around Bordeaux, which has been affected by wildfires, is worried about the season after the…
Future Travel Coalition sets out industry asks to new prime minister
Jul 28, 202605:00 GMT by Andrew McQuarrie Andy Burnham. Photo: Shutterstock/Fred Duval The Future Travel Coalition (FTC) has written to new prime minister Andy Burnham to set out how government policy can support the travel and tourism industry.
As Orlando courts USA Men's Basketball, tourism tax committee pushes back
ORLANDO, Fla. – Could the USA Men's Basketball team's quest for another gold medal begin in Orlando? It's possible, but that push hit an obstacle a bit Monday. During a meeting Monday, Orange County's Tourist Development Tax Sports Incentive…
CTO heads to Canada for tourism symposium
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) will join tourism leaders, policymakers, researchers and sustainability practitioners in Toronto this week for the Canadian–Caribbean Tourism Resilience Symposium, taking place July 29-30 at George…
Kerala's new late-night bar policy to boost wedding, MICE tourism
Kerala's decision to allow select luxury hotels to keep their bars open for an additional three hours is expected to provide a fillip to destination weddings, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) tourism and premium hospitality…
Cyprus Business Now: tourism, BoC, theme parks, deposits, CFA, share buybacks
The statistical service reported that total petroleum product sales reached 129,479 tonnes in June 2026, representing an 8.0 per cent decline compared with the same month last year. The figures come as Cyprus continues to experience one of the…
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