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How China's industrial tourism is creating a new generation of tech-savvy kids
The eight-year-old son of Guangzhou businessman Terry Fang recently arrived at a blunt conclusion: Chinese tech is “cool”. The boy's impression was formed not in the classroom, or even online, but through repeated exposure to…
HK lawmaker calls for expansion of halal industry to boost Muslim-friendly tourism
Lawmaker Vincent Cheng Wing-shun is spearheading a push to diversify Hong Kong's Halal product market following a high-level fact-finding mission to mainland China's production hubs. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT As the city pivots to attract a…
RRC Polytech program cuts take bite out of hospitality, tourism sector
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Maldives tourism sector eyes India with 'living on the ocean' experience as West Asian crisis hits arrivals
As West Asia simmers, bringing the tourism sector to its knees across several South Asian countries, strong competitors of Kerala tourism in South Asia are adopting innovative strategies to mitigate the impact of the conflict, including attracting…
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Rock Falls Tourism announces summer, fall event roster
Rock Falls Tourism is bringing an exciting lineup of summer and fall events sure to entertain both residents and visitors alike. From the toe-tapping sounds of the Bellson Music Fest to the family-friendly fun of the Spooktacular Halloween Lighted…
Editorial | Return to profit helps Hong Kong Disneyland look to the future
Hong Kong Disneyland opened to great fanfare in 2005, but the fact that it is still the smallest Disney park in the world remains a talking point. Losses in most of the 20 years since then have weighed against the case for expansion. However, a…
Should you worry about funky-smelling Galveston beach seaweed?
Just in time for the pre-Memorial Day crowds to begin visiting the island in earnest, Galveston's beaches have been overwhelmed this week by an ungodly amount of the pungent seaweed known as sargassum. To many people, it looks gross and smells…
Dubai, Israel, and the impact of the Iran war on hospitality
I met Suri, the no-longer-young Indonesian, yet intelligent and well-educated, about two years ago over breakfast at a hotel in the United Arab Emirates, where he worked as a dedicated and enthusiastic waiter. He had migrated far from home, leaving…
A new type of Hawaii visitor is emerging
From disruptive kona low storms to rising travel costs driven by higher taxes, resort fees and increasing gas and fuel prices, several factors are weighing on Hawaii tourism. On the island of Hawaii, which has seen the largest increase in hotel…
Finance chief says Hong Kong on track for strongest quarterly growth in 5 years
Hong Kong is set for its strongest quarterly growth in nearly five years, the city's finance chief has said, citing a 17 per cent rise in visitor numbers and a 5.2 per cent increase in retail and catering activity. Financial Secretary Paul Chan…
Cuba gets trickle of intrepid tourists as Trump's oil blockade continues
Leslie Simon and Marc Bender had arrived in Havana for a 10-day holiday, despite their president's repeated threats of military action against Cuba. The two retired union lawyers from Los Angeles flew in via Miami sporting badges reading…
It's better not to travel here this summer
If you want to avoid the big vacation rush, you should pay close attention: Data shows when and where tourists are particularly concentrated in Europe - and which countries are visited more evenly. In many countries, tourism is heavily concentrated…
Our View: The government should resist subsidy pressure from hoteliers
Things are not looking good for tourism at present and there does not seem very much the authorities can do about it. Although there are no figures to describe the general picture, reports from different sources give an indication of what is…
Busan draws over 1 mil. foreign tourists in Q1 at record pace
Busan welcomed more than 1.02 million foreign tourists in the first quarter of this year, surpassing the 1 million mark faster than ever, as the southern port city emerges as a fast-rising tourist destination in Asia. The Busan Metropolitan…
Govt 'repeatedly introduced support measures to fight falling birthrate'
Since assuming office three years ago, the government has demonstrated in practice its determination to move forward with substantive reforms focusing on the child, the mother and the family, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday. At an…
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