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Kashmir tourism shows resilience and confidence
TOURISM in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, a key pillar of the region's economy, is witnessing a robust revival. Popular destinations in Jammu and Kashmir – often described as a paradise on earth for its breathtaking beauty –…
11 million visitors short: Inside America's continuing tourism slump
Visitors from Canada, usually the second-largest source of U.S. tourism after Mexico, plunged by 28% in January compared with January 2024. Other key markets like Germany and France also recorded significant declines, while Britain, the largest…
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent tourism awards finalists 2026 - full list
More than 50 of the best tourism, hospitality and leisure businesses are set to go head-to-head at the 2026 Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Tourism Awards. Sponsored by the University of Staffordshire, the awards received a record 155 entries from…
Do we accept a cycle of summer busyness and winter fragility in Welsh tourism?
Tourism is still too often treated by politicians in Wales as a “nice-to-have” – seasonal, useful for jobs, good for communities but not with the seriousness we reserve for manufacturing, fintech or life sciences in any debate…
IATA agents seek extension of domestic airfare cap to boost tourism, connectivity
The IATA Agents Association of India (IAAI) has urged the Centre to continue with the present domestic airfare caps so as to promote tourism and strengthen regional air connectivity. Despite India being the world's fastest-growing aviation market…
North Arkansas Trout Hatchery Losses Could Ripple Through Outdoor Tourism
Flooding and poor water quality killed more than 2 million fish last year in trout hatcheries in north Arkansas, sending ripples of concern through the fishing industry. But the impact of the die-offs on the health of regional tourism remains…
Winnipeg to Host 2027 International Indigenous Tourism Conference
- Winnipeg to Host 2027 International Indigenous Tourism Conference February 22, 2026 7:30 AM | News Winnipeg has been named host city for the 2027 International Indigenous Tourism Conference, the largest event of its kind in the world. The…
Supreme Court Considers Fate of Docks and Other Assets Seized by Cuba in 1960
More than 60 years ago, Fidel Castro rose to power in Cuba and began confiscating the assets of all American-owned businesses, including the Havana Docks Company. The port business was seized at gunpoint by revolutionaries and never compensated for…
How use of AI will help travel operators transform behaviour of holidaymakers
Adopting AI also provides numerous benefits for travel operators, especially those that have to process a lot of data on a regular basis. One example is Dida Holdings, a global company offering smart travel technology solutions to industry…
Foreign Office issues 'stay indoors' alert for Brits heading to holiday hotspot
The Foreign Office has advised Brits in one of the world's biggest holiday hotspots to stay indoors. The alert has been sent out to UK nationals in Mexico, who have been urged to stay indoors and refrain from non-essential journeys following an…
Ryanair threatens to cut more routes to Brits' favourite holiday spot
READ MORE: All the destinations Ryanair has axed flights for this year - and why Brits could see routes to a popular holiday spot cut by the Irish carrier as it pushes back against fee increases. Spanish airport operator Aena increased charges by…
China sees consumption boom during Spring Festival holiday
CHINA has witnessed robust consumer activity across sectors during the record nine-day Spring Festival holiday, offering an encouraging signal for consumer confidence as the world's second-largest economy seeks to cement its recovery momentum…
Russia recovers bodies of Chinese tourists after bus falls into world's deepest lake
Authorities in Russia recovered the bodies of seven Chinese tourists and one Russian driver who died after their mini-bus fell into the world's deepest lake. One of the Chinese tourists managed to escape from the bus which was crossing the frozen…
The reason people in Ghana are embracing items of traditional clothing
On a bustling street in central Accra, Clement Azaabire meticulously hangs fugu smocks, their striped, multi-coloured fabrics swaying in the breeze. For 15 years, Azaabire has proudly sold this garment, deeply associated with his community in…
More Ghanaians are wearing a cultural outfit after their president was mocked
On a busy street in central Accra, Clement Azaabire hangs neatly sewn fugu smocks on lines, the striped, multicolored fabrics swaying in the breeze. For 15 years, Azaabire has proudly sold the garment that is associated with his community in…
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