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Why first 100 days will be crucial for Scottish tourism industry
The appointment of Stephen Flynn sends an important signal that tourism is now being recognised as part of Scotland's wider economic future. He is a proven political communicator with strong pro-business instincts and a clear understanding of the…
John Lee tours ancient lanes as HK eyes multi-destination cultural tourism with Fujian
Walking through Fuzhou's ancient Sanfang Qixiang alleys, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu traded heritage conservation insights amid a joint push for multi-destination tourism with Fujian. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT This comes amid a three-day…
Strong ties, even stronger dollar propel US to top of Philippine tourism market
The US has overtaken South Korea as the Philippines ' top source of foreign tourists this year, helped by diaspora travel and closer ties between the long-time allies, giving Manila a boost as it tries to close the gap with more popular…
Rosanna Law confident HK tourism will bounce back to 5pc of GDP by 2029
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui expects visitor arrivals to Hong Kong to continue growing, enabling the tourism sector to reach its target of accounting for 5 percent of the city's gross domestic product (GDP) by…
Sail 250 expected to drive tourism and spending: 'You will really enjoy Baltimore'
With ships set to fill the harbor and crowds expected from around the world, Sail 250 and Airshow Baltimore is shaping up to be one of Baltimore's most significant events in years, putting the city's maritime history and culture on full display.
APEC summit sparks tourism surge in ancient Korean capital
Gyeongju, the historic capital of the ancient Silla Kingdom (57 B.C.-935 A.D.) known for its valley of grass-covered royal tombs and Buddhist temples, is rapidly transforming into Korea's newest international tourism powerhouse following its role…
Lawmaker Vivian Kong urges integration of tourism data Into HKED to monitor ecological limits
Legislative Councillor Vivian Kong Man-wai has urged the government to integrate tourism flow data into the Hong Kong Environmental Database (HKED), enabling authorities to scientifically evaluate the impact of visitors on local ecological carrying…
Once a tourism lifeline, the KVR Trail remains washed out and waiting for answers
Nearly five years after an atmospheric river devastated large sections of southern British Columbia, communities along the historic Kettle Valley Rail (KVR) Trail are still waiting to learn whether the popular route will be rebuilt or permanently…
Tourism sector floats raising departure levy as fund shrinks
Advocates say foreign tourists bring in less tax revenue than Koreans spend abroad Travel industry groups, lawmakers and tourism scholars have called for raising South Korea's departure levy, warning that a 2024 cut has drained the country's main…
Most small businesses worry higher fuel costs could cool summer tourism season
CFIB's #SmallBusinessEveryDay Big Thank You Contest encourages Canadians to keep tourism dollars local TORONTO, June 23, 2026 /CNW/ - A majority (84%) of small businesses are concerned that higher fuel costs could negatively affect the summer…
Tourism figures 'don't add up'; plus renewables 'ruining' Highlands
YOUR VIEWS: Readers on the stories that have been making the headlines Tourist figures don't tell the real story Interesting, isn't it, how economic surveys so frequently manage to reach conclusions beneficial to whoever is commissioning or has…
'Cyprus economy hit by energy prices, tourism dip'
Though resilient to geopolitical headwinds, Cyprus' economy this year will likely slow down due to higher energy prices and lower tourism arrivals, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday. The IMF's latest assessment comes under what's…
Tourism operators renew call for nationwide accommodation levy
The prime minister says the government would look at accommodation levies next term if re-elected. Tourism leaders have been calling for political parties to back a nationwide accommodation levy ahead of this year's election. Regional Tourism New…
Waterways Leisure Tourism IPO Day 1: subscribed 15%
The initial public offering (IPO) of Waterways Leisure Tourism, the operator of Cordelia Cruises, was subscribed 0.15 times as of 3.18 pm on the first day of bidding, driven largely by retail investor demand. The retail investors' portion was…
Tourism Malaysia Takes Flight at Global BirdFair 2026
Tourism Malaysia London is set to make its return to Global BirdFair 2026, the world's biggest event for wildlife and nature travel. Taking place at Lyndon Top, Rutland, United Kingdom, on July10-12, 2026, Global BirdFair brings together wildlife…
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