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B'Yachad fights to fix Israel's tourism sector
A few weeks ago I visited Nahariya. It is a beautiful town for Israeli families by the sea, known for years as the pearl of the Western Galilee, a place tourists should flock to. But tourists simply weren't there, and they haven't been for a long…
Sikkim Adventure Tourism Boosted By International Mountain Biking Event
Sikkim is making strides in adventure tourism by hosting the 2026 Zabarvan Extreme Legends Series, an international downhill mountain biking competition that attracted riders from eight nations and showcased the state's potential. Sikkim on Sunday…
Tourism sector in A.P. set for a boost as projects worth ₹428 crore near completion
Andhra Pradesh's tourism sector is poised for a major boost, with eight large projects worth ₹428 crore funded by the Centre nearing completion. Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh has been reviewing the progress of the projects through field…
Prime Minister Modi hails Vijayawada Utsav 2.0 for promoting cultural heritage, tourism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the Government of Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, and people of Vijayawada for conducting the second edition of Vijayawada Utsav, highlighting the city's cultural, spiritual and economic…
Malaysia Budget 2027: More tourism spending, investment perks and plans to ease Johor congestion
KUALA LUMPUR - A covered pedestrian walkway linking Kuala Lumpur landmarks like Independence Square and the Central Market. More restored heritage buildings. Larger duty-free perks. These are among the measures Malaysia is banking on to woo more…
On Saint Martin's Island, A Tourism Ban Left Dogs Starving, So This Man Feeds Them Every 48 Hours
Saint Martin's Island is a small coral island in the Bay of Bengal, off the southern tip of Bangladesh, and for years it was one of the country's busiest beach getaways. Just a few years ago, ships carried 5,000 to 6,000 visitors there every day…
Can't see the Bayeux Tapestry? See our Higham Ferrers Mapestry
A small Northamptonshire town is hoping to capitalise on the country's current fascination with the Bayeux Tapestry. Canny tourism officers in Higham Ferrers say the town's own impressive hand-sewn 'Mapestry', which showcases landmarks and…
French winner Paul Magnier praises speed and competition at Hong Kong Cyclothon
French cyclist Paul Magnier won the UCI Class 1.1 Road Race at the Hong Kong Cyclothon on Sunday, praising the course's speed and competitive intensity despite its relatively short distance. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Magnier said the fast…
Iran-backed Houthis claim latest attacks on airport in Saudi capital, including one that killed 12
CAIRO -- Iran-backed Houthis claim latest attacks on airport in Saudi capital, including one that killed 12. THIS IS AN APNewsAlert. Check back for updates. AP's earlier story is below. The Saudi-led coalition fighting Iran-backed Houthi rebels in…
Egypt's Fayoum mummy portraits to travel abroad for first time after restoration
Egypt unveiled Sunday a restored version of the “Tondo of the Two Brothers,” a prized 2nd-century painting from the famed Fayoum portraits. Specialists from Rome worked alongside conservators from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir…
Here's how the U.K. manages to produce so much innovation in music
Full disclosure: I am a dedicated Anglophile when it comes to music. I'm deeply invested in the kind of music that comes out of that rainy island in the North Atlantic. I'm fascinated by how the people of the U.K. are constantly able to innovate…
Paradise Hotel Busan blends spa, sound healing for ultimate coastal wellness
BUSAN — “Take a slow, deep breath. Let the aroma of neroli, sandalwood and lavender release every bit of tension held in your body.” As dusk settled at 6 p.m. on Oct. 2, Paradise Hotel Busan unveiled a sanctuary of quiet…
Seaside town plea as holiday park still off-limits to tourists
A senior figure in Somerset's tourism sector has attacked EDF Energy's 'continuing failure' to mitigate the use of a holiday camp by Hinkley Point C workers. The Pontins Brean Sands holiday camp, located on South Road in Brean, has been closed to…
Raja Ravi Varma's paintings to travel for exhibitions: Vadodara royal Radhikaraje Gaekwad
Paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, part of one of the world's largest private collections of original works of Raja Ravi Varma, will be sent for exhibitions nationally and internationally in the future, Radhikaraje Gaekwad, custodian of the collection…
Clothing giant UNIQLO returns to downtown San Francisco with largest flagship store on West Coast
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Long lines wrapped around the block in downtown San Francisco on Friday as hundreds of shoppers welcomed the return of Japanese clothing retailer UNIQLO, five years after it closed its original downtown location. The…
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