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Soaring prices during the Iran war jeopardize travel to tourism-dependent countries in Asia
With summer around the corner, soaring prices and other complications from the war with Iran are straining the tourism-dependent economies of countries in Southeast Asia, including Thailand and Vietnam. The region's peak tourist summer season is at…
Soaring prices during the Iran war jeopardize travel to tourism-dependent countries in Asia
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Summer tourism surges as agencies report steady booking growth
Passengers are seen at a platform of Nanjing Railway Station in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, May 1, 2026. (Photo by Yang Suping/Xinhua) With one month still to go before the summer vacation season, summer travel bookings have already…
Iran-US war latest: US forces fire at ship 'running Strait of Hormuz blockade'
Lebanese prime minister Nawaf Salam has accused Israel of escalating its offensive in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire that officially came into force last month. Speaking in a televised address on Saturday, Salam said Israel was pursuing a…
HK targets Central Asian markets with new trade initiatives
Hong Kong is set to strengthen its economic ties with Central Asia as Chief Executive John Lee prepares to lead a delegation to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in June. The high-level visit aims to establish new trade routes and deepen cooperation…
China Insight: Why Fashion Must Rethink Globalization
As globalization moves beyond the circulation of goods toward deeper industrial integration, a new question is emerging for the fashion industry: how can the sector secure a meaningful seat at the global table? The answer increasingly lies not in…
Cyprus hotel bookings making slow comeback
A gradual improvement in hotel bookings, however they are still moving at lower levels than expected for the period, chairman of the Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) Thanos Michaelides said on Sunday. “ We are at lower levels than we…
Coimbatore to host SKAL India National Congress in August
Coimbatore district will host the SKAL India National Congress 2026 from August 12 to 15. Organised by SKAL International Coimbatore, the conference will be held at Le Meridien and bring together tourism, travel and hospitality professionals…
Will the World Cup help Mexico dispel Chinese tourists' safety fears?
Fang Yichun, from eastern China's Jiangsu province, will visit Mexico for the first time next month to see Fifa World Cup games and relax on a tropical beach in the resort city Cancun. One of her university professors described Cancun as scenic…
Baby among 8 people killed after bus crashes and catches fire
A bus crashed and caught fire in western Turkey, leaving eight people dead - including a 9-month-old baby boy - local media report. The bus, owned by Pamukkale Tourism, crashed into highway barriers in Denizli province at 1.40am TRT on Sunday…
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MSE Names Former IAS Officer Upma Dada Chawdhry As Chairperson
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the appointment of Upma Dada Chawdhry, a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, as the Chairperson of the Governing Board of the Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India…
America's New Red State Corporate Renaissance
Boy, howdy, is Texas ever having an interesting year. They are the location of one of the midterm election's highest-profile Senate races, with Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton squaring off against Democratic contender James Talarico, who…
Elon Musk's plans for SpaceX depend on Starship and AI
Upon reading the initial public offering document SpaceX submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission, one reaches two inescapable conclusions. Starship must become an operational vehicle for the company to succeed. The mostly successful…
Festival promoting Korean ceramic culture faces fury over Chinese-made prizes
Organisers of South Korea 's renowned Yeoju Ceramic Festival have apologised after Chinese-made ceramic products were distributed as giveaway prizes at an event intended to promote the country's pottery heritage, sparking public backlash and online…
More Hong Kong tourists drawn to 'mysterious' Central Asia, travel agencies say
The mystique of Central Asia and its deepening business ties with mainland China have prompted more Hongkongers to choose the region for holidays, according to travel agency heads. They were also optimistic that Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu's…
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