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scmp.com - Morning Studio editors - The journey ahead: AI paves the way for tourism business of the future
The journey ahead: AI paves the way for tourism business of the future
South China Morning Post

How you choose your destination, pay for it, book a flight, stay in a hotel and enjoy memorable experiences during a holiday is changing – fast. Artificial intelligence (AI) and new tech are fundamentally transforming the travel sector…

scmp.com - SCMP’s Asia desk - South Korea to end cosmetic surgery tax break that fuelled medical tourism boom
South Korea to end cosmetic surgery tax break that fuelled medical tourism boom
South China Morning Post

The impending termination of a long-running tax incentive that powered South Korea 's booming cosmetic surgery clinics risks driving away cost-conscious foreigners to destinations like Singapore and dealing an economic blow to the local medical…

thestar.com.my - Manoharan Periasamy appointed as Tourism Malaysia chairman
Manoharan Periasamy appointed as Tourism Malaysia chairman
The Star Online

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Manoharan Periasamy has been appointed as the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (Tourism Malaysia) chairman effective Dec 8. The appointment was announced by Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing in a…

heraldscotland.com - Scott Wright - A major breakthrough in a troubled time for Scottish tourism
A major breakthrough in a troubled time for Scottish tourism
The Herald

The season of goodwill was unexpectedly evident in the Scottish tourism industry following a major political development last week. But as ever, it seems, another challenge is lying around the corner. As a difficult year for the sector which has…

thestar.com.my - Mohd Amirul Rizal appointed as new Tourism Malaysia director-general
Mohd Amirul Rizal appointed as new Tourism Malaysia director-general
The Star Online

PUTRAJAYA: The Tourism Malaysia Board (Tourism Malaysia) announced the appointment of Mohd Amirul Rizal Abdul Rahim as the new director-general effective Monday (Dec 8). In a statement on Wednesday, Tourism Malaysia said the appointment was made by…

capitalfm.co.ke - CORRESPONDENT - Kenya Tourism Board targets to train over 200 youth for Tourist industry
Kenya Tourism Board targets to train over 200 youth for Tourist industry
Capital News

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 10 – The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has announced plans to train more than 200 young people in various tourism-related and hospitality fields, as part of an ambitious initiative to strengthen youth participation and…

michaeltsnyder.substack.com - Michael Snyder - We Are Facing A 'Tourism Industry Apocalypse' As International Travelers Avoid The USA
We Are Facing A 'Tourism Industry Apocalypse' As International Travelers Avoid The USA
Michael Snyder's Substack

Why have major tourist destinations all over America been so depressingly quiet in 2025? Normally tourism accounts for close to 10 percent of U.S. GDP, and that makes it a critical pillar of the U.S. economy. We witnessed an enormous downturn…

thebaynet.com - Nicholaus Wiberg - Frost Fair Revives Centuries-Old Winter Market Traditions And Brings New Winter Tourism To Southern Maryland
Frost Fair Revives Centuries-Old Winter Market Traditions And Brings New Winter Tourism To Southern Maryland
The BayNet

ST. MARY'S CITY, Md. — Historic St. Mary's City opened its inaugural Frost Fair Saturday, transforming Maryland's largest living museum grounds into a family focused winter celebration that added a new annual tradition for St. Mary's County.

thehindu.com - P. Sujatha Varma - Tourism sector attracted ₹30,000 cr. investments in 16 months: Kandula Durgesh
Tourism sector attracted ₹30,000 cr. investments in 16 months: Kandula Durgesh
The Hindu

The State Tourism Department has attracted private investments of over ₹30,000 crore in the past 16 months. Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh, accompanied by senior officials, held a meeting with investors in Amaravati on Wednesday. He said…

dynamitenews.com - Karan Sharma - IndiGo Flight Cancellations Hit Delhi's Economy Hard: Markets, Tourism and Trade Suffer Massive Losses | Dynamite News
IndiGo Flight Cancellations Hit Delhi's Economy Hard: Markets, Tourism and Trade Suffer Massive Losses | Dynamite News
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IndiGo's mass flight cancellations have severely impacted Delhi's economy, reducing business travel, market footfall, exhibition attendance and tourism activities. With over 4,000 flights canceled since December, trade, events and hospitality…

cyprus-mail.com - Cyprus Business Now: trade, housing, Eurobank, AI, tourism
Cyprus Business Now: trade, housing, Eurobank, AI, tourism
Cyprus Mail

The report, whose findings were shared by Greek business outlet Newmoney, placed Eurobank and National Bank of Greece (NBG) firmly in the upper section of the European ranking for return on equity. This positioning confirmed that their…

cyprus-mail.com - Deputy minister urges collective planning for tourism future
Deputy minister urges collective planning for tourism future
Cyprus Mail

Cyprus is stepping up efforts to strengthen the overall quality of its tourism offering as the sector prepares for a new phase of development, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis told travel agents in Nicosia. Addressing this week's annual…

cyprus-mail.com - Cyprus tourism SMEs complete sustainability programme
Cyprus tourism SMEs complete sustainability programme
Cyprus Mail

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Wednesday announced that 25 Cypriot tourism small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) successfully completed their sustainability journey under the EU-funded I-STARS project, in an effort to…

traveloffpath.com - Vinicius Costa - This Lesser-Known Historic City In Mexico Is Breaking Tourism Records Right Now
This Lesser-Known Historic City In Mexico Is Breaking Tourism Records Right Now
Travel Off Path

Much like crystal-clear seas are the main draw for beach bums heading to Mexico, colonial cities are the sweet spot for culture enthusiasts. We're sure you've heard of Mexico City and its vibrant neighborhoods, Merida with the soaring, stone-built…

iafrica.com - Sean Whitehead - South African Tourism Launches Siyanda AI Tool for North American Travelers
South African Tourism Launches Siyanda AI Tool for North American Travelers
iAfrica.com

South African Tourism has partnered with US-based digital media company Matador Network to launch Siyanda, an artificial intelligence travel chatbot designed to help North American visitors plan trips to South Africa. Built on Matador Network's…

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