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In Thailand's sex tourism hub, bright lights flash, loud music blares - and underage girls are exploited
Sky Kanyarat was playing pool in the early hours of the morning in one of Thailand's most famous red light districts when a middle-aged foreigner with a heavy gait approached her. She had often seen him walking past the bar where she worked in…
Tourism group says EU entry-exit system issues could 'significantly deter demand'
A global tourism association has warned that the EU's new biometric data system could place Europe 's travel industry at a “clear disadvantage”. The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents private sector travel and…
Five Justices Put Birth Tourism Beyond The Reach Of Democracy
There are Supreme Court decisions that faithfully interpret the Constitution, even when reasonable people disagree about the outcome. And then there are decisions in which the justices appear to begin with the outcome they want and only afterward…
Western Cape tourism organisations awarded for sustainability at 2026 WTM Africa
The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company also earned a Gold Award for its long-term efforts to reduce its environmental impact through initiatives Several Western Cape tourism organisations have been recognised for their commitment to sustainable…
Analysis: Has Trump damaged UK tourism to the US?
Jul 3, 202607:00 GMT by Ian Taylor Half-way into the second year of Donald Trump's return to the White House, we should have a clearer idea whether the policies of his presidency have had a negative impact on UK visitor numbers to the US. Trump…
Karnataka to frame Coastal-Malnad Tourism Policy 2026
Energy and Tourism Minister K.J. George on Friday announced that the State is preparing a comprehensive Coastal-Malnad Karnataka Tourism Policy 2026. During a high-level review meeting of the Tourism Department, the Minister said, “We want…
Top 10 medical tourism destinations in the world 2026: Türkiye tops list, India at third position
Top 10 medical tourism destinations in the world 2026: Driven by the pursuit of premium yet budget friendly healthcare, medical tourism has become one of the global health sector's most rapidly expanding markets. Travel and Tour World released data…
The art of savvy tourism from Bloomberg (and a butler, too)
Want to reap the rewards of Charleston's booming tourism industry while safeguarding the local lifestyle? You may want to summon the butler. Gary Williams, principal of the London-based British Butler Institute and a celebrated service guru, has…
Tourism ministry reports hotel licensing progress despite poor application rate
Cyprus has made progress in licensing hotels and tourist accommodation, but more than half of tourist units have still never submitted an application, the Deputy Ministry of Tourism said this week. Responding to the Audit office's report, the…
Cyprus Business Now: inflation, BoC, AUB-Cyta, CySEC, tourism, housing
Speaking to Finance Magnates, Theocharides, who also chairs ESMA's risk standing committee, said there are currently no substantial discussions underway on regulating the retail prop trading industry. “To the best of my knowledge, ESMA is…
The battle for access to Jamaica's billion-dollar beaches
Every year, millions of visitors from across the globe visit Jamaica to enjoy its gorgeous beaches, fuelling a multibillion dollar tourism industry. But, in recent years, its picture-perfect coastlines have become a battleground for access after…
Hainan Free Trade Port a global launchpad
It was a moment that captured the promise of a new era. On the eve of the May Day holiday, a container ship from Italy docked at Yangpu Port in Danzhou, Hainan province, carrying a set of zero-tariff production equipment worth about 16 million yuan…
India to Expand Visa Services in Bangladesh Following Surge in Demand After Tourist Visa Resumption
Dhaka, Bangladesh: India has announced plans to further scale up its visa operations in Bangladesh in response to a sharp increase in applications after the resumption of tourist visas following a two-year suspension. The Indian High Commission in…
The End Of Greenwashing? How Luxury Travel Is Redefining 'Eco-Friendly'
Hotel AWA at Chilean Patagonia, member of the Positive Impact Collection For travelers seeking more sustainable choices, a green label or certification logo at the bottom of a hotel website is no longer enough since it does not answer the harder…
The new-build housing glut: It's not just condos
Please log in to bookmark this story. Create Free Account The nearly 4,400 empty, unsold, new condo units that are burdening Metro Vancouver's development and real estate industries are only part of the picture. Unsold new condo inventory is at a…
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