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'Crises are not new to tourism': Malaysia confident of weathering Mideast storm
With the escalating tensions in the Middle East, there have been flight cancellations, closures of several airports and an increasing fear of flying abroad. Malaysia 's tourism industry, however, is confident the country's diversified visitor base…
Nose jobs in Korea and dentistry in Bangkok: Medical tourism is luring Americans abroad
Jordynn Ison dreams about Bangkok's sunshine, street food, and affordable dental work. The 27-year-old calls Ohio home and has been solo traveling for the past few years. She almost always schedules doctors' visits during her overseas vacations to…
Why Southeast Asia is now the latest tourism victim in Middle East war
READ MORE: Easter flights to Maldives to jump by over £1,000 as Middle East airports shut Countries across Southeast Asia and the Maldives are facing difficulties amid the ongoing conflict erupting in the Middle East. Nations in Southeast…
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Kenya launches 'Experience Wonder' tourism campaign
Kenya has launched a global tourism campaign titled ‘Experience Wonder' aimed at increasing international visitor interest and strengthening the country's global tourism positioning. The campaign was unveiled at ITB Berlin 2026 and is built…
Tourism resilient despite conflict
PETALING JAYA: With the escalating tensions in the Middle East, there have been flight cancellations, closures of several airports and an increasing fear of flying abroad. Malaysia's tourism industry, however, is confident the country's diversified…
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Introducing dystopia tourism - my city break in Broken Hill
The article below is an excerpt from Simon Calder 's travel newsletter. To get the latest from Simon delivered straight to your inbox, simply enter your email address in the box above. Dystopia tourism is, I believe, a neglected branch of the…
Sarawak lauds govt decision to channel tourism receipts back to states
KUCHING: Sarawak welcomes the federal government's decision to fully allocate tourism tax collections to the respective states, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The state Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister said this…
Tourism uplift good for MREITs
PETALING JAYA: The resilient momentum of Malaysian real estate investment trusts (MREITs) is expected to persist, although some overhang remains, warranting a cautiously positive outlook. Affin Hwang Investment Bank said the key focus areas include…
Karnataka Budget: Mysuru gets healthcare, aerospace and tourism projects
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced several projects for Mysuru while presenting the State Budget 2026–27 on Friday (March 6, 2026), covering healthcare, industry, tourism, infrastructure and social welfare initiatives in the region. Among…
Oregon tourism leader warns new lodging tax increase could be a slippery slope
PORTLAND, Ore. — A bill to increase a tax on hotel rooms and short-term rentals to fund wildlife conservation now heads to Gov. Tina Kotek's desk for a signature after passing with a strong bipartisan majority in the Oregon Senate on…
Tourism hopes high in BC, Okanagan for 2026
Kelowna was front and centre on the provincial tourism stage this week. The Tourism Industry Association of BC held its annual conference at the Delta Hotels Grand Okanagan Resort, attracting more than 500 delegates from across the…
Andhra Pradesh keen on establishing world-class theme parks in State, says Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh
Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh informed the Legislative Assembly on Friday (March 6, 2026) that the TDP-led alliance government in the State was keen on establishing world-class entertainment facilities and theme parks in Andhra Pradesh.
Food Biz Con 2026 helps Kansas City restaurants plan for World Cup tourism
Food Biz Con 2026 helps Kansas City restaurants plan for World Cup tourism MORE ON WHAT IS NEXT AHEAD ON KMBC NINE NEWS AT SIX. WELL, IT'S CALLED FOOD. BLIZZCON 2026. HUNDREDS OF AREA RESTAURANT OWNERS AND ENTREPRENEURS ARE ALL TALKING BUSINESS…
23,000 cancelled flights and debris raining on Dubai hotels: The Iran war is jeopardizing the $12 trillion global travel industry
Over the weekend, missile debris rained over parts of Dubai's Palm Jumeirah, a tree-shaped, man-made island home to fine-dining establishments and luxury hotels, including the skyscraping Burj Al Arab hotel. According to local authorities, four…
Oil spill disrupts livelihoods in Mexico's Veracruz state
JICACAL, Mexico, March 5 (Reuters) - Coastal residents in the Mexican state of Veracruz are concerned about the recent appearance of oil on local beaches, which has disrupted their livelihoods, fearing it could contaminate a…
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