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Turkish authorities say 'tourism is operating as normal' ahead of Easter
Turkey 's tourism authorities issued an update for UK holidaymakers earlier this month, to re-assert that the sun-soaked country is very much still open to tourists. The country's proximity to the likes of Israel and Iran have unsurprisingly left…
Tourism chief touts National Games success, eyes merchandising to boost future events
Hong Kong's successful co-hosting of the 15th National Games has demonstrated the city's capability to manage mega-events and has spurred a new strategic focus on developing event-related merchandise to enhance future cultural and sporting…
A new dawn for HK tourism: Long-haul visitors jump significantly as European markets boom
Hong Kong's tourism sector is showing clear signs of a diversified recovery. While mainland Chinese visitors have long been the backbone of the city's travel industry, this year's data reveals a promising shift: non-Chinese markets are gaining…
Industry welcomes confirmation of T and V-level courses in travel and tourism
Mar 30, 202608:35 GMT by Juliet Dennis The industry has welcomed news that travel and tourism T-level and V-level courses will launch in 2030. The trade and academics hailed the confirmation as a “fantastic opportunity” to attract…
Inbound tourism boom unlocks opportunities for smaller Chinese cities
As 'Chinamaxxing' - a viral term on foreign social media describing foreign users who adopt Chinese lifestyles, fashions, and wellness practices - gains traction this spring, a growing number of international visitors are heading to smaller Chinese…
Hotel occupancy, inbound tourism show promise
By Shelley Shan / Staff reporter The average hotel occupancy rate during the first three days of the upcoming Tomb Sweeping and Children's Day holiday is estimated to reach 52.52 percent, the Tourism Administration said yesterday. The holiday this…
Improving tourism facilities remains the main demand in Valparai (R) constituency
Tourism facilities in the hill station have been the persistent demand in every election and that used to be the promise from candidates cutting across party lines. Valparai (Reserve) Assembly constituency has two segments, one in the plains and…
Turkey issues update for Brits as 'tourism operates as normal' ahead of Easter
Famous Kaputas Beach between Kas and Kalkan, Antalya, Turkey. Turkey 's tourism authorities issued an update for UK holidaymakers earlier this month, to reiterate that the sun-drenched country is very much still welcoming tourists. The nation's…
Safety first: how the Iran war is reshaping global tourism
Global instability did little to slow the growth of international tourism in 2025. According to the UN Tourism Data Dashboard, the total number of international travellers last year stood at over 1.5 billion, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. The…
Saudi Tourism: Is It Finally About To Happen?
After many prior announcements — all of which turned out to be premature — the Saudi government is now preparing to offer Tourist Visas to those interested in seeing Saudi Arabia for reasons other than business and religious…
The View | Japan's wobbly economy at odds with robust property market
Spare a thought for investors seeking shelter from the energy shock caused by the war in Iran. There are no sanctuaries. Government bonds, a traditional beneficiary of a flight to safety, have fallen in response to fears central banks will be…
Famagusta tourism under pressure from Middle East war fallout
The Famagusta district is coming under economic pressure from the fallout of the Middle East war, with Paralimni-Deryneia mayor Giorgos Nikolettos saying government support measures are a step in the right direction but should extend across the…
This Underrated & Safe Latin American Country Is Breaking All Time Tourism Records
When you think of El Salvador, the first images your brain conjures up are probably those of rioting gangs running amok, crime-ridden streets where the law of the strongest prevails, and, as is the case in Latin America, probably corrupt…
Goans are fighting to save their natural resources from the tourism boom
Ana Gracias and Govind Shirodkar gaze out at the main source of water for agriculture in Chimbel village, North Goa. Growing up, Shirodkar would swim in Toyyar Lake, nestled between forested hills in an area largely inhabited by Gauda Indigenous…
Investigative Journalist Peter Schweizer Exposes China's Birth Tourism Industry, Creating an Army of U.S. Citizens Raised Under Communist Influence During Powerful Senate Testimony
Schweizer revealed during Tuesday's hearing, titled “Protecting American Citizenship: Birthright Citizenship for Illegal Aliens and Tourists,” that o ver 1,000 birth tourism companies in China are almost exclusively focused on…
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