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Las Vegas is rewriting the rules of tourism
Travel used to be about going somewhere. You got on a train, plane, boat or, even a Greyhound bus, and went somewhere that wasn't home. Now, the modern tourism industry has complicated matters. Today, a destination has to be an experience, an…
Macao looks to broaden tourism appeal beyond gaming, says tourism official
Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office, says gaming remains important to the enclave's economy, but stresses the need to develop other industries and attractions to draw a wider range of visitors and reduce…
Owen Darrell represents Bermuda in tourism conference
82bbfd1c-98cf-407a-a40f-7deea6ecd510 Created: Oct 08, 2026 11:34 AM (Updated: Oct 08, 2026 11:34 AM) Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport, with Dona Regis-Prosper, the Secretary-General for the Caribbean Tourism…
Travel and tourism growth 'to outpace global economy'
Oct 8, 202606:51 GMT by Phil Davies Global travel and tourism is projected to grow by 2.5% this year despite despite geopolitical and economic uncertainty, according to a new forecast. Europe is forecast to perform even more strongly, with…
Hotel groups target Syria for tourism as it rebuilds from rubble of civil war
DUBAI, Oct 8 - Several global and regional hotel groups are looking to enter or expand in Syria, senior executives told Reuters, betting that its rich history and coastal destinations will attract overseas tourists as well as Syrians who have long…
Sports tourism commission taps The Sports Facilities Companies to operate Lakeview Park complex
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Franklin County Sports Tourism Commission has selected The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) to open and operate the new softball and youth baseball complex at Lakeview Park. Currently under…
Andhra Pradesh to adopt technology to promote tourist destinations, improve visitor experience
Andhra Pradesh is seeking to leverage emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Technology, to give a new dimension to its tourism sector, Minister for Tourism and Cinematography Kandula Durgesh has said. Speaking at the…
No end in sight for multi-million-dollar Cable Beach development
One of Australia's most-famous beachfronts continues to remain a construction site with a timeline for the multimillion-dollar redevelopment of Cable Beach blowing out. The landmark beach in Broome, 2,000 kilometres north of Perth, is a major state…
Over 1.4m mainland tourists flock to Hong Kong during National Day Golden Week
Hong Kong experienced a tourism boom during the National Day Golden Week, as 1.416 million mainland Chinese tourists visited the city. The influx led to surging business for the tourism, hotel, and catering sectors, with officials and industry…
The battle over signs warning of brain-eating amoeba
'A death sentence for tourism in the Kinneret.' That is how Yossi Nava, mayor of Tiberias and chairman of the Kinneret Cities Association, describes the Health Ministry's demand to place signs at Sea of Galilee beaches detailing required safety…
Contingency plans in place for Singapore F1 amid haze: STB
The plans set out measures for different air quality levels, such as making medical assistance and N95 masks available at the Marina Bay Street Circuit if required. SINGAPORE: Contingency plans setting out measures for different air quality levels…
Morning Recap - October 9, 2026
SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT A driver was arrested at Hong Kong International Airport on Thursday in connection with a fatal hit-and-run on Tsuen Kam Road earlier in the week. The Hong Kong Police College marked its 20th anniversary on Thursday…
Bahrain F1 race in Malaysia delivers $108.1 million windfall to local micro SMEs
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Oct 08, 2026, 05:31 PM KUALA LUMPUR – Local micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSME) reaped over RM345 million (S$108.1 million) in economic spillover effects of the…
VFS Global & Government of Malta Sign a Joint Declaration to Advance Mobility, Citizen Services and Skills Development
VFS Global today announced the signing of a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) with the Government of Malta, marking a significant expansion of a longstanding partnership spanning nearly two decades. The agreement brings together Malta's Ministry…
5 House districts where Republicans are looking to turn the tables as Democrats eye big midterm wins
The race in the state's first district has no incumbent as Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas runs for Senate against John E. Sununu, a former Republican congressman who served a single term as senator from 2003 to 2009. Stefany Shaheen, a former…
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