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Tourism Industry urges direct tour bus access at new Huanggang Port
The tourism industry is pressing for improvements at the revamped Huanggang Port, with calls for tour buses to be allowed direct access to the checkpoint, according to Timothy Chui Ting-pong, executive director of the Tourism Association. SCROLL TO…
Hong Kong Tourism Board backs trade with new appointment
Oct 12, 202612:05 GMT by Phil Davies The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has expanded its UK personnel with a new London-based senior trade marketing executive. Lydia Gibbs will support travel agents, tour operators, suppliers and other partners.
Spreading the flow: cruise tourism helps Europe protect local identity
Today's travellers want more than a photo. They want a story to tell. They want to immerse themselves in the life of places they visit, however fleeting their stay. When cruise travellers step ashore, they are increasingly looking to connect with a…
On the Table at Shanghai Mayor Meet: AI, Sports, Tourism
SHANGHAI — The 38th annual International Business Leaders' Advisory Council for the Mayor of Shanghai (IBLAC) convened on Sunday, with global industry leaders recommending the city build a stronger global brand through AI deployment, sports…
Jet2 shuts Manchester Airport route to Spanish island with flights cancelled
Jet2 is cancelling flights and package holidays from Manchester Airport to a popular island, only six months after they launched the route. The airline and tour operator is also withdrawing the route from London Stansted. Services between…
Jet2 cancels Manchester Airport route to popular Spanish island
Jet2 has cancelled routes from Manchester Airport to La Palma. The operator has cancelled package holidays to Canary Islands hotspot from October 30. The route was launched on April 3 this year as a spokesperson for the airline issued a statement…
Beckham, Yao Ming attend NBA China Games in a boost to Macao's live events
The NBA China Games help attract new tourists to Macao for reasons unrelated to gambling. Macao is spending billions to diversify tourism offerings beyond casinos. Live events are projected to bring in nearly $2.8 trillion globally by 2032. Juan…
Northwest China's Ningxia rolls out 'purple business card' as global wine congress opens in Yinchuan
The 47th World Congress of Vine and Wine opens in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, on October 12, 2026. Photo: VCG The 47th World Congress of Vine and Wine opened on Monday in Yinchuan, capital of Northwest…
Plan to convert part of Jersey pub into holiday let
Plans have been submitted to turn part of a pub into self-catered tourist accommodation. If approved, part of the Saint Lawrence Pub would be converted into a holiday let. In its planning statement, Socrates Architects said: 'The proposal is…
London is losing a pub roughly every two weeks, new figures reveal
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. London is losing a pub roughly every two…
Malaysia Budget Sees Consumer Names Emerge Winners, Analysts Say
Consumer stocks are among the biggest beneficiaries of Malaysia's spending plan for 2027, boosted by higher allocations to improve households' purchasing power, according to analysts. Malaysian stocks rose as much as 0.4% on Monday, extending…
Top executives dropped from world oil event schedule after Riyadh airport attacks
The WPC Energy Congress opened in Riyadh on Sunday as Saudi authorities pressed ahead with the gathering despite deadly attacks on the capital claimed by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis. Several top energy executives have now been dropped from the…
French winner Paul Magnier praises speed and competition at Hong Kong Cyclothon
French cyclist Paul Magnier won the UCI Class 1.1 Road Race at the Hong Kong Cyclothon on Sunday, praising the course's speed and competitive intensity despite its relatively short distance. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Magnier said the fast…
Hurricane Simon pounds Mexico's Pacific Coast as California braces for storm impact
Homes in parts of California have already been damaged by the tropical storm as locals brace for impact. Hurricane Simon battered Mexico's Pacific coastline as a powerful Category 3 storm on Sunday, with its eye hovering just offshore, while…
Egypt's second-century artwork Tondo of the Two Brothers unveiled after restoration
A prized second-century artwork from the famed Fayoum portraits, known as the 'Tondo of the Two Brothers', was unveiled following restoration in Egypt on Sunday. Specialists from Rome worked alongside conservators at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir…
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