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SL to launch first Dedicated Sustainable Tourism Association in South Asia
‘Sri Lanka embarks on a journey towards a more sustainable and prosperous tourism industry.' The Executive Committee of the Sustainable Tourism Association of Sri Lanka (SusTour) announced the above at its final meeting held on May 6, at…
Trade, Investment and Tourism Cooperation Forum strengthens economic ties between Sri Lanka and Vietnam
Marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Vietnam, the Sri Lanka– Vietnam Trade, Investment and Tourism Cooperation Forum was successfully held on Friday (08) at the Hilton Colombo. The Forum…
Will ICE Put A Chill On World Cup Visitors?
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have shared different views about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the World Cup—raising questions for tourism officials and soccer fans about what…
HK welcomes over a million Golden Week visitors as lawmakers urge strategic industry upgrades
Following the conclusion of the Labour Day Golden Week, which brought approximately 1.01 million mainland Chinese visitors to Hong Kong, local lawmakers are celebrating the revitalized market while urging the tourism and commercial sectors to adapt…
New Orleans tourists hit highest number since 2019, set spending record. See the data.
New Orleans attracted nearly 19.5 million visitors in 2025, hospitality officials announced Friday, a sign of continued growth for an industry that supports more than 85,000 jobs in the region. Prepared by the Kansas City-based marketing firm MMGY…
Hantavirus latest: 22 Britons hit by outbreak could be flown back to UK on Sunday
Hantavirus exposure can cause a lung disease that is fatal in nearly 4 out of 10 who are infected Harriette Boucher9 May 2026 07:00 Harriette Boucher9 May 2026 06:00 Krutika Kuppalli, associate professor of medicine at the University of Texas…
Arsenal set for major kit change from next season after £80m announcement
Arsenal's Visit Rwanda sleeve sponsor will not feature on their kit for 2026/27 as a result of their sponsorship deal drawing to an end this summer. The two have been in commercial partnership since 2018, with the deal reportedly worth more than…
Letters | Legco must preserve Hong Kong's natural heritage before it's too late
Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at [email protected] or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words. In recent days, social…
Many PGA Tour Stops Nod To Travel, Myrtle Beach's Event Goes All In
MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 08: Sam Ryder of the United States plays his shot from the ninth tee during the second round of the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic 2026 at Dunes Golf & Beach Club on May 08, 2026 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Portugal and Italy set to continue EU border checks for British holidaymakers
Portugal and Italy plan to continue carrying out non-EU border checks for UK holidaymakers at airports, despite hopes they would suspend the practice. Greece has already dispensed with the new Entry-Exit System (EES) rules, which requires all…
World health chief addresses worried Tenerife residents as hantavirus cruise ship prepares to dock
The head of the World Health Organization has addressed local anger in Tenerife, the largest of Spain's Canary Islands, where passengers from a hantavirus-hit cruise ship will be allowed to disembark on Sunday. Residents have taken to the streets…
Delhi must move beyond being political capital, become global, future-ready city: L-G Sandhu
Lieutenant-Governor (L-G) Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Friday said Delhi must move beyond being only the country's political capital and become a future-ready global city built on five pillars: sustainability, inclusion, culture, innovation and…
Cornwall named among 10 most culturally rich places to live in UK
Cornwall has been ranked among the top 10 most culturally rich places to live in the UK. Global travel site Big 7 Travel recently released a new ranking of the 30 Most Culturally Rich Places to Live in the UK and - placed Cornwall in eighth. Rather…
The little market town with UK's 'best high street' - rammed with independent shops
Clitheroe is surrounded by stunning natural greenery Hidden in Lancashire lies a pretty town that's been named as one of the best places to live in the UK - and it's easy to see why. Locals and visitors alike can't get enough of Clitheroe which is…
Asia's ultra-luxury Capella Hotels brand plans to double its portfolio by 2030, starting with Florence and Riyadh
Capella Hotel Group, the ultra-luxury hotel group that once played host to the leaders of two nuclear powers, is pursuing more aggressive growth with plans to double its portfolio by 2030 with new ventures in Europe and the Middle East.
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