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Malaysia's 'shielded' medical tourism sector to benefit from Iran war's impact
Malaysia 's medical tourism sector could receive a boost amid the widening conflict in the Middle East as potential patients look for safer alternatives in Asia, according to a private healthcare company. Dubai, the main medical hub in the region…
Hong Kong Tourism Board to woo overnight big spenders, diversify visitor mix
The Hong Kong Tourism Board will allocate three-quarters of its resources to overseas markets this year in a strategic shift aimed at diversifying visitor demographics and attracting more overnight high spenders to the city. The board also revealed…
Tourism operators fear impact of rising fuel costs on WA visitor numbers
With the Easter school holidays approaching, South West tourism operators say rising fuel costs could threaten future trade. Prices continue to climb amid conflict in the Middle East. Tourism operators are calling on tourism bodies and the state…
Japan Tourism Rebounds as China Slump Made Up by Other Regions
Japan's inbound tourism numbers returned to growth in February, as an increase from other regions made up for a continued slump in Chinese tourists. Total inbound arrivals rose 6.4% last month after a contraction in January, Japan National Tourism…
EU nation planning 'fuel tourism' crackdown
Slovakia could hike diesel prices for foreign drivers or limit the amount of fuel they can buy to curb fuel tourism, according to local media reports. Prime Minister Robert Fico announced the plan on Tuesday amid a global oil market squeeze driven…
Mum's dental tourism horror as implants pierce her nose leaving hole in face
When Leanne Abeyance flew to Turkey in May 2024 to replace her 13 year old veneers with implants, the last thing she anticipated was returning home in a far worse condition than when she'd departed. Leanne, from Telford, Shropshire, had opted to…
Sri Lanka moves to limit impact on tourism from fuel restrictions
Mar 18, 202606:44 GMT by Phil Davies Sri Lanka is making “special arrangements” for tour operators and hotels as limits on buying fuel are imposed due to the Middle East conflict. The country has also imposed a four-day working week…
Tourism In Madagascar Help To Conserve Some Forests But Others Suffer
Toronto: (The Conversation) Madagascar is one of the world's biodiversity hotspots. The island country is well known for its diverse and endangered range of wildlife. This includes over 100 species of lemurs and six species of majestic baobab trees…
Minister of Economy and Tourism inspects food supply, procurement operations at Carrefour distribution Centre
Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection, conducted an extensive tour of the Carrefour distribution centre. He was received by Ahmed Galal Ismail, CEO of Majid Al…
The impact of the Iran war on Dubai tourism amid travel uncertainty
DUBAI: Dubai's tourism machine, which just months ago was breaking records, is now rotating at a slower pace; with limited flights to and from the country as airspace remains volatile across the region. Hotels and restaurants are notably quieter…
Our View: State has no duty to bail out tourism sector
It did not take very long for the calls for state support for tourist businesses to start. The Hoteliers' Association (Pasyxe) started complaining about a fall in bookings within a week of the start of the war on Iran, and on Monday a political…
Seoul rolls out tourism campaign to welcome BTS fans at Gwanghwamun
SEOUL - With BTS' highly anticipated comeback performance scheduled to take place at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21, nearby areas in central Seoul are gearing up to welcome fans visiting the city. The Korea Tourism Agency said on March 17 that it…
Yacht registrations increase as 'blue tourism' takes off
By Shelley Shan / Staff reporter The nation has recorded a double-digit growth in the number of registered yachts, dedicated yacht berths and yacht operating licenses issued in the past five years, the Maritime and Port Bureau said yesterday. The…
Cyprus Business Now: property, tourism, Ethiopian ties, foreclosures, banks
The minister stressed that decisions on foreclosures must be reasonable and balanced, warning against measures that could create further economic problems. “ We are being monitored by rating agencies, we are being monitored by the European…
Malaysians urged to postpone travel to southern Thailand due to fuel shortages
PETALING JAYA: Malaysians are urged to postpone travel to southern Thailand following fuel shortages caused by panic buying, raising concerns ahead of the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday period. According to Sinar Harian, Malaysia's…
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