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The growing allure - and danger - of glacier tourism
Upstairs, right outside my toddler's room, hangs this striking, blue-blue print of an Icelandic glacier ice cave: the Crystal Ice Cave, circa 2015, long since vanished. My friend Þorri took the image and gifted it to me during one of my many…
Time to refocus tourism strategy
PETALING JAYA: Tourism stakeholders are urging Malaysia to refocus its tourism strategy on short-haul Asian markets, saying the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East has begun to deter Muslim and European visitors. Malaysian Inbound Tourism…
Major city hikes hotel tax to nearly 20% as tourism bosses eye major events
The Chicago City Council has agreed to raise its tourist tax in an effort to grow traveler marketing programs. The vote on Ordinance 2026-0022544 will raise the tax on hotel rooms within that district to 19% from the rate of 17.5% — which…
Tourism operators consider surcharges to deal with rising fuel prices
Tourism operators have started adding surcharges to their services before the Easter holidays, as they grapple with the rising cost of fuel and cash-strapped travellers. The Easter long weekend, which marks the start of school holidays, comes at a…
Craft, Heritage, and B2B Engagements to Define Kashmir Travel Mart 2026 as Officials Push for Stronger Tourism Linkages Across India
Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department has announced that the Kashmir Travel Mart 2026 will be held on April 14–15, bringing together nearly 250 stakeholders from over 20 states. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in a post on his official X…
The countries where tourism is booming - and where it's declining
Global tourist numbers reached an all-time high in 2025. This fact may well be bemoaned in destinations where rows over overtourism have raged, but it nevertheless marks a significant milestone: the travel industry's first year of growth above…
Canada Strong pass expected to help fuel another booming tourism season in Banff
With the start of the summer tourist season just a few months away, people who work in Alberta's tourism industry are expecting another boom of visitors from both within Canada and around the world. The soaring number of visitors has been…
From 'King's Warden' tragedy to Busan's K-pop fever, regional tourism drives new growth
This year's Korea Travel Expo opened its doors Thursday, showcasing a dynamic shift in domestic tourism where cinematic history and record-breaking global appeal are breathing new life into regional tourism. From Yeongwol County's independent debut…
Many tourism hotspots are 'de-marketing' - with mixed success. We researched the smartest ways to do it
Those who watched the recent Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics probably placed Italy high on their travel bucket lists. Global events frequently generate abrupt spikes in visitor demand. This is a boon for many tourism operators and…
Anyone going to Turkey issued advice by Turkish tourism leaders
Turkey is one of the most popular tourist destinations for UK tourists and millions will be looking forward to a holiday in the country as the warmer months approach. Disruption throughout the Middle East has resulted in major travel disruption…
LVCVA hires 30-year sports tourism veteran as chief sports officer
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has completed assembling its sports and special events management team by hiring a 30-year veteran of sports tourism. Janis Burke, chief of international sport and strategy for the Cincinnati…
To chop spending, Ottawa will cut science, tourism, foreign aid programs - National
The federal government has tabled details of how it plans to cut billions of dollars from programs that support science, tourism, harbour improvements, journalism, foreign aid, and even the development of a Canadian-made lunar rover module. The…
Taipei and Dresden sign MOU on tech and tourism
By Tung Kuan-yi and Jake Chung / Staff reporter, with staff writer The Taipei City Government yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with its German sister city, Dresden, on technological innovations, smart city management, talent…
Cyprus Business Now: shipping, property, tourism, banks, energy
Speaking at a press conference for the Deputy Ministry of Shipping's 2025 annual report in Limassol, Hadjimanolis said the closure of the straits had become a matter of major concern for global shipping, particularly because of the risks facing…
Paphos tourism board hosts 40 Armenian agencies in expansion push
Paphos stepped up efforts to strengthen air connectivity and tap new tourism markets this week, hosting 40 tour agencies from Armenia to mark the launch of new flights to the district. According to an announcement by the Paphos Regional Tourism…
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