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'Nothing has changed': safety gaps, old facilities hobble Malaysian tourism
Traveller safety and outdated facilities remain pressing issues that could undermine Malaysia 's tourism ambitions if left unaddressed, according to Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing. Tiong said many attractions lack basic…
Christmas celebrations slowly return to Bethlehem amid tourism slump
Thousands traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual tree lighting ceremony in Manger Square -- the first such celebration since 2023. As Imtiaz Tyab reports, there's hope for a brighter future and lasting peace.
Tiny Spanish island yet to have mass tourism that is hot in January at 20C
THE Canary Islands are one of the most popular holiday destinations for Brits with Tenerife and Gran Canaria being some of the most well-known. However, there's one island that most won't have visited or perhaps even heard of with ragged…
Bengalureans head overseas for Christmas-New Year holidays, Karnataka tourism feels the pinch
An increasing number of Bengalureans are choosing overseas destinations for their Christmas–New Year holidays this season, with tourism stakeholders noting a rise in international travel even as domestic tourism within Karnataka shows signs…
Ellora after dark: How immersive heritage events can rewrite India's cultural tourism story
On a nippy November evening, the large murals and sculptures on the lit-up façade of the eighth-century Kailasa temple in Ellora, the world's largest human-made monolithic rock structure, come alive. Each mural narrates a story of the…
Tourist safety must take centre stage ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026, says Lee Lam Thye
KUALA LUMPUR: Tourist safety must be elevated to a national priority as Malaysia prepares for Visit Malaysia 2026, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. The Alliance for a Safe Community chairman said a safe, seamless and trustworthy travel experience is…
Maharashtra allows restaurants, bars to operate until 5 am on Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve
The Maharashtra government on Wednesday permitted restaurants, restobars and pubs to operate until 5 am on Christmas Eve (December 24), Christmas Day (December 25) and New Year's Eve (December 31). The decision follows a representation made earlier…
California's minimum wage is increasing in 2026 as LA debates $30 an hour
Lawrence Cheng, whose family owns seven Wendy's locations south of Los Angeles, takes orders from customers at his Wendy's restaurant in Fountain Valley on June 20, 2024. Photo by Jae C. Hong, AP Photo Californians will see the minimum wage…
Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza
Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families heralded a much-needed boost of holiday spirit. The giant Christmas tree that was absent during the Israel-Hamas war returned on Wednesday, overlooking a parade…
Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families heralded a much-needed boost of holiday spirit. The giant Christmas tree that was absent during the Israel-Hamas war returned…
China Jinmao sells 5-star Ritz-Carlton hotel in Sanya for US$322 million
China Jinmao Holdings, the property development arm of state-backed Sinochem Holdings, has sold a tourism subsidiary that owns the five-star Ritz-Carlton hotel on Hainan Island for 2.26 billion yuan (US$322 million), as it pursues asset…
Canada needs to stand firm as trade talks approach: Unifor's Payne
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Questionnaire: Jon Maples, Republican candidate for House District 87
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Campaign website: VoteMaples.com Date, place of birth: 7/9/1982, Panama City Florida Education: BS in Computer Information Systems from Palm Beach Atlantic University Occupation: Financial Advisor…
Putting every state on the map
PETALING JAYA: More major tourism events will be held beyond Kuala Lumpur to stimulate tourism and boost economic growth in other states, says Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (pic). He said Malaysia is finalising a…
The Bitter Sweet Future of Cocoa Showcased During COP30, Belém
For Dona Nena, a chocolatier who is central to culinary tourism in Belém, the success of her operations is dependent on the cocoa trees grown organically in Amazonia. But, she says, they are already bearing smaller fruit. BELÉM…
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