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Gong sounds at Happy Valley as racing's tourism boom rolls on to city track
Racing fans will 'strike the gong' at Happy Valley tonight, ushering in what the Hong Kong Jockey Club hopes is an auspicious start to the season at Hong Kong's iconic inner-city venue after a wildly successful Season Opening meeting at Sha Tin on…
World Tourism Day: Karnataka to present tourism awards on September 27
In a first, the State Tourism Department will present the Karnataka Tourism Awards 2026 to recognise outstanding organisations, entrepreneurs and individuals across Karnataka's tourism ecosystem, said Energy and Tourism Minister K.J. George.
Fiji Airways to feed tourism boom through Western Sydney Airport
Fiji Airways will begin serving Australia's newest airport, Western Sydney International, from next year to help meet surging demand for travel to the island nation. The announcement comes as cross-town rival Sydney Airport flags plans to welcome…
Tourism study shows $1.5M return from contract
FLORENCE — Tourism officials said a contract with a company which markets to regional large cities and collects data has brought $1.5 million into the Shoals economy this year.
Hyderabad-Tashkent flight to strengthen tourism, pharma and healthcare ties, says envoy
A new Hyderabad-Tashkent flight will be among the first tangible outcomes of a renewed push to deepen India-Uzbekistan ties, with Uzbekistan's Ambassador to India Sardor Mirzayusupovich Rustambaev describing the route as an ‘air bridge'…
Industry calls for tougher penalties against forced shopping as licenses revoked
Hong Kong tourism industry figures have called for stronger measures to prevent forced shopping after two travel agencies and a tour guide had their licenses revoked by the Travel Industry Authority. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Sara Leung…
Europe's top tourism destinations
Calvià has secured a place among Europe's top tourism destinations after being shortlisted for the final stage of the European Capitals of Tourism 2027 competition, putting one of Mallorca's best-known municipalities firmly in the…
Environmental issues hit Lake Cadillac tourism as season progresses
CADILLAC — Pat Fairbrother, owner of Birchwood Resort and Campground, reported losing $1,400 in Labor Day weekend cancellations following a harmful algae bloom advisory on Lake Cadillac. The advisory is the latest in a series of…
Don't be a stranger': New tourism campaign targets overseas friends and whānau
A new tourism campaign is hoping to turn promised trips into bookings by encouraging people living overseas to visit their friends and family in New Zealand. Tourism New Zealand's 'Don't be a Stranger' campaign was aimed at boosting the number of…
Paphos targets accessibility gaps in district-wide tourism plan
Paphos has begun mapping accessibility barriers across its tourism infrastructure, as part of a wider effort to make the district's beaches, attractions, cultural sites and rural communities easier to visit for people facing mobility and other…
Pondicherry University V-C stresses need for industry-academia interface
Vice-Chancellor of Pondicherry University P. Prakash Babu has stressed on the need for a robust industry-academia interface in shaping the career of students pursuing tourism courses. Speaking at the inaugural of a five-day conference on the topic…
The awards celebrating a £286m Scottish industry are back in 2027
The awards are designed to recognise the collective effort behind Scotland's golf tourism success, from iconic championship venues and luxury resorts to family-run accommodation providers, tour operators and the teams working behind the scenes to…
New report recommends £1-per-night Yorkshire tourist tax
A new report has proposed a £1-per-night tourist tax for travellers to York and North Yorkshire. The Visitor Levy Policy Report commissioned by the mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, was published on Monday. It said a flat…
Cyprus tourism powers through Iran war slump to close gap on record 2025 levels
Cyprus tourism arrivals recovered strongly during the peak summer season, narrowing the gap with last year's record performance after severe disruption in March and April, according to a Eurobank Research analysis published on Tuesday. Tourist…
Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work
Guy Delauney Business reporter, Tirana Anthony Hook is sitting in a dentist's chair, grinning toothily into a handheld mirror. He has been asked to pose for photos showing off his new smile – and he is only too happy to oblige. The…
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