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APEC summit sparks tourism surge in ancient Korean capital
Gyeongju, the historic capital of the ancient Silla Kingdom (57 B.C.-935 A.D.) known for its valley of grass-covered royal tombs and Buddhist temples, is rapidly transforming into Korea's newest international tourism powerhouse following its role…
Hong Kong, Fujian sign 6 deals to deepen finance, tourism and education ties
Hong Kong has signed six agreements with Fujian to step up collaboration in finance, trade, tourism and education, with Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu encouraging businesses from the mainland Chinese province to list on the city's bourse for…
Lawmaker Vivian Kong urges integration of tourism data Into HKED to monitor ecological limits
Legislative Councillor Vivian Kong Man-wai has urged the government to integrate tourism flow data into the Hong Kong Environmental Database (HKED), enabling authorities to scientifically evaluate the impact of visitors on local ecological carrying…
Hunt is on for East Yorkshire's top tourism operators
The region's top tourism champions are now being sought with the opening of the 16th annual Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs). Entries are now open for the programme which is organised by local visitor economy partnership, Visit…
Purposeful travel: Reset and restore in Costa Rica through eco-tourism and nature
Costa Rica occupies a stretch of Central America, bordered by both the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. Here, you'll discover a slower pace of life that is highly attuned to nature: mornings are set by light rather than alarms, and days seem to…
The Saudization of Saudi Tourism
Saudi tourism leadership is shifting from foreign executives to Saudi nationals, affecting strategy and operations. The industry is pivoting toward domestic and regional travelers as international arrivals decline, with a major focus on religious…
Minister has 'no difficulty' with powers for cities to introduce tourism tax
Minister for Housing James Browne has said he has “no difficulty” with powers being given to cities who want to introduce a so-called “ tourism tax” despite opposition from hoteliers. A nightly levy imposed on tourists…
Waterways Leisure Tourism opens today at ₹769-808 price band
The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd opens today and closes on Thursday at a price band of ₹769–₹808. The IPO is a fresh issue up to ₹585 crore and investors can bid for a minimum of 18…
Tourism operators renew call for nationwide accommodation levy
Tourism leaders are calling for political parties to back a nationwide accommodation levy ahead of this year's election. Regional Tourism New Zealand made the pitch in a bid to create more sustainable funding, saying the costs often fell back on…
Waterways Leisure IPO: Cordelia Cruises bets big on India's growing cruise tourism market
Waterways Leisure, the company behind Cordelia Cruises, is looking to tap into India's rapidly growing cruise tourism sector as it prepares for its upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO). In an interaction with Zee Business Managing Editor Anil…
Waterways Leisure Tourism IPO review: Business, Valuation, Prospects
Domestic ocean cruise operator Waterways Leisure Tourism (Cordelia Cruises) is aiming to raise ₹585 crore via its IPO, which opens on June 23. It is a completely new issue, with no offer-for-sale component. The company is promoted by NRI…
China moves to regulate Antarctic tourism, proposes fines up to one million yuan for violations amid South Pole craze
Antarctic penguins leap over waves Photo: IC China plans to tighten management of Antarctic tourism by bringing it under a formal legal regulatory framework, and proposes fines of up to 1 million yuan ($147,778) for conducting activities without…
Tourism gloom ahead of today's THA budget
Head of the Tobago Hotel and Tourism Association, Reginald MacLean, is not expecting much from today's Tobago House of Assembly (THA) budget presentation, saying tourism on the island is “extremely dead” and has been stagnant for more…
Swiss Hotel Industry Sees Fewer Overnight Stays in May
Fewer Guest Overnight Stays: The Swiss hotel industry recorded a slight decline in overnight stays in May 2026. (Stock photo) The Swiss hotel industry recorded slightly fewer overnight stays in May 2026 than in the same month of the previous year.
Exclusive | Competing for tourists? Then Hong Kong must be 'bigger and better': Rosanna Law
As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city's senior officials about the administration's achievements so far and what may lie ahead. Hong Kong should focus on…
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