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Ukrainian drones send Crimea's tourism industry into freefall
His shop would typically sell up to 400 ice creams a day. But a series of Ukrainian strikes on the peninsula this summer has seen the visitors dry up. 'The season is completely ruined, it's practically non-existent,' he told AFP from Simeiz, a…
Sejong University professor wins best paper award at international tourism conference
Ahn Young-joo, a professor in the College of Hospitality and Tourism at Sejong University, won an award for best paper at the sixth International Conference on Responsible Tourism and Hospitality, held in Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, from July 7-11.
Korea names historic and coastal hubs 'Global Tourism Zones'
The itinerary for foreign travelers arriving in Korea has usually followed a remarkably predictable path: neon-drenched nights in Seoul, followed perhaps by a quick flight to the volcanic beaches of Jeju Island. Hoping to rewrite that playbook…
Spicing up tourism: Korea seeks to turn Buldak Spicy Ramen into gateway for travelers
It begins with a single, tear-inducing bite of searing red sauce in kitchens from Bangkok to Brooklyn. Now, Korean government officials are betting that the global obsession with Buldak Spicy Ramen — the dangerously spicy instant noodle that…
New Outlander-themed tourism guide highlights pair of Stirling attractions
A new tourism guide showing off the locations for the hit show Outlander has been published by tourism bosses – as a pair of Stirling spots share in the benefits. Scotland: The Home of Outlander is part of a wider campaign by VisitScotland…
Cyprus Business Now: Cyta, tourism, CBC, unemployment, BoC, pensions, energy
The board reported that its work focused on reinforcing Cyta's position as a reliable connectivity provider while preparing the organisation to play a broader role in the country's digital development. It said that investments in digital…
Medical tourism brought 18.11 lakh foreign nationals to India during 2023-25: Govt
More than 18.11 lakh foreign nationals visited India for medical tourism between 2023 and 2025, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Friday, while highlighting measures taken to facilitate medical travel and promote the country's growing…
Cyprus tourism minister remains optimistic for stronger second half of the year
Tourism revenue figures for May and the first five months of 2026 confirmed that Cyprus tourism has returned to a stable recovery path, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis said on Thursday, following the release of data by the Statistical…
Welsh holiday home tax rules could be eased after backlash
Tax rules on holiday homes could be relaxed after a backlash from owners. The Welsh government will look at the impact of a 'modest' reduction to the 182-day business rate threshold for self-catering accommodation. Property owners pay higher…
City of Miami Beach offers $1 hourly parking from August to October in effort to boost tourism - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Starting in August, visitors heading to Miami Beach will get a real nice discount on parking rates as the City has renewed their $1 hourly parking offer. The slashed parking fees will be applicable at city lots, garages…
Tourism pumps $2.8 billion into Napa County, but reports show warning signs
Every visitor who books a hotel room, eats at a restaurant or buys a bottle of Napa Valley wine helps fuel one of Napa County's biggest industries. Last year, those visits generated $2.8 billion in total economic impact, supporting 15,345 jobs…
Wildfires near Bordeaux threaten to squeeze France's struggling wine industry
SADIRAC, France (AP) — From his vineyards in Bordeaux wine country, Edouard le Grix de la Salle can sometimes smell the burning forests far away. The smoke brings a whiff of hardship for the region's economic fortunes. Wildfires that have…
Water is running short: Koh Samui is rationing supplies
ARCHIVE – A hotel pool in Fisherman's Village on the Thai island of Ko Samui. Photo: Carola Frentzen/dpa Koh Samui is known for its idyllic beaches, palm trees, and blue sea—but water has now become a scarce resource on the Thai…
Bali's traditional boats embody centuries of maritime tradition - but they're quickly disappearing
Five decades ago, Bali's coastline was adorned with traditional fishing canoes with colourful carvings of mythical elephant-fish. Where did they go? The disappearance of these canoes tells a much bigger story about how tourism, collecting and…
Hong Kong backtracks on requiring hotels to put fire escape hoods in rooms
Hong Kong authorities have backtracked on plans to require hotels to provide fire escape hoods in guest rooms and other spaces after industry leaders expressed concerns, and have said they will only encourage the equipment's usage at this stage.
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