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Tourism tax needs to be revisited in Wales, expert says
Wales' tourism tax needs to be more flexible, an expert has said. Last week, Anglesey council rejected introducing the visitor levy for now, over concerns for its tourism industry, while Gwynedd and Conwy councils both postponed making any decision…
Mid-Autumn events boost HK tourism ahead of Golden Week
Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival events and a short working gap before National Week have attracted many mainland visitors to Hong Kong early, boosting the local tourism industry, Travel Industry Council chairman Tommy Tam Kwong-shun said. SCROLL TO…
Stray Kids drives 10 mil. views for Busan tourism in KTO's latest campaign
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has scored a major hit in its quest to turn global K-pop fandom into real-world travel momentum. Its promotional video featuring global powerhouse Stray Kids recently shattered the 10-million-view mark, giving…
Top 10 countries for travel and tourism: Japan knocks US off top spot in WEF tourism index
Top 10 countries for travel and tourism: The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released its Travel and Tourism Development Index 2026, which assesses countries not only on tourism competitiveness but also on the sustainability and resilience of their…
Uganda turns to digital innovation, AI to drive tourism growth
Local performance group entertains tourists at Pian Upe Game Reserve in northeastern Uganda during the Open Park Days event on Sept. 25, 2026. Uganda is positioning digital innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) as drivers of tourism growth…
Eased visas, K-culture buzz drive record tourism boom in Korea
Tourism in Korea has shattered historical records, driven by a surge in international visitors taking advantage of relaxed visa policies and a global obsession with Korean pop culture. According to data released Monday by the Ministry of Culture…
Kerala to double tourism revenue in 5 years, carrying capacity checks: Minister PC Vishnunadh
6 min read Kochi Make us preferred source on Google As the Congress-led UDF government in Kerala completed 100 days in office last month, Tourism Minister PC Vishnunadh said the state is targeting to double the tourism revenue from around Rs 45,000…
'Still a lockdown': Deadly floods hit Nepal tourism as peak season begins
Kathmandu, Chitwan and Nuwakot, Nepal – Like every year, Pushpraj Rimal, a tour planner and taxi driver in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, was looking forward to September for his business to boom. But what he got instead was a series of…
Euronews Travel & Tourism Summit: Speakers, topics and how to watch
Europe's travel industry will take centre stage as political leaders and industry experts gather for the Euronews Travel & Tourism Summit. Live on Tuesday 29 September from the Albert Hall in Brussels, the one-day summit will examine how the…
Revealed: The top 10 countries for travel and tourism in 2026
The 2026 edition of the World Economic Forum's Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) has just been published, with Europe dominating the top 10. The index looks at factors and policies that enable sustainable and resilient development in the…
4 killed, 4 wounded in mass shooting near capital of Caribbean luxury tourism destination
A shooting near the capital of St. Vincent and the Grenadines left four people dead and four others wounded Friday night, prompting an intensified police response in the Caribbean island nation as authorities search for those responsible. Gunfire…
Axios C-Suite: Even the World Cup couldn't stop America's tourism slide
Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the U.S Travel Association, shared with me some very sobering — and telling — stats showing even our closest allies are refusing to visit America. Most startling: Despite hosting the World Cup…
Dubai investors show interest in Karnataka tourism, says K.J. George
Minister for Energy and Tourism K.J. George on Sunday said investors who showed interest in the State's tourism sector during his recent visit to Dubai would be given a “red-carpet” welcome. Speaking after inaugurating the World…
Minister unveils 'Godavari declaration' to promote tourism ahead of Godavari Pushkarams-2027
Minister of Culture and Tourism Kandula Durgesh on Sunday (September 27, 2026) unveiled the Godavari Declaration titled “The Godavari Calls,” aimed to promote tourism ahead of Godavari Pushkarams-2027. “The Godavari region has…
Qijiang in China's Chongqing boosts rural revitalization through red tourism and modern agricultural development
A drone photo taken on Sept. 16, 2026 shows the Red Army Bridge in Shihao Town of Qijiang District, southwest China's Chongqing. After the Zunyi Meeting in 1935, more than 8,000 Red Army soldiers were stationed overnight in Qijiang, creating a…
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