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jpost.com - Israel counts on pilgrimages to revive post-war tourism
Israel counts on pilgrimages to revive post-war tourism
The Jerusalem Post

After nearly two years of war, Israel's tourism industry is attempting a reset — not by chasing beachgoers or short-haul city breaks, but by leaning heavily on faith, familiarity, and loyal audiences abroad. Government officials believe…

upi.com - Macarena Hermosilla - Historic tourism slump deepens Cuba's crisis
Historic tourism slump deepens Cuba's crisis
UPI

Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Cuba's tourism sector has fallen to historic lows at a time when the island most needs foreign currency, intensifying pressure on an economy already in severe distress. International tourist arrivals dropped to 1.8 million in 2025…

globaltimes.cn - Chinese mainland to resume travel for Shanghai residents to Kinmen and Matsu: Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Chinese mainland to resume travel for Shanghai residents to Kinmen and Matsu: Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Global Times

To further normalize cross-Straits personnel exchanges and regularize exchanges across various fields, address the strong expectations of the people and the tourism industry in Taiwan region, and enhance the well-being of compatriots on both sides…

island.lk - Sahan Weerasooriya - Sri Lanka Tourism makes a strong impression at CMT 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany
Sri Lanka Tourism makes a strong impression at CMT 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany
The Island

Sri Lanka Tourism marked its presence at CMT 2026, held in Stuttgart, Germany, one of the largest consumer travel fairs in Europe. The Sri Lanka Stand accommodated representatives from the local tourism industry, providing a valuable platform to…

deccanchronicle.com - Laxmi Pranathi - International Tourism Receives A Boost With Central Budget Reducing TCS
International Tourism Receives A Boost With Central Budget Reducing TCS
Deccan Chronicle

Union civil aviation minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, through a statement, has welcomed this proposal, stating that the reduction in tax on foreign travel will further boost the civil aviation sector. He maintained that this will help achieve…

thehindu.com - Divya Gandhi - Budget 2026-27: 'Tourism can go from threat to tool for empowerment'
Budget 2026-27: 'Tourism can go from threat to tool for empowerment'
The Hindu

How eco-friendly is the Union Budget ? If you listened to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech 2026-27, you would have encountered precisely three references of the word “environment”: one is in the context of trade and…

rappler.com - Self-promotion? Frasco denies using tourism campaign for 2028 elections
Self-promotion? Frasco denies using tourism campaign for 2028 elections
RAPPLER

There's no shortage of beautiful places in the Philippines. But lately, it's Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco's face — not the beaches, mountains, or islands — that seems to dominate tourism materials, as alleged by Senator Raffy…

americamagazine.org - Simone Orendain – OSV News - Illinois pitching for funds to shore up abortion tourism denounced as 'macabre'
Illinois pitching for funds to shore up abortion tourism denounced as 'macabre'
America Magazine

CHICAGO (OSV News) — The executive director of the Illinois bishops' conference and an Illinois pro-life leader have decried the state's call for funding to support Illinois' abortion tourism industry after recent data indicated a slight…

focustaiwan.tw - Shanlan' tourism train arrives in Tainan - Focus Taiwan
Shanlan' tourism train arrives in Tainan - Focus Taiwan
Focus Taiwan - CNA English News

Tainan, Feb. 4 (CNA) Tourist train 'Shanlan' (山嵐號, or Mountain Mist) arrived at Tainan Station on Wednesday ahead of its new route, which will run between Tainan and Changhua County starting April 3. Operated by Taiwan Railways…

indianexpress.com - Kerala Tourism photo exhibition opens in Ahmedabad: 'Strong cultural ties'
Kerala Tourism photo exhibition opens in Ahmedabad: 'Strong cultural ties'
The Indian Express

LENSCAPE KERALA, an all-India photo exhibition of Kerala Tourism, was inaugurated at the Hutheesing Visual Arts Centre in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. The exhibition, presenting 100 photographs showcasing the state through the distinct visual languages of…

cyprus-mail.com - The tourism of tomorrow at the heart of Europe
The tourism of tomorrow at the heart of Europe
Cyprus Mail

On February 27, Europe's sustainable tourism community will gather in Nicosia. The Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI) celebrates 20 years of meaningful action in advancing sustainable tourism by organising a high-level European conference…

breitbart.com - Katherine Hamilton - OBAMA'S CHINESE BABY BUMP: Obama Encouraged Chinese Birth Tourism Inside the U.S.
OBAMA'S CHINESE BABY BUMP: Obama Encouraged Chinese Birth Tourism Inside the U.S.
Breitbart

Birth tourism from Communist China “exploded” under the watch of former President Barack Obama, allowing Chinese nationals — including Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials — to have babies in the U.S. and claim…

newswire.ca - The Parkside Hotel & Spa Ltd. - THE PARKSIDE HOTEL & SPA GENERAL MANAGER TRINA WHITE HONOURED AT THE 2026 IMPACT SUSTAINABILITY TRAVEL & TOURISM SUMMIT
THE PARKSIDE HOTEL & SPA GENERAL MANAGER TRINA WHITE HONOURED AT THE 2026 IMPACT SUSTAINABILITY TRAVEL & TOURISM SUMMIT
CNW

VICTORIA, BC, Feb. 4, 2026 /CNW/ - The Parkside Hotel & Spa's General Manager, Trina White, has been recognized with The IMPACT Award at the 2026 IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism Summit for her outstanding leadership in sustainable tourism…

indianexpress.com - Devansh Mittal - Delhi govt to redevelop Walled City, retain its historical character to make it a tourism hub
Delhi govt to redevelop Walled City, retain its historical character to make it a tourism hub
The Indian Express

2 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has taken charge of the redevelopment of Old Delhi after being appointed the Chairperson of the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation (SRDC), the government said…

thehindu.com - Sambasiva Rao M. - Bapatla set to emerge as tourism hub in five years, says Collector
Bapatla set to emerge as tourism hub in five years, says Collector
The Hindu

Bapatla is poised to transform into a major tourism hub over the next five years, District Collector Dr. V. Vinod Kumar said on Tuesday (February 03, 2026). Addressing a visiting delegation of Singapore government officials at the Collectorate, he…

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