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Singer Sung Si-kyung to bridge Korea-Japan tourism
Sung Si-kyung, a veteran singer known for his smooth voice and fluent Japanese, has been appointed as an honorary ambassador for Korean tourism by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), leading the way in attracting more Japanese visitors. The KTO…
Horizontal Falls tourism extended to 2028 as state tips $5 million into infrastructure
Thrill-seeking tourists wanting to ride through the popular Horizontal Falls will have two more years' grace before Indigenous stakeholders lead a transition to more diverse cultural activities at the spectacular Kimberley location. Horizontal…
Cornwall tourism 'on the brink' as costs soar
Cornwall's tourism sector is facing significant pressure, with business owners warning that the county is 'on the brink' as rising costs, policy shifts and declining visitor numbers threaten its viability. Six years after residents famously urged…
Who is Dita Angara-Mathay, Marcos' new tourism chief?
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's new tourism chief is a trade diplomat whose work spans tourism and economic development. In a press release on Friday, April 10, Malacañang announced the appointment of Dita…
Make it official': Pinoys pitch Pantropiko as Philippines' tourism anthem
A Filipino brought up the idea of making P-pop girl group BINI ‘s “ Pantropiko ” the Philippines' official tourism song. Threads user Mikko James Rodriguez (@mikkology_) raised the idea on the same day the “Nation's Girl…
Bordeaux flights set to 'strengthen connectivity' to Jersey
Flights to a European city will mark an 'exciting step forward' for Jersey, island officials have said. Loganair announced it would be launching services to Bordeaux in France as part of the airline's summer schedule from Jersey Airport. It said…
Licence of Hong Kong travel agency revoked after guide coerced visitors to shop
A Hong Kong travel agency has had its licence revoked after one of its tour guides allegedly coerced mainland Chinese travellers into purchasing items while visiting the city. The Travel Industry Authority on Monday said it had earlier launched an…
Where heritage meets heartbeat': Wilderness railway facing uncertain future
The Tasmanian government is hosting meetings about the future of the West Coast Wilderness Railway, which is a significant employer and economic driver for Queenstown and Strahan. Parts of the railway have been closed in recent years because of a…
Want to Play the Reshoring Theme? You Might Want to Buy These Stocks South of the Border.
Reshoring is the macroeconomic theme of the United States, bringing industrial capacity from Asia (specifically China) back home to North and South America. Some manufacturing will be done in the United States (e.g., semiconductors), while some…
Amid travel boom, Hokkaido struggles to improve airport rail link
Discussions are underway to improve rail access to New Chitose Airport, Hokkaido's busiest airport, following a record year for both domestic and international passenger arrivals, and amid projected growth in business travel demand linked to the…
After British teenager's death, tourists reveal risks of Ha Giang loop
Backpackers have today revealed the dangerous underworld of Vietnam motorbike tours, after a British teenager was killed on a 'notorious' mountain route. Tourists who survived the Ha Giang loop have spoken out to warn travellers flocking to South…
Montana ranch tied to 'Yellowstone' universe hits market for $16.3M
Two Feathers Ranch, a 357-acre legacy estate in Darby, Montana, has hit the market for $16.3 million. The ranch appears briefly in the Paramount series 'Yellowstone' in a single scene lasting just over two minutes, and is adjacent to the real-life…
Leonardtown Reflects On Growth, Charts Future At State Of The Town Breakfast
LEONARDTOWN, Md. — Community pride, strategic growth and a vision for the future took center stage during the Leonardtown “State of the Town Breakfast,” held at The Rex Theatre April 10, where local leaders, partners and…
The consequences of extreme exploitation - Enjoy Your Stay and I Understand Your Displeasure
Among the highlights of this year's Berlinale were the two feature films Enjoy Your Stay, by Dominik Locher, and I Understand Your Displeasure (Ich verstehe Ihren Unmut), by Kilian Armando Friedrich. Both films ucover a hidden world of misery. The…
Mayor accused of cashing in on own town in secret app scandal
READ MORE: Failing city mocked for 'bizarre' plan to boost tourism A quaint California town modeled after a traditional Danish village has been left reeling after its mayor was accused of secretly launching a tourism app for personal gain. Solvang…
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