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This village is trying to revive its polar bear tourism industry. Locals are worried
Late every summer, polar bears gather outside Kaktovik, a remote Alaskan Native village situated on the edge of the continent, deep within the Arctic Circle. Here, they feast on whale remains left by hunters, patiently awaiting the deep cold that…
A tiny Arctic village in Alaska is trying to revive its polar-bear tourism industry
Late every summer, hulking white bears gather outside a tiny Alaska Native village on the edge of the continent, far above the Arctic Circle, to feast on whale carcasses left behind by hunters and to wait for the deep cold to freeze the sea. It's a…
A tiny Arctic village in Alaska is trying to revive its polar bear tourism industry
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Late every summer, hulking white bears gather outside a tiny Alaska Native village on the edge of the continent, far above the Arctic Circle, to feast on whale carcasses left behind by hunters and to wait for the…
Seoul to transform Central Asian enclave into tourism hub
The Jung District Office announced a plan to transform Central Asian Street in Gwanghui-dong, near Dongdaemun Market, into a specialized cultural and tourism hub, part of a two-year initiative to revitalize the commercial district through 2027. The…
Alaska Native village seeks community-led polar bear tourism comeback
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Late every summer, hulking white bears gather outside a tiny Alaska Native village on the edge of the continent, far above the Arctic Circle, to feast on whale carcasses left behind by hunters and to wait for the deep…
Pahalgam, a year on: Resilience falters, tourism struggles
Above the green treeline of pine, fir, and deodar, the snow-capped Katsal Peak shines in the bright spring sun and azure blue sky. From his rickety wooden shop in Pahalgam's main market, Ghulam Nabi, 67, sees this peak, at an altitude of 15,860…
How a south China island balances conservation and tourism
A Bryde's whale is spotted off Weizhou Island in Beihai City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 14, 2026. (Guangxi Academy of Sciences/Handout via Xinhua) On a cloudless morning during the Spring Festival holiday, an 11-passenger…
2 million medical tourists visited S. Korea in 2025, spending 12.5 trillion won on tourism
South Korea in 2025 saw 2.01 million foreigners visit the country to receive medical treatment, according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare on Friday, who are thought to have spent more than 12 trillion won on tourism. The number of foreign…
Cyprus Business Now: Wizz Air, tourism, shipping, energy, AI, solar energy, BoC
The event took place at the Four Seasons hotel in Limassol, attracting a global audience and positioning Cyprus at the centre of discussions on the future of wealth management. According to the chamber, the conference “served as a high-level…
Amnesty International, rights groups issue World Cup travel advisory
Amnesty International and dozens of U.S. civil and human rights groups issued a 'World Cup travel advisory' Thursday, warning tournament visitors of 'rising authoritarianism and increasing violence' in the United States during President Donald…
As Travel To Puerto Rico Rises, Chef José Enrique Revisits Nostalgic Island Cooking At His New Restaurant
Isla Verde in San Juan, Puerto Rico at Fairmont El San Juan Hotel. Blame Bad Bunny or the fact that travelers are finally catching on to the beauty of La Isla del Encanto, but it's been a busy year for the tourism industry in Puerto Rico. In 2025…
The Port of Montreal kicks off its 2026 cruise season: a diversified offering and an upscale positioning
MONTREAL, April 24, 2026 /CNW/ - The Port of Montreal is launching its cruise season today, in collaboration with Montréal Cruises and Tourisme Montréal, with the arrival of the Victory I from Victory Cruise Lines. From now until…
Nittany Lion wins mascot race at draft
The other Battle of Pennsylvania went to Penn State's Nittany Lion mascot. The intrigue: The 'Great Pennsylvania Mascot Race' at the NFL draft campus at Point State Park pitted Steely McBeam, Swoop the Philadelphia Eagles mascot, Roc the Pitt…
Consumer market attracts global brands
China's consumer market is gaining fresh momentum from an explosion of new business formats and consumption scenarios as well as a robust policy push, and the dynamism is prompting global companies to position themselves for a stake in what they…
England's happiest place named as ancient market town with unique windmill
Sleaford was named the happiest place in England A small and 'charming' town has been crowned the happiest place to live in England. Sleaford boasts a modest population of approximately 17,600 residents and is an ancient market town with roots…
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