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Japan's booming tourism industry struggling to improve sustainability
Finding harmony with nature in the pearlescent waters of Oku-Matsushima's oyster farms. Tucking into dishes made with unique alpine vegetables in the sacred hills of Dewa Sanzan. Forest bathing, imbibing in local sake and relaxing in wood-fired…
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…
Korea's tourism balance swings to deficit in July after 4 months of surplus
Korea's tourism balance swung back to a deficit in July after posting surpluses for four consecutive months, industry data showed Sunday. The balance posted a deficit of $50.3 million in July, reversing a surplus of $596.6 million in June…
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…
Public can vote for REYTAS' Remarkable Tourism Event winner for the first time
For the first time ever, members of the public are getting a chance to help decide a winner at this year's Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs). It is the first time in the awards' 16-year history that the public is getting to have…
Hospitality sector seeks lands for budget-friendly hotels to boost tourism
The Andhra Pradesh Hotels Association on Sunday urged the State government to prepare a plan for establishing budget-friendly hotels in major cities including Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati and Bhogapuram, stating that they will develop…
Locals are not lovin' plans for new McDonald's outlets in these tourism towns
When Phillip Island residents started looking for details about a new McDonald's outlet proposed for the township of Cowes, their online searches generated some confounding results. Why were there so many responses about a fast food application in…
World Tourism Day: From Mumbai-Goa To Manali-Leh, 10 Must-Do Road Trips In India
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Delhi to Leh offers a high-altitude adventure best done June to September with fuel and cash precautions Guwahati to Shillong and Cherrapunji showcases Meghalaya's lakes, waterfalls, caves, and living root…
How Luxury Hotels Are Using AI | World Tourism Day 2026
Five-star hotels are putting AI to work in four very different ways, and World Tourism Day 2026—observed September 27 under the theme “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism,” with El Salvador playing…
More Canadians are visiting NH, but tourism numbers are still notably down
This story was originally produced by the Concord Monitor. NHPR is republishing it in partnership with the Granite State News Collaborative. Wakeda Campground had never run a marketing campaign in Canada before, but this year, the political climate…
Korea's regional districts turn local culture into tourism destinations
From local food traditions to historic streets and cultural landmarks, regional cities across South Korea are turning their distinctive assets into tourism destinations as the government seeks to draw international visitors beyond Seoul and…
Nepal: Ten climbers missing after avalanche hits Himalayan base camp
At least 10 Nepali climbers who were preparing to lead an expedition are missing after an avalanche hit a base camp in the Himalayas on Sunday. The climb's organisers said the local guides were at a staging point close to the Himlung Himal peak in…
Lancashire coast takes centre stage in major £1.2m tourism drive
VisitEngland has launched All on England's Coast to boost bookings and visitor spending across England's coastal destinations, focusing on the autumn season and stretching through to 2027. The campaign follows the success of a pilot programme…
Nepal: Ten climbers missing after avalanche hits Himalayan base camp
At least 10 Nepalese climbers who were preparing to lead an expedition in the Himalayas are missing after an avalanche hit a base camp on Sunday morning. The climb's organisers said the local guides were at a staging point close to the Himlung…
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