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Maryland Tourism Coalition Hosts Holiday Industry Meet-Up In Leonardtown
LEONARDTOWN, Md. — The Maryland Tourism Coalition (MTC) held their Industry Meet-Up in downtown Leonardtown Tuesday, Dec. 16, bringing tourism and hospitality professionals together as part of the organization's ongoing statewide outreach…
Japan eyes intensive aid to promote regional tourism
The Japan Tourism Agency plans to launch a subsidy program for destination management/marketing organizations, or DMOs, beyond regional boundaries in a bid to provide intensive support to activities designed to attract tourists to regional areas…
Special task force set up to tackle Semporna tourism sector woes
KOTA KINABALU: A task force has been set up to address issues affecting tourism in Semporna, says Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment minister Datuk Jafry Arifin (pic). Issues such as safety, cleanliness, licensing and a lack of coordination…
The Art of Designing Immersive VR Tourism Experiences - AR Insider
VR has leapt from labs to living rooms to visitor centers, with those in the tourism industry now using headsets and WebXR to preview destinations, tell stories, and widen access to hard-to-reach places. VR is crafting a gateway to the world's most…
'Cautious optimism' as domestic tourism increases in Scotland
Over the same period, there were 63.8 million tourism day visits which generated £3.1 billion. Domestic tourism remains one of Scotland's most important markets. Visitors from Scotland, England and Wales are more likely to travel…
The 'pawprint economy' is booming - and it offers huge opportunities for tourism
Luxury pet pampering packages at hotels, menus with dog-friendly roast dinners and £6,000 animal-friendly charter flights. Pet travel isn't just a trend, it's something of a transformation. This is the “pawprint economy”…
Millennials enjoy creative tourism - new research uncovers a business opportunity for South Africans
Creative tourism is a growing form of travel where visitors learn by taking part in hands-on, culturally rooted activities. These can include classes in local cooking, craft workshops or music sessions. Tourism researchers Anneli Douglas, Gijsbert…
Selkirk College launches innovative new programs in business and tourism
Selkirk College has launched two evolving programs at a time when it is navigating financial pressures caused by federal restrictions on international student enrolment. The region's college has launched new business and tourism programs as it…
Less sugar, same punch? Sabah's red durians take centre stage in tourism push
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is carving out a name for itself as a regional durian hub, drawing on its rich biodiversity and growing appetite for both cultivated and wild varieties of the so-called “king of fruits”. In recent years, the East…
Christmas Is Back in Bethlehem, but Peace and Joy Have Yet to Arrive
A marching band played carols, a choir sang hymns and the lights adorning a giant evergreen blinked on, as Christmas tentatively returned to Bethlehem's Manger Square. For the past two years, Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank have…
Gulmarg Is Drenched In Snow
Rain and snow on the first day of Chillai-Kalaan is locally seen as a good omen and a precursor to plenty of snow. A dry winter last year caused severe problems for residents of the Kashmir Valley and tourism industry players. The Chillai-Kalaan…
Opinion | Frenzy around Hong Kong Palace Museum's Egyptian show offers food for thought
Who would have thought the Egyptian exhibition at the Hong Kong Palace Museum would be so popular? Art and relics from ancient Egypt are fascinating, of course. And the collection of over 200 treasured pieces, from seven major Egyptian museums and…
UK's longest ski slope set to be built for £300m
The site could also include an indoor tropical water park, and an artificial beach. A massive indoor ski resort with the longest slide in Europe has been given a major boost by the Welsh government. Rebeca Evans, Wales' Cabinet Secretary for…
Why Croatia's capital wants to hold the best Christmas market - BBC News
Image source, AFP via Getty Images Christmas markets are not just tradition across Europe, they are big businesses that give cities a huge economic boost every December. For Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, it is an effective way of attracting…
Foreign tourist arrivals yet to recover to peak level
JAKARTA: Foreign tourist arrivals are expected to remain below pre-pandemic levels, even as the sector shows steady post-pandemic recovery. Experts pointed to intensifying competition from neighbouring countries, limited diversification beyond…
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