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Kerala Budget: major tourism and traditional industry push for Alappuzha
Alappuzha has emerged as one of the biggest winners in the maiden Budget of the V.D. Satheesan government, with a raft of proposals spanning tourism, infrastructure, and traditional industries aimed at breathing fresh life into the coastal…
LGBTQ+ Tourism Boom: Searches Surge For Queer Districts Worldwide
Parade participants attend the Christopher Street West Association's 56th Annual LA Pride Parade: 'Rise With Pride' on June 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. ( The LGBTQ+ tourism market is at an all time high. The demographic is estimated to be…
Kerala Budget: Stakeholders hail industry status to tourism sector
Welcoming the Kerala Budget for its significant steps towards granting industry status to the tourism sector, a long-pending demand, the Confederation of Kerala Tourism Industry (CKTI) said the Budget lays a strong foundation for future growth and…
Kerala Budget: Budget announces industry benefits to tourism sector
Tourism industry has reason to cheer as the Revised Budget presented by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan here on Friday stressed that all the benefits provided to industries will be provided to the tourism sector. The State government has accepted the…
Ivanka Trump 's luxury resorts are tourism Albania doesn't need
There's so much to love about Albania. It is, without doubt, one of the kindest and most welcoming countries I've visited in Europe. It is also one of the poorest; one that could gain immensely from the economic benefits of tourism. But I, like the…
Will hosting Hyrox World Championships add muscle to Hong Kong's tourism trade?
Hosting the Asian debut of the Hyrox World Championships could bring more high-spending visitors to Hong Kong and the city's selection as host may have been driven by its proximity to the vast mainland China market, experts have said. The…
Cornwall's fight for unique powers brings 'tourism tax' a step closer
There has been discussion both in Parliament and Cornwall Council's chamber this week about the potential for Cornwall to introduce a 'tourism tax' - a levy paid by people holidaying in the Duchy. Last year, communities secretary Steve Reed MP said…
Visit Orlando: Tourism hits new record, but Canadian travel drops 13%
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County leaders received an update Thursday from Visit Orlando, the official tourism marketing organization for the region, highlighting record-setting visitor numbers, along with a notable challenge from north of…
Beyond crabs and dinos: Japan's least-touristed region rethinks appeal
Crabs and dinosaurs. For decades, that's how Fukui Prefecture has tried to sell itself to the rest of Japan and, more recently, the world — with limited success. Nicknamed the “Dinosaur Kingdom,” this rural region on the Sea of…
Taxi drivers warn of tourism downturn impact
Taxi drivers have voiced concern over the impact of declining tourism on the sector, warning that support measures may be needed if current conditions persist, they reported on Friday. The Pancyprian federation of urban taxis said a downturn linked…
Al-Khateeb says Saudi tourism overcame regional disruptions, eyes accelerated growth through 2030
ROME — Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb said the Kingdom's tourism sector remained resilient despite regional geopolitical tensions that disrupted travel across the Middle East, crediting strong domestic tourism and religious…
Why The World Cup's Big Winner Could Be Kansas City
Kansas City, the smallest U.S. World Cup host city, convinced three powerhouse teams to choose it for their base camps, and that could deliver an outsized economic boon, say tourism experts. Argentina supporters rally in Kansas City's Mill Creek…
Cabinet meeting to be held in Coastal Karnataka, says Chief Minister
The State government will convene a Cabinet meeting in coastal Karnataka and expects officials to resolve major regulatory and technical bottlenecks affecting tourism and investment projects in the region before then, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar…
Expert issues 'stand by' warning as Foreign Office eases Gulf travel warnings
A travel expert has provided an update on journeys to and from the Gulf region following the US and Iran reaching an agreement to cease hostilities between the two nations. Speaking outside the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)…
Studies of classics called key to future
Classical wisdom should illuminate humanity's path forward and address key questions of our time, including how to keep our world in peace and order, according to an initiative announced at the closing ceremony of the Second World Conference of…
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