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Protection of Sovereignty Bill could massively disrupt tourism industry
Several experts have analysed and shared their views on the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 that is supposed to be tabled before parliament for debate and enactment. The experts have discussed the impact that the bill could have on non-…
Japan tourism hits record despite China spat and Iran war
Foreign tourists coming to Japan hit a new record in March despite another huge drop in Chinese visitors as well as a fall in those from the Middle East, official data showed Wednesday. The number of international visitors was 3.6 million, up 3.5%…
Reform candidate claims growing up in castle means he 'understands tourism industry
Fred Campbell, who is standing as Reform's candidate for Inverness and Nairn in the upcoming May 7 elections, reportedly said that his home being open to the public when he grew up meant he knew about the sector. According to other candidates who…
Iran War Hits Kerala Tourism Hard
'We have lost 70-80 per cent of our business from foreign guests.' The North Cliff in Varkala is all go on a Thursday evening. Most of the tourists strolling along the narrow lane, which stretches across the Cliffside, are from different parts of…
Minister urges Beijing not to politicize Strait tourism
By Jake Chung / Staff writer, with CNAMinister urges Beijing not to politicize S Minister of Transportation and Communications Chen Shih-kai (陳世凱) yesterday urged China not to politicize tourism, saying that cross-strait travel…
Hermès Shares Drop as Q1 Growth Slows on Pressure from Middle East, Weaker Tourism
PARIS – Hermès International is still leading the luxury pack, but not fast enough to outrun currency headwinds and weakening tourist flows. Sales at the French luxury house rose 6 percent at constant exchange rates in the three…
Bay St. Louis locals torn over tourism surge: 'No longer the quiet little waterfront town'
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. — Another wave of visitors floods this coastal city every weekend. The bars fill up and profits spread. But for residents of Bay St. Louis, the surge is also becoming a dilemma. “They come to party,” Harold…
Japan tourism hits record in March despite China spat, Iran war
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Apr 15, 2026, 05:13 PM TOKYO - Foreign tourists coming to Japan hit a new record in March despite another huge drop in Chinese visitors as well as a fall in those from the…
Trump moans about Starmer not drilling for oil - but not for reason you think
Donald Trump keeps attacking the UK for not drilling for oil in the North Sea - but not for the reason you think. Today he renewed his complaints about the UK's decision not to grant new licences for drilling off the coast of Scotland. He told Fox…
Sri Lankan student could be deported from UK after one-day student fee delay
A Sri Lankan university student says her life has been ruined because a one-day delay in paying her tuition fees led to her being thrown off her degree course and put at risk of deportation. Navodya De Silva, 25, secured a place at Coventry…
Ayia Napa hotel occupancy plummets as Iran war hits Cyprus' tourism sector
Ayia Napa mayor Christos Zannetou on Wednesday expressed cautious optimism for tourism in Cyprus, warning that ongoing instability in the Middle East is weighing on bookings and hotel occupancy. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Zannetou…
BTA appoints new VP of sales and business development
c60ee872-8597-4db3-afac-c5cfdd761148 Created: Apr 15, 2026 11:49 AM (Updated: Apr 15, 2026 11:49 AM) Eric Kincaid, Bermuda Tourism Authority vice-president of sales and business development (Photograph supplied) The Bermuda Tourism Authority's new…
China rolls out electronic border area travel permit; move facilitates travel with no adverse impact: industry insider
A view of Dali ancient town in Southwest China's Yunnan Province, a well-known tourist destination Photo: VCG The electronic border area travel permit policy, announced earlier in April by China's National Immigration Administration (NIA), become…
Saudi Arabia's Hotel Boom Has a Catch: Rates Are Falling Fast
Saudi Arabia is building its tourism industry at remarkable speed, but room rates are falling, according to new statistics. New data from Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics shows the Kingdom's hospitality sector expanded rapidly in…
Mega-events drive 14% year-on-year rise in Hong Kong tourist arrivals in March
Events such as Art Basel Hong Kong and ComplexCon helped drive a 14 per cent year-on-year growth in visitor arrivals in March, but the US-Israel war with Iran could bring volatility to the travel market, the Tourism Board has said. The increase…
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