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A new dawn for HK tourism: Long-haul visitors jump significantly as European markets boom
Hong Kong's tourism sector is showing clear signs of a diversified recovery. While mainland Chinese visitors have long been the backbone of the city's travel industry, this year's data reveals a promising shift: non-Chinese markets are gaining…
Industry welcomes confirmation of T and V-level courses in travel and tourism
Mar 30, 202608:35 GMT by Juliet Dennis The industry has welcomed news that travel and tourism T-level and V-level courses will launch in 2030. The trade and academics hailed the confirmation as a “fantastic opportunity” to attract…
Safety first: how the Iran war is reshaping global tourism
Global instability did little to slow the growth of international tourism in 2025. According to the UN Tourism Data Dashboard, the total number of international travellers last year stood at over 1.5 billion, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. The…
Saudi Tourism: Is It Finally About To Happen?
After many prior announcements — all of which turned out to be premature — the Saudi government is now preparing to offer Tourist Visas to those interested in seeing Saudi Arabia for reasons other than business and religious…
The View | Japan's wobbly economy at odds with robust property market
Spare a thought for investors seeking shelter from the energy shock caused by the war in Iran. There are no sanctuaries. Government bonds, a traditional beneficiary of a flight to safety, have fallen in response to fears central banks will be…
Famagusta tourism under pressure from Middle East war fallout
The Famagusta district is coming under economic pressure from the fallout of the Middle East war, with Paralimni-Deryneia mayor Giorgos Nikolettos saying government support measures are a step in the right direction but should extend across the…
Mass. Tourism Chief goes 'On the Record' about World Cup events
Mass. tourism chief goes 'On the Record' about World Cup events FAN IN MASSACHUSETTS. IT IS TECHNICALLY A FRIENDLY. HOWEVER, THERE'S NOTHING FRIENDLY ABOUT IT. THURSDAY'S MATCH BETWEEN FRANCE AND BRAZIL IS RAMPING UP EXCITEMENT FOR THE MAIN EVENT…
Cruise lines charging passengers up to £19 a day for fuel surcharges
READ MORE: Inside world's first hydrogen-powered cruise scheduled to set sail this year As war rages on across the Middle East, cruise lines are facing higher oil and fuel costs. Two Asia-based lines have implemented new fuel surcharges to cope…
Over 13.7m tourists visit HK so far this year, up 17pc: Paul Chan
More than 13.7 million tourists have visited Hong Kong so far this year, a year-on-year increase of about 17 percent, said Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT In a blog post on Sunday (Mar 29), the financial chief…
Brits desert Cyprus and head elsewhere as bookings 40% down
READ MORE: Brits are cancelling their Cyprus holidays because of the Iran war - despite it being safe to travel to The Iran conflict is causing a rise in tourist cancellations and a 40 per cent dive in new bookings in Cyprus amid the war in the…
Murcia nears full capacity for Easter as cities lead tourism surge
Hotels across the Region of Murcia are set to reach near full capacity this Easter, with demand strongest in the main cities of Murcia, Cartagena and Lorca. Industry forecasts indicate occupancy levels of around 95 per cent in these urban centres…
'Nostalgic glint of adventure': why The Beach is my feelgood movie
I can't listen to Porcelain by Moby without picturing a secluded beach and reminiscing about roads less traveled. Somewhere halfway through Danny Boyle's sun-drenched film The Beach, there's one scene that captures a sense of awe at life's…
Halwara Airport Flight Bookings: Punjab Gears Up for Enhanced Air Connectivity
Get ready for take-off: Flight bookings for Punjab's Halwara Airport are launching in April, promising enhanced air connectivity and a boost to the region's economy. Flight bookings for Halwara Airport in Punjab are scheduled to begin in April…
Honoring the past, courting the present at The Peninsula
If one has to name the most iconic and historic hotel in Hong Kong, it would be none other than The Peninsula. Standing guard by the Victoria Harbour since 1928, the hotel boasts a grandeur that bespeaks a colonial legacy passed through the…
How Energas Turned an Environmental Concern into Cuba's Cheapest Power
Energas is a company that stands as a successful example of foreign investment for over 20 years. Its partners include the Cuban state-owned companies Unión Eléctrica (UNE) and CubaPetróleo (CUPET), and its foreign partner is…
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