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Myanmar bets on ancient temples and Buddhist pilgrimage sites to boost tourism
Myanmar's ancient temples, luxury hotels and Buddhist pilgrimage sites are stirring back to life as the country's military-backed government bets tourism will become one of the first visible signs of an economic recovery after this year's election.
Space tourism hasn't taken off, but the dream isn't over yet
In the next few years, a private company plans to begin assembling a commercial space station in the Earth's orbit, the closest thing yet to a place where paying guests might one day check in and spend the night circling the planet. But before you…
Las Vegas business group wants to wean economy off of tourism
Las Vegas business booster Danielle Casey is well aware that officials have long sought to wean the local economy off its dependence on tourism. Now, the group she leads has drawn up a plan for how it will try to diversify the employer base in…
Tourism Department's workshop at Hampi to decide priority destinations in Karnataka
As part of the Karnataka government's ambitious vision to position the State as a globally competitive tourism destination, a high-level consultative workshop to develop global standard tourist destinations will be held at Hampi on July 7. A…
NZ's tourism sector is striving to be greener. What does that mean for businesses?
When choosing where to holiday, more of us than ever are thinking about our environmental footprint. One recent survey found nearly three quarters of travellers considered sustainable travel important. A similar UK survey found 71% of travellers…
₹17-cr. Rain Forest project planned to promote eco-tourism in Amaravati
The Amaravati Development Corporation Limited (ADCL) has invited competitive bids for developing a Rain Forest project at Sakhamuru Park, envisaged as a premier eco-tourism destination that blends biodiversity conservation, environmental education…
Aerial 'joyride' over Patna at Rs 2,100 part of Bihar's major heli-tourism push
Seeking to improve access to some of Bihar's key tourist and pilgrimage destinations, the state government will launch helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft services connecting Patna with Rajgir, Kaimur and Valmikinagar from July 15 under a six-month…
Private Capital Is Moving Into Saudi Tourism - Their Bets Look Very Different
Saudi Arabia's PIF is scaling back direct investment in large-scale tourism projects, taking on early-stage risk while expecting private capital to fund execution; private money now reportedly represents ~48% of tourism investment and 60% of new…
Swiss-Hong Kong chef Jacques Kagi brings his 'world of fusion' to new role
Many have come to know chef Jacques Kagi as the doppelganger of Hong Kong actor Anthony Wong Chau-sang. But there is so much more to this Swiss-Hong Kong chef than this uncanny resemblance. After working at various high-profile restaurants in Hong…
Spain's Minister of Tourism predicts 100 million tourists this year | Sur in English
Spain's Ministry of Industry and Tourism believes that the country will 'likely' reach the 100 million international tourist mark in 2026. Even if Spain achieves this milestone, 'what's truly important for the government' is the increase in…
Aegean Airlines makes comeback at Paphos airport - tourism board welcomes move
Aegean Airlines resumed flights to and from Paphos International Airport last week, with the Paphos regional tourism board (Etap) welcoming the airline's return as a major boost for the district's air connectivity and tourism prospects. In a…
Supreme Court protected birthright citizenship. Here's what it didn't do
Justice Brett Kavanaugh supplied the sixth vote on narrower ground, writing that “the Executive Order does not violate the Fourteenth Amendment. But the Order does contravene a federal statute” — Title 8, Chapter 12, §…
Michigan Matters: Catching up with Michigan university leaders, Jalen Rose
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, Eastern Michigan University president Brendan Kelly, DTE's Trevor Lauer, and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode featuring leaders from across…
Before seven venues suddenly closed, Brittney noticed things changing
Industry experts say the sudden closure of seven venues in Hobart is a significant blow to the city's nightlife scene, but not an unexpected one. They say reduced spending by people on nights out and increased costs being faced by venue operators…
Toronto sees modest economic boost from World Cup as city's hosting gig nears end
The World Cup brought excitement and celebrations to the city of Toronto for the past four weeks, but new data shows it may not have delivered the economic goal some were hoping for. A total of $380 million was spent by the municipality, province…
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