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Seoul to expand medical tourism interpreters tenfold
The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday it will expand its pool of medical tourism interpreter-coordinators to about 1,000 this year — nearly ten times the current level — to better serve the rapidly growing number of foreign…
Osoyoos' Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre receives BC tourism award for Whispers of the Trickster
Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre's Jenna Bower and Taylor Baptiste-Sparrow with Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia award. Osoyoos' Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre has been awarded for its Whispers of the Trickster theatre experience by the…
The rise of sports tourism in Melbourne: Why major events like the F1 Australian Grand Prix are driving travel decisions
There's nothing we love more than planning a holiday. But do you ever stop to think about the reasons why you travel? Of course, there's the usual: gain new life experiences, learn about different cultures, create lasting memories with loved ones.
Twelve Apostles visitors to be charged entry fee to see natural wonder
Tourists will soon have to pay an entry fee to see the Twelve Apostles on Victoria's Great Ocean Road. The Victorian government will on Monday announce a fee for tourists to visit the $126m Twelve Apostles Visitor Experience Centre, which is due to…
Oil prices top $100, FDA leadership change, the wellness boom and more in Morning Squawk
This is CNBC's Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Good morning. If you're getting on a plane soon, consider this a public service announcement that you may want to give yourself extra time for…
Inside the future of Peaky Blinders after The Immortal Man release
Peaky Blinders is once again enthralling viewers after the cinematic release of The Immortal Man hit theatres last week, ahead of its Netflix premiere later this month. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man - which includes a significant recasting -…
China's spring travel market warms up, creating new consumption trends
Visitors enjoy early-blooming cherry blossoms in the 550-acre East Lake Cherry Blossom Garden in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province, on March 6, 2026. Photo: VCG Tourist sites across China have rolled out many themed performances and immersive…
Road-trippers capture video of large reptile 'hitchhiker' peeking out of car hood while they drive: 'I'm terrified just watching this
A couple driving down a road in Australia got a shock when a green snake suddenly popped its head up over the hood of the car. TikTok user Kerry Jenkins (@kerryjenkins32) shared a video taken while driving down the road with the caption, 'Soooo…
House passes contentious ride-share legislation
Taxis lined up at the LF Wade International Airport (File photograph by Akil Simmons) Legislation designed to open the door to a ride-sharing service was passed by MPs despite calls from members of the Opposition to put it on hold. Government…
Iran strikes highlight Israel's energy vulnerability
Israel's recent strikes on Iranian oil infrastructure and the surge in global crude prices are underscoring a growing national security concern, the country's dependence on centralized energy systems, Lt. Col. (res.) Ivri Verbin, a sustainability…
₹10 crore sanctioned for the renovation of Yatri Nivas in Srirangam
Yatri Nivas, a budget-friendly accommodation for pilgrims visiting Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, will get a makeover at an estimate of ₹9.99 crore. The facility built at a cost of ₹47 crore on about 6.40 acres of land on…
Harry Potter store could spell end for souvenir shops blighting London
A new Harry Potter flagship store on London 's Oxford Street shows Warner Bros plans to 'squeeze the oxygen out of the unlicensed market', a retail expert has said. The 21,000 sq ft store over two floors within The Ribbon development at 134-140…
1855 sketch that launched Yosemite to stardom back in the public eye
A sketch that once circulated the United States, introducing millions to Yosemite, is now in the hands of the Library of Congress, ensuring future generations of the public will be able to see it. In 1849, Thomas Almond Ayres, then in his early…
Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way
Guy HedgecoeBusiness reporter, Madrid Diana left her native Peru two years ago, looking for financial and professional stability in Europe. But, as an undocumented migrant in Spain, life has been difficult. The 40-year-old's dream of working in the…
Vast array of employers, industries expected at Nevada's largest free job fair
Eighteen different companies in the hospitality industry are expected to attend Nevada's largest free job fair, which will feature more than 100 employers overall from more than a dozen industries. Clark County will host the Spring Job Fair, which…
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