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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…
Five North East businesses nominated for national tourism awards
Five North East businesses are battling it out to be named the best in their category at England's national tourism awards. All five took the gold in their respective categories at the 2026 North East Tourism Awards. Two are in Newcastle, with…
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…
Asia-Pacific Outpaced North America on Tourism Growth in 2025 - By a Lot
Asia-Pacific saw strong tourism growth in 2025, driven by relaxed visa policies and active marketing, while North America, particularly the U.S., experienced a decline due to restrictive entry policies and reduced promotions. Countries like China…
Cyprus Business Now: IMF, economy, tourism, Eurobank, CySEC, Eurolife,
Speaking to the Cyprus Agency News (CNA), Yiasemides said that, despite the ceasefire, uncertainty over how talks between the United States and Iran will develop is discouraging investors from taking new initiatives. “It is the worst thing…
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…
Major upgrades planned for 200-hectare site once used as TV, film backdrop
Tourism operator Intrepid has announced a multi-million-dollar investment in Ooraminna Homestead, 30 kilometres south of Alice Springs. The group plans to upgrade existing accommodation and build 10 extra self-contained units. The site is closed…
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…
Drone light show staged in China's Guiyang
People watch a drone light show at Guanshanhu District in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 14, 2026. A drone light show was staged in Guiyang on Tuesday, showcasing the city's booming big data industry and rich cultural and…
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