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From 'The King's Warden' to 'Salmokji,' film locations turn into tourism hot spots in Korea
Korea's struggling film industry is making a strong comeback — and this time, the impact is spilling far beyond theaters. From historic exile sites to eerie reservoirs, filming locations featured in hit movies are drawing crowds and boosting…
Canadians flocking to Cayman Islands drive record-breaking tourism numbers this year
Amid rising airfares, global political unrest and strained relations with America, Canadians continue to seek out sunny destinations, especially in the cold months of winter. And Cayman Islands is the latest destination to report record numbers of…
China may become top tourism economy by 2030 as inbound travel surges: report
Inbound travelers line up for customs clearance at Haikou Meilan International Airport in South China's Hainan Province on January 17, 2026. Photo: VCG China's travel and tourism economy grew 9.9 percent in 2025, more than twice as fast as the…
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…
How Cartels, Conflict, and Live Tourism Are Redrawing the American Travel Map
In 2026, the American traveler has traded the pursuit of the best deal for the stable experience, as geopolitical shockwaves transform predictability into the ultimate luxury. U.S. travelers are learning to read a very different map, one drawn not…
Saudi Arabia Scraps Tourism Funding In Vision 2030 Shake-Up
Saudi Arabia is cutting back on large-scale tourism projects including Neom and the Red Sea Destination, the Kingdom has announced. In a press conference on Wednesday, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), explained…
Cyprus tourism sector hopes for regional calm to limit booking damage
Cyprus' tourism industry is clinging to hopes that US President Donald Trump's assurances on ending the war in Iran will soon be borne out, giving the island at least some chance of limiting the damage to summer bookings. Even if calm returns in…
West Asia conflict hits aviation, tourism, inbound travel dips 15-20%, industry faces ₹18,000 cr loss: PHDCCI
The ongoing West Asia conflict has significantly impacted India's aviation, tourism and hospitality sectors, leading to a 15-20 per cent decline in inbound tourist traffic and an estimated net loss of ₹18,000 crore for the aviation industry…
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…
West Asia conflict hits inbound tourism by 15-20%, says report
India's tourism and hospitality sector is facing renewed external pressures following escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) said. According to a report by the industry body, disruptions…
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…
Valencian tourism unlocks major funding boost
The Valencian government has unveiled a new funding programme aimed at strengthening the global positioning of its tourism sector. The initiative, now being shared with local businesses in destinations such as Altea, is designed to enhance…
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…
Eye on aspirational India, medical tourism, Max Healthcare steps up bed capacity expansion
Max Healthcare Institute Ltd is stepping up capacity expansion to cater to demands of 'aspirational India' while also boosting medical tourism, targeting to have a total of 10,000 beds over the next 3-4 years, according to its Chairman and Managing…
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…
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