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thehindu.com - The Hindu Bureau - Kerala Budget: major tourism and traditional industry push for Alappuzha
Kerala Budget: major tourism and traditional industry push for Alappuzha
The Hindu

Alappuzha has emerged as one of the biggest winners in the maiden Budget of the V.D. Satheesan government, with a raft of proposals spanning tourism, infrastructure, and traditional industries aimed at breathing fresh life into the coastal…

forbes.com - Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner - LGBTQ+ Tourism Boom: Searches Surge For Queer Districts Worldwide
LGBTQ+ Tourism Boom: Searches Surge For Queer Districts Worldwide
Forbes

Parade participants attend the Christopher Street West Association's 56th Annual LA Pride Parade: 'Rise With Pride' on June 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. ( The LGBTQ+ tourism market is at an all time high. The demographic is estimated to be…

independent.co.uk - Annabel Grossman - Ivanka Trump 's luxury resorts are tourism Albania doesn't need
Ivanka Trump 's luxury resorts are tourism Albania doesn't need
The Independent

There's so much to love about Albania. It is, without doubt, one of the kindest and most welcoming countries I've visited in Europe. It is also one of the poorest; one that could gain immensely from the economic benefits of tourism. But I, like the…

scmp.com - Ambrose Li - Will hosting Hyrox World Championships add muscle to Hong Kong's tourism trade?
Will hosting Hyrox World Championships add muscle to Hong Kong's tourism trade?
South China Morning Post

Hosting the Asian debut of the Hyrox World Championships could bring more high-spending visitors to Hong Kong and the city's selection as host may have been driven by its proximity to the vast mainland China market, experts have said. The…

koreatimes.co.kr - Lee Kyung-min - Korea's new tourism strategy: Pop-ups, tailored tickets
Korea's new tourism strategy: Pop-ups, tailored tickets
The Korea Times

Seeking to capitalize on the soaring global appetite for Korean culture, the government is transforming mundane transit hubs into immersive cinematic portals designed to bring international travelers deeper into the provinces. The Ministry of…

koreatimes.co.kr - Jhoo Dong-chan - Korea turns traditional crafts into regional tourism drivers
Korea turns traditional crafts into regional tourism drivers
The Korea Times

Korea is launching an ambitious cultural initiative aimed at transforming its local heritage into a vibrant driver for regional tourism, leveraging its ancient artisanal traditions to stimulate local economies. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and…

globaltimes.cn - Travel video featuring Jackie Chan attracts positive overseas reactions to China tourism
Travel video featuring Jackie Chan attracts positive overseas reactions to China tourism
Global Times

A screenshot of the video titled Step into the Wonder of Everyday China, featuring Jackie Chan A recent promotional video by Chinese travel platform Trip.com Group featuring global action star Jackie Chan has drawn positive reactions from…

clickorlando.com - Stephanie Rodriguez - Visit Orlando: Tourism hits new record, but Canadian travel drops 13%
Visit Orlando: Tourism hits new record, but Canadian travel drops 13%
WKMG

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County leaders received an update Thursday from Visit Orlando, the official tourism marketing organization for the region, highlighting record-setting visitor numbers, along with a notable challenge from north of…

thehindu.com - P. Sujatha Varma - AP Chambers Tourism panel seeks MSME tag for projects up to ₹50 crore
AP Chambers Tourism panel seeks MSME tag for projects up to ₹50 crore
The Hindu

The Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation (AP Chambers) State Tourism Committee, led by Chairman R.V. Swamy and AP Chambers president Bhaskara Rao held a meeting with Special Chief Secretary for Tourism and Culture Ajay Jain…

cyprus-mail.com - Taxi drivers warn of tourism downturn impact
Taxi drivers warn of tourism downturn impact
Cyprus Mail

Taxi drivers have voiced concern over the impact of declining tourism on the sector, warning that support measures may be needed if current conditions persist, they reported on Friday. The Pancyprian federation of urban taxis said a downturn linked…

saudigazette.com.sa - By Anas Alyusuf - Al-Khateeb says Saudi tourism overcame regional disruptions, eyes accelerated growth through 2030
Al-Khateeb says Saudi tourism overcame regional disruptions, eyes accelerated growth through 2030
Saudi Gazette

ROME — Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb said the Kingdom's tourism sector remained resilient despite regional geopolitical tensions that disrupted travel across the Middle East, crediting strong domestic tourism and religious…

cyprus-mail.com - High travel costs weigh on Troodos tourism prospects
High travel costs weigh on Troodos tourism prospects
Cyprus Mail

Poor transport links and difficult access to Troodos are the biggest barriers to the region's further tourism development, according to Troodos regional tourism board (Etap Troodos) president Nikos Matthaiou. In an interview with Entrepreneurial…

cyprus-mail.com - Cyprus Business Now: tourism, startups, Persianis, CySEC, consumer prices
Cyprus Business Now: tourism, startups, Persianis, CySEC, consumer prices
Cyprus Mail

In an exclusive interview with the Cyprus Mail, the association stressed that Cyprus serves as a prime example of why European aviation policies must take into account the realities facing islands and remote regions. ERA, which represents more than…

breakingtravelnews.com - GAME ON: HOW GLOBAL SPORTS EVENTS RESHAPE CITIES, INVESTMENT & TOURISM
GAME ON: HOW GLOBAL SPORTS EVENTS RESHAPE CITIES, INVESTMENT & TOURISM
Breaking Travel News

Saudi Arabia's emergence as a global sporting destination is reshaping far more than its events calendar. As the Kingdom prepares to host a growing portfolio of international tournaments, from Formula 1 and international football to golf, boxing…

forbes.com - Suzanne Rowan Kelleher - Why The World Cup's Big Winner Could Be Kansas City
Why The World Cup's Big Winner Could Be Kansas City
Forbes

Kansas City, the smallest U.S. World Cup host city, convinced three powerhouse teams to choose it for their base camps, and that could deliver an outsized economic boon, say tourism experts. Argentina supporters rally in Kansas City's Mill Creek…

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