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Sarawak's medical tourism sector records positive growth, says minister
KUCHING: Sarawak's medical tourism sector is poised to expand after recording positive growth in the last two years. State Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said Sarawak welcomed 104,106…
Sarawak monitoring tourism impact of Middle East conflict
KUCHING: Sarawak will adjust its tourism strategy if visitor arrivals decline in the coming months due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The state Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts…
From Garhmukteshwar To Triveni Sangam: Ganga Expressway to Boost UP's Spiritual Tourism Circuit
Uttar Pradesh's Ganga Expressway is all set to be inaugurated soon. Named after the river that has sustained one of the world's most fertile and populous regions, the 6-lane expressway will connect Meerut with Prayagraj. Apart from significantly…
Dubai's luxury hotels are cutting prices and pushing staycations as Middle East travel chaos dents tourism
Dubai's glitzy hotels are slashing prices and pushing staycations to fill rooms. With air travel limited and governments around the world advising their citizens not to travel to the UAE, hotels are offering staycation deals to ease the impact of…
World Cup crowds could bring millions, tourism boost to North Texas
Millions of World Cup visitors are expected to pack North Texas hotels and restaurants in the coming months. Hospitality experts say the global event could provide a major opportunity to grow the region's tourism economy beyond this summer. Watch…
Government scrambles to allay tourism concerns
The government is taking targeted steps to protect Cyprus' tourism sector and counter what it describes as misleading perceptions abroad about the country's stability. President Nikos Christodoulides, during a meeting convened at the presidential…
Andhra Pradesh explores Artificial Intelligence-based cultural tourism initiatives
Andhra Pradesh Minister for Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Kandula Durgesh on Wednesday held discussions with representatives of Eros Innovation on introducing advanced Artificial Intelligence–based cultural tourism initiatives in the…
Cyprus Business Now: constructions, tourism, port, banks, state payroll
The association said the matter was discussed at a meeting this week, attended by president Yiannis Misirlis, members of its board, and general manager Mersina Isidorou. During the discussion, it raised what it described as persistent delays in the…
Fears Easter travellers will hit the brakes as fuel prices climb
Regional tourism operators in Victoria fear rising fuel costs will hurt visitor numbers over Easter. Many families are opting to stay closer to home as a result of the petrol surge. Members of the tourism industry believe people will change or…
Eco Hotels opens Ayodhya property as spiritual tourism booms
Eco Hotels And Resorts Limited has launched a new hotel in Ayodhya, targeting the surge in pilgrimage traffic to one of India's fastest-growing religious tourism markets. The property, located 5 kilometres from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple…
How I'm Bridging the Gap Between Tech and Tourism in Egypt
I'm Mahmoud Saadi, and I'm excited to join this space. As a developer based in Egypt, I've always been fascinated by how code can transform traditional industries. Currently, I am focusing my efforts on the intersection of software development and…
Oregon lodging tax hike would boost compensation for wolf losses
An additional $1.5 million per year would be available to compensate Oregon ranchers who lose livestock to wolves under a lodging tax increase approved by lawmakers. The $38 million annual lodging tax hike recently authorized under House Bill 4134…
Millennials embrace service robots but fear job losses
Robots that mimic animals may be more acceptable to Gen Z and Millennials than humanoid machines, the study found. (Image source: 123RF) A new study by the University of Johannesburg (UJ) shows South African Millennials and Gen Z travellers are…
A young girl is knocked over at Tokyo crossing - what's behind Japan's 'bumping' trend?
It starts out as a heartwarming clip. A young girl, clearly delighted to be in Tokyo, beams as she makes a peace sign to the camera. Seconds later, she is shoved to the ground from behind by a woman wearing a surgical mask. The assailant doesn't…
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