United Arab Emirates: Trade, Finance, And Tourism Drive Economic Growth
Dubai and the other emirates have made globalization work in the Gulf by leveraging oil revenue to create a more open, diversified economy. Good governance,…
Tenerife warning for Brits as locals demand crackdown on 'crazy' tourism situation
Tenerife holidays are a firm favourite with UK tourists but locals have had enough of boozy visitors and are calling for stricter rules for holidaymakers…
Tourist numbers up in post-war Afghanistan | Tourism News
His soldier son toured Afghanistan with fighters in his crosshairs, but US traveller Oscar Wells has a different objective – sightseeing promoted by the Taliban’s…
Movie Tourism in Italy: From Silver Screen to Trips & Treks
Who has never dreamed of retracing the steps of the best-loved protagonists of the silver screen? Hands up if you haven’t imagined yourself being beckoned…
Disney, DeSantis-backed Florida tourism board settle lawsuit
Disney and the Gov. Ron DeSantis-backed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Wednesday settled a lawsuit over control of Disney Florida properties. DeSantis installed a board…
Malaysia’s airport fee hikes leave bad taste in travellers’ mouths | Tourism News
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Entrepreneur Jehan Abu Bakar is fuming that she will soon have to pay more in airport fees whenever she flies from…
Busselton sets sights on Singapore tourism market as direct flights to and from Sydney begin
In short: Direct flights between Sydney and the Busselton-Margaret River region have started.Some travellers have come to the region for the first time, others to visit family and…
Malaysia sees Chinese tourist boom in the offing after pandemic slump | Tourism
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Chinese tourists are returning to Malaysia en masse after the COVID-19 pandemic slump, industry figures say, amid expectations arrivals could reach…
New Zealand tourists charged with attacking a Thai police officer in Phuket
In short: Investigations are ongoing after Thai police accuse two New Zealand brothers of allegedly attacking an officer and attempted to steal his firearm. Police say the pair's visas will be…
Airbnb bans use of indoor security cameras amid privacy concerns | Business and Economy
Short-term rental platform says decision comes as part of efforts to ‘prioritise the privacy of our community’. Airbnb has banned the use of indoor security…
China to extend visa exemption to six European countries
It’s about to get easier for some foreign travelers to visit China, with the government announcing plans to extend its visa exemption policy to six…
Women Are a Driving Force for Travel & Tourism, says WTTC
To celebrate International Women’s Day, the World Travel & Tourism Council underscores the pivotal role of women in the global Travel & Tourism sector. According…
Brits on Tenerife holidays blasted for turning sunny haven into a ‘tourism ghetto’ amid calls for huge clampdown – The Sun
FUMING locals have slammed selfish holidaymakers in Tenerife for turning their paradise into a 'tourism ghetto'. An influx of "ignorant" visitors has sparked outrage among…
Yalago: Global hotel bookings rise by 25% in 2024
Yalago, part of the Emirates Group and one of the world’s fastest-growing leisure accommodation wholesale specialists, has announced a record high in hotel bookings with…
Loss of qualified skippers to mining industry sparks call for more maritime tourism recruits
In short: Marine tourism businesses in WA say staff shortages are as bad as they have ever been.They say eligible workers are being drawn to the…
Staffing, costs, changing eating trends behind Australian motel restaurants left vacant
Around Australia, a growing number of motels are becoming custodians of vacant spaces.Restaurants once filled with guests are now being used as storage, conference rooms,…
Old ways survive in Bali despite mass tourism, but for how long? | Arts and Culture News
Bali, Indonesia – At dawn, as the first shards of light dance over the rice fields in the seaside village of Seseh on Bali’s west…
Thailand sees Chinese tourism soar as visa requirement dropped | Tourism News
Bangkok, Thailand – Bangkok’s Chinatown, lit up by red-lanterns and decorative banners to celebrate the Lunar New Year holidays, is bustling. As the region welcomed…
‘Nothing left’: Indonesia’s tourism industry fears wipeout under tax hike | Tourism News
Jakarta, Indonesia – After spa therapist Murniyati survived COVID-19 on a sparse salary, she thought the worst was over. But after the Indonesian government’s announcement…
Concerns for health of Great Barrier Reef after Whitsundays skipper fined $15K for maritime offences
Environmental advocates are calling for charter boat operators to be more responsible after a skipper allowed a boat to crash near the Great Barrier Reef.Key…