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They pointed out that changing traveller behaviour, personalisation, artificial intelligence, and customer reviews are reshaping the hospitality and tourism industry
The reciprocal exchange would see a 53-member Karnataka delegation visit Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh from October 10 to 17 to explore the cultural heritage, traditions, tourism, educational institutions and developmental achievements
At a zoo a short drive south of Bangkok, Charoon Youngprapakorn has spent a lifetime taking the pulse of Thailand’s tourism industry from an unlikely vantage point: the open jaws of crocodiles. Handlers at his Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm & Zoo have long thrilled onlookers by coaxing tips from the audience and carefully placing the money into the mouths of animals capable of taking off an entire hand. The crocodiles at this open-air, fan-cooled throwback to 1980s showmanship still take their tips...
Tourism destinations should undergo audits, while stakeholders should be trained in disability-friendly practices, say speakers at the seminar
Panchayat secretaries told to take the required steps if it becomes necessary to relocate people from disaster-prone areas
Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh reviews plans for Godavari Pushkaralu, new tourism packages and promotional campaigns to attract more visitors to Andhra Pradesh
The Wayanad MP has written to the Ministry of Communications over poor BSNL connectivity at 20 locations in the district. She will also discuss the ‘Brand Wayanad Tourism’ initiative with the Tourism Minister.
Travel vloggers have been pinpointing unprotected locations and posting footage on social media, driving tourists to these spots
Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government, which aims to promote tourism in the country, has pushed "minpaku" private lodging services following a rapid increase in visitors from abroad. In response to a series of complaints from residents about unwanted behavior by users of minpaku facilities, however, moves to tighten regulations, such as imposing a ban on opening new lodging ...
Malaysia’s Sabah state has ordered a full investigation into the Semporna resort where a female tourist from China was allegedly molested and assaulted inside her room by an intruder early last Saturday. State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Jafry Ariffin said he instructed tourism authorities and enforcement agencies to investigate the security lapses that led to the incident and the resort’s licensing status. “I have instructed the relevant tourism authorities to immediately look...
Organisation says increasing tourist activity is putting the drinking-water source at risk. Visitors are reportedly entering the catchment area with food and liquor and leaving behind plastic, food waste and broken bottles
For many young Israelis, Dharamkot in Himachal Pradesh offers an escape from the pressures of military service and conflict, drawing them to India’s Hummus Trail, in search of peace and healing. Though there has been a marginal dip in visitors after the war, locals in the tranquil Himalayan retreat worry about over tourism, drug use, and rave culture, finds Vikas Vasudeva
Yokohama, Sept. 17 (Jiji Press)--The Mitsui Ocean Sakura, an all-suite Japanese cruise ship, is set to go into service Saturday. Ahead of the debut, its operator, Tokyo-based MOL Cruises Ltd., an affiliate of major Japanese shipping firm Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd., invited members of the press to view the inside of the new cruise ship in Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture, south of Tokyo, on Wedne...
Hong Kong has recorded its highest monthly number of visitors since the Covid-19 pandemic, provisional official figures show, with authorities attributing August’s total to a series of international conferences and mega-events. The Hong Kong Tourism Board said on Tuesday that the city received 5.46 million visitors across the month, up 6 per cent from a year earlier and the highest monthly total since the pandemic. Tourist numbers in the first eight months of the year also rose 11 per cent year...
The US advisory for Peru is unchanged at Level 2 and states that Cusco and nearby tourist sites are not in the affected area. The post Peru Travel Advisory Stays at Level 2 and Excludes Cusco appeared first on The Rio Times.
China could improve its image in the United States by highlighting areas such as tourism and technology and positioning itself as a responsible major power, a survey has concluded. Researchers from Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou said that although concepts such as “decoupling” and “de-risking” had been increasingly prominent in media coverage of China, this had not entirely wiped away positive impressions of the country. When evaluating China’s strengths on a scale of 1 to 5, the...
SWTD attributes the delay in resuming services to the Mattancherry jetty to the pending dredging of its premises. It says the Kamalakadavu jetty is yet to be handed over by CSML despite the completion of pontoon and allied works.
Peru's Inca Trail reopened September 5, 2026: routes 1–3 to Machu Picchu are back after the August storm closure — permits, reconfirmation rules and what hikers should know. The post Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Reopens in Peru: Routes 1–3 Back for Hikers Since September 5 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Kumamoto, Sept. 11 (Jiji Press)--Kumamoto Prefecture will launch a travel discount campaign on Tuesday to stimulate tourism demand following a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture in July, Governor Takashi Kimura said Friday. The discounts will apply to overnight stays in Kumamoto between Oct. 1 and Dec. 25. "We want many people to visit Kumamoto," Kimura sai...
Chile's tourism federation Fedetur projects 1.85 million domestic trips for Fiestas Patrias, with Valparaíso's coast the top travel destination this year. The post Chile Projects 1.85 Million Trips for Fiestas Patrias appeared first on The Rio Times.
Massive forest fires have broken out in Turkiye’s popular tourist province of Antalya.
After visiting the monuments and department stores, for some tourists in France, it’s off to the pharmacy. More and more foreign tourists are taking advantage of their stay to stock up on cosmetic products, sold in many pharmacies in France, which are known to be less expensive and very popular on social media.
Hong Kong’s tourism watchdog has revoked the licences of two travel agencies and a guide after finding they failed to protect members of mainland Chinese tour groups from being subjected to “coerced shopping”. The Travel Industry Authority said on Monday that the licences of Go Go Ming Travel Services, Grandee Travel Company and guide Sun Kwun-ying had been revoked with immediate effect. “The authority adopts a zero-tolerance approach towards coerced shopping and any conduct that damages the...
Suru Valley preserves a rich cultural heritage shaped by Purgi traditions, Islamic and Buddhist influences; the Suru Summer Festival recently showcased this legacy as the administration promotes Kargil as a sustainable tourism destination
The stunning display was last witnessed at the Kanan Devan Hills Plantations in 2014. KDHP opened the hills to visitors on September 3 for trekking upon payment of an entry fee.