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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Secretary for Tourism and Culture, Dr. Abdul Samad, has vowed to take stern measures to safeguard the River Swat, the lifeline of the region's natural beauty. The pledge came during a recent visit to Kalam, a popular tourist destination in district Swat, where Dr. Samad inspected
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The rapid growth of China's tourism sector is spurring innovation in the hospitality industry, with hotels embracing cultural integration, artificial intelligence, and international management to meet evolving guest demands. According to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, domestic tourist trips reached 3.285 billion in the first half
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TUI AG, the leading European tourism group, has issued a news release confirming its strong performance in the third quarter of 2025. The company has achieved its best result to date, with group revenue amounting to 6.2 billion euros, a 6.9% increase from the previous year. TUI Group
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The tourism sector in Tanzania has shown remarkable growth, with a significant surge in hotel occupancy rates and expansion in accommodation capacity, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The national hotel bed occupancy rate rose from 43.4% in January 2023 to 65.5% in January 2025, marking
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Belfast Council is set to cancel a six-figure sum it was due to receive from a developer behind a £65m student housing project. The Council had agreed to do public realm construction connected to the scheme, with developers Elkstone Partners handing over £245,000 to cover the cost. However, officials
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The Group General Manager (GGM) of Continental Hotel Group, Mr Hala Karl, recently emphasized the need for Nigeria to redefine its global image, highlighting the country's vast potential and rich cultural heritage. Addressing the BusinessDay Tourism Summit in Lagos, Karl noted that Nigeria's misconceived image presents
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The Island's Department for Enterprise has revealed a significant decline in accommodation occupancy rates for 2024, contradicting claims made by the Enterprise Minister that hotels are 'full all season'. Occupancy rates in serviced accommodation, including hotels, guest houses, and B&Bs, have dropped to 62%
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Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, offers a unique blend of culture, history, and natural beauty that makes it an ideal destination for a weekend getaway. From soaking in geothermal hot pots to sampling traditional Icelandic cuisine and exploring the city's vibrant nightlife, there's something for every
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Pokhara, a popular destination for domestic and international tourists, is struggling to attract visitors during the off-season. The monsoon and poor road conditions have kept domestic tourists at home, resulting in low hotel occupancy rates. According to Laxman Subedi, Chairperson of the Western Regional Hotel Association, hotel occupancy in Pokhara
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Reykjavik, the vibrant capital of Iceland, is a city that seamlessly blends rich cultural heritage with modern appeal. At the Arni Magnusson Institute for Icelandic Studies, visitors can immerse themselves in the world of Norse mythology at the "World of Words" exhibition. Meanwhile, the city's natural
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The hill station of Mussoorie is facing immense pressure due to a surge in tourist arrivals, threatening its fragile ecology. The National Green Tribunal has recommended 19 corrective steps to protect the environment of the popular Himalayan tourist destination. As part of these measures, the Uttarakhand government has directed hotel
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President Museveni's remarks were made while meeting a delegation from the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) at State House Entebbe, where stakeholders complained about the excessive tax burden on hotels, stifling growth in a top foreign exchange-earning sector. The President expressed surprise at the numerous taxes levied on hotels,
