Tourism
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,
Tourism
Uganda's Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA) has commended hospitality sector players for their role in equipping young Ugandans with practical skills through the ongoing tourism apprenticeship program. The program has seen 150 apprentices undergo training at the Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (UHTTI), with many
Tourism
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has embarked on a crackdown against over 200 tourism enterprises and sites in the Ashanti Region, ordering them to shut down operations due to non-compliance with regulatory conditions. The affected businesses include hotels, motels, guest houses, restaurants, and drinking bars. The GTA aims to protect
Tourism
IHG Hotels and Resorts, a leading global hospitality company, has reaffirmed its dedication to Vietnam's tourism industry through the introduction of new brands and experiences, exploration of fresh destinations, and a strong emphasis on job creation. In a recent media meeting in HCM City, the company reiterated its
Tourism
The National Tourism Vocational Education and Teaching Steering Committee will host a seminar from July 31 to August 3, 2025, in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, focusing on curriculum material reform and innovation for tourism majors in higher vocational colleges, as well as the construction of "first-class core courses" for
Tourism
The tourism department of Goa has issued a directive to all hotels, guesthouses, and homestay operators to protect vulnerable children and provide a safe working environment for women within the hospitality sector. In light of rising cases of child abuse in hotel rooms, the department has implemented measures to safeguard
Tourism
The Oberoi Group has secured a significant dual achievement at the Telegraph Travel Awards 2025, UK, being voted the 'best hotel group in the world' and 'Best River Cruise Line' for their Oberoi Luxury Nile Cruisers. The awards, organised by The Telegraph, recognise excellence in global
Tourism
Nestled in the South Downs village, Alfriston is a 14th-century medieval town that has undergone a transformation with the creation of the South Downs Way trail in 2010. This picturesque village has earned a reputation for producing high-quality sparkling wine, comparable to the Champagne region in France. The village is
Hotels and motels
ITC Hotels, a demerged hotel business entity of ITC Ltd, announced a significant increase in profit for the first quarter of the current fiscal year. The company's profit for Q1FY26 stood at Rs 133.71 crore, a 53.41% rise compared to Rs 87.16 crore in the
Tourism
Research conducted at the SGH Warsaw School of Economics sheds new light on the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and customer loyalty in the hotel industry. The study, published in the American Business Review, demonstrates that environmental CSR and social CSR activities have a significant positive effect on customer
Tourism
Thailand's tourism industry is grappling with technical issues surrounding the government's 'Half-Half Thai Travel' domestic tourism subsidy, leading several hotel groups to temporarily halt their participation. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is working to resolve the problems, but hotels face challenges with a
Tourism
The Department of Tourism, BTC, has announced an initiative to send 20 students for a hotel management and hospitality course for the third consecutive year. The course will be conducted at the Food and Craft Institution in Samaguri, Nagaon, and will cover a one-year course and six months of training.
