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Turkey's cruise tourism has been steadily growing, with the head of the Turkish Travel Agencies Association (TURSAB) predicting that the number of cruise tourists will exceed 2 million by the end of 2025. This growth is attributed to the country's strategic geographic location, strong potential for
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Tyler Riopel, the chief executive officer of Tourism Jasper, said that while fewer tourists are visiting Jasper, Alberta, this year, the numbers are still strong despite a devastating wildfire last summer that destroyed about one-fifth of the town's overnight accommodations. The remaining available spots are almost entirely full,
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China has announced a trial visa-free policy for Russian citizens, allowing stays of up to 30 days for purposes such as business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, or exchange visits and transit. The policy is set to start on September 15, 2025, and is expected to significantly boost tourist numbers
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Guangzhou's Baiyun Airport saw a significant increase in inbound and outbound passengers during the summer travel season, with approximately 3.18 million people entering and leaving the country through the airport between July 1 and August 30. This represents a 14% increase in people entering and leaving the
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Foreign hotel brands are expected to make up the majority of new supply in the Metro Manila hospitality sector, with Colliers Philippines forecasting that they will account for 56 percent of new room supply from 2025 to 2027. This is an improvement from their previous projection of 42 percent. The
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On September 1, 2025, The National Corporation for Tourism & Hotels (NCTH), listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), saw a significant trading session, marked by a substantial move in its stock price. The company's stock opened at 1.97 and reached a high of 2.05,
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Cambodian vendors, including Srey Mao and Mui Meun, are eagerly anticipating a surge in Chinese tourists visiting the world-renowned Angkor Wat temple in Siem Reap province. 2025 has been designated as the Cambodia-China Tourism Year, and with 53,291 Chinese tourists already visiting the ancient park in the first seven
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The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has taken a significant step towards strengthening its Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism sector through a specialized workshop organized at the Exhibition World Bahrain. The event brought together 50 industry representatives from various sectors, including government agencies, hotels, and travel agencies,
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Hong Kong has successfully concluded its annual travel mission to India, featuring a delegation of 41 tourism industry partners who engaged with over 750 Indian travel agents and tourism professionals. The mission highlighted how Hong Kong is evolving its offerings to appeal to leisure, business, and family travelers alike, with
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The Amapa Expo Fair, the largest showcase of business and opportunities in the Amazon, has expanded its tourism incentives with the creation of a Tourism Center, located in the Fazendinha Exhibition Park in Macapa. The center brings together approximately 10 companies in the sector, including agencies, tour operators, accredited guides,
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the ceremonial distribution of emergency cash transfer assistance to tourism workers affected by previous typhoons in Aurora. The event was held at the Baler Convention Center and was a joint effort by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of
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The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) showcased Macao's vibrant appeal as a "tourism +" destination at the ASTINDO Travel Fair 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event highlighted the destination's rich tapestry of experiences, including colorful events, culinary delights, and leisure activities. MGTO's 36-square-meter
