Tourism
City of Dreams Sri Lanka, South Asia's first fully integrated luxury resort, is poised to make a significant impact on the region's high-end tourism industry with its grand opening on August 2, 2025. The resort's grand opening event will feature over 100 international journalists,
Tourism
On July 9, 2025, Consul General He Youlin of Marseille paid a visit to the French city of Gréoux-les-Bains, accompanied by Mayor Audan and Regional Tourism Director Gong Jie. The delegation conducted in-depth research on the local health care, cultural tourism industry, and had in-depth exchanges on strengthening practical cooperation
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The picturesque district of Bandarban, once a popular destination for tourists, has faced significant challenges in recent years due to the emergence of the Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF), a new armed group. Repeated travel bans have severely impacted the local tourism industry, causing substantial economic losses for hotel owners and
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The Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the south-eastern North Sea, is a highly attractive area for tourism, boasting exceptional cultural and economic value. However, the rapidly growing tourism sector presents significant ecological, social, and socio-economic challenges. To better understand the intricate relationships between tourism and the
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The Ministry of Tourism in Brazil has created a new permanent forum within the National Tourism Council to discuss and propose public policies for developing infrastructure and integrating transportation modes serving travelers in the country. The Thematic Chamber for Multimodal Transportation and Infrastructure in Tourism (CAINFRA) aims to facilitate access
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As part of its efforts to increase its popularity as a tourist destination, Russia has taken steps to simplify entry mechanisms and expand the validity period of electronic visas. The measure, which was adopted by the State Duma, has already shown impressive results, with over 940 thousand foreign tourists using
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Research conducted at the University of Applied Sciences has found that hospitality firms that rely more on fees have lower tax avoidance rates and contribute more to corporate tax revenues. The study, published in Tourism Economics, used a sample of international hospitality firms and found that fee-oriented businesses have lower
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The 2025 Juneteenth Festival in Accra, Ghana, marked a significant moment in the country's cultural exchange with the African diaspora. Hosted by the African American Association of Ghana (AAAG) in conjunction with the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and the Office of Diaspora Affairs, the festival celebrated the end
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The Niagara region in Canada has taken a significant step towards combating human trafficking in the hospitality sector by initiating a code of conduct aimed at preventing this heinous crime. Nyarayi Kapisavanhu, project lead for TOES (Tools of Empowerment for Success) Niagara, highlighted that while Canada has a nationwide strategy
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Goldman Sachs Alternatives, a specialist in real estate equity and credit investments, has completed the acquisition of the Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae, a 4-star hotel and mixed-use retail property located in the center of Seoul. The hotel features 270 guest rooms and is currently operated by Seohan Tourism Development under
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Rowad Tourism, a Travel and Leisure sector stock listed on the Egyptian Exchange's Main Market, has had a tumultuous year. Despite its share price volatility, the company maintains a significant market capitalization. The stock's strong fluctuations in price have resulted in a very large or significant
Tourism
As the US's tariff policy continues to impact international trade, Thai tourism operators are bracing for a potential slowdown in arrivals. According to Rangsiman Kingkaew, president of the Tourism Council of Phuket, the effects of the tariffs will be felt indirectly through reduced spending, but this impact is
