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Maine's Acadia National Park has bucked the trend of government shutdown-related closures, remaining open to visitors over the Indigenous Peoples Day weekend. The decision has brought relief to local businesses that rely on tourism, but also poses a double-edged sword, challenging the park's skeleton crew of
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The Goa Tourism Department has issued an urgent directive to five-star hotels, small guest houses, homestays, and online platforms like Airbnb, making it mandatory for them to submit guest data on the state's Turist Information Management Enterprise (TIME) software by the 5th of every month. Failure to comply
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The Sete Cidades National Park in Piaui, Brazil, has seen a significant increase in visitors in the first nine months of 2025, with a total of 30,991 visitors entering the park between January and September. This number is a testament to the growing interest in nature tourism and Piaui&
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The Portfolio Committee on Tourism concluded a week-long oversight mission focused on the implementation of the oversight priority plan on infrastructure development in the Gauteng Province. The committee prioritized infrastructure development projects in townships and rural areas, highlighting the need for meaningful intervention from all levels of government, with local
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The Quintana Roo resort destination of Tulum is facing its worst tourism crisis, with a sharp drop in hotel occupancy rates. According to the state Tourism Ministry (Sedetur), hotel occupancy fell by 17.5 percentage points in September compared to the same month last year, from 66.7% to 49.
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Students from the Aventura Mistica Travel Agency, winners of the Create and Undertake contest, received technical assistance from the San Martin Regional Government to enhance their values and practices of tourist culture. The Regional Directorate of Foreign Trade and Tourism targeted the students with a day of workshops and discussions
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Goa's diverse economy is poised to gain significantly from the recent GST reforms, with various sectors set to benefit from reduced tax rates and cost savings. Known for its vibrant tourism industry, traditional industries, and modern enterprises, Goa's economy is expected to see a boost in
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The Sergipe State Government is undertaking a new promotion of the Sergipe destination in the cities of Uberlandia and Belo Horizonte, in Minas Gerais, through a series of roadshows and training sessions with travel agents. The initiative is aimed at strengthening Sergipe's presence in the national tourism market
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Pakistan's tourism sector has experienced significant challenges due to climate change, with the 2022 floods causing an estimated $15.2 billion in economic losses. However, the industry is now undergoing a digital revolution, which is transforming how it operates and making it more resilient. Technology is enabling quick
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Thailand's Trat province is facing a significant financial blow as European visitors cancel their trips in response to a UK Foreign Office advisory against non-essential travel to the province. The advisory has led to widespread cancellations, resulting in a 700-million-baht loss for the tourism industry. Acting Sub Lt
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Two years after the government announced a coastal tourism development board, the initiative has finally gained momentum. The tourism department is set to notify a coastal tourism policy and formally establish a tourism board, with a focus on attracting millennial and Gen-Z travelers to the state's 320km long
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The Peruvian government's Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) has approved three financial transfers totaling S/17,932,304 to strengthen tourism infrastructure in the regions of Cusco, Huanuco, and Arequipa. The investments aim to improve tourist services in iconic destinations such as the Archaeological Park of
