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Beyond Borders Tourism Coalition urges action as new tariffs and political instability stall recovery for tourism industry
Travel Daily News
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August 1, 2025
The Beyond Borders Tourism Coalition urges U.S.-Canada policy clarity as tariffs, fees, and instability threaten jobs, bookings, and cross-border tourism recovery. The Beyond Borders Tourism Coalition, a unified alliance of US and Canadian...
Rara draws tourists, but poor amenities keep them from staying longer or returning
The Kathmandu Post
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Two weeks ago, Keshav Pokhrel from ward 2 of Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan City in Dang district visited Rara with his family of five. “There’s no doubt about Rara’s beauty—it mesmerises anyone who sees it,” he said. “But after experiencing the rough...
First foreign tourists deliver verdict on North Korea's answer to Benidorm
Daily Express
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August 2, 2025
A group of Russian tourists who became the first international holidaymakers to visit North Korea have lifted the lid on their experience in the world's most mysterious state. The Wonsan-Kalma resort, which caters for almost 20,000 visitors and...
Gaming expert projects Macau visitor numbers to surpass 2019 historic peak of 39M by year-end
Asia Gaming Brief
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August 4, 2025
Macau’s tourism industry is experiencing a significant recovery that could see visitor arrivals exceed the historic peak of 39 million recorded in 2019 by the end of this year, according to leading gaming expert Davis Fong, director of the...
Thai Border Tourism Industry Faces Near-Collapse as Cambodia Conflict Triggers Mass Cancellations
The Nation Thailand
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August 1, 2025
Hotel Industry Survey Reveals Mixed Picture The Thai Hotel Association conducted a survey of 24 hotels on 30 July, revealing that 4,085 room nights had been cancelled since 24 July, with 1,881 of these directly attributed to the border situation....
29-year-old American left NYC and moved to Istanbul where he started a tourism company that brought in $100,000 last year
CNBC
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August 2, 2025
In 2017, Doug Barnard, a college student at the time, took a trip to India with his mom. The experience was so impactful that it eventually inspired him to become a full-time traveler—a path he didn't know was possible for him. "Going to India was...
Austria celebrates booming tourism industry
Famagusta Gazette
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August 1, 2025
Home World Austria celebrates booming tourism industry Austria registered a record 13.38 million overnight stays of guests from home and abroad in June, up by 13.9 percent from a year earlier, as holiday-heavy timing spurred travel, Statistics...
Foreigners drive 150% surge in health insurance uptake in India
Insurance Asia
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August 4, 2025
The growth is strongest amongst women and non-residents. A surge in health insurance uptake is fueling the rise of medical tourism amongst non-resident Indians (NRIs), with new data from Policybazaar showing a 150% year-on-year (YoY) increase in...
How British tourists in Thailand are lured into drug trafficking
The Times
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“I never thought something like this would happen to me,” Bella Culley, aged 19, told a court in Georgia last month after being denied bail for drug-trafficking charges that could put her in prison for 20 years. Culley, a nursing student from...
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands appoints Beñat Alonso as Director of Culinary
Hotelier Maldives
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August 4, 2025
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, has announced the appointment of Beñat Alonso as Director of Culinary. With more than 20 years of international culinary experience, including leadership roles at Michelin-starred restaurants and globally renowned...
Top 10 Airbnb Stays in Adirondacks, New York
TripZilla
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August 4, 2025
The Adirondacks are a dream destination for outdoor lovers, artists, and travelers seeking solitude and beauty in equal measure. Nestled in upstate New York, this vast region offers towering peaks, pristine lakes, and quiet forest hideaways....
Edinburgh traffic: Broken down car means delays on Edinburgh City Bypass
Edinburgh Evening News
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August 4, 2025
Rush-hour traffic was delayed this morning by a broken-down car blocking part of the Edinburgh City Bypass. One lane of the A720 at Straiton was blocked. Traffic Scotland said traffic was slowing on approach and delays were lasting around 10...
Mandarin Oriental to deliver urban resort in Xi’an
Sleeper
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August 4, 2025
Mandarin Oriental has announced the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Xi’an in 2029, marking the Group’s first urban resort in Northwestern China. Developed under a management agreement, the property will deliver an experience of elevated tranquility,...
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef unveils spellbinding Halloween circus experience
Hotelier Maldives
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August 4, 2025
This Halloween, Sun Siyam Vilu Reef is set to transform into a vibrant, circus-inspired wonderland from 29 October to 1 November, offering a curated celebration of magical experiences and playful illusions. The resort will come alive with themed...
Make a Splash in Egypt: Fun Ways to Stay Cool This Summer
Wego Travel Blog
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August 4, 2025
Updated August 2025 As we drift deeper into the sun-drenched summer days this August, there’s no better time to seek relief from the region’s vibrant heat, and we have just the right place for you. Trade the scorching heat of home for adventures...
Dhiraagu Maldives Gaming Conquest 2025 unites over 1,500 players nationwide
Hotelier Maldives
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August 4, 2025
The Dhiraagu Maldives Gaming Conquest (DMGC), the largest gaming event ever held in the country, has made history by uniting over 1,500 registered players from across the Maldives, including participants from a wide range of atolls and islands....
Six Senses Kanuhura appoints Alicia Graham as new General Manager
Hotelier Maldives
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August 4, 2025
Six Senses Kanuhura has announced the appointment of Alicia Graham as General Manager. With over 27 years of international experience in luxury hospitality, including more than six years in senior roles within Six Senses, she brings a strong...
Ramadan Countdown 2026: How Many Days Until the Blessed Month?
Wego Travel Blog
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August 4, 2025
This live countdown tracks the time remaining until Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin. Because the official start of the holy month depends on local moon sightings, this timer is calibrated to Makkah, Saudi Arabia, as a global reference point. The...
U.S. Government Data Shows This Texas City Is the Top Destination for Retiring Boomers
The Travel
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August 4, 2025
More Americans are reaching retirement age than ever before. According to the Alliance for Lifetime Income, over 11,000 Americans are turning 65 every day. That’s about 4.1 million annually through 2027. With such a large wave of Baby Boomers...
Odisha Global Trade Vision Shines at World Trade Day 2025
Pragativadi
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August 4, 2025
Odisha’s ambitions for global trade took centre stage at the World Trade Day & Members Meet 2025, hosted by the World Trade Centre (WTC) Bhubaneswar under the theme “Eastern India’s Economic Engine: Odisha’s Global Trade Vision.” The event...