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Tourism in Sochi sours despite light rain since beginning of autumn
A tourist prepares to bungee jump at the Skypark walkway in Sochi, Russia, Oct. 12, 2025. Sochi is a well-known tourist city in Russia. Since the beginning of autumn, Sochi always rains lightly, but the enthusiasm of tourists has not waned....

Tourists urged to take precautions in Upper Mustang
MUSTANG, Oct 13: Tourists visiting Upper Mustang have been urged to take necessary health precautions. With the number of tourists visiting Upper Mustang falling ill due to high altitude sickness, the Lomanthang Rural Municipality has issued a...

Tourism Solomons supports Lata visit to research health, clean water
One of New Zealand’s most senior paediatricians, Dr Caroline Hart is visiting Lata, Temotu Province this week. Tourism Solomons is supporting this plan research into health issues affecting children in the far eastern region of Solomons. Dr Hart...

Tourism officers put down roaming elephant in Omusati
Officials from the environment and tourism ministry last week gunned down an elephant at Onawa village in Omusati Region’s Anamulenge Constituency. This was confirmed by Omusati ... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing,...

Tourism’s test of resilience
Resilience has become the defining test for Pakistan’s travel and tourism industry. Each monsoon season, as rivers swell and valleys brace for floods and landslides, the sector confronts the realities of a changing climate. From the peaks of...

Tourist trash, blasting beats, burning smoke: Indian Bay’s growing crisis
Life in Indian Bay – A resident’s point of view Indian Bay, located on the South Coast of mainland St. Vincent is a beautiful and picturesque site. Sunsets are an array of colours, and hues and sunrises are equally flawless. Unfortunately, living...

Minister Thoriq calls for greater readiness, digital adaptation in tourism at Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2025
Minister of Tourism and Environment Thoriq Ibrahim on Monday urged the Maldivian hospitality industry to stay agile and forward-looking as technology continues to reshape global travel behaviour. Speaking as Chief Guest at the ninth edition of the...

Uttar Pradesh share in tourism increased from 13.1 to 18.9 percent, says CM Yogi Adityanath
Tourist visits in Uttar Pradesh surged by 43.4 crore between 2016 and 2023. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that 21.5 crore tourists visited in 2016, this number has surged to 64.9 crore by 2024. From the perspective of national tourism,...

Fukushima hopes to preserve historic Tsuruga Castle and boost tourism
Tsuruga Castle in the city of Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, marked 60 years this year since the reconstruction of its main keep on Sept. 17, 1965. The castle, which has become one of the most iconic tourist destinations in the prefecture,...

India News | Uttar Pradesh Share in Tourism Increased from 13.1 to 18.9 Percent, Says CM Yogi Adityanath
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 13 (ANI): Tourist visits in Uttar Pradesh surged by 43.4 crore between 2016 and 2023. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that 21.5 crore tourists visited in 2016, this number has surged to 64.9 crore by...

Pattaya’s tourism shift shows young visitors seek experiences beyond sex tourism
A young foreign visitor relaxes on a beach bench in Pattaya, enjoying the sea breeze. Representing a new generation of travelers, he seeks safe, experience-focused tourism while mindful of past stories of scams, disputes, and adult entertainment...
Malaysia's medical tourism sector to have 'robust growth' amid intensifying global race: report
International partnerships, including a ‘Malaysia healthcare week’ held in Kuwait to attract patients from the Middle East, form part of the country’s initiative [SINGAPORE] Malaysia is bolstering its medical tourism initiatives to sustain robust...


Barpersonal und Touristen überwältigen obszönen Mann, der sich in Pattaya entblößte
Der Verdächtige wird von Barpersonal und Touristen festgehalten, nachdem er sich am helllichten Tag auf der Soi 6/1 in Pattaya obszön verhalten hatte. PATTAYA, Thailand – Ein thailändischer Mann im Alter von etwa 25 bis 35 Jahren wurde am...

UPI In France Enables 40% More Indian Tourists
The growing popularity of India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in France has done more than simplify payments — it has boosted Indian tourist arrivals by 40%, as per Lyra Network Chairman Christophe Mariette. The introduction of UPI at major...
Business : Malaysia’s Medical Tourism Growth To Be Driven By Initiatives, Partnerships
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s medical tourism industry is expected to sustain strong growth, supported by targeted initiatives and strategic partnerships, said BMI, a Fitch Solutions company. In a note, BMI said the Malaysia...
JB’s Little India poised to become major tourist attraction, says Johor Menteri Besar
JOHOR BAHRU – Little India in Johor Bahru is poised to become a major tourism attraction once the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link connecting the city and Singapore begins operations on Jan 1, 2027, says Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi. He said...

Ho Chi Minh City strengthens foothold on global tourism map
HCM City (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism sector has undergone remarkable transformation during 2020–2025, driven by breakthrough ideas to enhance product quality, service standards, and destination branding. These efforts have brought the city...

Indonesia Tourism Industry Association to Send Letter to Prabowo on Tourism Law Revision
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Tourism Industry Association of Indonesia (GIPI) plans to send a letter to President Prabowo Subianto regarding the revision of the Tourism Law. According to the Chair of GIPI, Hariyadi Sukamdani, the association is...

Bar staff and tourists detain lewd man exposing himself in Pattaya
Suspect restrained by bar staff and tourists after committing lewd acts in broad daylight on Soi 6/1, Pattaya. PATTAYA, Thailand – A Thai man, aged approximately 25–35, was caught committing lewd acts in broad daylight at a beer bar on Soi Pattaya...