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Korea to temporarily allow visa-free entry for Chinese group tourists from Sept. 29
Korea JoungAng Daily
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September 7, 2025
Published: 07 Sep. 2025, 12:30 Updated: 07 Sep. 2025, 14:36 Tourists fill the Haeundae Beach on July 2 in Busan. [SONG BONG-GEUN] Korea will temporarily allow visa-free entry for Chinese group tourists starting Sept. 29 in an effort to boost...
Sri Lanka records $5.1 Billion remittances, $2 Billion tourism boost
On Lanka
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September 7, 2025
Posted by Editor on September 7, 2025 - 10:45 am (Photo by Christoph Theisinger on Unsplash) Sri Lanka received USD 680.8 million in worker remittances in August 2025, according to the latest statistics released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka...
singapore 2 'Hong Kong tourists' arrested for scamming man of $800 at Joo Koon
Asiaone
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September 7, 2025
Two Chinese nationals have been arrested for their suspected involvement in a case of cheating. The 31-year-old man and 30-year-old woman had scammed the victim of $800, shared a news release from the Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Friday (Sept...
Tourism on Bended Knee
The Voice
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September 6, 2025
Saint Lucia’s tourism industry, a critical pillar of the nation’s economy, is facing a serious decline, and the government’s mismanagement is directly to blame. The stay-over arrivals for July 2025 totalled 40,930, marking a 1% decline compared to...
TAT Highlights Thailand’s Tourism Excellence at ITE HCMC 2025
Thailand Business News
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September 7, 2025
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) showcased “The New Thailand” at ITE HCMC 2025, promoting ASEAN tourism collaboration. Their strategy includes air connectivity, cultural experiences, and sustainable tourism initiatives. Thailand’s Vision at...
'Hit and run TikTok and Instagram tourists' who 'exploit Cotswold destination' are 'ruining' 'idyllic' village
Gloucestershire Live
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September 7, 2025
A picturesque Cotswold village is at risk of being “ruined” by “hit and run TikTok tourists" who are "exploiting the destination’s heritage, cultural and natural environment for clicks”. This is the view of Bourton-on-the-Water District Councillor...
Jordan Tourism Board concludes Participation in roadshow events in Tokyo and Osaka
Ammon News
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September 7, 2025
Ammon News - The Jordan Tourism Board concluded its mobile exhibition in Japan today, which included a series of promotional activities in the capital Tokyo and the city of Osaka. This event saw broad participation from the Jordanian tourism...
Nigeria’s Tourism Industry Needs Boosting – Peter Obi
Daily Independent
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September 7, 2025
1 Patience Ogbodo-Iwuagwu Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has emphasized the need to reposition Nigeria’s tourism industry by shifting the focus from consumption to production. Obi made the call while speaking at the opening of a 2-day...
Lamjung’s Gaikhure waterfall emerging as a popular tourist attraction
Khabarhub
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September 7, 2025
Gaikhure waterfall in Lamjung/RSS LAMJUNG: A stunning waterfall cascades from the heart of a mountain, surrounded by lush greenery and collecting in a serene pond below. This spectacular sight—Gaikhure Waterfall—has become a magnet for visitors,...
7 Countries Where Indians Can Get Tourist Visas Quickly
News18
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September 7, 2025
Travelling abroad often means overwhelming paperwork and long waits for visa approval, but these seven countries welcome Indian tourists with quick and easy visa options. Maldives: Indians get a free visa on arrival in the Maldives without...
Onlooker captures frustrating video of tourist's reckless actions at national park: 'You are not entitled to do whatever you want'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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September 7, 2025
The viral video had viewers pleased that the tourist was detained. by Jamie SpekaSeptember 7, 2025 A gut-wrenching viral video documented a woman completely disobeying safety rules as she ignored the marked path to get up close to a geyser at...
Wird der Tourismus in Pattaya im September wieder anziehen oder bleibt alles eine Frage des Glücks?
Pattaya Mail
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September 7, 2025
Die Erholung des Tourismus in Pattaya erfolgt schrittweise – für diesen Monat sind keine Wunder zu erwarten. (Foto: Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – Während die Regenzeit die Stadt in graue Himmel und zeitweilige Schauer hüllt, steht Pattayas...
Chinese group tourists to be offered temporary visa-free entry to Korea from Sept. 29
The Korea Times
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September 7, 2025
A temporary visa waiver program for Chinese group tourists who visit Korea will begin later this month, officials said Sunday, as part of efforts to boost the nation's tourism market. Under the visa-free program, a group of Chinese tourists with...
Midland tourist's life changed forever in freak accident on dream US holiday
Birmingham Live
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September 7, 2025
A Midland tourist was almost paralysed in a freak accident on a dream US holiday. John Boyles, 67, damaged his spinal cord in a fall at a Nascar racetrack in Indianapolis in July last year. Only emergency surgery stopped him being paralysed from...
Chinese group tourists to be offered temporary visa-free entry to S. Korea from Sept. 29
Yonhap News Agency
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September 7, 2025
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- A temporary visa waiver program for Chinese group tourists who visit South Korea will begin later this month, officials said Sunday, as part of efforts to boost the nation's tourism market. Under the visa-free program, a...
Kerala plans showcasing Onam festivities to international tourists
The Hindu
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September 6, 2025
Tourists in traditional Kerala saree engage in a tug-of-war competition during Onam celebrations in the State. (File) | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT As part of its push to showcase Onam as a major festival on the global cultural tourism map, the...
Will Pattaya tourism see a September recovery or just wait for miracles
Pattaya Mail
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September 7, 2025
Recovery in Pattaya tourism looks incremental—no miracles expected this month. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand — As the rainy season drapes the city in gray skies and intermittent downpours, Pattaya’s tourism industry faces a familiar...
Kerala to usher in foreign tourist season with a mixed bag of hopes
The Hindu
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September 6, 2025
After a challenging peak monsoon season, Kerala is all set to usher in the foreign tourist season in the State. The season generally begins by mid-September and lasts until March. Though the climate change-induced weather aberrations has pushed...
Tourism sector can provide further boost to economy: Gajendra Shekhawat
Greater Kashmir
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September 6, 2025
Jaipur, Sep 6: Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Saturday said tourism is a key driver of India’s economy and has the potential to provide further boost to the economy. Addressing the 12th Annual Convention of the Indian Heritage...
Drawing in wealthier tourists
Kathimerini
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The major players who contributed to the improved performance of Greek tourism in the first half of the year and the 10.1% yearly growth in per capita spending were Americans and Germans, whose vacation budgets are usually higher than those from...