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GVB plans to be on the road again – this time to Manila; Visa reveals what Filipino travelers seek in destinations
The Guam Visitors Bureau will head to the Philippines in September for the ONEKLIK-GTBA’s Travel Sale Expo 2025, taking place from Sept. 26 to 28 at the Megatrade Hall in SM Megamall in Manila. GHRA recently hosted a lunch to discuss Guam's...

Tourism industry calls for action to end leadership crisis in SA Tourism board
Tourism organisations have voiced serious concerns over recent upheavals within the board of South African Tourism (SA Tourism) and the potential impact this might have in marketing the country as a tourist destination. This comes after the SA...

TravelBullz marks 15 years with grand three-city roadshow
TravelBullz proudly celebrates its 15th anniversary with a three-city roadshow across India, commencing in Kolkata on August 18, moving to Ludhiana on August 20, and concluding in Delhi on August 22. The roadshow brings together more than 30...

Tourism operator's plea to let tourists over 35 work in New Zealand
Photo: RNZ The age for New Zealand's working holiday visas should be raised to 50 to help hike international visitor numbers, a tourism operator says. Currently, working holiday visas are available to people aged between 18- and 35-years-old. The...

Tourist mauled by shark while spearfishing in the Bahamas
Paige Ingram Multimedia Journalist and Peter Rubinstein 09:12, 18 Aug 2025 A holidaymaker was rushed to a US hospital on Sunday after he was brutally attacked by a shark while spearfishing in the Bahamas, say authorities. The 63 year old American...

Tourist airlifted to hospital after being mauled by shark while spearfishing in Bahamas
A holidaymaker was airlifted to a US hospital on Sunday after he was savagely attacked by a shark while spearfishing in the Bahamas, according to authorities. The 63 year old tourist from America was attacked shortly after 1pm local time near Big...

Tourists, residents invited to experience Korean gardens in gat
The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Monday that it will offer a special tour program exclusively for foreign nationals and overseas tourists, where they can wear "gat" and enjoy the Seoul International Garden Show in September. The tour...

Tourism Ministry to channel 80% DACF into local tourism development
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to boosting tourism in Ghana. Speaking at the 2025 Agotime Kente Festival, she announced that under the Mahama-led administration,...

Holiday declared for schools, PU colleges in parts of Belagavi district due to heavy rains
Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Roshan announced holiday for anganwadis, government, private and aided schools and pre-university colleges in Belagavi, Khanapur, Bailhongal, Channamma Kittur and Savadatti taluks in the district.

Tourism boost planned for Bongaigaon; Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass announces initiatives
OUR CORRESPONDENT BONGAIGAON: Assam Tourism and Panchayat & Rural Development Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass on Sunday announced plans to develop a tourism circuit in Bongaigaon, aiming to promote key local attractions. The proposed circuit will...

Travel and safety advice ahead of Reading Festival 2025
Everything you need to know about travel and safety ahead of this week’s Reading Festival. Reading Festival main stageREADING Festival takes centre stage in the town again next week with a reminder to plan ahead with shops, public transport and...

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Tourism deal puts one of Egypt's last wild shores at risk
In Egypt's Wadi al-Gemal, where swimmers share a glistening bay with sea turtles, a shadowy tourism deal is threatening one of the Red Sea's last wild shores. Off Ras Hankorab, the endangered green turtles weave between coral gardens that marine...

Tourist airlifted to hospital after being mauled by shark while spearfishing
An American holidaymaker was flown to a US hospital on Sunday after suffering a shark attack while spearfishing in the Bahamas, according to officials. The incident involving the 63 year old tourist took place just after 1 p.m. near Big Grand Cay...

Tourists left high & dry in Ranthambore core tiger area after canter fails
During the ordeal, women raised concerns with the canter driver, while children were seen crying in the darkness. One of the tourists, requested help from another canter driver but was allegedly asked for extra money. He later managed to get a...
From Traditional Ecological Sightseeing to Modern Diversified Experiences: Guigang Advances High-Quality Development of Culture-Tourism Integration
The Publicity Department of Guigang City noted that endowed with exceptional ecological strengths, Guigang — a national forest tourism demonstration city and a national pilot for cultural and tourism consumption — is building an eco-tourism...

UK tourists in EU told they must carry €115 in cash on them
UK tourists in Europe have been warned to carry only small amounts of Europe. British holidaymakers heading to the European Union have been told over the dangers of carrying too much money on their summer holidays. Martin Newman, author and...

Travel ban imposed on ex-MP Swapon
Travel ban imposed on ex-MP Swapon Photo : Collected DHAKA, Aug 17, 2025 (BSS) - A court here today imposed a travel ban on former Member of Parliament (MP) from Joypurhat-2 constituency Abu Sayeed Al Mahmood Swapon and his wife Mehbuba Alam over...

From battlefields to tourist destinations: Siachen, Galwan to be developed as new attractions in Ladakh
According to the tourism stakeholders, the development of Siachen and Galwan Valley as tourist attractions would boost tourism in Ladakh UT, which is the main backbone of the UT’s economy. LG Gupta said Ladakh is far more beautiful than...

Ekiti leads in tourism, sports devt as Gov Oyebanji Champions Ikogosi 17.5km Road Race
The historic town of Ikogosi—famed for its mystical warm springs—is set to host the 2nd Ikogosi 17.5km Road Race on November 8, 2025, marking another bold step in Governor Abiodun Oyebanji’s mission to make Ekiti the tourism hub of Nigeria. Since...