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CHINA ON TRACK TO BECOME THE WORLD’S LEADING SNOW TOURISM DESTINATION
Once considered quite exclusive, skiing in China is really taking off, positioning the country to perhaps become a major player in snow tourism globally. The China Ski Industry White Paper 2024-2025 indicates impressive expansion, fueled by big...

Tourism attracts Rs 10,644 cr investments, says Minister
Rajamahendravaram: Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh announced that tourism development is accelerating in the state with the support of both the central and state governments. During a press conference at his...

World Hindu Economic Forum to open New Zealand Office
World Hindu Economic Forum Founder-Chairman Swami Vigyanand with (from left) Hindu Council of New Zealand President Professor Guna Magesan and Indian Newslink Managing Director and Publisher Jacob Mannothra at Indian Newslink offices on Monday,...

Tourism Earnings Dip Despite Visitor Surge, Raising Concerns Over Sector Strategy
September 15, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is showing troubling signs, with revenue figures falling sharply in August despite a marked increase in tourist arrivals. According to recently released figures, the country earned US$ 258.9...

Tourism Minister Launches Saudi Winter 2025 Program with Broad Private Sector Participation
Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Tourism Authority Ahmed Al-Khateeb launched the Saudi Winter 2025 program at a ceremony held in Riyadh on Sunday, attended by more than 120 partners from the private sector....

Travel by high-speed train in China: President of Pakistan briefed about operations, environmental advantages
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari Sunday travelled from Chengdu to Mianyang by a high-speed train, covering the journey in around half an hour. During the journey the president was briefed on the train’s operations, service, safety systems and...

Travel ban keeps international students from coming to the U.S. for college
With the Taliban barring women from college in her native Afghanistan, Bahara Saghari set her sights on pursuing higher education in the United States. Saghari, 21, practiced English up to eight hours per day for several years, eventually winning...

Travel the waterways for your next buck
Bow season is here, and anticipation is high among hunters anxious to put some fresh venison in the freezer. Authors of deer hunting material seem to all have written tales that began with “Walk a mile away from the closest road and you will deer...
World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore & Vietnam : Sept 15, 2025
INDONESIA 1. DEADLY FLOODS DEAL MASSIVE BLOW TO BALI ECONOMY -- THE JAKARTA POST Bali suffered significant economic losses after severe flooding on Wednesday, an event authorities and residents described as the worst in years. 2. GOVERNMENT PUSHES...

Tourists issued with food ban warning or risk a fine
Travellers have been warned that if they are travelling from abroad and plan to bring food or animal products into England, Scotland, or Wales, then they need to be aware of the rules - or risk a hefty punishment. As set out by officials, guidance...

World News | High Alert Issued Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Following Rain Forecast Between September 15 to 19
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa [Pakistan], September 15 (ANI): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) issued a high alert following a forecast of rain in the province between September 15 to 19, as stated by Dawn News....

Travellers who pack food issued stark warning over UK ban
Travellers have been warned that if they are travelling from abroad and plan to bring food or animal products into England, Scotland, or Wales, then they need to be aware of the rules - or risk a hefty punishment. As set out by officials, guidance...

GASTRONOMY TOURISM IS APPROACHING $4 BILLION
The global culinary tourism market is poised for considerable expansion, with forecasts from the IMARC Group suggesting a climb to $1.1 billion by 2025 and a substantial leap to $4.2 billion by 2033, energized by a notable 14% annual growth. More...

Intrepid Travel lists top underrated destinations for 2026
Intrepid Travel has released its top 10 under-the-radar destinations for 2026, with Sierra Leone’s Tiwai Island taking the top spot. The company’s Not Hot List showcases areas with lower visitor numbers, infrastructure readiness for increased...

OKTOBERFEST 2025 DRAWS RECORD NUMBERS OF INTERNATIONAL VISITORS
Oktoberfest in Munich, known as the world's largest folk festival, cemented itself even further as a global phenomenon in 2025. Hotel booking data from RateGain showed a record number of international visitors flocked to the event. It's much more...

My dad took his life when I was 12. His photo albums led me on a journey around the world for answers
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story contains discussion of suicide. Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters. In the US: Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Globally: The...

Al-Khateeb launches Saudi Winter 2025 program, featuring over 1,200 tourism products
RIYADH — Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Tourism Authority Ahmed Al-Khateeb launched the Saudi Winter 2025 program in Riyadh on Sunday. The ceremony was attended by officials of more than 120 private sector...

Efforts afoot to transform TG into ultimate wedding destination: JKR
Hyderabad: Statingth at the government was working towards making Telangana a leading destination in the world for weddings, the Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao on Sunday urged the wedding planners to aim to make Telangana a leading wedding...

Vietnam expands smoke-free environment to promote public health, tourism
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam is moving to expand smoke-free spaces as a crucial solution to protect public health as well as to pave the way for sustainable tourism development as the country records more than 104,000 tobacco-related deaths each year....

Top 10 travel brands in Southeast Asia 2025
For the second year in a row, Vietnam Airlines has soared past the competition to claim the top spot on our list of Southeast Asia’s top 10 travel brands. Certified as a four-star carrier by Skytrax, the national airline of Vietnam has served some...