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World News | Hundreds of Chinese Spouses in Taiwan Refuse to Give Up China Citizenship, Threatening Taiwan's Laws
Latestly
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July 4, 2025
Taipei [Taiwan], July 4 (ANI): About 2,000 Chinese spouses in Taiwan have yet to provide proof of renouncing their household registration in China, immigration officials said, with hundreds reportedly wanting to retain their Chinese citizenship...
World Reuters Greece battles wildfire on Crete for a third day as temperatures rise
Yahoo News
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ATHENS (Reuters) -Firefighters battled for a third day on Friday to put out a wildfire on the Greek island of Crete that has razed forests and olive groves and forced thousands of residents and tourists to leave the area. Around 130 firefighters,...
Travel chaos as 70,000 Ryanair passengers hit by French air traffic control strikes
The Independent
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July 4, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
‘Türkiye profitable destination for global hotel investors’
Hurriyet Daily News
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ISTANBUL Türkiye has become one of the most accessible and profitable destinations for global hotel investors as the country’s tourism sector shifts toward a high-efficiency model focused on renovation, branding and resale, according to a leading...
Canadians Frustrated As A New Potential International Fee Emerges At U.S. National Parks
The Travel
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July 4, 2025
Canadian visits to the United States are down in 2025. We're still unsure what the future holds, but for now, Canadians continue to be frustrated as more fees and requirements emerge. A new biometric technology might be introduced for Canadian...
The Most Underrated Luxury Travel Destinations for Singaporeans
TripZilla
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July 4, 2025
When it comes to luxury travel, most Singaporeans tend to think of the usual suspects, like Paris, Tokyo, and the Maldives. But there’s a whole world of understated, thoughtful luxury that often flies under the radar. These are places that don’t...
Thailand crowned best massage nation and participation numbers break records at World Championship in Massage
Leisure Opportunities
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July 4, 2025
The event is both a competition and a space to network and promote the different massage techniques practiced around the world Participants pay a fee of €260 (US$306, £223) to compete The overall individual winner, receiving a gold medal, was...
world US arrests, seeks to deport Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
Asiaone
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July 4, 2025
NEW YORK/MEXICO CITY — US immigration authorities have arrested Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in Los Angeles and plan to deport him, they said on Thursday (July 3), just days after he lost a high-profile bout to American rival Jake Paul. The...
WTTC Global Summit makes its way to Rome this September
Travel Daily Media
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July 4, 2025
All roads lead to Rome this September as the global travel and tourism sectors head to Italy for the 25th World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit. The most influential event on the global tourism calendar will be held from 28th to 30th...
Seoul Subway Fare Hike 2025: What Travellers Should Know
TripZilla
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July 4, 2025
If you’re heading to Seoul anytime soon, take note. As of 28 June 2025, subway rides in the city now cost a little more. Image Credit: Alex C via Wikimedia Commons This fare increase is part of a two-step plan introduced last year to keep the...
World Bank slashes Thailand's 2025 growth outlook to 1.8 pct
Xinhua News Agency
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BANGKOK, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's economy is projected to grow 1.8 percent this year, down from the 2.9 percent forecast in February, amid rising global and local headwinds, the World Bank has said. The slowdown reflected weaker exports and...
TSA Issues Stern Warning Reminding Travelers Of Strict Beverage Ban Or Risk Confiscation
The Travel
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July 4, 2025
The TSA just published a post on its official Facebook page reminding visitors about the many rules that must be followed when bringing alcohol on a plane. Regulations change depending on whether you pack your bottle in your checked bag or...
How Yosemite National Park's Flag Ban Will Impact Travelers This July 4th Weekend
The Travel
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July 4, 2025
The Fourth of July weekend is upon us, and for many, that means cookouts, apple pie, road trips, fireworks, and visits to America’s most iconic natural landmarks. But if you’re heading to Yosemite National Park, you’ll want to leave your U.S. flag...
Tourism bump from Lady Gaga concerts raked in up to estimated $150m for Singapore economy
The Straits Times
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July 4, 2025
SINGAPORE - Lady Gaga’s run of four Singapore-exclusive concerts in May raked in an estimated $100m to $150m in tourism receipts for the Republic, say experts. While this was a fraction of the $350 to $500m that Taylor Swift’s and Coldplay’s...
U.S. Tourism Will Lose Up To $29 Billion As Visitors Plummet Amid Trump Policies
Forbes
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Topline While tourism is booming across the rest of the world, the U.S. is a notable loser this year as tens of millions of international visitors are choosing to travel elsewhere—costing the economy up to $29 billion—and risking millions of jobs....
'Come Without Fear': Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Appeals For Tourism In Kashmir After Pahalgam Attack (VIDEO)
Free Press Journal
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Srinagar: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday urged people to visit Kashmir without any fear as locals are "full of love and warmth" for visitors. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the 6th convocation of...
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launches Vineet Gopal’s landmark book on Indian Outbound Tourism
Tourism Breaking News
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July 3, 2025
In a landmark moment for India’s travel and tourism sector, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Cabinet Minister of Culture and Minister of Tourism, officially launched the debut book by Vineet Gopal — ‘Indian Outbound Tourism 2030: Why India...
UK tourists warned of major new alcohol rules in Spain with £2,500 fine risk
Chronicle Live
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July 4, 2025
UK holidaymakers are being alerted about Spain's new alcohol regulations, which could see them facing fines of up to £2,500 for non-compliance. As the summer season progresses, tourists from the European Union are warned of the potential...
Tourists decline in Sauraha with arrival of monsoon season
Khabarhub
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July 4, 2025
Elephants in Sauraha Park/File photo for representation CHITWAN: Deepak Bhattarai, who has been in the tourism business in Sauraha for 25 years, says he has never seen the town as deserted during the monsoon season as it is this year. While...
Social Media and Tourism: The New Follower Magnet
FTN News
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July 4, 2025
In today’s digital world, social media and tourism content have become “partners in crime” across platforms. Fashion comes and goes, memes flash briefly, and tech reviews grow stale in an instant, but something is always enticingly out there: the...