Tourism chief urges mindset modification

Focus shifts to high-growth markets PUBLISHED : 3 Oct 2025 at 01:01 The tourism and sports minister has acknowledged Thailand is no longer a "tourism giant", but he plans to attract 2-3 million more Chinese tourists during his four-month term....

Tourism To Drive Development In Akwa Ibom – Board

October 02, (THEWILL) — The Akwa Ibom State Hotels and Tourism Board has declared that tourism will be a major driver of development, infrastructure and community progress in the state. Chairman of the Board, Mrs Ime Udoh, stated this on...

Tourism Minister Says New State Minister Will Advance Progress in Cruise Sector

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says that newly appointed Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Tova Hamilton, will hit the ground running as Jamaica builds on the momentum gained during the post-COVID-19 recovery. Mr. Bartlett, who...

Tourism Ministry Takes Ecotourism Training to Kono District

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA) and its agencies, with support from the Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP), have extended the nationwide Nature-Based Digital Ecotourism Training to Kono District, reinforcing...

Tourist Drives off Edge of Trail Closing Black Bear Pass in CO

If you like to off-road in Colorado, chances are you have heard of the iconic road known as Black Bear Pass near Telluride. This road has been on my bucket list for the longest time, and when my wife and I were in Ouray a few years ago, I really...

Tourism groups support suit against Currituck tax at top NC court

Groups tied to North Carolina’s travel and tourism industry are backing a lawsuit against Currituck County at the state’s highest court. The suit from local taxpayers contends that county commissioners have violated state law when spending...

Tourist in Kia Telluride Comes Dangerously Close to Tumbling Down Black Bear Pass, Forces Trail Closure

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. This happens every once in a while. Somebody in an ill-suited vehicle—or, heck, even a well-suited one—gets...

The rise of haunted tourism: How october became big business

Every October, America transforms. Pumpkins line porches, costumes fill store shelves, and neighborhoods embrace the thrill of the spooky season. But beyond candy and decorations, a quieter economic transformation has been unfolding: the rise of...

Kuwait sets new vision for tourism in dialogue with sector leaders

Minister of Information and Culture, Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, and Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information, Dr. Nasser Muhaisen. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 2: In a strategic move to revitalize and expand Kuwait’s...

Minister lauds unveiling of platform to showcase Ekiti’s cultural, tourism potential

The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has said that the energy and creativity of Nigerian youths are critical in driving the potential of the country’s tourism sector. The Minister spoke in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, during the...

Kenya rallies Africa to create resilient tourism

Speaking at the 15th edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, Kindiki said Africa’s tourism market has the potential for sustained growth if supported by an enabling policy and regulatory environment. Africa has...

Missing German tourist rescued

BALAKOT: A German tourist who had lost her way while hiking in Naran was successfully rescued by police following a determined six-hour search operation on Thursday. According to local police, a group of seven German nationals had arrived in Naran...

Belize participates in Caribbean Tourism Industry Conference

Views: 25 Views: 25 Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 2:19 pm CST. By Zoila Palma: Belize is being represented at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference, taking place from September 30 to October 3 in...

El Salvador Chosen to Host World Tourism Day 2026, Highlighting Digital Transformation.

El Salvador has been selected to host World Tourism Day 2026, marking a milestone in the nation’s growing international recognition as a tourism hub. The announcement was made during the 2025 global celebrations in Melaka, Malaysia, where the...

Great Wine Capitals 2026 Best of Wine Tourism Regional Awards Announces Napa Valley Winners

October 2, 2025 (Napa, CA) — The regional Napa Valley delegation for the Great Wine Capitals, which includes the County of Napa, Napa Valley Vintners, and Visit Napa Valley, has announced the winners of the 2026 Best Of Wine Tourism Regional...

Funeral service held Thursday for Canadian tourist shot and killed in Sheboygan Falls

OSHAWA, Ontario — A funeral service was held Thursday for the Canadian tourist who was shot and killed in Sheboygan Falls last week. Watch the funeral service below: Funeral held for Canadian tourist shot and killed in Sheboygan Falls The family...

Salt Lake City-Lima route to boost inbound tourism and strengthen Peru as regional hub

The Cabinet member emphasized that this unprecedented connection marks a milestone, becoming the only non-stop link between the two destinations, which will help boost inbound tourism and attract more international visitors to Peru. "Salt Lake...

Kyrgyzstan and China to create platform to promote tourism resources

12:17, 02 October 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA 12:17, 02 October 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA Kyrgyzstan and China will create an online platform to promote tourism resources. The...

Gilgit-Baltistan: Floods wreak havoc, search ongoing for missing tourists

Torrential monsoon rains in Gilgit-Baltistan's Diamer district have triggered deadly landslides and flash floods, leaving a trail of destruction across the region. Several lives have been lost, while the search continues for at least 25 missing...

Summer tourism numbers being finalized in Iowa Great Lakes

ARNOLDS PARK, Iowa (KUOO) - Tourism officials in the Iowa Great Lakes are getting a better handle on the visitor numbers from this past summer. Kylie Zankowski of Vacation Okoboji told KUOO Radio there were over 700,000 visitors with four million...