Tourism funds boost Buncombe recovery with $12.4M in new projects

Eight initiatives include new sports facilities, museum expansion and Swannanoa park ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority approved $12.4 million in tourism-related capital investments for 2025, funding...

Travel agency partners NIMASA, LAWMA to enhance aquatic environment

With about 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste yearly, Nigeria ranks among countries with the highest contributions to plastic pollution. To stem the tide, Travel Inn through its Green Project Foundation, the non-governmental organisation (NGO)...

‘Tourist’ dogs caught up in Europe travel backlash with $2/day anti-poo charge in popular city

They’re imposing some tar-ruffs. Red rover red rover, please don’t come over: Authorities in Bolzano, Italy, have made animal rights activists barking mad after proposing a tax on tourist dogs — but supporters claim that this canine tariff is long...

Destination Heartland: Joplin, Missouri

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Located two and a half hours south of the Kansas City Metro on historic Route 66 is Joplin, Missouri. Joplin was incorporated in 1873, growing from a mining camp to the world’s leading lead and zinc producer. The town’s...

JTB completes acquisition of Northstar Travel Group

Japanese travel agency and travel solutions provider, JTB, has completed its acquisition of BTN’s parent company, Northstar Travel Group. Following the acquisition, Northstar will continue to operate as a wholly owned independent subsidiary of JTB...

Exclusive: Accor Plus CEO Emilie Couton on filling a gap in travel subscriptions

Accor’s travel subscription business, Accor Plus, this week launched a premium global travel subscription, ALL Accor+ Explorer, with ambitious plans to expand into new key markets next year. Eager to tap into a rapidly growing global subscriptions...

Alia Bhatt reveals her favourite tourist spot where she can’t yet take Raha

Mumbai: Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt has revealed her favourite travel destination. The actress, who was last seen in ‘Jigra’, has said that she loves visiting Maasai Mara National Reserve. However, she is waiting to take her daughter, Raha Kapoor...

China's tourist destinations witness travel surge during National Day, Mid-Autumn Festival holiday

Tourists are seen at a cultural and historical scenic spot in Luoyang City, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 2, 2025. Tourist destinations across China are witnessing a surge in visitors as the country's eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn...

Visit Tuolumne County announces inaugural tourism award winners

Visit Tuolumne County has announced the winners of its inaugural awards recognizing individuals and groups for their support of the local hospitality and tourism industry. The winners were selected from more than 40 nominations that Visit Tuolumne...

Revised law marks new era of Indonesia's sustainable tourism: DPR

Jakarta (ANTARA) - An Indonesian lawmaker said the ratification of the revised Tourism Law marks a new era for the sustainable tourism paradigm. "This reflects a joint response by the DPR and the government to the dynamics and needs of the...

No love for LA? Tourism drops, impacting the local economy

Tourism is down in California, according to a new report from Visit California. The drop in visitors is being attributed to several things, including wildfires, political issues and more. Los Angeles tourism down The report shows California...

The Remote Destination in Idaho Where the Drive and Hike Are Worth the Final View

Saudi Arabia sets exemplary global model with women representing 50% of tourism workforce: minister

ROME — Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb said that Saudi Arabia is an exemplary global model through providing training and increasing women's participation in the tourism workforce to nearly 50%. He made the remarks while leading Saudi...

Texas governor congratulates City of College Station on new ‘Tourism Friendly’ designation

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Texas Governor Greg Abbott extended a warm congratulations to the City of College Station on Thursday after it was designated a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas. This designation adds to...

Florida tourism hits record numbers as other destinations see declines

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) - While tourist destinations across the U.S. are seeing fewer visitors, especially from overseas, Florida is bucking the national trend. The Sunshine State welcomed a record 34.4 million...

Corfu honors its tourism history

A special event in honor of the people who worked in Corfu during the decade 1975–1985 and contributed to the establishment of the island as a leading international tourist destination was recently held at the Aeolos Beach Hotel in Corfu on the...

TAT leads journey to sustainable tourism

BANGKOK, 3 October 2025:The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting sustainability across the country’s tourism supply chain through 17 Sustainable Tourism Goals (STGs) and the Sustainable Tourism...

Barbados & Dominica Join Forces To Offer Multi-Destination Tourism Experiences

Two Caribbean islands, Barbados and Dominica, have signed a landmark agreement to collaborate on promoting their tourism products and offering enhanced multi-destination packages. This partnership between Barbados – the Gem of the Caribbean and...

Thailand unveils urgent “Big Impact Act Fast” tourism recovery plan

Thailand’s new Tourism Minister launches “Big Impact Act Fast” with four urgent measures to boost arrivals, enhance safety, and restore confidence. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Mr. Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn, the newly appointed Minister of Tourism and...

Thailand launches Green Tourism Plan 2030 with “Good Travel” mark

Thailand advances its Green Tourism Plan 2030, introducing the Good Travel mark to raise sustainability standards and strengthen international competitiveness. BANGKOK, THAILAND – The Department of Tourism, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, has...