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Conference on advancing climate action in tourism held in Baku
News.Az
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A high-level thematic conference titled "From Momentum to Milestones: Advancing Climate Action in Tourism Beyond COP29" was held in Baku as part of the 71st session of the UN Tourism Commission for Europe. The conference focused on aligning the...
Pak targeted ‘insaniyat’, livelihood of Kashmiris by targeting tourists in Pahalgam: PM Modi
The Statesman (India)
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June 6, 2025
Slamming Pakistan for the brutal Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 tourists were gunned down, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it “an assault on insaniyat, Kashmiriyat, and livelihood of Kashmiris”. Speaking after the inauguration of railway...
Tourism authorities hope Pop Mart event can boost tourism in less-visited city districts
Macau Business
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June 6, 2025
Partnerships with known IP brands such as Pop Mart help drive visitations to less-known neighbourhood community areas in Macau, tourism authorities noted today. Pop Mart is a Chinese lifestyle brand known for its blind box collectibles—small...
Norway introduces tourist tax to tackle overtourism surge
Euronews
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By Euronews Travel Published on 06/06/2025 - 14:07 GMT+2 Norway is set to become the latest European destination to introduce a tourist tax to combat concerns about rising visitor numbers. Lawmakers approved the new levy on Thursday, which...
Operators warn action on buses from Singapore will hurt tourism a few seconds ago
Malaysiakini
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June 6, 2025
Sekretariat Gabungan Bas Malaysia (SGBM) today questioned the Transport Ministry’s restriction and enforcement measures against buses from Singapore operating in Peninsular Malaysia. Its chairperson R Thiagarajan said the ministry’s actions have...
I make £10,000 each summer renting my house to rich tourists – I live with my daughter in a caravan in mum’s garden
The Sun
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June 6, 2025
LIKE many mums, I’m already planning the summer holidays in Cornwall. I’m budgeting carefully to make my money stretch as far as possible but unlike many of my mates, I’m not just watching the pennies this summer - I’m making them, too. 6 Rebecca...
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Baglung's Panchakot becoming religious-touristic hub (Photo Feature)
The Rising Nepal
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By Ram Krishna Bohara, Baglung, June 6: In the initiation of Kamalanayanacharya, who became famous in India, Baglung's Panchakot is becoming a religious-touristic destination. Kamalanayanacharya was born in Baglung Municipality - 6. More than Rs...
EU updates airspace backlist, all airlines from Tanzania and Suriname added
AeroTime News
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June 6, 2025
On June 3, 2025, the European Commission (EC) updated its no-fly list, banning airlines from certain countries from European airspace on safety grounds. The latest update of the blacklist is based on the unanimous opinions of European Union (EU)...
'A good jump to tourism': Ashwini Vaishnaw as PM Modi set to flag off two Vande Bharat trains in Jammu and Kashmir
Zee Business
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June 6, 2025
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off two Vande Bharat trains in Jammu and Kashmir between Katra and Srinagar, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that this move will significantly boost tourism and the economy in the...
New tourism projects to ease Semporna congestion
Borneo Post
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June 6, 2025
Christina receives a memento from Zhao Jun (third from left). KOTA KINABALU (June 6): The Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry has proposed two major projects aimed at retaining tourists in Tawau. Its minister, Datuk Seri Panglima Christina...
Travelling pickpocket gangs target tourists in Helsinki
Helsinki Times
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June 6, 2025
Police in Helsinki have reported a rise in incidents involving professional pickpocket groups operating across Europe and now increasingly present in Finland. According to Detective Chief Inspector Mikko Minkkinen, these groups, often composed of...
EU Air Safety List Grows to 169 Banned Airlines After Tanzania and Suriname Added
Greek Travel Pages
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June 5, 2025
Source: www.flickr.com Eric Salard. The European Commission has expanded the EU Air Safety List, banning 169 airlines from operating within the EU due to significant safety shortcomings. The latest update adds all air carriers certified in...
Sabah’s first-ever Floating Club House to boost marine tourism
Borneo Post
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June 6, 2025
The Floating Club House at Gaya Island. KOTA KINABALU (June 6): The newly unveiled Floating Club House @ Gaya Island, with a capacity of 110 guests, has become Sabah’s latest tourism attraction and the first of its kind in the state. Uniquely...
Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania Plan New Transport Link Between Ports
Greek Travel Pages
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June 5, 2025
EU Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas and Infrastructure and Transport Minister Christos Dimas. Photo source: Transport Ministry Transport connectivity in Southeast Europe is set for a significant boost as Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania advance...
Latvians eager to travel, say tourism experts
LSM
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June 6, 2025
Since 2022, when Russia started the full-scale war in Ukraine, the aviation industry has seen some big changes. According to airBaltic, airfares have increased by around 20% over the last three years. Prices have now stabilised and are not...
Google and Malaysia Airlines extend collaboration on digital...
Aviation Business News
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June 6, 2025
Malaysia Airlines and Google have renewed a partnership that began digitising the carrier’s marketing, distribution and customer experience with AI and data-driven technologies. The flag carrier said the extended deal with the US tech giant builds...
Exclusive Interview with Abílio Alagôa da Silva, President & CEO, Portuguese-Saudi Business Council
The Portugal News
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A seasoned economist, entrepreneur, and international business strategist, Dr. Alagôa da Silva has built a distinguished career spanning Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa. As President & CEO of the Portuguese-Saudi Business Council...
Sikkim: All tourists evacuated from Chhaten, airlift operations continue
East Mojo
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June 6, 2025
Amid ongoing disruptions caused by landslides and inclement weather in North Sikkim, all stranded tourists have now been safely evacuated from Chhaten. In the second phase of air evacuation carried out today, a total of 44 individuals—including 17...
Mixed picture for North East's visitor economy as tourism bosses point to opportunities and challenges
BusinessLive
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June 6, 2025
The North East's visitor economy is now worth a reported £6bn to the region but visitor numbers fell slightly last year, according to newly collated data. Around 68.4m people came to the region in 2024, down from 69m the year before, according to...
Spain and Mallorca: Losing the world’s tourism leadership?
Majorca Daily Bulletin
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June 6, 2025
Spain attracts the second most number of foreign tourists in the world. A leap of over eight million more in 2024 has in some quarters fed a hope that the country could hit the 100 million mark in 2025; this would require 6.2 million on top of the...