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Business News | Tourism Australia Launches New Come and Say G'day Campaign Targeting Indian Travellers, Starring Sara Tendulkar
Latestly
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August 20, 2025
BusinessWire India Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 20: Tourism Australia is embarking on the next stage of its globally successful Come and say G'day campaign with the second chapter of the highly effective platform launching in India today,...
The telltale signs a tourist is American, according to Europeans
The Independent (U.S.)
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August 20, 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...
Tourism Minister proposes THB 700 million budget for free domestic flights
The Nation Thailand
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August 20, 2025
Sorawong said on Wednesday that the Ministry of Tourism and Sports will submit a proposal to the Cabinet next week for the allocation of the budget to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). The initiative, "Buy International, Free Thailand...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 5:50 a.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Sharp rise in airfare and food costs pushed UK inflation higher in July, denting rate cut hopes LONDON (AP) — Higher food and airfare prices pushed U.K. inflation above expectations in July. The development has tempered market expectations that...
Brazil’s Tourism Hits Record Growth in H1 2025 but Still Lags Global Competitors
The Rio Times
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August 20, 2025
Brazil’s Ministry of Tourism reported that the country’s tourism sector expanded 6.6 percent in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Monthly Services Survey by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and...
Oman: MHT hosts Chinese travel delegation to boost tourism
Zawya
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Muscat – As part of efforts to promote Oman’s tourism potential in international markets, the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) is hosting a delegation from leading Chinese travel companies on a familiarisation visit to the sultanate. The...
China, India To Restart Direct Flights, Resume Tourism Visa Issuance, Boost Trade
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) China and India announced they would restart direct flights in a string of diplomatic breakthroughs, state media reported Wednesday, as Beijing's foreign minister wrapped up a visit before heading to Pakistan. Following...
How tourists are weathering geopolitical uncertainty, currency moves and extreme heat
CNBC
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August 20, 2025
Geopolitics, currency moves and extreme weather are increasingly playing into tourists' considerations for their next vacation and affecting classic holiday destinations. Staple European spots France, Spain and Croatia, for example, have been...
NTDA Partners FTAN To Drive Tourism Transformation Mandate
The Will
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August 20, 2025
August 20, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) has pledged to deepen collaboration with the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) in advancing the newly introduced Tourism Transformation Mandate. This...
China Southern Airlines strengthens Brisbane service
Business Traveller
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China Southern Airlines has announced a major expansion of its services from Guangzhou to Brisbane, moving to double daily flights during the peak 2025/26 Southern hemisphere summer travel season. The boost marks the highest-ever frequency by the...
Turkish Airlines Offers Investment in Air Europa
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s national airline, Turkish Airlines, revealed on Tuesday that its formal offer—which involves a €300 million ($349 million) investment—has been approved by the Spanish carrier Air Europa. "In this regard, we have been informed...
Cyprus tourism looks to extend summer season into November, hoteliers say
Cyprus Mail
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August 20, 2025
Cyprus’ tourism sector is performing strongly this season, according to Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) director general Christos Angelides. Speaking to business outlet Economy Today, Angelides said the steady rise in arrivals is creating...
11 tourism business ideas to start in Spain
The Local - Spain
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August 20, 2025
Thinking of setting up a tourism business in Spain? Barcelona-based travel journalist Esme Fox gives us the lowdown on which enterprises can be successful in Spain, as well as adding value to the tourism industry rather than contributing to...
Iraq Construction Market Size, Trends, Forecasts, And Market Analysis To 2029 Iraqi Construction Industry Forecasted To Grow By 5.2% In 2025
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Iraq's construction industry is projected to grow by 5.2% in 2025, fueled by investments in transportation, renewable energy, and tourism. The Iraq Development Fund is set to attract $7 billion to boost key...
Maritime Safety Agency rejects accusation of discriminating between tourists and migrants
Majorca Daily Bulletin
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August 20, 2025
Salvamento Marítimo, the Maritime Safety and Rescue Agency, has denied applying any form of discrimination in its rescue operations. The agency has responded to the association for the Guardia Civil saying that the coordination centre (and not the...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 5:06 a.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Minnesota sues TikTok, alleging it preys on young people with addictive algorithms ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota has joined a wave of states suing TikTok, claiming the app uses addictive algorithms that harm young people's mental health. The...
Tourism boom, finally? Flight Centre says four countries crucial as new campaign unveiled
The New Zealand Herald
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August 20, 2025
Courtney said the new partnership between Flight Centre and Tourism New Zealand aimed to build on existing awareness and connections in the four target countries. “They’re four of our strongest leisure markets that we operate in.” The campaign...
Councillors asked to back use of Castle Douglas common good land for transport hub
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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August 20, 2025
Councillors will be asked to back plans to use common good land in Castle Douglas for a transport hub. The project would see bike lockers, repair stations and electric vehicle charging points built on an area of land at Market Hill. The scheme for...
WestJet and RBC introduce new business travel credit card for “greater flexibility, control and efficiency”
Future Travel Experience
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August 20, 2025
Share on LinkedInLinkedIn Share on TwitterTwitter Share on FacebookFacebook Share on RedditReddit Share on FlipboardFlipboard Share on TumblrTumblr Share via EmailGmail Share on WhatsAppWhatsApp WestJet and RBC have announced the launch of the...
Yango launches enhanced commuting experience in Oman with Transport Service
Times of Oman
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Muscat: Yango Group, a global technology company, today launched its Transport Service in Muscat. Integrated into the Yango Superapp, this free feature delivers public transport routes and schedules, empowering residents and visitors to navigate...