by Our Economic Affairs Editor The story of the Ambuluwawa Religious and Biodiversity Complex in Gampola is far more than an account of architecture or conservation. It is the chronicle of how
When British traveler Wilko Wanders walked into a park in Shanghai, he expected to be just an observer, watching local people enjoy their daily lives. Surprisingly, he found himself at the center
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Japan’s newest export industry does not leave factories on cargo ships. It arrives by plane, fills hotels, spends in restaurants and shops, and is reshaping the country’s economic strategy. After decades of
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A major legal battle between Spain’s hotel industry and Booking.com is taking shape, with more than 1,400 hotel companies preparing to join a class-action lawsuit accusing the online travel platform of imposing
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Abandoned Megaprojects Expose China’s Tourism Boom as “White Elephant” Crisis Spreads Across Regions
Across China, a wave of ambitious tourism megaprojects is increasingly stalling or failing to attract visitors, leaving behind unfinished structures and financially burdened local governments. Among the most visible examples is a
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Uber is making its boldest move yet toward becoming a full-scale “super app,” expanding far beyond ride-hailing as competition intensifies from autonomous vehicle companies and rival consumer platforms. The company’s latest strategy
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The president of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, has declared that he will not be “tranquil” until all passengers from the Antarctic cruise vessel MV Hondius have been evacuated and flown to
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What began as an ordinary luxury expedition across the South Atlantic has evolved into a complex medical investigation spanning multiple continents, with the World Health Organization examining how a rare but dangerous
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China is rapidly closing the gap with the United States to become the world’s leading tourism economy, driven by strong growth in international visitor spending and a widening slowdown in U.S. travel
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Sri Lanka is exploring new avenues to attract international tourists by turning its underwater heritage into a major draw. Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe recently highlighted the potential of historically significant
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Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has begun 2026 with a troubling contradiction, as rising visitor numbers have failed to translate into higher revenues. According to the latest data released by the Central Bank
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