Plans to open Sri Lanka’s Adam’s Bridge Marine National Park to tourism on October 15 have drawn strong objections from an environmental lawyer and a former senior wildlife official, who warn that
In a bold move to combat rising housing costs and growing public unrest, the Spanish government has ordered Airbnb to delist over 65,000 holiday rental properties that are in breach of regulations.
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Editor’s Note: The following essay is based on the paper titled “Towards Ecotourism Development: Opportunities and Challenges in Delft Island, Jaffna District, Sri Lanka,” authored by Piratheepa Vipulan of the University of
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Egypt is on the brink of an unprecedented transformation at the Pyramids of Giza, a project that could surpass even the pharaohs’ grandest ambitions. As President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi moves forward with
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Global hospitality leader Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has officially announced the launch of its Hilton Garden Inn brand in the Philippines, with the signing of two new properties: Hilton Garden Inn Manila Quezon
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A sharp decline in European tourism to the United States is raising alarms among travel and hospitality leaders, with industry figures and analysts blaming President Donald Trump’s policies and rhetoric for creating
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At least six people are feared dead, and nine others are injured after a tourist submarine sank off the coast of Egypt early Thursday morning. The incident occurred near the Egyptian Red
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Sherpas on Mount Everest are facing an uncertain future as plans to introduce heavy-lift drones for high-altitude transport gain momentum. The initiative, which involves using Chinese drones to carry equipment, oxygen cylinders,
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The Serengeti ecosystem is regarded as one of our planet’s greatest natural treasures, where one can witness“the largest remaining unaltered animal migration in the world,” according to UNESCO. Kenya’s share of the Serengeti plains
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North Korea is officially reopening its borders to Western tourists after nearly five years of closure, as the country becomes one of the last to welcome international visitors following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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On a clear morning in June 2023, I arrived in the city of Dali, located in China’s southwestern province of Yunnan, and was received by He Licheng, a local resident and farmer
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Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said Wednesday that the country received a record high of 15.7 million tourists in 2024, according to a statement issued by the Egyptian cabinet. Calling the figure
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A Russian tourist has reportedly been sexually assaulted at a hotel in Ahungalla, prompting local authorities to launch an investigation. The victim, a 41-year-old woman, had been celebrating her birthday and consuming
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Editorial Today’s urgent warning from the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka about a potential attack on popular tourist locations, particularly Arugam Bay, serves as a wake-up call. Credible intelligence has led to
More “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Confucius A NEW DAWN? World Tourism Day falls on 27 September each year. This year was of special significance for
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by Ren Yaoting Inspired by Marco Polo, who traveled to China along the ancient Silk Road more than 700 years ago, Italian traveler Vienna Cammarota set off from the legendary explorer’s hometown
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