Tourism

How one Mexican beach town saved itself from ‘death by tourism’
Stunning Puerto Escondido was on a direct path to destruction. But the community fought back – and won.
Published On 6 Apr 2024
Photos: Tourist numbers up in post-war Afghanistan
The number of foreign tourists visiting Afghanistan rose 120 percent year on year in 2023, reaching nearly 5,200.
Published On 2 Apr 2024
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Malaysia’s airport fee hikes leave bad taste in travellers’ mouths
The Malaysian Aviation Commission says increases needed to support the aviation sector’s post-pandemic recovery.
Published On 27 Mar 2024
Malaysia welcomes Chinese tourists back in droves after pandemic slump
Kuala Lumpur targets record 5 million Chinese visitors in 2024 as it hopes to accelerate post-pandemic recovery.
Published On 22 Mar 2024

Short-term rental platform says decision comes as part of efforts to ‘prioritise the privacy of our community’.

City-state’s culture minister says grant given to pop icon ‘not anywhere as high as speculated’.

Indonesian island with its unique religion and culture is preparing for Nyepi, the day when everything shuts.

Less bureaucracy and more flights are luring Chinese visitors back to Thailand in a boost to the tourism industry.

The visitors’ arrival comes as Moscow and Pyongyang bolster ties, pledging closer economic and military cooperation.

Plans to introduce 40-75 percent tax rate for entertainment services prompt fierce backlash from businesses.

While some sectors like tech have continued to see activity, others like tourism and construction have nosedived.

Kenya’s feted initiative, launched this month, makes it harder for citizens of some countries to visit.

India’s PM Modi campaigned for tourists to visit the idyllic archipelago. But people there have more basic demands.

Locals bear the brunt of an unusually dry winter that’s being blamed on unregulated tourism and the climate crisis.

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