Hong Kong developer Lai Sun Development has launched an exchange offer for its US$493 million in notes due July 2026, seeking to swap them for new US dollar notes with an 8% coupon and a three-year tenor to ease liquidity pressures amid challenging commercial real estate markets.
South Korea's tourism agency is offering a 5,000 won discount on bus fares to 8,000 foreign visitors to encourage travel outside Seoul. The initiative, in partnership with Klook and Go Hanpass, aims to boost regional tourism and ease overcrowding in the capital.
Jamaican activists are fighting against "plantation tourism," where luxury all-inclusive resorts lock locals out of beaches like Mammee Bay. They argue this model, rooted in colonial land ownership, benefits elites while denying communities access to vital social, economic, and spiritual spaces.
The US State Department is cracking down on illegal 'birth tourism' schemes by revoking visas and dismantling networks in Africa and Europe. The effort targets visa fraud, not the act of giving birth in the US, which is legal.
Des habitants du pittoresque Vallon des Auffes à Marseille s'opposent à l'ouverture d'un nouveau restaurant, dénonçant le surtourisme, les nuisances sonores et la transformation des cabanons de pêcheurs en Airbnb.
India's budget allocates ₹2,500 crore for tourism, including trekking routes and guide training. While a long-awaited development compared to Nepal's organized industry, concerns remain about poor infrastructure, environmental impact, and animal welfare on pilgrimage routes.
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The third "Yellow River No. 1" Tourism Highway Bicycle Open, themed "Cycling Along the Yellow River to See Luliang, Liulin Shakes Up," will commence on June 14th in Liulin, Shanxi. The event features 702 cyclists competing on a 52km route, aiming to boost local tourism and promote the "Liulin Wantuan" brand through a "sports + culture and tourism" model.
Italy expects over 27.2 million domestic tourist arrivals in June, a 0.9% increase from last year, according to Assoturismo Confesercenti. International arrivals are also projected to rise slightly. The domestic demand is driving the summer holiday season.
Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib stated that armed operations are harming the economy and hindering tourism, dragging Lebanon into unnecessary wars. He emphasized the need for the Lebanese government to reassert state authority with international support, while proceeding cautiously to avoid internal friction.
Hsinchu County is planning to develop its rich railway heritage into a new tourist attraction. A proposal suggests creating a hiking trail at the Fengshan Creek bridge abutment ruins, linking it with natural ecology and cycling routes to boost railway tourism.
哈尔滨近期迎来文体旅游消费热潮，2026年草莓音乐节和“东北超”足球赛事吸引大量球迷歌迷。数据显示，酒店预订量和景区消费均显著增长，尤其受年轻游客青睐，哈尔滨成为毕业季热门目的地。
Premier Cho Jung-tai visited Shuili Township in Nantou County on the 13th to inspect local businesses and discuss plans to support small and medium-sized enterprises. He aims to submit a draft "Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Transformation and Upgrading Development Act" to the Legislative Yuan before the next session to facilitate equipment upgrades and business transformation, contributing to Taiwan becoming a year-round tourist destination.
Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism found that two Japan Airlines (JAL) employees lied during an internal investigation about consuming alcohol, violating company rules. The chief cabin attendant, in her 50s, was fired, and another attendant, in her 30s, was suspended. JAL announced pay cuts for board members, including a 30% cut for president Mitsuko Tottori.
Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel announced a broad package of economic reforms affecting tourism, foreign trade, investment, and the private sector. The measures aim to liberalize the economy, re-open tourism to new players, reform state import companies, and reduce ministries, while acknowledging US economic pressure and calling for unity.
Thousands, mostly young people, protested in Tirana with the slogan "Albania is not for sale," demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation. The protest targeted a tourism project in Zvernec, allegedly linked to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, with demonstrators concerned about corruption and lack of transparency.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel announced Friday that the government will permit new investment models in tourism to utilize existing hotel infrastructure following the withdrawal of major foreign hotel chains. This move aims to counter the impact of US sanctions and a decline in international visitors.
Ningde City, Fujian Province, held a cultural tourism development conference, inviting investment to develop its rich cultural and tourism resources. The city boasts unique natural landscapes, ethnic culture, and local products, with plans to attract investment in areas like tea tourism, island development, and wellness tourism.
Anhui Province is unifying its scattered ancient trail resources under the "Gudao Xing" (Ancient Trail Journey) brand, with plans to launch 40 new routes following an initial 20. The province boasts 196 ancient trails totaling over 1500 km, primarily in the southern Anhui region, dating back to the Tang Dynasty and flourishing in the Ming and Qing periods. These trails are being developed into cultural landmarks and economic drivers, integrating with villages and local cuisine to promote high-quality tourism.
Hong Kong's Ham Tin Wan beach was overrun with 500 tents during Labour Day, raising concerns about balancing ecotourism with conservation and sustainable tourism practices.
Hopes for a significant boost to US travel and tourism from the World Cup have not materialized, with hotels seeing lower-than-expected bookings and a drop in air travel due to high ticket prices. Analysts attribute this to weaker enthusiasm compared to previous tournaments, increased costs, visa difficulties, and logistical challenges.
Kazakhstan travel operators are targeting Hong Kong tourists at the International Travel Expo with unique packages to view rocket launches at the Baikonur Cosmodrome. This comes as new direct flights to the region are anticipated.
China's industrial sites, once off-limits, are transforming into popular tourist destinations. From shipbuilding yards to breweries and steel plants, these locations offer unique experiences, driving significant revenue and reflecting a growing trend in industrial tourism.
The 39th Taiwan-South Korea Tourism Exchange Meeting was held in Kenting, Pingtung, with nearly 200 representatives from both countries' tourism sectors. Pingtung County Magistrate emphasized the growing number of Korean tourists to Taiwan and promoted local attractions like the Donggang Wangye Festival, black tuna, and mangoes, aiming to attract Korean visitors with unique local experiences.
