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9 arrested over Louvre ticket fraud scheme involving Chinese tourists
French prosecutors have detained nine individuals as part of an investigation into a suspected decade-long fraudulent ticket scheme at the Louvre Museum. The fraud is estimated to have caused losses e...
Will tourism slump force Trump to rethink his unilateral approach?
The article discusses a significant decline in US tourism under President Trump's administration, with international data showing the US as an outlier compared to global trends of increasing tourism p...
Hong Kong visitor arrivals off to strong start in 2026, up 9.6% to 7.23 million
In January 2026, Hong Kong reported an upsurge in tourism with the arrival of 7.23 million visitors, a 9.6% increase from the previous year. The Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po projected that arou...
Taiwanese visits to mainland China topped 3 million in 2025, still below pre-Covid levels
The number of Taiwanese tourists visiting mainland China has increased by nearly 17% to reach around 3.24 million in 2025, according to Taiwan's Tourism Administration data. This figure is still 20% l...
Malaysian minister slams rude staff hindering tourism: ‘do you know who I am?’
The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture for Malaysia, Tiong King Sing, has expressed concern over the attitude of public and private sector employees regarding tourist inquiries. He stated that many...
Great Barrier Reef calling: Chinese tourists make Australia a Lunar New Year hotspot
China's travel industry anticipates a significant rise in visitors to Australia during this month's extended Lunar New Year holiday break lasting nine days. The appeal of wine, seafood, nature and cus...
Why tourists are choosing Vietnam, over Thailand and Cambodia in 2026
Vietnam has seen unprecedented tourist activity with almost 2.5 million international visitors arriving in January 2026, marking an 18.5% increase from the previous year. This surge suggests tourists ...
‘Brilliant’ retail and dining revenue gives Hong Kong’s Ngong Ping 360 boost
Ngong Ping 360 reports stable revenue due to a 20% boost in retail and dining sales, compensating for static ticket revenues. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the attraction plans to introduce night...
Travel Stocks To Add to Your Watchlist – February 10th
According to MarketBeat's stock screener tool, seven travel stocks are being highlighted for potential investment: Booking Holdings Inc., Expedia Group Inc., Travelers Companies Inc., MakeMyTrip Ltd.,...
Missing French tourist in Chad found dead ‘after a fall’
A 70-year-old French tourist from Dijon went missing after visiting an oasis in northern Chad near Amdjarass for the International Festival of Saharan Cultures. The individual was found dead 'after a ...
Thailand plays down ‘too expensive’ concerns from South Korean visitors
Thai officials are countering concerns that their country has become too expensive for South Korean tourists. They argue that fluctuating exchange rates, rather than domestic inflation, contribute to ...
Estonia's domestic tourist numbers down 3 percent on year
The number of domestic tourists in Estonia has dropped by 3% since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic. This decline is primarily attributed to a collapse in the Russian market. According to Orvika ...