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Japan Tourism / Experience ‘Total Hospitality’ at Yatsugatake Hotel Fuuka in Yamanashi Pref.; Relax and Let Daily Stress Melt Away
The Japan News
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August 20, 2025
The “stargazing terrace” is surrounded by greenery and has a refreshing breeze. By Katsumi Sakaguchi / Special to Ryoko Yomiuri Publication 11:53 JST, August 20, 2025 Yatsugatake Hotel Fuuka is an all-inclusive hotel at an elevation of 992 meters...
World News | US Issues 'D Risk Indicator' Alert, Warns Citizens Against Travel to Afghanistan
Latestly
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August 20, 2025
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 20 (ANI): The United States has once again urged its citizens to avoid travelling to Afghanistan, warning of serious risks to their safety and the possibility of arbitrary detention, Khaama Press reported. In a...
Priyanka Chopra’s 3-year-old daughter Malti Marie is setting airport travel goals for toddlers worldwide - here's how!
Hindustan Times
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August 20, 2025
If anyone thought airport fashion was only about oversized sunnies and chic trench coats, they hadn’t seen Malti Marie Chopra Jonas rolling in like royalty. Seated on a ‘ride on suitcase’, she turned what is usually a stressful airport rush into a...
Italy’s Top Destinations Are Cracking Down on Bad Tourist Behavior—and It Could Cost You Hundreds
Travel + Leisure
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Overtourism has become a global problem, especially in Europe. Italy’s bucket list destinations are no longer once-in-a-lifetime trips; instead, they're on summer travel checklists for millions. This means the once-romantic streets of Venice are...
GLOBALink | Boao Lecheng: A healing journey to international medical tourism destination
Xinhua News Agency
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Need surgery but facing long waits or sky-high costs? In Hainan's Boao Lecheng-- China's only "medical special zone"-- patients from across the globe have already skipped the wait. Tap the video to see how. Produced by Xinhua Global Service■
Unforgettable Travel Experiences That Change Your Perspective
Los Cerritos Community Newspaper - California
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August 20, 2025
Travel has the power to broaden our horizons, challenge our preconceptions, and leave an indelible mark on our lives. From immersing ourselves in foreign cultures to pushing our limits in adventure activities, certain travel experiences can...
Cambodia’s border crisis hits tourism and labor – Pattaya feels ripple effects
Pattaya Mail
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August 20, 2025
Tourists and expats in Pattaya may face indirect impacts as regional labor shortages and travel restrictions take hold. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – Cambodia’s ongoing border dispute with Thailand is beginning to exact a heavy...
Three Eastern Provinces Unite for ‘EEC Travel Mart’ to Boost Thai Tourism
Pattaya Mail
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August 20, 2025
Strengthening Thai Tourism Soft Power — Chonburi, Rayong, and Chachoengsao unite for the “EEC Travel Mart 2025” at Nong Nooch Pattaya. PATTAYA, Thailand – The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) provinces—Chachoengsao, Chonburi, and Rayong— are...
Tourists flock to UK’s ‘smallest city’ that can be explored in half a day
The Mirror
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August 20, 2025
A city that’s smaller than most villages packs well above its weight class when it comes to visitor numbers. There are a few places in the UK that have won their place in the hearts of pub quiz question setters due to their smallness. The...
Tourism Ministry launches program to accredit community-based experiences in 8 states
Mexico News Daily
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August 19, 2025
Starting in September, Mexico’s Tourism Ministry (Sectur) will implement a new accreditation system that will certify tourist service providers who offer “community tourism” — that is, tourism experiences that benefit the local community and...
New tourism path for climate survival
Bangkok Post
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August 19, 2025
Hotel bookings are vanishing. Tour buses sit idle. Empty beaches. The culprit? Not mass protests. Not pandemics. But smoke, dust, and heat. Tourism fuels Thailand's economy, yet smog, heat waves, and flash floods are rapidly choking it. Can...
American Tourister launches new Applite 5 pink luggage that travellers are calling the ‘must-have’ of spring
Seven News
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August 20, 2025
Spring is almost here, and that means holidays, long weekends and more reasons to dust off your passport. If your suitcase has seen better days, now might be the perfect time to upgrade to something durable, lightweight and just a little bit fun....
Drei Ostprovinzen bündeln Kräfte für „EEC Travel Mart“ zur Stärkung des thailändischen Tourismus
Pattaya Mail
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August 20, 2025
Stärkung der thailändischen Tourismuskraft – Chonburi, Rayong und Chachoengsao vereinen sich beim „EEC Travel Mart 2025“ im Nong Nooch Pattaya. PATTAYA, Thailand – Die Provinzen Chachoengsao, Chonburi und Rayong im östlichen Wirtschaftskorridor...
Travel EAST to where Hong Kong’s skyline meets neighborhood soul
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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August 19, 2025
A top choice for return visitors craving a fresh angle on Hong Kong Island, or first-timers who value neighborhood immersion over postcard clichés. EAST carves out its niche by making you feel like a temporary resident rather than a transient...
Tourism Fiji Appoints Havas Red As Australian PR & Influencer Agency Of Record
B&T
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August 19, 2025
Tourism Fiji has appointed earned-first communications agency Havas Red to lead its PR and influencer activities in Australia, following a competitive pitch process. With Aussie travellers accounting for almost 50% of all visitor arrivals into...
Editorial comment | Inclusive tourism!
The Fiji Times
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August 19, 2025
Now that is great news! We welcomed 99,311 visitors last month, marking the highest number of visitors arrival in a single month in our history. According to Tourism Fiji, this milestone surpasses both July, 2024, and pre-pandemic levels in 2019....
Travel Trends – Wellbeing over Wine
Hotel Management
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August 19, 2025
Wellness travel is trending, especially among Gen Z and luxury travellers. Hotels with spa and wellness offerings have a golden opportunity to cater to tech-savvy, health-conscious, holiday-makers. Wellness travel is no longer a niche – it’s in...
Specials | Aug 19, 2025 | 29 min read Travel on a Budget: 10 Smart Ways to Save Big on Your Next Trip
Ahmedabad Mirror
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Traveling and exploring the world shouldn’t burn a hole in your pocket. We all deserve to travel on a budget, be it local or international. However, with the increasing travel costs and accommodation prices, it has become almost impossible to...
Passenger Sobs at Airport After Learning ChatGPT Gave Her Bad Travel Advice
Fodors Travel Guide
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August 19, 2025
Don’t trust AI blindly. Travelers, this is another reminder: for any official information, do not rely on ChatGPT or other AI tools. Go directly to government websites. An influencer learned this the hard way after an answer she believed to be...
6 Travel Perfect Ways To Spend An Evening In India You’ll Never Forget
Times Now
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August 19, 2025
6 Travel Perfect Ways To Spend An Evening In India You’ll Never Forget (Image Credits: Canva) If mornings are for monuments, museums, and sightseeing, evenings are for slowing down. No trip is complete without experiencing the magic of the place’s...