Tag: tourism

Qatar Welcomes 2.6 Million Visitors—But the Real Tourism Test Has Just Begun

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
DOHA, Qatar, October 6, 2026 – Qatar is developing tourism to be a key element in its economic development,...

Sri Lanka breaks into global tourism top 10: What’s driving the island’s tourism surge?

Asia Sarojini P -
Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Sri Lanka has emerged as one of the world’s fastest-improving tourism economies, despite years of...

A Distant Conflict, A Local Cost: ADB Puts $210 Million Behind Fiji’s Economic Resilience

Pacific Asanga Divulweva -
Fiji is being affected by a crisis that took place thousands of kilometres away from it in terms of...

Ras Al Khaimah’s Tourism Boom Lands a Major 539-Unit Ascott Resort

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
In its Middle East growth plan, the UAE is set to play a critical role in the Ascott Limited’s...

What Keeps Virgin Australia on Top? Four Straight Years of Passenger Trust

Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
SYDNEY, Australia — September 4, 2026 — In an industry where a delay can result in damage to the...

After the Turbulence, Colombo Reconnects with Kuwait

Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — August 28, 2026: A crucial flight link that connects Sri Lanka with Kuwait has resumed...
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Cyprus Tourism Recovery: Limassol Hotels Reach 90% August Occupancy as Last-Minute Bookings Boost Summer Season

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Limassol hotels have reached around 90% occupancy during August. This matches with last year’s booking levels, as a rise...

India’s Airports Are No Longer Just for Flying—They’re Becoming Shopping Destinations

Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
NEW DELHI, India, August 21, 2026 — What passengers would typically look to buy at Indian airports may not...

Canadian & Caribbean tourism leaders meet to build a more resilient future

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Tourism leaders from Canada as well as the Caribbean gathered at George Brown Polytechnic (GBP). It was to explore...

Tripura’s unsolved mystery: Inside the forest where 99,99,999 Gods turned to stone!

Entertainment Sarojini P -
India (Commonwealth Union)_ Deep inside the forests of Tripura lies a place where history, mythology and mystery come together....

Sri Lanka’s Air-Ticket Game Is Changing: Acorn Brings Next-Generation Booking Technology to Travel Agents

Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
COLOMBO — August 10, 2026 — The evolution in Sri Lanka’s travel sector might not happen at an airport...

Jamaica Tourism Gets Major Boost with Expanded Canada Flights and 400,000 Winter Season Seats

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Jamaica’s second-largest source market may be on the verge of further growth. This is with approximately 400,000 seats that...

The Pacific’s Strategic Chessboard Just Changed—And the Solomon Islands Is Making the Next Move

Pacific Asanga Divulweva -
The geopolitical competition over influence in the Pacific may be entering a new stage. The Solomon Islands looks to...

How a $5.5 Million Road Makeover Is Reshaping Southern Jordan

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
According to the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, Jordan's step forward in its solid road rehabilitation scheme has...

Oman and Sri Lanka Unveil New Vision for Strategic Partnership at Landmark Political Talks

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
Sri Lanka and the Sultanate of Oman have reconfirmed their commitment to upgrade their long standing bilateral relationship, with...

U.S. Senator Warns Trump’s Canada Trade War Is Hurting Tourism as Tariff Threats Escalate

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
Several U.S. senators grilled trade czar Jamieson Greer on tariffs. The meeting was on Wednesday, 22 July ’26, after...