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Foreign tourist arrivals in Thailand decreased by 2.7% between January and May 2025
Thailand Business News
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June 16, 2025
Thailand welcomed 14.36 million foreign tourists in the first five months of 2025, marking a 2.7% decline compared to last year. Chinese arrivals dropped 32.7%, the lowest in over a decade outside of the COVID period. Factors contributing to this...
Singapore to host S$64 million fund by Norway-based firm for start-ups in Asia ocean health
The Business Times Singapore
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June 16, 2025
[NICE, France] Norway-based impact investment firm Katapult Ocean will launch a US$50 million (S$64 million) fund in Singapore in early 2026 to invest in start-ups that support ocean health in Asia, The Straits Times (ST) has learnt. The firm,...
Tourism in J&K’s Pahalgam limping back to normalcy
Nagaland Post
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June 15, 2025
Nearly two months after the deadly terror attack here left 26 persons dead, the tourism trade in this south Kashmir resort is limping back to normalcy as locals and a “trickle” from Punjab have started visiting the valley of shepherds after the...
Exploring football, culture and the ‘rabbit hole’ when they’re combined
Derry Journal
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June 14, 2025
Pete Martin sits down, his shoes are off because you don’t want tread marks on set, and he’s just finished his latest shoot ahead of the Club World Cup. This time it’s Mamelodi Sundowns, the champions of South Africa and very nearly the champions...
What foreign tourists in Pattaya should know about Thailand’s helmet laws — and a harsh lesson from Bangkok
Pattaya Mail
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June 16, 2025
Bangkok officer suspended after pulling passenger off a bike during a high-risk stop gone wrong. PATTAYA, Thailand – Foreign visitors renting motorcycles or riding pillion in Pattaya often find it an easy and fun way to explore the city. However,...
Great triumph for David Attenborough and his Ocean film: end of bottom trawling??
MercoPress
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Monday, June 16th 2025 - 03:29 UTC Sir David Attenborough and King Charles at the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC-3) in the French city of Nice At the age of 99, the documentary film-maker David Attenborough has achieved his greatest...
Discover The Top 5 Lakes Near Mysore For Perfect Boating Adventures
India.com
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Home Destination Discover The Top Lakes Near Mysore For Perfect Boating Adventures Take a look at top 5 lake near Mysore which are ideal to have a boating in their premises. These scenic places are the best choice for a leisurely walk and also...
Johnson Gallery to boost tourism
Daily Express Malaysia
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June 16, 2025
Johnson Gallery to boost tourism Published on: Monday, June 16, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 16, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off The Johnsons with locals beside their airplane on their second visit in 1935. Kota Kinabalu: Historical tourism will...
Who went home on Love Island USA tonight? Season 7 episode 12's elimination explored
Sportskeeda
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June 16, 2025
Love Island USA season 7 aired episode 12 this week on Sunday, June 15, 2025, on Peacock. The latest segment saw the islanders gather for yet another firepit ceremony, as it was time for them to decide their new pairs. Last week, three new...
How old is Tammy Slaton from 1000-lb Sisters? Details explored
Sportskeeda
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June 16, 2025
1000-lb Sisters season 7 episode 8 came out on June 10. Titled Her Turkey Gobler's Stone, the episode saw Tammy getting into a disagreement with Amy over her choice of wedding destination. She wanted to marry Brian at a mental asylum, which was...
Country music star Ashley McBryde to perform at Wild Adventures
WVGA Valdosta Today - Georgia
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June 16, 2025
VALDOSTA – Wild Adventures announces Country music star Ashley McBryde will perform on the LIVE! concert stage. Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga. continues its concert series on Saturday, June 21, with Country music star Ashley McBryde....
These small group tours are shaking up what guided travel can look like
KARRYON
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June 15, 2025
If you’re looking for an elevated tour experience for your clients who crave connection, nature, and fewer crowds, designed for deeper, more personalised travel – then look no further! Available from September 2025, these expertly crafted...
Sandakan gallery to spotlight American explorers, boost Sabah’s heritage tourism
The Malaysian Star
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June 16, 2025
SANDAKAN: Historical tourism in Sandakan is set to receive a major boost with the planned establishment of the Martin and Osa Johnson Gallery at the vacant PWD 2002 Building, located near the iconic Agnes Keith House. State Tourism, Culture and...
K-pop star Jackson Wang explores Mumbai streets, follows locals, eats Pani Puri, Vada Pav, learns Kathak
DNA India
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June 16, 2025
Jackson Wang is currently in Mumbai to promote his new album Magic Man 2. This is his second visit to India; he was here earlier in 2023 to perform at Lollapalooza India. Jackson Wang, the well-known singer and rapper, is visiting India for the...
Travelling alone? 5 essential rules to stay safe abroad
The Times of India
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Solo travel offers freedom but demands vigilance. Sharing itineraries, researching local customs, and booking secure accommodations are crucial. Staying alert, trusting instincts, and having exit strategies enhance safety. By prioritizing these...
Mother Nature Had Other Plans: Rain Cancels Ocean City Air Show Weekend
Ocean City - Maryland
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June 16, 2025
OCEAN CITY, MD – The annual Ocean City Air Show, a much-anticipated event that draws thousands of visitors each year, hit unexpected turbulence this weekend—not from the skies, but from the weather. Despite eager crowds and high expectations,...
POWER OF FAITH: An Exploration of the Four Authors of the Gospels
Gazebo Gazette - Mississippi
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June 15, 2025
by Andrew Koslosky KGCHS, Contributing Writer The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are the cornerstone of Christianity offering unique perspectives on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Authored by four distinct...
Talking Transportation: Overnight Travel From Worst to First
Lyme Line - Connecticut
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June 15, 2025
There’s something very satisfying about the efficiency of overnight travel. In the best of conditions you make your journey and awake, refreshed, at your destination. But how well you sleep depends a lot on how you travel. Here’s my list of...
Visa-free policy leads to rise in cross-border travel
China Daily
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Travelers wait in line at an immigration checkpoint in Horgos, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on April 24. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY While the volume of goods and number of trains crossing back and forth over the China-Kazakhstan border in Horgos,...
How Ireland's Giant's Causeway Ban Is Reshaping A Long-Held Travel Tradition
The Travel
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June 15, 2025
It’s common practice for tourists to leave tokens behind some of the world’s most otherworldly attractions. It could be a colorful prayer flag in the Himalayas to promote peace or padlocks to the Pont des Arts railings to symbolize eternal love....