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Hong Kong welcomes 100,000 visitors this month on 20 cruise ships, as Serenade of the Seas arrives for first-time visit
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South Africa: Minister Explains Visa Memo Rattling Tourists, Industry: Travellers to South Africa and the country's tourism industry were rattled when an ...
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South Africa: Minister Explains Visa Memo Rattling Tourists, Industry
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An opposition lawmaker today asked Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker Ramli Mohd Nor to make Tiong King Sing stop his winding-up speech midway as he could not ... Show more
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Laser show at Hussainsagar from today: HYDERABAD: The Union tourism ministry will launch a laser-based sound and light show in Hussainsagar waters ...
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Laser show at Hussainsagar from today
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Small Business Support Unit aligns with global theme, inspires inclusion, say government officials - Dominica News Online
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Unlike Singapore, Hong Kong would not be able to pay for Taylor Swift concerts with taxpayer funds without disclosing amount: ex-city leader CY Leung
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Unlike Singapore, Hong Kong would not be able to pay for Taylor Swift ...
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Minister speaks out against Alcohol Bill: Mr Martin Mugara, the junior Tourism minister, on Thursday told the House Committee handling the Bill ...
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Minister speaks out against Alcohol Bill
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Showcase entrepreneurial spirit, Tourism minister urges women:  Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John, has joined the world in celebrating women ...
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Showcase entrepreneurial spirit, Tourism minister urges women
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Look What Taylor Swift’s Exclusive Singapore Shows Made Its Southeast Asian Neighbors Do
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Taylor Swift is making Singapore a mountain of money and it's giving the rest of Asia concert envy
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Quick Glance: Swifties' Pricey Pilgrimage to Star's Southeast Asian Stop
  • Filipina Charlyn Suizo is in Singapore for one reason: Taylor Swift.

  • The 30-year-old software engineer from the Philippines, part of a Swiftie group, is spending over $6,000 on flights, concert tickets, and accommodation.

  • An estimated 7 in 10 of the 300,000 concertgoers will be coming from abroad, spending between $260 million and $370 million on hotels, food, and entertainment.

  • Swift's concerts in Singapore are expected to generate significant economic benefits, especially in the tourism sector.
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Visit Happy Malaysia?: Whilst strolling online, I stumbled upon this 1963 poster by the Embassy of the Federation of Malaya in the United States ...
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Visit Happy Malaysia?
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Playa de Palma tourists set to face €3,000 fines for fights and street drinking: Palma mayor vows crackdown on vandalism, alcohol misuse and violence in the ...
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Playa de Palma tourists set to face €3,000 fines for fights and street ...
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Tourism minister rallies support from financial institutions; encourages purchase of coaster buses - Dominica News Online
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Tourism minister rallies support from financial institutions; encourages ...
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The Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA) has named Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, ‘Global Tourism Icon’ in recognition of what it says are ... Show more
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Up to accommodation sector to profit from increased airlift - nationnews.com: Tourism Minister Ian Gooding-Edghill is encouraging hoteliers to capitalize on the ...
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Thorne ‘not backing down’ - nationnews.com: There will be no backing down by the Leader of the Opposition in his quest for answers and to hold the Government ...
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Thorne ‘not backing down’ - nationnews.com
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Egypt aborts controversial pyramid renovation plan: Egypt has scuttled a controversial plan to reinstall ancient granite cladding on the pyramid of Menkaure ...
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Egypt aborts controversial pyramid renovation plan
Quick Glance: Egypt Halts Controversial Pyramid Renovation Plan
  • Menkaure Pyramid will not be clad in granite, unlike other pyramids.

  • Granite replacement project delayed for scanning and documentation.

  • Committee rejects reinstallation of granite casing blocks at Menkaure Pyramid.

  • Excavation of Menkaure pyramid's boat pits pending detailed scientific study.
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Historic Day for St. Kitts as that country welcomes the world’s largest cruise ship - Dominica News Online
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Historic Day for St. Kitts as that country welcomes the world’s largest ...
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“We need ‘Swiftonomics’ for Indonesian tourism,” Sandiaga Uno, the nation's tourism minister says referring to Taylor Swift’s upcoming concerts in Singapore ... Show more
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Thailand To Offer Medical Coverage For Tourists - Forbes India: According to Tourism Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, the new Thailand Traveller Safety scheme ...
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Thailand To Offer Medical Coverage For Tourists - Forbes India
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“We need ‘Swiftonomics’ for Indonesian tourism,” Sandiaga Uno, the nation's tourism minister says referring to Taylor Swift’s upcoming concerts in Singapore ... Show more
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Tourism minister says diversified offerings should be presented to visitors: ST JAMES, Jamaica - Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett, says that while Jamaica’s ...
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Tourism minister says diversified offerings should be presented to ...
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Israel aims to woo Christian tourists as Gaza war continues: NRB, which opens Tuesday, is the world's largest convention for Christian media. This year ...
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Israel aims to woo Christian tourists as Gaza war continues
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Jamaica must tap into performing arts – Bartlett: KINGSTON, Jamaica - Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica must leverage its rich cultural heritage ...
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Jamaica must tap into performing arts – Bartlett
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57 rounds of ammunition seizure in St Andrew: ST ANDREW, Jamaica - Police officers assigned to the St Andrew North Division seized 57 rounds of ammunition in New ...
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57 rounds of ammunition seizure in St Andrew
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Global cultural tourism demand is likely to surge at a rate of 14.4 per cent over the next 10 years, taking its market size to US$22.7 billion by 2033 ... Show more
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Tourism minister hails visa-free policy for Chinese visitors: Tiong King Sing says there has been a 35% boost in arrivals in December alone.
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Tourism minister hails visa-free policy for Chinese visitors
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Cuba Aims to Welcome Over Three Million Tourists in 2024: In 2024, Cuba aims to welcome over three million tourists. Juan Carlos García, the Tourism Minister ...
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Cuba Aims to Welcome Over Three Million Tourists in 2024
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Updated: Big O's roof renovation will cost $870 million, Quebec confirms: That's $120 million more than estimated.
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Updated: Big O's roof renovation will cost $870 million, Quebec confirms
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Tourism minister meets with Swedish ambassador: Greek Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni met with Swedish Ambassador to Greece Johan Borgstam on Tuesday to ...
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Tourism minister meets with Swedish ambassador
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The management team of controversial artiste Kman Sixx believes the 23-year-old is being unfairly targeted after being banned from performing in St Kitts and ... Show more
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Saudi to open alcohol store for diplomats | kuwaittimes: Saudi to open alcohol store for diplomats - World - RIYADH: Saudi Arabia plans to allow alcohol sales ...
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Saudi to open alcohol store for diplomats | kuwaittimes
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New Direct Flights Strengthen Brazil-Saudi Ties: Saudi Arabia and Brazil are set to introduce direct flights this year, marking a significant stride in their ...
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New Direct Flights Strengthen Brazil-Saudi Ties
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Tourism minister Edmund Bartlett has revealed that Spanish investors are set to contribute an additional US$700 million in investments during 2024 ... Show more
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Zanzibar Tourism minister quits citing poor working conditions: Days before his exit, Mr Said had warned about a liquor shortage, saying it was affecting the ...
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Zanzibar Tourism minister quits citing poor working conditions
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Hong Kong to boost efforts to attract more top concert acts such as Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, tourism minister says
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Hong Kong to boost efforts to attract more top concert acts such as Taylor ...
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More tourists visiting Scotland now than before pandemic spending over £1.6b: Visitors also spent more than £1.5 billion in Scotland during the three-month ...
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More tourists visiting Scotland now than before pandemic spending over £1 ...
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Greek tourism is being strangled by its own success: With increasing multinational hotel chains, minimal consideration has been paid to the impact on landscape ...
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Greek tourism is being strangled by its own success
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Tourism minister meets with foreign ambassadors over joint ventures: Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni held consecutive meetings with the ambassadors of ...
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Tourism minister meets with foreign ambassadors over joint ventures
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Uruguay’s Tourism Surge in 2023: In 2023, Uruguay's tourism sector reached a new high with over 3.8 million visitors, generating substantial revenue of $1 ...
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Uruguay’s Tourism Surge in 2023
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'This needs to change urgently'. Calls for cash for Skye as visitor numbers rocket
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'This needs to change urgently'. Calls for cash for Skye as ...
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Lynch sees T20 benefits - nationnews.com: Newly-announced chairman of the local organising committee for the 2024 International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 Men’s ...
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Lynch sees T20 benefits - nationnews.com
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German students arrive in Antigua and Barbuda arrive for practice in Paradise Program - Dominica News Online
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Exclusive: Ex-vice president calls current India-Maldives row ‘very sad’ incident
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Dominica government approves budget of almost $1 million for Carnival 2024 - Dominica News Online
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Tourism meets technology mogul: Bezos' yachting vacation attracts attention and action from the authorities
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Tourism minister: No more pushback from cruise lines on new tax: There has been no further pushback from cruise lines on the government’s new taxes for the ...
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Tourism minister: No more pushback from cruise lines on new tax
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International Kite and Sweet Festival in City From January 13: Deccan Chronicle brings you the latest news, views, analysis and images from India and the world.
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International Kite and Sweet Festival in City From January 13
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Tourism minister lukewarm on Calgary-Banff rail; aiming to double Alberta tourist economy by early 2030s
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Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing today reprimanded his colleague, Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, for causing public alarm over the ... Show more
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Antigua Opposition boycotts budget debate: St John’s, Antigua – Opposition legislators on Tuesday boycotted the first day of the debate on the EC$1 ...
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Antigua Opposition boycotts budget debate
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Now, Iran waives off visa requirements for Indian travellers. Here's why: Iran's tourism minister said that the move is aimed at boosting tourism and attracting ...
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Now, Iran waives off visa requirements for Indian travellers. Here's why
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Competition for tourists is fierce, but together we can win: Destination marketing is a complex undertaking that requires collaboration and strategic thinking ...
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Competition for tourists is fierce, but together we can win
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Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said he was disappointed with recent remarks by PAC chairperson Mas Ermieyati regarding the MM2H programme ... Show more
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Under the shadow of war in Gaza, Jesus’ traditional birthplace is gearing up for a subdued Christmas
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Putting the clocks back this weekend is crazy: "Moving the clocks back an hour this weekend is the single most stupid thing any of us will do"
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Putting the clocks back this weekend is crazy
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'We saw an immediate drop': Jordan's tourism industry is suffering amid the Israel-Hamas war
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'We saw an immediate drop': Jordan's tourism industry is ...
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Indonesia eyes visa waivers for 20 countries, including US, China, India: Indonesia is considering granting visa-free entry to nationals of 20 countries ...
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Indonesia eyes visa waivers for 20 countries, including US, China, India
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Cultural Heritage and Tourism: Stolen Artifacts Return to Turkey: Turkish Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced that a total of 41 ancient artifacts and ...
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Cultural Heritage and Tourism: Stolen Artifacts Return to Turkey
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'We saw an immediate drop': Jordan's tourism industry is suffering amid the Israel-Hamas war
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'We saw an immediate drop': Jordan's tourism industry is ...
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Landmark corporate income tax legislation to be tabled: Two hotel investment orders — one for Ariel Sands in Devonshire and the other for the Bermudiana Beach ...
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Landmark corporate income tax legislation to be tabled
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Uruguay Sets Sail for Record Cruise Season: Uruguay proudly launches its 2023-2024 cruise season, aiming for a historic high with 241 ship arrivals as key ...
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Uruguay Sets Sail for Record Cruise Season
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Japan and U.S. designate 2024 as tourism promotion year: Under the initiative, the two countries will hold travel campaigns for the general public and host ...
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Japan and U.S. designate 2024 as tourism promotion year
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Egypt is offering incentives to shore up its tourism industry in southern Sinai on the Red Sea, with fallout from the conflict in the Gaza Strip so far ... Show more
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Ex-deputy health minister Dr Lee Boon Chye says tourism minister Tiong King Sing should educate himself on the risks of smoking ... Show more
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Khairy Jamaluddin has questioned why the Health Minister or any Cabinet minister has yet to object or respond to the controversial claim by the Tourism ... Show more
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First Nations decisions on tourism in B.C. must be respected: minister: 'We have to make sure that we are developing a new stream of tourism that's led by ...
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First Nations decisions on tourism in B.C. must be respected: minister