China's resort island launches arbitrati...

HAIKOU, March 20 (Xinhua) -- Southern China's island province of Hainan launched an arbitration center for tourism on Wednesday as its latest efforts to build itself into a popular international trav

How Brexit changed UK's tourism industry...

Since the Brexit referendum on June 23, 2016, there have long been chaotic divorce negotiations with the EU, leading to widespread confusion and disruptions in many aspects. So far, the ongoing Brexi

Sri Lanka to issue visa on arrival for f...

COLOMBO, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka's Tourism Ministry said on Friday that preparations are underway to issue visa on arrival free of charge for tourists from multiple countries from May 1, to bo

Brunei eyes medical, educational and eco...

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Brunei is looking to capitalize on existing institutions and its pristine natural environment to further promote medical, educational and eco-tourism in the

In-depth: Ice and snow tourism in NE Chi...

According to “China Ice and Snow Tourism Development Report 2018” released by China Tourism Academy, Harbin ranks first in the “China Top 10 Ice and Snow Tourism Cities” and the 34th Harbin Internati

Vanuatu launches plan to attract more fo...

SUVA, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Vanuatu has recently launched an ambitious tourism plan, namely the Vanuatu Sustainable Tourism Policy (2018-2030), with the aim of increasing the number of foreign tourist

China steps up efforts to upgrade toilet...

BEIJING, March 9 (Xinhua) -- Tourism destinations across China built and upgraded a total of 29,700 toilets in 2018 with the policy and financial support of the government, the Ministry of Culture an

Yunnan tourism: more convenient

Obvious improvements have been witnessed in the tourism market in southwest China's Yunnan Province since a vow two years ago to crack down on previous long-existing chaos, said Ruan Chengfa, a natio

First Netball World Cup in S. Africa to ...

JOHANNESBURG, March 8 (Xinhua) -- As preparations for the 2023 Netball World Cup to be hosted on South African soil get underway, economists said the event will likely benefit the host's economy in t

Chinese delegation promotes "Beautiful C...

BERLIN, March 6 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism led a delegation of more than 80 members representing different localities, tourism businesses and aviation companies to the ITB Be