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Da Nang aims to welcome nearly 93,000 MICE visitors in 2026

Da Nang, Jan. 9 -- The central city of Da Nang will step up efforts to boost MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) tourism in 2026 through a renewed promotion programme, aiming to r... Read More


Thousands on streets, Soleimani statue down: How Iran protests have intensified | 5 points

India, Jan. 9 -- Thousands have hit the streets, dozens have died, buildings and statues have been set afire in Iran where tensions surrounding protests against the leadership and dwindling economy sa... Read More


National Spring Fair 2026 scheduled for February in Hanoi

Hanoi, Jan. 9 -- The National Spring Fair 2026 is scheduled to take place in early February at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Hanoi, aiming to promote domestic products, stimulate consumer dem... Read More


Key reforms underway to boost uality education in Himachal: R S Bali

Nagrota, Jan. 9 -- Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Tourism Development Board (Cabinet rank) R.S. Bali said that significant reforms are being impleme... Read More


Rude Travel by Vir Sanghvi: Your next vacay is loading

India, Jan. 9 -- Are you planning your holidays for the coming year? I know you have only just finished your winter vacation and the last thing you want to do is to spend more money on travelling. But... Read More


"The Sorrow of War" novel removed from 50 outstanding Vietnamese literary, performing arts works

Hanoi, Jan. 9 -- The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on January 9 that it has issued Decision No. 14/QD-BVHTTDL on removing "The Sorrow of War" novel by Bao Ninh, from the list of 50... Read More


Sewage trench dug at Morjim turtle nesting beach

GAUREWADA, Jan. 9 -- AUGUSTO RODRIGUES Tourists and locals in Mor jim were in for a shock on Sunday morning when a JCB dug a one-metre-deep trench across the beach, re leasing sewage directly into th... Read More


Hic, hic, hooray! Excise numbers script spirited growth story in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, Jan. 9 -- It's three cheers all the way for liquor consumers and the excise department in Uttar Pradesh. The key to their 'happy' days lies in the numbers. Figure this out. As the sale of li... Read More


Andhra cabinet approves marginal hike in liquor prices

Hyderabad, Jan. 9 -- The Andhra Pradesh cabinet, chaired by chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu, on Thursday decided to increase the maximum retail price of all sizes of India-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL... Read More


Udaipur local shares frustration over changing city culture and rising tourism: 'I can't enjoy my city'

India, Jan. 9 -- A Reddit post by a resident of Udaipurhas sparked discussion online after it captured growing frustration over overcrowding, rising costs, and changing local culture in the city, ofte... Read More