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Hurricane Melissa: Catastrophic Strike on Jamaica and Caribbean Tourism – Safety, Impacts, and Recovery Outlook

Hurricane Melissa, a rare and ferocious Category 5 storm with sustained winds of 185 mph, is on the verge of making historic landfall in southern Jamaica, marking the strongest hurricane…

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Saudi Arabia to Host 26th UN Tourism General Assembly in November Marking Agency’s 50th Year

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the 26th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly from November 7 to 11. The landmark session will focus on “AI-Powered Tourism: Redefining the…

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Japan to Implement Higher Visa Fees and Departure Tax in 2026 Amid Tourism Surge

As Japan continues to experience a record-breaking influx of international visitors—surpassing 31.6 million from January to September 2025—the government has announced plans to raise several fees associated with travel to…

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Israel’s Tourism Sector Rebounds Following U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire with Hamas

Two years after the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023, which crippled Israel’s tourism industry, the Holy Land is experiencing a promising revival. The U.S.-brokered ceasefire, signed on October 9,…

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Uzbekistan Named Best Cultural Tourism Destination for 2025 at Global Tourism Forum

Uzbekistan has been awarded the prestigious Best Cultural Tourism Destination title at the World Tourism Awards 2025, held during the Global Tourism Forum in Brussels, Belgium, on October 20–21, 2025.…

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Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi to Open in Saadiyat Cultural District on 22 November

The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi will open to the public on 22 November in Saadiyat Cultural District, marking a significant cultural milestone for the emirate. As the largest museum…

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