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Tourism in Ras Al Khaimah Continues to Go from Strength to Strength
Breaking Travel News
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August 4, 2025
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) announces a strong performance for the first half of the year, marking a new record for the destination with over 654K visitor arrivals representing 6% year-on-year growth and 9% increase in...
Japan must show ‘what we can do’ to prevent another world war: Premier Ishiba
Yeni Safak
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Japan must show “what we can do” to prevent another world war, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Monday, ahead of the 80th anniversary of the country’s defeat in World War II. Japan surrendered on Aug. 15, 1945, officially marking the end of...
Japan’s PM Demands Defining Nation’s Role in Preventing World War
MENAFN
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasized the urgent need for Japan to demonstrate its role in preventing another global conflict as the nation approaches the 80th anniversary of its World War II defeat. Japan’s surrender on...
Tourism Australia launches next chapter of ‘Come and say G’day’ campaign
Conference & Meetings World
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August 4, 2025
Tourism Australia is embarking on the next stage of its global Come and say G’day campaign with launches in key international tourism markets starting this August. Brand ambassador ‘Ruby the Souvenir Kangaroo’ is back, and joining her this time...
Japan to tighten requirements for popular business manager visa
The Asahi Shimbun
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The Immigration Services Agency will hike requirements for the business manager visa, which aims to lure entrepreneurs but is accused of setting the bar too low. It will increase the capital requirement to 30 million yen ($203,000), up from 5...
Audley Travel Re-Launches Jamaica and Expands Offering in Japan, India and Tanzania
Breaking Travel News
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August 4, 2025
Tailor-made tour operator Audley Travel has expanded its programme to include new areas and experiences in Tanzania, Japan and India, and has re-introduced Jamaica, featuring trekking, wildlife tracking and new gateways available as part of custom...
Türkiye Records Sustainable Growth in Tourism Figures During the First Half of 2025
Breaking Travel News
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August 4, 2025
Türkiye, the world’s 4th biggest incoming tourism market according to UN Tourism’s 2024 data, announced its tourism performance results for the first six months of 2025 at a press conference in İstanbul. The data shows sustainable growth across...
Japan PM's message to warn against calamity of war, 80 yrs after WWII
The Mainichi
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks during a session of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2025. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday he wants to convey a message...
The rise of slow travel
Meer
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August 3, 2025
A lot of traveler’s are beginning to slow down whenever they take trips. This is something that is becoming a noticeable feature in a world that today feels like it's in a hurry. Rather than hurrying from one destination to another destination,...
As tsunami hits Pacific, Ryo Tatsuki’s quake prophecy stirs fresh fears of disaster in Japan
Hindustan Times
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August 4, 2025
As powerful tsunami waves swept across the Pacific last week, they were matched by a surge of anxiety over a 1999 Japanese manga prophecy. While millions tracked the disaster in real time, social media platforms buzzed with speculation and fear. A...
Singaporeans travel the world — but why always the same places and never backpack?
The Independent Singapore
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August 4, 2025
SINGAPORE: If you’ve ever had a conversation with a fellow Singaporean about travel, in all likelihood, you’ve heard some familiar destination names such as Bangkok, Tokyo, Seoul, and London. Whether it’s a quick retreat or a long-anticipated...
Star-studded push to lure tourists to Australia
PerthNow
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August 4, 2025
Robert Irwin and English television chef Nigella Lawson are among the stars enlisted to tempt tourists to visit the land Down Under in a "tried and tested" representation of Australia. Shots of the celebrities set against the country's most iconic...
Sara Tendulkar Becomes Brand Ambassador for Australia’s $130 Million Global Tourism Campaign
News18
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August 4, 2025
Last Updated:August 04, 2025, 11:42 IST Sara Tendulkar has been named the Indian face of Australia’s global tourism campaign "Come and Say G’day," joining a star-studded international lineup to promote travel Down Under. Sara Tendulkar is now the...
It just got a whole lot easier to travel Japan by train
Time Out
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When it comes to travelling abroad, one of the most stressful tasks is organising transport in a foreign language. Transport schedules and train station maps turn into challenging puzzles that you try and piece together via Google Translate and...
Summer holiday family fun
New Milton Advertiser & Lymington Times
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August 4, 2025
THE summer holidays are here and visitor attractions across the area have a whole array of special events and activities from incredible brick built creatures to discovery trails, donkey days and Mexican crafts. From thrilling theme park rides and...
Language Anxiety Hinders American International Travel Plans
Totally Hits 93.3 FM - Tennessee
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August 4, 2025
A recent survey by language learning platform Preply reveals that over 64 million Americans avoid traveling to destinations where they need to speak a foreign language. Despite acknowledging the importance of learning basic phrases before...
Weather tracker: Heat records fall as Japan and South Korea swelter
The Guardian
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August 4, 2025
The heat continues in Japan and South Korea, after both countries experienced their warmest Junes on record and hit the same benchmark for July. In Japan, the national temperature record fell on Wednesday, as the city of Tamba in western Honshu...
Sara Tendulkar joins $130 million tourism campaign as brand ambassador for this country
The Times of India
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What do a kangaroo, a cricket legend’s daughter, a wildlife warrior, and a celebrity chef have in common? They're all starring in Australia's bold new plan to get the world to pack its bags and say: G’day!Australia is all set to roll out the...
The new airline launching in one of Asia’s set-to-be-big holiday destinations – and could start flights to the UK
The Sun
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August 4, 2025
A NEW airline is launching its first flight in one of the top trending Asian destinations this year. Parata Air is a South Korean low-cost airline that has plans to operate between Gimpo, Jeju, and Yangyang starting later this month - and has...
1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Enters Japan's All-Time Top 10 in 17 Days
Anime News Network
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Image via Demon Slayer franchise's X/Twitter account© Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotableAniplex announced on Monday that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba...