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Shabnam Bashir defied her conservative community to trek alone through Kashmir's forgotten mountains. Her eight-year mission brought 16 hidden valleys onto the tourism map and created income for over 60 villagers.
Seventy-five runners just completed the world's highest frozen lake half marathon on a Himalayan lake at nearly 14,000 feet, setting a Guinness World Record. The event brought winter tourism and jobs to remote border villages while raising awareness about climate change.
Vietnam's Da Nang welcomed a record number of tourists during the 2026 Tet holiday season, marking a major comeback for the coastal city's economy. The Lunar New Year celebration drew both domestic and international visitors to the city's beaches, cultural sites, and festivals.
A former banana port in Costa Rica has transformed into a world-class sportfishing hub, hosting eight major tournaments this season while preserving its community roots. The town's revival centers around a modern marina that's creating jobs and drawing visitors without erasing local history.
A former Navy deep-sea diver and his textile designer wife transformed barren land near Kaziranga National Park into a thriving eco-homestay. Their journey from depleted soil to a forest of 500+ trees proves sustainable tourism can empower local artisans and restore nature.
Vietnam's tourism sector is booming after 14 million visitors celebrated Lunar New Year in the country, marking a 12% jump from last year. The surge brought record crowds to top destinations and pumped nearly half a billion dollars into the economy.
Vietnam is transforming ancient villages and craft sites into interactive destinations where tourists make pottery, craft lanterns, and dive into local culture. The shift from sightseeing to participation is boosting sustainable tourism and keeping traditions alive.
Starting April 24, a new luxury tourist train will whisk travelers from Osaka to the sacred Buddhist temples and ancient pilgrimage trails of UNESCO-listed Mount Kōya in just 90 minutes. The GRAN Tenku offers panoramic views and seasonal cuisine along the journey to one of Japan's most spiritually significant destinations.
Saudi Arabia is transforming into a global tourism destination with luxury resorts, UNESCO heritage sites, and easier visa access. The ambitious Vision 2030 plan is creating eco-friendly destinations and opening the kingdom to millions of international visitors.
A barely kilometer-long island off Mexico's coast just earned the title of World's Best Beach from TripAdvisor. Isla Pasión beat thousands of beaches worldwide with its turquoise waters and protected natural beauty.
A college student turned his engineering project into a platform connecting travelers to Northeast India's hidden valleys, tribal festivals, and untold stories. FinderBridge Tourism now operates across eight states, proving regional startups can thrive while preserving culture.
A massive adventure park launches March 1 in Saudi Arabia's Red Sea destination, featuring the kingdom's largest saltwater surf pool and 20+ attractions built with groundbreaking water sustainability technology. The district proves desert tourism can thrive while protecting precious resources.
A child's simple act of removing buried alcohol bottles from snow in an Indian hill station sparked a cleanup effort that's reminding travelers everywhere about mountain responsibility. The boy couldn't play safely until the hidden trash was gone.
Once known for violence, Colombia's second-largest city now attracts over 1.2 million international tourists annually through innovative urban renewal and sustainable tourism. The transformation from danger to destination shows how cities can rewrite their futures.
Colombia's second-largest city has transformed from a place once defined by conflict into a global model for sustainable tourism, welcoming a record 1.2 million international visitors last year. The turnaround came through decades of smart urban planning that connected isolated neighborhoods and built a culture of community-led hospitality.
From Asia's largest tulip garden to a 130-year-old flower show, India's spring calendar bursts with colorful festivals celebrating millions of blooms. These free and low-cost events showcase everything from rare Himalayan orchids to thousands of rose varieties across seven cities.
Tulum just formalized access to 12 of its stunning cenotes with a certified sustainable tourism program that protects these precious freshwater ecosystems while welcoming visitors. The new route replaces informal site visits with trained guides, marked trails, and water filtration systems at each location.
In a remote Arunachal Pradesh valley, eight Monpa women transformed an abandoned ancestral home into a dining space saving their tribe's fading food traditions. They're serving millet momos and buckwheat noodles that even local youth are tasting for the first time.
A new Spanish study reveals that 94% of wine tourists support solar panels integrated into vineyard trellises. The research shows clean energy and traditional winemaking can beautifully coexist.
Norway is running almost entirely on renewable energy and leading the world in electric vehicles, zero-emission fjords, and sustainable tourism. Visitors can now explore pristine landscapes knowing their trip supports one of the planet's greenest nations.
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