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A critically endangered wild cattle species has doubled in Thailand, and locals who once hunted them now protect them for a living. More than 320 villagers earn income by guiding tourists to see the rare banteng in their natural habitat.
In a country known for conflict, a quiet wildlife tourism success story is unfolding in the forests of Dzanga-Sangha. Forest elephants and gorillas are drawing 800 visitors yearly, creating jobs and showing a different side of the Central African Republic.
A national park in Kazakhstan has turned three decades of conservation into a thriving eco-tourism success story. Over five million trees now stand where bare land once stretched across the mountains near Almaty.
New Zealand became Australia's biggest tourism success story in 2025, sending 1.4 million visitors and outpacing traditional powerhouses like the US, China, and UK. The surge shows how close neighbors can drive economic growth through shared culture and adventure tourism.
Over 50 events across four days brought thousands of visitors to Whanganui, New Zealand for a celebration of vintage culture that grew even bigger than last year. From steam trains to steampunk fashion, the community festival created a weekend of joy for locals and travelers alike.