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Borneo tourism operators hit by new licensing fees and exams
A 100-room, 2nd Class Hotel in Borneo could face an additional RM57,600 annually in new licensing fees, a significant increase under the updated structure.

How to Become a Certified Local Tour Guide
In Chicago, aspiring certified tour guides must first be active guides for a full year before they can even qualify for the CTPA Certified Tour Guide Test, according to Tourguidesofchicago .

Experiential Travel's Economic Boom Challenges Traditional Sightseeing Ahead of 2026
Hotel bookings for the 2026 World Cup are currently 30% below projections in host cities, a shocking shortfall that challenges the long-held assumption that mega-events guarantee economic windfalls, a

Why Travelers Seek Authentic Local Charm Over Mass Tourism
Despite nearly 80% of luxury travelers planning to increase their spending, over 40% of all travelers report heightened sensitivity to accommodation pricing compared to last year, according to hospita