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Why the US is hitting a tourism slump
US tourist numbers have continued to drop following this summer's Fifa World Cup. According to the latest figures from the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO), the number of overseas visitors to the US, excluding Mexico and Canada, was down…
The last, best hope for space tourism just rolled onto a runway in Arizona
The private space tourism era looked so very promising five years ago. Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic had begun flying customers—real people with zero space experience—on suborbital missions. And at about the same time, private…
Europe to stay as 'powerhouse' of global tourism until 2036, says new report
Europe will remain the “powerhouse of the global travel industry” over the next decade, a new report has said. According to research from hospitality group Accor, Europe's tourist appeal will continue to grow significantly through to…
Failford Inn is lined up for new short term tourism site
A former watering hole in Ayrshire is to make way for a short term tourism venture, under new proposals. Ayrshire Live previously revealed how the former Failford Inn, Mauchline, was lined up for a change of use. Agent in the proposals, which…
Scottish tour operator wins double at world tourism 'Oscars
The wins come in the company's very first year of nomination at the awards. Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards celebrate excellence across global travel, tourism and hospitality, with winners decided by votes from travel industry…
Uganda Airlines launches Accra flights to boost trade, tourism
Uganda Airlines has launched flights between Entebbe and Accra, Ghana, in a move expected to strengthen trade, tourism and investment ties between East and West Africa. The new route is the airline's 18th destination, and will operate four times a…
Local parking permit to be introduced in Cotswolds village to curb tourism
Bourton-on-the-Water has a population of just 4,000 but attracts 300,000 holidaymakers and day trippers a year. Some locals claim the area has been 'ruined' by TikTokers, with extensive rows about parking in the village, as dozens of coaches…
This Undiscovered Italian City With 8 UNESCO Sites, $14 Pasta, And Fewer Crowds Is Breaking Tourism Records
If you're keen on a little culture-loaded getaway to Italy this winter, but you're not exactly too thrilled about lining up to toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, or paying upwards of $120 for a mid-at-best canal-facing dinner in Venice, maybe you…
Gold industry is next frontier of our economic transformation
Uganda's gold story has reached a defining moment. The question is no longer whether the country has gold, or whether the mineral can earn foreign exchange. It is whether Uganda can turn a valuable natural resource into a wider engine of productive…
Five Michelin chefs' 'Taste of Time' feast sells out
The Hong Kong Tourism Board is holding its annual flagship event, the 'Wine and Dine Festival,' at the Central Harbourfront Event Space and Tamar Park, bringing together international celebrity chefs — great news for food lovers. SCROLL TO…
Danyang's traditional market embraces Dracula theme to pitch local garlic
Count Dracula might want to reconsider his weekend travel plans. Danyang Gugyeong Market in North Chungcheong Province is turning into a garlic lover's paradise — and a vampire's worst nightmare — from Friday to Saturday for the 2026…
Foreign consuls tour Northern Metropolis to learn about development plans
The Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the HKSAR organised a tour of the Northern Metropolis on Wednesday, with nearly 70 consuls-general and representatives from various countries visiting the Hong Kong-Shenzhen…
Grey County's Gather in Grey Campaign Wins Provincial Tourism Marketing Award
The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario gave the campaign its Tourism Marketing Campaign Award in the over-$50,000 category at the Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence in Ottawa on Oct. 23, according to a county news release. The other…
Seoul market festival draws 50,000, generates $82,000 in sales
A two-day celebration of Seoul's traditional markets drew about 50,000 visitors and generated 110 million won ($82,000) in sales, offering merchants a rare chance to reach new customers and showcasing how neighborhood commerce can become a…
The 20 UK areas that could introduce new tourist taxes after major Budget change
Mayors and other strategic authorities have now been given the powers to impose a tax on overnight stays, which could affect visitors to 20 areas across the country. The levy could raise tens of millions of pounds for local areas across England…
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