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scmp.com - Julian Ryall - Russia emerges as unlikely growth market for Japan tourism as China pulls back
Russia emerges as unlikely growth market for Japan tourism as China pulls back
South China Morning Post

As Beijing urges its citizens to steer clear of Japan, Russian travellers are stepping into the gap – a shift that reflects how sanctions on Moscow, Japan's cautious diplomatic balancing and a weak yen are redrawing the region's tourism map.

independent.co.uk - Crispian Balmer - Famous Lovers' Arch collapses in 'hard blow' for tourism
Famous Lovers' Arch collapses in 'hard blow' for tourism
The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. A renowned natural rock formation, the 'Lovers' Arch,' on Italy's Adriatic coast, dramatically collapsed on Valentine's Day following several days of severe weather. The arch, located near…

scmp.com - Reuters - Thailand's economy rebounds despite tourism decline, pandemic
Thailand's economy rebounds despite tourism decline, pandemic
South China Morning Post

Thailand's economy grew faster than expected last quarter, prompting the government to raise its 2026 outlook and bolstering hopes for a gradual recovery despite lingering economic challenges. Gross domestic product grew 2.5 per cent in the…

semafor.com - Preeti Jha - South Africa cashes in on adventure tourism
South Africa cashes in on adventure tourism
Semafor

South Africa's adventure tourism industry contributed $1.5 billion to the economy in 2024, according to a new report. The sector generated about $656 billion in direct revenue and supported 91,000 jobs, found a white paper by the Southern Africa…

royalgazette.com - David Fox - Concern over staffing levels for tourism jobs
Concern over staffing levels for tourism jobs
The Royal Gazette

9d5fb757-c381-4bbb-b594-266e41c445b3 Sharing insight: officials met at the Hospitality Workforce Summit to discuss recruitment challenges in some areas of the hospitality industry (Photograph supplied) On the eve of the start of a crucial tourism…

france24.com - Doctors, tourism, tobacco: Cuba buckling under US pressure
Doctors, tourism, tobacco: Cuba buckling under US pressure
FRANCE 24

A blockade of oil deliveries to Cuba has forced emergency rationing, kneecapping the country's critical tourism and tobacco sectors even as remittances are under threat and income earned from sending doctors abroad has been all but cut off. Sending…

standard.co.uk - Nicholas Cecil - London tourist tax of up to £3 a night must fund attracting more visitors, say bosses
London tourist tax of up to £3 a night must fund attracting more visitors, say bosses
Evening Standard

Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. A tourist tax of up to £3 a night to…

traveloffpath.com - Sam Sears - This Charming Indiana City Feels Undiscovered But Is Breaking All Time Tourism Records
This Charming Indiana City Feels Undiscovered But Is Breaking All Time Tourism Records
Travel Off Path

It might be surprising to hear, but Indiana has been placed in the wrong group with Midwest snoozers far too long. Oftentimes, travelers opt for vibrant cities such as Chicago, St. Louis or ever-so-trendy Columbus, but the proof is in the pudding…

mymotherlode.com - B.J. Hansen - Tourism Presentation, Fire Engineer Swearing-In, On Sonora Council Agenda
Tourism Presentation, Fire Engineer Swearing-In, On Sonora Council Agenda
myMotherLode.com

Sonora, CA — The Sonora City Council typically meets on Mondays, but it will be on Tuesday this week due to the President's Day holiday. The council meeting will open with public comments, where people can speak about anything not on the…

independent.co.uk - Andrea Rodriguez - Cuban drivers face waiting several months wait for gasoline
Cuban drivers face waiting several months wait for gasoline
The Independent

Cuban drivers face waits of several months to refuel their vehicles, as intensifying fuel shortages, exacerbated by a US oil embargo, grip the island. To prevent chaos at petrol stations, Cuba's government last week mandated an app, 'Ticket', for…

bostonherald.com - Associated Press - Cuban drivers face monthslong wait for gasoline in a government app designed to reduce lines
Cuban drivers face monthslong wait for gasoline in a government app designed to reduce lines
Boston Herald

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... HAVANA, Cuba (AP) — Drivers in Cuba are facing the prospects of waiting several months to refuel their cars, as fuel shortages caused by a U.S. oil siege intensify. To avoid chaos outside gas…

timesleader.com - PENNSYLVANIA ROUNDUP: L&I reminds eligible workers of new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit
PENNSYLVANIA ROUNDUP: L&I reminds eligible workers of new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit
Times Leader

As tax season gets underway, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is reminding Pennsylvanians who received Unemployment Compensation (UC) benefits in 2025 to watch for their 1099-G tax form they'll need to file a tax return this…

independent.co.uk - Crispian Balmer - Famous Lovers' Arch falls into sea during Valentine's Day storm
Famous Lovers' Arch falls into sea during Valentine's Day storm
The Independent

A renowned natural rock formation on Italy's Adriatic coast, affectionately known as the 'Lovers' Arch,' dramatically collapsed on Valentine's Day following several days of severe weather. The incident has prompted local officials to issue warnings…

independent.co.uk - Andrea Rodriguez - Cuban drivers face monthslong wait for gasoline in a government app designed to reduce lines
Cuban drivers face monthslong wait for gasoline in a government app designed to reduce lines
The Independent

Drivers in Cuba are facing the prospects of waiting several months to refuel their cars, as fuel shortages caused by a U.S. oil siege intensify. To avoid chaos outside gas stations, Cuba's government last week made it obligatory for drivers to use…

bostonherald.com - Associated Press - Ticker: Rivian finds a way to shine in EV market; China grants UK and Canada visa-free entry
Ticker: Rivian finds a way to shine in EV market; China grants UK and Canada visa-free entry
Boston Herald

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Rivian shocked the market with strong earnings results last week, proving itself an outlier in the electric vehicle market, which has been struggling with the end of government subsidies and cooling…

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