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dailymail.com - Paul Shapiro - Victorian tourism industry in shock after operator caught with cocaine
Victorian tourism industry in shock after operator caught with cocaine
Mail Online

A veteran high-end tourism operator from one of Victoria's oldest farming families has been caught trafficking cocaine in a police sting. Anthony 'Tony' Hammond, 57, fronted the Melbourne County Court on Tuesday after pleading guilty to trafficking…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - Two mainland unlicensed tour guides arrested in joint operation targeting unregulated tourism
Two mainland unlicensed tour guides arrested in joint operation targeting unregulated tourism
The Standard

Two mainland women have been arrested in a joint operation for allegedly working as unlicensed tour guides in Tsim Sha Tsui and West Kowloon. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The arrests follow a joint two-day operation by the Immigration Department…

thehindu.com - John L. Paul - Kerala Tourism to push for driver facilities in star-rating norms for hotels and resorts
Kerala Tourism to push for driver facilities in star-rating norms for hotels and resorts
The Hindu

Kerala Tourism (KT) will take up with the Centre the need to include amenities such as well-maintained washrooms and dormitories in the checklist used by the Union Tourism Ministry to issue star ratings to hotels and resorts, a senior KT official…

fashionista.com - Neia Dizon - Must Read: Gucci Beats Forecasts, U.S. and European Tourism Drive Hermès Sales
Must Read: Gucci Beats Forecasts, U.S. and European Tourism Drive Hermès Sales
Fashionista

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday. Kering shares jumped 10% on Tuesday after Gucci 's second-quarter comparable sales fell just 2%, beating analyst projections of roughly a 3.3% decline and fueling hope that the label's…

indianexpress.com - Nischai Vats - Dubai launches new invite scheme as war hits tourism: What it means for Indians
Dubai launches new invite scheme as war hits tourism: What it means for Indians
The Indian Express

3 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google As the US-Iran conflict continues to disrupt life in West Asia, the spillover effect is felt in tourist-friendly Dubai, which has traditionally seen record-breaking footfall. Dubai is now…

skift.com - Bailey Schulz - Europe's Fires Haven't Stopped Tourism Yet, But EU Officials Warn Risk Could Spread
Europe's Fires Haven't Stopped Tourism Yet, But EU Officials Warn Risk Could Spread
Skift

A new heat wave sweeping Europe has intensified wildfire risks that have already forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate, with the most severe fires concentrated in France (near Bordeaux) and Spain (near Madrid). EU emergency officials warn the…

euroweeklynews.com - Lottie Verrier - Anti-tourism protesters in Palma
Anti-tourism protesters in Palma
Euro Weekly News

By Lottie Verrier • Published: 29 Jul 2026 • 16:18 • 2 minutes read Thousands fill Palma streets in call for change Credit: Facebook/MESMallorca Thousands of people took to the streets of Palma on Sunday July 26 in one of…

skift.com - Tasmin Lockwood - Mount Olympus Is Finally a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Managing a Tourism Surge Is Its Next Hurdle
Mount Olympus Is Finally a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Managing a Tourism Surge Is Its Next Hurdle
Skift

Mount Olympus received UNESCO World Heritage status as a mixed cultural and natural site, expected to boost tourist interest and create economic opportunities for local communities—but also heighten conservation risks and responsibilities. A…

trinidadexpress.com -  Petronilla Marchan - A celebration of culture, tourism and business opportunity
A celebration of culture, tourism and business opportunity
Trinidad Express Newspapers

Trinbago Toronto Festival prepares to celebrate its fifth anniversary, reflecting on an incredible journey of growth, community, and international partnership. What began in 2022 at Toronto's Yonge-Dundas Square with approximately 18,000 attendees…

channelnewsasia.com - Aqil Haziq Mahmud - Malaysia's one-off F1 race could boost tourism and test a permanent Sepang return
Malaysia's one-off F1 race could boost tourism and test a permanent Sepang return
CNA

KUALA LUMPUR: Since 1999, Malaysian Kevin Lee has watched almost every Formula 1 race at least on television, even convincing his wife to stay home on their wedding anniversary in 2016 so he could watch the season finale held in Abu Dhabi. So when…

kbs.co.kr - Foreign Tourist Spending in Seoul Jumps 57% in First Half
Foreign Tourist Spending in Seoul Jumps 57% in First Half
KBS

The number of foreign tourists visiting Seoul increased by more than 20 percent in the first half of this year, while their spending in the city surged by more than 50 percent year-on-year. According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government on…

independent.co.uk - Amelia Neath - This bed and breakfast has been crowned the best in England
This bed and breakfast has been crowned the best in England
The Independent

A bed and breakfast in York has been crowned the best accommodation of its kind in England. Visit England's Awards for Excellence have returned for their 35th year, celebrating the best tourism industry businesses in England, including B&Bs…

bbc.co.uk - Alex Dunlop - Great Yarmouth's Winter Gardens restoration will go over budget
Great Yarmouth's Winter Gardens restoration will go over budget
BBC

Plans to restore the UK's last surviving seafront Victorian glasshouse will need additional funds, a council has said. The Winter Gardens in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, which closed in 2008, has been on Historic England's heritage at risk register…

bbc.co.uk - Alex Dunlop - Great Yarmouth's Winter Gardens restoration will go over budget
Great Yarmouth's Winter Gardens restoration will go over budget
BBC

Alex Dunlop, in Great Yarmouth and Neve Gordon-Farleigh Plans to restore the UK's last surviving seafront Victorian glasshouse will need additional funds, a council has said. The Winter Gardens in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, which closed in 2008, has…

forbes.com - Yuri Shima - Why Hospitality May Define The Future Of Fine Wine
Why Hospitality May Define The Future Of Fine Wine
Forbes

The twelve member families of Primum Familiae Vini (PFV) gathered at Château Haut-Brion in Bordeaux The future of fine wine lies not only in producing exceptional bottles, but in creating meaningful experiences and human connections. Today…

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