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Sponsored: Oakland's tourism industry celebrates major national honor
The Town is getting some major national recognition! Oakland has been named one of the top 10 best large cities in America by Condé Nast Traveler readers, putting its vibrant culture, incredible food and unique attractions in the national…
France's tourism sector worried about impact of riots
PARIS — The images of France's riots posted and broadcast around the world have cast a pall on the country's important tourism sector, with many fearing worse consequences if violence returns. 'The surge of violence in the centers of Nice…
Caribbean Tourism Organisation plans November roadshows
Oct 21, 202615:08 GMT by Samantha Mayling The Caribbean Tourism Organisation's UK & Europe chapter will hold two roadshows next month to boost agents' destination and product knowledge. Caribbean tourist boards, hotels and resort groups will…
The UK is one of the world's top countries for tourism in 2026
News The land of Shakespeare, The Beatles, crumpets and pork pies is among the world's best countries for travel and tourism this year Written by Eloise Feilden Contributor, Time Out UK Buckingham Palace, Stonehenge, the Angel of the North –…
Maldives tourism tax 'set to be removed' following trade pressure
Oct 21, 202609:52 GMT by Phil Davies A controversial tourism tax affecting the Maldives looks set to be removed following opposition from the UK travel trade. Industry bodies feared the 17% tourism Goods and Services Tax (GST) introduced on October…
Malaysia expects tourism fallout from Indonesia haze
KUALA LUMPUR – Australian tourist Cathy Hamilton was experiencing pangs of regret about her visit to Malaysia as she struggled to take pictures of the haze-shrouded Petronas Twin Towers. “I tried to get some nice photos of the Twin…
Sword of Damocles' hanging over Scots tourism business after 620 per cent rates hike
Now, following a sharp rise in the rateable value of the business, which since 2021 has also included the Cairngorm Bothies about a mile away, Mr Drummond fears the “sword of Damocles” is hanging over its very existence. Mr Drummond…
Cyprus Business Now: finance, tourism, shipping, gambling, property
Despite the 8.4 per cent decline from the €360.1m recorded during the first three months of the year, total betting activity was still 11 per cent higher than the €298.1m reported in the corresponding quarter of 2025. More importantly…
This English-Speaking European City With Intact Viking Fortresses, $6 Pints, And Zero Crowds Is Breaking Tourism Records
Don't we just love it when it's easy to get by in a foreign country, and not only do they have a wealth of ancient and medieval sights you're pretty sure are older than the entire country of America, but they speak your own language ? A small port…
Benin named in four categories at the Africa Tourism Awards 2026 as public voting runs to 29 October - News Anyway
Benin has been nominated in four categories at the Africa Tourism Awards 2026, and the public can vote until Thursday 29 October 2026. The awards' official website lists the country among the nominees in each of the four. According to the nominee…
Korea serves up regional street food festivals for Taiwanese visitors
Korea's regional street food celebrations are moving onto the international stage as tourism authorities lean into global cravings for authentic Korean cuisine. The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) said Wednesday that it is joining forces with…
Why the stock market's fragile calm faces a major test starting Friday
Markets paused their slide this week as the tech sector found its footing following an A.I. sell-off sparked by high borrowing costs and doubts over data center returns. A bevy of upcoming catalysts will put this fragile pause to the test. We could…
Chinese visitors to Japan plunge 55.5% in first nine months of 2026: data
A pedestrian in the underground shopping center in the Asakusa district in Tokyo, Japan, on November 16, 2025. Photo: VCG Chinese mainland visitor arrivals in Japan plunged 55.5 percent year-on-year in the first nine months of 2026, highlighting…
Coastal coffee capital of Korea mixes beachside reading with 'text hip' trend
Korea's tourism authorities are combining two of the country's biggest cultural obsessions — coffee and reading — for a seaside getaway this week on the nation's eastern coast. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea…
Japan tourist spending rises despite drop in visitor arrivals
Foreign visitor spending in Japan rose in the third quarter, according to data released Wednesday by the Japan Tourism Agency, despite a consistent decline in overseas arrivals. Inbound visitors spent an estimated ¥2.21 trillion ($13.9 billion)…
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