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scmp.com - Advertising partner - 'Compleat Scholar' bridging tourism, academia and industry
'Compleat Scholar' bridging tourism, academia and industry
South China Morning Post

Building programmes, not just papers Early in his academic journey, Professor Li noticed that practitioners and academics often work in parallel universes. Academics chase theoretically “interesting” questions while practitioners…

jpost.com - ZIV REINSTEIN - Tourism in Cyprus is recovering. Not a little of this is thanks to Israel
Tourism in Cyprus is recovering. Not a little of this is thanks to Israel
The Jerusalem Post

Tourism in Cyprus is entering an accelerated recovery phase, after a period of slowdown caused by the war with Iran. The temporary drop in demand has turned in recent months into a clear recovery trend, led by a rapid return of demand in key…

cyprus-mail.com - Nicosia eyes industrial tourism as new visitor attraction
Nicosia eyes industrial tourism as new visitor attraction
Cyprus Mail

Factories, dairies, wineries and even quarries could become part of Cyprus' tourism offering under plans being explored by the Nicosia Tourism Board to develop industrial tourism on the island. The initiative aims to create visitor experiences…

island.lk - Thilina Walpola - The Thinnai heartbeat of Northern tourism
The Thinnai heartbeat of Northern tourism
The Island

As Northern Sri Lanka continues to emerge as one of the island's most competing destinations, The Thinnai hotel stands as a shining ambassador of the region, a place where timeless traditions meet contemporary luxury, where every stay tells a…

arkansasonline.com - MAE ANDERSON The Associated Press - Tourism seeing boost as travelers stay local | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Tourism seeing boost as travelers stay local | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Arkansas Online

NEW YORK -- Small business owners in U.S. tourist destinations say they're seeing more Americans sticking closer to home this summer, trading overseas travel for road trips, choosing daylong sojourns over extended beach stays and cooking instead of…

the-express.com - Athena Dawson - Hypocritical Trump accused of allowing 'birth tourism' by prominent Russians in Florida
Hypocritical Trump accused of allowing 'birth tourism' by prominent Russians in Florida
Daily Express US

Trump slammed the SCOTUS decision to uphold birthright citizenship President Donald Trump is being accused of being a “hypocrite” for his stance against birthright citizenship, while his branded condos in Miami have been a popular…

independent.co.uk - Samy Magdy - Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in one of two major archaeological finds
Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in one of two major archaeological finds
The Independent

Egypt has unveiled two significant archaeological discoveries, including a well-preserved Byzantine-era residential city in its western desert and a collection of ancient tombs near Alexandria. These findings are expected to provide invaluable…

foxnews.com - Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report - China's robot-run hotel opens to public in 2027
China's robot-run hotel opens to public in 2027
Fox News

Pudu Robotics has announced what it calls the first 'full-scenario robot-serviced hotel.' The project will use robots across the entire guest experience, from reception and room service to cleaning, food preparation and guest support. The hotel is…

newsbytesapp.com - Akash Pandey - Airbnb women hosts earn big from World Cup tourism boom
Airbnb women hosts earn big from World Cup tourism boom
NewsBytes

What's the story The 2026 FIFA World Cup is more than just a soccer event. As millions of fans flock to North America's host cities, many residents are capitalizing on the tourism surge by renting out their homes. Interestingly, women hosts are…

koreaherald.com - Lim Jae-seong - Jeju walks back Chinese tourist rental car idea after backlash
Jeju walks back Chinese tourist rental car idea after backlash
The Korea Herald

Comments by a senior Jeju official suggesting that Chinese tourists could be allowed to rent cars after mandatory driving lessons have sparked public backlash, prompting the island government to clarify that it has no plan to ease current rules.

swissinfo.ch - RTS - Switzerland's main tourist spots still overrun despite state subsidies
Switzerland's main tourist spots still overrun despite state subsidies
www.swissinfo.ch

According to the newspaper's analysis, the statistics on overnight stays show no improvement in the geographical or seasonal distribution of visitor numbers. On the contrary, the top 50 destinations recorded 1.7 million more overnight stays…

liverpoolecho.co.uk - Rebecca McGrath - The story behind Liverpool's famous red gates
The story behind Liverpool's famous red gates
Liverpool Echo

Thousands of people make the pilgrimage to Strawberry Field every year. They pause outside the iconic red gates, snap a photograph, and retrace the footsteps of John Lennon, whose childhood memories of the Woolton sanctuary inspired one of The…

fortune.com - Mae Anderson - As higher airfares and gas prices make vacations 'crazy expensive,' small business owners say Americans are staying closer to home this summer
As higher airfares and gas prices make vacations 'crazy expensive,' small business owners say Americans are staying closer to home this summer
Fortune

Small business owners in U.S. tourist destinations say they're seeing more Americans sticking closer to home this summer, trading overseas travel for road trips, choosing daylong sojourns over extended beach stays, and cooking instead of eating out…

forbes.com - Ramsey Qubein - BermudAir CEO Talks New Routes, Planes And A Frequent Flyer Program
BermudAir CEO Talks New Routes, Planes And A Frequent Flyer Program
Forbes

CEO Adam Scott leads the new BermudAir and its subsidiary AnguillAir. When BermudAir first launched its small route network using Embraer 175 and 190 aircraft from its island base, some travelers wondered if it could compete with the larger network…

globaltimes.cn - Qi Xijia - Legoland Shanghai Resort marks first anniversary with 2 million visitors, foreign firms upbeat on China's consumption potential
Legoland Shanghai Resort marks first anniversary with 2 million visitors, foreign firms upbeat on China's consumption potential
Global Times

Legoland Shanghai Resort celebrates one year anniversary on July 5, 2026 photo: Che Xia/ GT Colorful dance performances, live stage shows and a towering anniversary cake built entirely from LEGO bricks took center stage at Legoland Shanghai Resort…

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