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The tourism industry is slowly waking up to solo travelers' needs
Solo travel is surging – and an industry still largely built for two is taking note. Google reported in April 2026 that online searches involving “solo travel” hit an all-time high this year, with queries for “women solo…
The tourism industry is slowly waking up to solo travelers' needs
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) Solo travel is surging – and an industry still largely built for two is taking note. Google reported in…
Holidaymakers face tourism tax with new powers for mayors across England
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. Holidaymakers across England face a new tax…
Tourism tax could strengthen UK areas people come to enjoy - if done properly
Tourism is a huge asset, but for many towns, it also brings a bill. Visitors use roads, buses, toilets, bins, and public spaces, while councils, already struggling to keep services running, are expected to absorb the cost. Giving mayors the power…
Tourism tax means locals won't shoulder unfair cost', says local council leader
The local leader of the authority that covers Wembley Stadium has welcomed a new tourism tax and called the plans a 'pro-growth measure'. The Government, on Thursday, announced plans to give regional mayors greater economic power and the ability to…
Controversial tourism tax for the West is coming... but not everywhere
The metro mayor of the West of England has been given the power to raise an ‘Overnight Visitor Levy' - a tourist tax applied on hotels, guesthouses and Airbnbs - Government ministers have confirmed, but the move is already proving…
Labour issues 'hammer blow' to tourism in beautiful UK region
A B&B owner based in the Cotswolds says tourism is already 'challenging' Labour has been accused of issuing a 'hammer blow' to the tourism industry in a beautiful UK region. Caron Cooper, who runs the Fosse Farmhouse near Castle Combe in the…
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[ROUNDTABLE] AI-driven anti-aging fuels next wave of Korea's medical tourism
Korea's medical tourism industry is on the cusp of its next leap, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and anti-aging care converging to reshape treatment across specialties. Panelists at the Medicon Black Roundtable on Tuesday said Korea already…
Korea, China partner to showcase tourism beyond Seoul
Korea and China are launching their first joint travel industry exchange, aiming to draw international visitors away from the capital's primary tourist hubs and into the country's historic regional centers. The initiative, led by Korea's Ministry…
What East Lothian's latest golf tourism win says about a changing market
Launched in 2024, the event was created to connect leading golf tour operators with premium golf courses, resorts and accommodation providers. According to today's announcement, participation has grown from 60 suppliers in its first year to 230 for…
A Lost Year for Gulf Tourism
J.S. Anand runs Leva Hotels, a mid-sized hospitality group with properties across Dubai, Jeddah, Austria and Tanzania. This time last year, business was strong enough that a month-long stay at his Leva Hotel in Dubai went for AED6,500 ($1,769). Now…
Tourism plan unveiled at former Ayrshire bar and restaurant
A former watering hole in Ayrshire could make way for a short term tourism venture, under new proposals. Ayrshire Live can reveal that the former Failford Inn, Mauchline, is being lined up for a change of use. Agent in the proposals, which seeks…
AP has the potential to be world class tourism destination: Rammohan Naidu
Union Minister for Civil Aviation K Rammohan Naidu on Thursday assured the Central government's full support for developing tourism in Andhra Pradesh. He also announced that new airports and introduction of seaplane services were being planned to…
Waitaki shines in tourism figures
Growth in visitor spending in the Waitaki trailed only Auckland after nearly $150 million was spent by visitors to the southern district over the last year, new data shows. The figures, published in the Ministry of Business, Innovation &…
Saudi Arabia strengthens its presence on global tourism map as World Travel Market concludes in Riyadh
RIYADH — From the shores of the Red Sea stretching westward, through historical and cultural sites, to mountain highlands and modern urban destinations, Saudi Arabia's tourism map continues to expand, offering a diverse range of products and…
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