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Onlookers review - snapshots of a south-east Asian country shaped by tourism
Through static compositions and observational detail, the documentary explores how Laos's visitors and residents inhabit the same spaces in very different ways Shot in Laos, Kimi Takesue's idiosyncratic documentary gazes upon sights and vistas that…
How Palma is quietly preserving its identity amid influencer tourism
It's long been one of Europe's sun-drenched playgrounds for the rich and famous - with Dua Lipa, Jennifer Aniston, and Kylie Jenner all recently seen making trips to the sizzling Spanish island. Their high-profile getaways have only fueled interest…
Food tourism gets fresh push as new National Tourism Policy targets €9bn revenue
Ireland's south-west is now renowned as the country's food capital and the new Strategy will develop dedicated destination marketing campaigns showcasing the range and quality of food experiences and will identify culinary related opportunities to…
Andhra Pradesh to roll out film tourism policy; eyes world-class studios and 20% industry share
Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh said the government is working on a comprehensive film tourism policy aimed at strengthening the Telugu film industry from production to exhibition. Delivering the keynote address at the…
'Cornish tourism is dying' as potential tourist tax looms
The Government's Budget has paved the way for tourist taxes across England, prompting Cornwall Council's tourism lead to keep the idea under consideration, despite calling it unwelcome. CornwallLive readers have had a mixed response to the…
What Jamaica Wants After Deadly Hurricane? Visit Us, Island Says.
With power still out nine days after Hurricane Melissa swept through western Jamaica, Kellanie Kerr stood in the dark at the stifling hot souvenir shop in Negril where she works, waving a fan at her sole customer. She tried to…
Spain Joins Forces with Poland, Germany, Romania, and Italy to Propel Hungary's Tourism to Unprecedented Heights in 2025
Spain joins Poland, Germany, Romania, Italy, and other key markets in driving Hungary's tourism boom in 2025, as the Central European nation records unprecedented visitor numbers. According to the latest reports, Hungary is experiencing a surge in…
Is it fair to charge foreigners more to enter tourist sites?
“More Affordable National Park Access”: that is the ludicrous headline of a US Department of the Interior press release that signals a brutal price increase for foreign visitors to America's most appealing national parks. In…
EMBRACE IT INITIATIVE WILL CONTINUE IN 2026 FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS VISITING BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR
The digital process provides international travelers with a single, secure point to complete their tourist tax payments before or during their visit to Baja California Sur. LA PAZ, Mexico, Dec. 1, 2025 /CNW/ -- The government of Baja California Sur…
Scotland's first Center Parcs village poised for approval next week
Following an extensive public consultation exercise members of SBC's Planning & Building Standards Committee will be recommended to approve the development when they meet on Monday, December 8. The project incorporates lodges, apartment buildings…
Why The Sub-Holidaying Trend Is So Right For Our Times
Over the last few years, the travel industry has been busy—very busy—with a whole plethora of increasingly inventive offerings. Whether it is getting stuck into community tourism or heading on wild, off-grid adventures, travel has…
Morning Report: Beef Week: Mayor Todd Gloria vs. the County
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria essentially started 2025 by trying to stir up a fight. He called out the county for what he deems a lack of urgent action on the city and county's shared behavioral health and homelessness crises in his big annual…
New European Cycle Route Will Link Balkan Capitals Along Sava River
The Sava Cycle Route, if approved, will be the 19th EuroVelo route and the first in Bosnia and Herzegovina. There is some good news for cyclists living in or traveling to Europe. A new biking route will follow the Sava River, connecting Slovenia…
Precision, Not Hype, Will Shape Banks' Use Of AI In 2026
McKinsey predicts that while agentic AI could reduce bank unit costs by 15 to 20%, it also threatens to erode up to $170 billion in global profit pools by 2030 if banks fail to adapt their business models. While the public imagination has been…
Tenerife surfer hurls rocks after punching tourist for 'stealing wave
This is the shocking moment an enraged Tenerife surfer hurled rocks at tourists after accusing one of them of stealing his waves while out in the sea. Footage shared to social media shows the as-yet-unidentified surfer punching a Venezuelan man as…
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