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Fuel Shortage Hits Crimea's Tourism Industry as Summer Bookings Canceled
A fuel shortage in annexed Crimea is beginning to disrupt the peninsula's crucial summer tourism season, with tour operators, hotels and wineries reporting a surge in booking cancellations as travelers reconsider plans to drive to the Black Sea…
Iceland's Tourism Boom Isn't Over, But The Strategy Has Changed
Iceland's Thingvellir National Park attracts huge numbers of tourists. On a summer afternoon at Iceland's Skogafoss waterfall, the path to the viewpoint can feel more like a waiting room than a hike. Visitors wait their turn for photos, tour buses…
HK welcomes 4.46m visitors in May as Tourism Board unveils summer promotions
Hong Kong welcomed approximately 4.46 million visitors in May, marking a steady 9 percent year-on-year increase as the city prepares to launch a new wave of summer promotional campaigns, according to the Hong Kong Tourism Board. SCROLL TO CONTINUE…
Florence Leads High-end Tourism With Luxury Hotel Boom in 2026
Historically, Italy is a country that attracts a significant influx of tourists eager to experience la “dolce vita,” and as a result, hotel groups look to the Bel Paese in search of the perfect venue to meet this demand. According to…
A mega bet: Vivian Kong eyes horse racing and mega events to fill tourism gaps
To stimulate off-season travel in Hong Kong, Olympic gold medalist-turned-lawmaker Vivian Kong Man-wai has proposed launching 'Mega Event Week' and 'Mega Event Month' initiatives, alongside tailored horse racing tour packages designed specifically…
Dental Tourism Is Booming Amid Trump Admin Medicaid Cuts
Isabel Flores used to have nightmares about her teeth falling out when she was young. To this day, the 56-year-old Arizonian does her best to take care of her teeth to prevent that from happening. But her teeth are very sensitive, and her past…
Beijing Capital Airlines to resume flights to Colombo signalling boost to tourism
Beijing Capital Airlines to resume direct flights between Beijing and Colombo in September this year, restoring an important air link and strengthening tourism, business, and people-to-people connectivity. This service will complement the existing…
Europe Leads May's U.S. Tourism Slide
Overseas tourism to the U.S. dropped 6.5% in May, with inbound travel still below pre-pandemic levels. The sharpest declines came from Western Europe, Africa, and Oceania, while only the Middle East and South America saw increases. Despite the…
Shuttered shops in Gwynedd seaside town sparks tourism tax concerns
North Wales Live readers have been expressing opinions on the condition of high streets and tourism in Gwynedd, with numerous individuals highlighting parking charges, additional levies and declining footfall. Some are demanding policy reforms…
Destination: Baralikadu. An eco-tourism getaway from the chaos of the city
As I leave behind Coimbatore and its partly sunny skies, I am eager for the day ahead at Baralikadu, an eco-tourism getaway, located at 70 kilometres from the city. After a two-hour scenic drive, the reserve forest opens up a stunning view of river…
Kenya Boosts Africa's Tourism Growth, Emerging as a Leading Sustainable Tourism Powerhouse
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today reveals that Africa is entering a new era of tourism growth, with Travel & Tourism (T&T) outperforming the wider economy and positioning the continent among one of the world's fastest-growing regions…
'Poorly designed' policies threatening London's grip on global tourism
London's competitiveness as a leading culture and tourism destination is being undermined by “poorly designed” policies, the West End's leading business advocate has warned. Dee Corsi, chief executive of the New West End Company…
Interactive map lets you find the best attractions and pubs near you
A new interactive map will let you search for some of England's best pubs and days out near you - as well as those in different parts of the country and the best hotels in the regions if you're planning a staycation. The VisitEngland Awards for…
4 Reasons Why This Iconic Florida City Is Breaking All Time Tourism Records
A world-class beach destination and the closest cultural crossroads between the U.S. and Latin America, Miami is not only surpassing but shattering tourism record s. Last year, Greater Miami and Miami Beach hosted over 28.3 million visitors, and…
Activists stage anti-tourism protest in Menorca | Sur in English
More than 1,000 people have taken part in Spain's first major anti-tourist protest of the year on the holiday island of Menorca. Activists dressed in black and pretending to be ants crushed by the effects of mass tourism took over a central square…
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