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upi.com - Mar Puig - Brazil leads international tourism in South America in 2025
Brazil leads international tourism in South America in 2025
UPI

Dec. 29 (UPI) -- International tourism across South America rebounded strongly in 2025, led by Brazil, which received nearly 9 million foreign visitors and consolidated its position as the region's top destination. Brazil welcomed 8.97 million…

afr.com - Angira Bharadwaj - Bondi terrorists not in Philippines 'for tourism': AFP
Bondi terrorists not in Philippines 'for tourism': AFP
Australian Financial Review

Two men who gunned down 15 Australians in an Islamic State inspired massacre at Bondi Beach spent almost a month in the Philippines, but there is no evidence they received training from terrorist cells in the Asian nation. Sajid Akram, 50 and his…

reviewjournal.com - Richard N. Velotta - Las Vegas tourism downturn was big story in 2025
Las Vegas tourism downturn was big story in 2025
Las Vegas Review-Journal

While 2025's tourism slump dominated headlines throughout the year, Southern Nevada's casinos rode a month-to-month roller coaster that, so far, has landed right about where you'd expect — close to dead even from last year. Experts concur it…

foxnews.com - Ashley DiMella - Las Vegas tourism continues its slump, with flight passengers down nearly 10% even amid Grand Prix
Las Vegas tourism continues its slump, with flight passengers down nearly 10% even amid Grand Prix
Fox News

Sin City continues to see a tourism slump as flight passenger numbers are down nearly 10%. In November, there were 3,956,419 domestic travelers passing through Harry Reid International Airport, compared to last November's 4,338,575 travelers…

straitstimes.com - Thai tourism faces decline amid strong baht, China fears
Thai tourism faces decline amid strong baht, China fears
The Straits Times

BANGKOK – Thailand, famed for its fantastic food and wild nightlife, is poised for its first annual drop in tourist arrivals in a decade outside the pandemic after multiple crises hurt the confidence of holidaymakers. The country had…

island.lk - Sahan Weerasooriya - SLAF, Aviyana Ceylon partner to elevate high-end sports tourism with Eagles' Monsoon Cup 2026
SLAF, Aviyana Ceylon partner to elevate high-end sports tourism with Eagles' Monsoon Cup 2026
The Island

Aviyana Ceylon, Sri Lanka's upcoming ultra-luxury seven-star hospitality project, has stepped decisively into the country's high-end sports tourism space by coming on board as the principal sponsor of the prestigious Eagles' Monsoon Cup Golf…

japantimes.co.jp - Krishna N. Das - India's water crunch brews risks for beverage giants
India's water crunch brews risks for beverage giants
The Japan Times

Foreign companies operating in India have long grappled with complex regulations and confusing tax laws. In the northwestern state of Rajasthan, some of the world's biggest beverage firms face the additional challenge of securing and managing…

cyprus-mail.com - Cyprus Business Now: tourism, housing, property, marine pollution, remote work, Eurobank
Cyprus Business Now: tourism, housing, property, marine pollution, remote work, Eurobank
Cyprus Mail

In his New Year message, Stavrou said that “the Cypriot economy had shown resilience, adaptability and dynamism in recent years, despite an unstable international environment shaped by geopolitical tensions, energy crises, inflationary…

firstcoastnews.com - Fareeha Abrar - St. Augustine citizens propose Nights of Lights changes to balance tradition, modernity and tourism
St. Augustine citizens propose Nights of Lights changes to balance tradition, modernity and tourism
firstcoastnews.com

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — St. Augustine's iconic Nights of Lights has come a long way since its humble beginnings in the mid-1990s, evolving into one of the city's biggest tourism drivers and transforming the historic district into a seasonal…

thenationonlineng.net - Ernest Nwokolo, Abeokuta - Adeola reaffirms support for tourism, culture, infrastructure in Ogun - The Nation Newspaper
Adeola reaffirms support for tourism, culture, infrastructure in Ogun - The Nation Newspaper
The Nation Newspaper - Latest Nigeria news update

The Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, has assured that he will continue to support events and initiatives that promote tourism, cultural development and unity within the senatorial district and beyond.

ticotimes.net - Tico Times - Costa Rica Tourism Numbers Rebound Amid Currency Woes and Crime Concerns : The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate
Costa Rica Tourism Numbers Rebound Amid Currency Woes and Crime Concerns : The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate
The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate

Tourism in Costa Rica shows signs of recovery in late 2025, yet persistent issues with the exchange rate and rising security concerns cast doubt on sustained growth. San José – Costa Rica draws visitors with its natural beauty…

upi.com - Webtoon industry revenue tops 1B for 2nd straight year
Webtoon industry revenue tops 1B for 2nd straight year
UPI

Dec. 29 (UPI) -- SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's webtoon industry continued its strong growth momentum in 2024, with total annual revenue exceeding 2 trillion won (US$1.397 billion) for the second consecutive year, government data showed…

wptv.com - Forrest Saunders - New CEO, new strategy, same question: Should Florida keep VISIT FLORIDA?
New CEO, new strategy, same question: Should Florida keep VISIT FLORIDA?
WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As lawmakers return to Tallahassee next month, VISIT FLORIDA may once again face scrutiny over whether the state's tourism bureau is still worth its roughly $80 million annual price tag. Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is…

smh.com.au - Nick Newling - Bondi shooters not part of terror cell, acted alone, says AFP chief
Bondi shooters not part of terror cell, acted alone, says AFP chief
The Sydney Morning Herald

, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Bondi shooters Naveed and Sajid Akram acted alone and were not part of a broader terrorist cell, Australian Federal Police…

businessinsider.com - Lauren Edmonds - Blackstone is acquiring a small, mostly undeveloped resort island near the Great Barrier Reef. Take a look at the stunning destination.
Blackstone is acquiring a small, mostly undeveloped resort island near the Great Barrier Reef. Take a look at the stunning destination.
Business Insider

A vacation destination nestled off the coast of Australia will soon be owned by Blackstone, the US-based investment firm. Blackstone announced on December 23 that it entered an agreement to acquire Hamilton Island. Outlets, including the Australian…

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