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Brighton 'tourism tax' proposal concerns local businesses
Keir Mackenzie, in Brighton and Jacob Panons, South East People in the tourism sector in Brighton say they are concerned over a potential 'tourism tax', with one hotelier saying it could 'just end up as another bill' for businesses. Brighton & Hove…
Brighton 'tourism tax' proposal concerns local businesses
People in the tourism sector in Brighton say they are concerned over a potential 'tourism tax', with one hotelier saying it could 'just end up as another bill' for businesses. Brighton & Hove City Council leaders are lobbying the government to…
Global flight price hike may help island tourism, says Aurigny
Global fuel surcharges on the price of plane tickets could entice more people to Guernsey, according to airline Aurigny. Operators across the globe, including Aurigny, have reduced their flight schedules and raised prices to counter the rising cost…
'Tourism pollution': Japan's cherry blossom season reignites cultural conflict
Japan 's famed cherry blossom season has become the latest battleground in a broader debate over overtourism, etiquette and how foreign visitors are portrayed when trouble flares. That debate sharpened this week after the conservative Sankei…
Breweries, other businesses preparing for busy summer tourism season in Billings
Visit Billings is working hard to promote and persuade visitors to come the Magic City to support the multi-million dollar tourism industry. Workers and businesses say they are busy promoting events and venues in Billings, as they prepare for…
A.P. emerging as hub for tourism investments, says Minister
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Kadula Durgesh highlighted the vast tourism potential of Andhra Pradesh and assured investors of a business-friendly environment at the 21st Hotel Investment Conference South Asia (HICSA 2026), which…
Tory leader on Ayrshire's ferries, health and tourism during Troon visit
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has criticised ferry disruption, the performance of NHS Ayrshire & Arran and rising taxes during a campaign visit to Ayrshire — while backing local candidate Sharon Dowey. Speaking at ABP Troon…
Dolphin tragedy underscores safe distance as bedrock of wildlife-friendly tourism
Known as the 'giant panda of the sea,' the Chinese white dolphin has unique pink skin that is believed by some people to bring good fortune, making it a unique sight emerging from the sea. Among all the sea areas where it appears, Sanniang Bay in…
Cyprus tourism at 'critical juncture' - signs point to May also being 'lost'
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (Keve) tourism committee on Thursday warned that Cyprus' tourism sector is at a critical juncture, calling for immediate state intervention to prevent irreversible losses. The committee convened to…
Ravi: Outdated regulations hindering tourism inflows, digital services, SME-led exports
National Democratic Front MP Ravi Karunanayake yesterday (08) urged the Government to modernise Sri Lanka's foreign exchange and payment systems, warning that outdated regulations were hindering tourism inflows, digital services and SME-led…
Poland, Israel and UK dominate Cyprus tourism arrivals at start of 2026
The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Thursday reported that tourism revenue in Cyprus recorded a 7.8 per cent annual increase in January 2026, reflecting the positive momentum seen before the impact of the Iran war began to affect the sector.
Survey: Travel concerns could 'undermine' World Cup potential
Concerns about personal safety, visas, ticket prices and U.S. government policies are topmost on international fans' minds as they weigh whether to travel to the United States for the World Cup in June, according to a newly released survey. The…
$9M FAA grant will help pay for study on new Southern Nevada airport, more
Harry Reid International Airport will receive nearly $9 million in Federal Aviation Administration grants that will be used to reconstruct perimeter gates and to develop an environmental impact statement for a new airport south of Las Vegas.
Tourist chaos erupts as cherry blossom festival is shut down, officials triple tax to curb crowds
Visitors from far and wide have been traveling to Japan — and now government officials will be raising their tourist tax in an effort to curb overtourism. Japan will be tripling its international tourist tax of 1,000 yen, or about $6, per…
Jet fuel: The other energy crisis hitting your wallet
The fuel crisis sparked by the war in Iran has reached the airline industry, said Will Gottsegen in The Atlantic. In addition to oil and gas, much of the world's supply of kerosene—the base product for jet fuel—passes through the…
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