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County Durham welcomes 22m visitors with tourism industry now worth £1.48b
County Durham welcomed almost 22 million people in 2025, with its tourism industry now valued at £1.48b, representing growth of around 8%. The numbers are part of a wider picture across the region, with the North East's seven local…
Building Competitiveness in Medical Tourism from an Intermediate City
When Shirley Elizabeth Juredin traveled from the British Virgin Islands to Bucaramanga to treat advanced coronary disease, her case reflected a growing trend: Patients crossing borders in search of solutions their local health systems cannot…
Cultural heritage fuels tourism boom in east China county
Tourists visit a night market at Huizhou Ancient City in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, Oct. 2, 2025. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua) Tourists watch a fish-shaped lantern parade at Huizhou Ancient City in Huangshan, east China's Anhui…
Wisconsin Dept. of Tourism releases numbers to justify $34M in spending
(The Center Square) – Politicians and the Wisconsin Department of Tourism touted new numbers this week that they say justify the $34 million in new spending in the state's most recent budget to promote tourism in the state while making the…
Retiring BHA veteran recalls tourism's boom years
Doronda Francis has retired from the Bermuda Hotel Association after 45 years (Photograph by Jessie Moniz Hardy) After 45 years with the Bermuda Hotel Association, office manager Doronda “Dee” Francis has retired. Ms Francis was just…
Alto to drive major tourism growth and economic benefits across the corridor
MONTREAL, June 11, 2026 /CNW/ - A new study prepared by CPCS on behalf of Alto confirms that Canada's proposed high-speed rail service is set to significantly increase tourism across the corridor – driving significant economic activity and…
Biggest Roman complex in Scotland seeks to boost tourism potential
The charity does this by running a museum in Melrose, displaying finds from the Roman Iron-Age and through outreach activities including lectures, talks, publications and community archaeology, engaging with schools, students, community…
Anti-tourism protesters glue Airbnb key boxes shut in Brits' holiday hotspot
Holidaymakers in Lanzarote have faced a series of disruptive protests, with activists gluing shut Airbnb key boxes and barricading access to popular tourist hotspots. Footage circulating on social media shows campaigners smearing strong adhesive…
Saudi Arabia to deepen tourism cooperation and partnership with France and Indonesia
TOLEDO, SPAIN — A high-level Saudi delegation, led by Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb, held extensive talks with French and Indonesian delegations led by tourism ministers with regard to further deepening bilateral cooperation and…
Cap St Georges shines at Cyprus Tourism Awards 2025, Cyprus Estia Awards 2026
Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort is proud to announce an exceptional achievement at the prestigious Cyprus Tourism Awards 2025 and Cyprus Estia Awards 2026, securing a total of 10 distinguished accolades that reaffirm its position among Cyprus'…
Limassol Greens inauguration marks new tourism, lifestyle, investment milestone
Limassol Greens marked its official inauguration on June 3, 2026, celebrating a major milestone in the evolution of one of Cyprus' most significant integrated golf resort and residential developments. Since opening its doors in October 2025, the…
The U.S. Economy Wins If Europe Dominates The World Cup-Here's Why
To get the promised economic boom from the World Cup, the U.S. needs a last-minute influx of international soccer fans—but that's far easier for some countries to pull off than others thanks to visa rules. Soccer fans from England and…
The World Cup will draw millions of fans, but economic payoff is modest
The 2026 World Cup, which kicks off today, will be held across three countries and 16 cities, making it the biggest sporting event ever and a commercial bonanza. The five-week soccer tournament is expected to engage around 6 billion people globally…
BTS-mania poised to boost South Korea's economy well into the future
Tens of thousands of BTS fans will travel to Busan, South Korea, on Friday for the group's Arirang tour. The massive interest that BTS has gotten has prompted forecasts of their economic impact. While experts agree that the group could drive…
Visa applicants can pay $750 to fast-track requests-What to know
The U.S. State Department is introducing a new $750 fee that allows some foreign travelers to skip long visa interview wait times as part of a pilot program published in the Federal Register. Backlogs remain severe in many countries, with waits…
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