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Will tourism suffer following devastating Dunwich wildfire?
For years, Dunwich Heath and Minsmere on the Suffolk coast have attracted thousands of visitors thanks to the beautiful scenery and rare habitats, but following a huge wildfire the landscape could take 25 years to fully recover. Now, local people…
Will tourism suffer following devastating Dunwich wildfire?
Luke Deal, in Westleton and Alice Cunningham, Suffolk For years, Dunwich Heath and Minsmere on the Suffolk coast have attracted thousands of visitors thanks to the beautiful scenery and rare habitats, but following a huge wildfire the landscape…
Heatwaves boost Swiss mountain railway tourism
An analysis of visitor figures from over 140 member companies showed a 7% increase in first-time visits across Switzerland from the start of the season to the end of July compared with the previous year, said the industry association Seilbahnen…
Syria's tourism revival tested by legacy of security issues
In the narrow alleys of Old Damascus, tour guide Raslan Ramadan has resumed guiding visitors through the Umayyad Mosque, traditional Damascene houses, and historic markets, after years during which he struggled to organize even a single tour.
Seoul Tourism Organization hosts travel showcase in Bangkok to woo Thai travelers
Seeking to turn Southeast Asia's booming appetite for Korean pop culture into steady foot traffic, the Seoul Tourism Organization hosted a major promotional showcase in the Thai capital on Tuesday, making a pitch to local travel buyers and media…
Record spending by int'l visitors drives Seoul's new experience-first tourism strategy
Driven by record-setting visitor spending in beauty, wellness and local lifestyle, Seoul is reframing its tourism strategy around how its residents actually live. Following a record 5.6 trillion won ($4.1 billion) in credit card spending by foreign…
U.S. influencer bashes Switzerland-do videos like this hurt tourism?
A man is sitting on the shore of Lake Zurich. A U.S. influencer criticizes the “beaches” in Switzerland on Instagram, saying she's used to something different in California. Could videos like this damage Switzerland's image? In an…
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[OPINION] Urgent to put the Philippines on the medical tourism map
At a recent tourism event in Subic Bay, I spoke about how the Philippines could attract investment into sustainable tourism, healthcare, and medical tourism. Subic has hotels, recreation, natural assets, and a free-port environment. But having…
Vegas workers say they have been hit by tourism slump fueled by Trump-era tariffs and high costs
Behind Las Vegas' extravagant hotels, packed arenas and world-class shows, some hospitality workers keeping the city afloat say they're barely holding on -- squeezed by a tourism slowdown they blame on the Trump administration's tariffs, high gas…
Tamil Nadu Budget: Western districts to gain from textile, tourism, and energy initiatives
The western districts of Tamil Nadu, from Coimbatore to Krishnagiri, are expected to benefit from the State Budget 2026-27 announcements on textiles, electricity, and tourism. Presenting the maiden Budget of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led…
Drawing attention: Vermont gets its first tourism branding - VTDigger
Most Americans already like Vermont. The challenge is getting them to actually visit. State tourism officials hope a new logo and slogan, which they unveiled last week, will entice more people to book a trip by highlighting Vermont's landscape and…
The only answers to over-tourism are prices or queues
Major tourism sites are becoming over crowded as a result of rational herd behaviour. The inevitable result will be charges or queues, says Paul Ormerod Peak holiday season, and the media is full of stories and pictures of popular sites across…
Oxford among UK's most popular 'screen tourism' hotspots for iconic series
Filming locations in the UK are increasingly shaping where and how Britons choose to travel, with destinations featured in The Traitors, Bridgerton, Rivals and Clarkson's Farm inspiring domestic tourism. New research from Enterprise Mobility…
South Korea to revive stalled rail project that could connect to North Korea
South Korea will restart work on a railway section that could eventually link to North Korea's eastern city of Wonsan, the Unification Ministry said on Wednesday, reviving a project halted for a decade despite frozen relations with Pyongyang.
South Korea to restart work on stalled rail project connecting North Korea
South Korea is set to restart work on a railway line that could eventually link to North Korea 's eastern city of Wonsan, reviving a project halted for a decade despite frozen relations with Pyongyang. During a presidential briefing, Unification…
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