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Blow to tourism as water levels on Danube River drop to lowest in 30 years
The Danube River has fallen to its lowest water level in Romania since 1996, causing further disruption to the area's economically vital tourism industry. Several cruise ships were stranded north of Budapest, Hungary, last week and sightseeing…
Ex-home affairs chief Caspar Tsui talks tourism future as HKJC magazine cover star
The latest issue of the Jockey Club's 'Striding On' magazine features Hong Kong Hotel Owners Federation executive director Caspar Tsui Ying-wai as its cover story, where he shares his vision for the city's tourism and hospitality industry. SCROLL…
Changing face of the Peloponnese: backdrop to The Odyssey braces for tourism surge
Voidokilia Bay, in the southwestern Peloponnese, has a crescent-shaped beach framed by two historical headlands: a Mycenaean tomb on one side and a medieval fortress on the other. Last spring, its crystal-clear waters became a highly secured…
Analyst says permanent daylight saving time could boost tourism and economy
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An economic analyst on Monday said permanent daylight saving time would help the tourism industry, though other industries offer a more mixed outlook. A bill in Congress would make daylight saving time permanent…
Discover US Tourism: Brand USA's Post-World Cup 'More To Love' Campaign
Brand USA is leveraging the success of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with its new 'More to Love' campaign, inviting international football fans to return and discover the vast tourism opportunities across the United States, including its iconic national…
Houston shined on the world stage, tourism leaders say
The World Cup gave Houston a chance to introduce itself to hundreds of thousands of visitors — and tourism leaders say the city made the most of it. Why it matters: Winning the World Cup bid was the start of the challenge. Pulling off one of…
Prince Mashari Park reopens as premier tourism destination in Al-Baha
ALBAHA — Prince Mashari Park emerges as one of Al-Baha's leading tourism and nature destinations following a major redevelopment and rehabilitation project that includes 15,000 square meters of green space. Located in Bani Hassan…
6 of New England's most iconic travel experiences and the people behind them, according to Conde Nast Traveler
New England is full of iconic travel experiences and Conde Nast Traveler recently highlighted the people who bring six of them to life. In the article 50 states, 50 people, the publication honors the workers making a difference in the tourism…
Japanese media downplay impact of declining Chinese tourists while experts say market is hard to replace
A general view of Tokyo Photo: VCG Japan released the latest official data on inbound tourism for the first half of the year, which showed the number of Chinese visitors to Japan dropped by nearly 60 percent year-on-year. Facing continued decline…
Ras Al Khaimah welcomes record 670,000 visitors as domestic tourism surges ahead of summer
Ras Al Khaimah welcomed more than 670,000 visitors in the first half of the year, driven by a sharp rise in domestic tourism that helped the emirate weather what is traditionally one of the tourism sector's most challenging periods, according to…
Thomas Cook to get statue in home town of Market Harborough
The legacy of travel pioneer Thomas Cook is to be recognised in the town where he lived through a new statue, heritage trail installation and a park being re-named after him. Thomas Cook is credited with laying the foundations for modern package…
PM Modi To Inaugurate Bhogapuram Airport In Andhra On August 1
The project was expedited by the present NDA coalition regime. (Representational) Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Bhogapuram International Airport on August 1 The airport project began under…
AIBU to wonder why holidays to Tunisia are so much cheaper?
Please or to access all these features Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters. DallazMajor · Today 20:09 To wonder why holidays to Tunisia are substantially cheaper than other places. I was thinking of booking but…
Cruise industry hits back at claims that ships should pay higher taxes
Passengers on cruise ships are paying almost half as much in tourism and other taxes compared with staying in a hotel, research suggests. A report by clean travel think tank Transport & Environment (T&E) estimates that a night on a European cruise…
Morocco to boost hotel beds by a fifth ahead of 2030 World Cup
RABAT, July 20 - Morocco plans to expand its hotel capacity by 60,000 beds, equal to about a fifth of its current total, by the time the country co-hosts the 2030 World Cup, its tourism minister said. The North African country is riding a wave of…
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