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Swedish city introduces 'IQ tourism' to stop selfie-taking influencers
READ MORE: Where will influencers flock to instead of Dubai? Destinations outside of the Middle East about to be inundated with content creators in search of the same sun, glamorous backdrops and often tax-free lifestyles In days gone by, travel…
Positives' for Jersey tourism despite Iran war uncertainty
A 'good start to the year' has been put at risk by 'price increases and a massive amount of uncertainty' since the outbreak of the Iran war, Jersey tourism bosses have said. Cost-of-living pressures have resulted from disruptions to shipments of…
UAE Preparing Tourism Sector Support Package
The UAE's rapid policy response — fee deferrals, a ministerial operations room, a broader support package in the works — signals that it is good at crisis management. But the real test is whether the tourism sector can hold on long…
'We Can't Accommodate Any More Tourists,' Spanish Leftist Lawmaker Calls for Limits on Tourism
Spanish lawmaker Alberto Ibáñez called for the imposition of strict controls on the nation's inbound tourism industry to force it to reduce in scope during a Sunday interview with the Madrid-based Europapress. Ibáñez is…
Fight to save mountain gorillas creating tensions over tourism
Communities surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable National Park benefit from mountain gorilla tourism Revenue from mountain gorilla tourism has created some tension between conservationists working to protect the species and local communities trying to…
Travel warning issued for travellers in Canada heading to India despite tourism appeal
Global Affairs Canada has updated its latest travel advisory, warning citizens to avoid non-essential travel to parts of India despite its growing popularity among international travellers. The advisory comes as Canada continues to revise global…
Coordination Committee Under Chief Secretary Formed to Monitor Tourism Projects
Hyderabad: A coordination committee, to be chaired by Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao, will be set up to monitor tourism projects and improve implementation across departments. It will review progress of projects, address inter-departmental…
Star hotels seek further reforms to boost tourism in A.P.
After expressing gratitude to the State government for implementing industry reforms based on their suggestions, the Andhra Pradesh Star Hotels' Association (ASHA) has urged the government to consider introducing two more reforms that are aimed at…
New Mecca airport to allow pilgrims to fly to Islam's holiest city
READ MORE: Saudi Arabian hotel voted best new opening in the world - with heated stone loungers, a snow shower and a 'signature scent' A newly approved airport in Saudi Arabia is set to provide direct access to Islam's holiest city, which hosts…
Bank of Cyprus launches hotel reward scheme to boost local tourism
The Bank of Cyprus (BoC) on Monday announced a targeted initiative to support the hotel industry while rewarding its customers amid ongoing regional challenges. The bank said the move comes in response to the impact of the Middle East crisis on the…
Cyprus jobless numbers rise in March - tourism and technical sectors key drivers
The total number of registered unemployed persons in Cyprus reached 11,243 at the end of March, according to a report released on Monday by the state statistical service (Cystat). This figure represents the individuals officially listed at the…
Major tourism trade body set to host Inverness election hustings
A major tourism trade body is set to bring election candidates together this week at a hustings in Inverness. The Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers (ASSC) is hosting the free event, which will see local MSP hopefuls quizzed on the impact of…
From digging coal to selling noodles? China's mining workers face change
DATONG, China (AP) — Yang Haiming didn't stop working when he retired from the coal mines at age 60. Instead, he jumped into a new industry. Yang is part of a generation of workers that powered China's growth by digging coal from underground…
Oregon sees drop in largest foreign tourist group following Trump political tensions
Before Oregon could rebound to its pre-pandemic international tourism levels, the state experienced another setback in 2025 that is persisting into this year. Shifts in the political climate and global trade tensions under the Trump administration…
Nearly 3.6 million fewer Canadian travellers visited New York last year, report says
Amid high tariffs and annexation threats last year, Canadian travellers boycotted New York in droves, a report from the state comptroller indicates. Between 2024 and 2025, almost 3.6 million fewer travellers from Canada and 4.2 million from Mexico…
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