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Hotel chain latest to shutter business in Cuba in latest blow to island's tourism
Spanish hotel chain Meliá is significantly reducing its operations in Cuba, joining a growing list of companies limiting their presence on the island. This follows new US sanctions and an ongoing oil embargo, delivering a substantial blow to…
HK looks to Central Asia study tours with eased air travel: tourism sector
As direct flights between Hong Kong and Kazakhstan begin in the first quarter of next year, the city's tourism sector is eyeing opportunities to develop educational tours in Central Asia. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT According to Chief Executive…
Ellsworth launches platform to promote year-round tourism
The city of Ellsworth has teamed with the Heart of Ellsworth downtown advocacy group to launch DiscoverEllsworth.org, a tourism platform aimed at positioning the Hancock County city as a year-round destination and regional hub for Maine's Downeast…
Spanish Tourism Giant Meliá Abandons Nearly Half Its Hotels in Cuba
The massive international hotel chain Meliá, based in Spain, announced on Wednesday that it would stop operating 15 of the 34 hotels it currently administers in Cuba. In a statement made public on Wednesday and shared with the relevant…
AP wins 'Best Tourism Promotion State' award at GTM-2026
Andhra Pradesh Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh on Thursday received “Best Tourism Promotion State” award at the Global Travel Market (GTM) 2026, held at Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. The Minister dedicated…
UK tourists warned of fresh anti-tourism protests in holiday hotspot
Brits heading to popular holiday hotspot Majorca could face anti-tourism protests this summer as groups plan fresh demonstrations. According to Majorca Daily Bulletin, the collective Menys Turisme Mes Vida, which translates to Less Tourism More…
Dubai tourism sector aligns on strategy to sustain growth and global competitiveness
Dubai: The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) convened its biannual City Briefing yesterday (June 3, 2026) at Dubai Opera, bringing together more than 1,700 leaders from the tourism, aviation, hospitality, retail, and events sectors…
Canary Islands' first drop in tourism since the pandemic amid travel uncertainty
The uncertainty around travel has reportedly had a significant impact on one of Europe's holiday hotspots this year as it has recorded its first significant drop in foreign tourism since the pandemic in 2020. While the Canary Islands are one of the…
Dubai strengthens position as global hub for luxury real estate and experiential tourism
Dubai strengthens position as global hub for luxury real estate and experiential tourism Heart of Europe's Portofino Festival showcases innovative hospitality and rising demand for local lifestyle experiences Dubai: Dubai continues to reinforce its…
Dubai Turns to New Visitors and Events to Ride Out Iran War Tourism Slump
Every tool is in play. What's missing is a lasting ceasefire. Dubai Tourism is counting on a busy events calendar, new visitor categories, and lessons learned during the 2008 global financial crisis and Covid to ride out the demand shock triggered…
Tourism Chief Says Israel Remains Open, Safe, and Ready for You
Alongside cultural outreach, the Ministry is also focusing on investors and infrastructure. Itzhakov said Israel is actively encouraging tourism-related investment through targeted meetings and investor conferences. It is no surprise that tourism…
England's 'best attractions' for 2026 announced and they're not even well-known
The best attractions in England this year have been crowned, and the winners may come as something of a surprise. Ask an incoming tourist what the country's big visitor draws are, and they may well say Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London…
Cyprus Business Now: tourism, inflation, property, shipping, fuel, Cyta
Deputy Tourism Minister Costas Koumis described the revision as a positive development, saying Cyprus tourism is now moving towards a period of normalisation after months of disruption linked to regional tensions. Speaking to CyBC's, Koumis said…
Infosys founders-backed Tamara Leisure launches new hotel brand for religious tourism
Tamara Leisure Experiences (TLE) has forayed into the religious tourism segment with a new hotel brand designed to meet the needs of pilgrims. Hotels under the Rae by Tamara brand will provide faith-conscious dining options like Satvik meals and…
North Yorkshire attraction- said to be England's oldest- praised by tourism body
Mother Shipton's Cave has achieved an outstanding overall score of 91% in its latest VisitEngland Quality Assessment, marking a significant increase from 86% in 2025. The assessment, which took place during the attraction's popular May Half Term…
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