Tourism Industry News
A collection of Tourism latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.
Mayors fear tourism tax would put visitors off
Julian Elliott Photography/Getty Images Oliver Castle & Paul Drury-Bradey Local Democracy Reporting Service Elected mayors in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire say they have no plans to introduce a tourist tax. Under new government plans, regional…
Mayors fear tourism tax would put visitors off
Julian Elliott Photography/Getty Images Elected mayors in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire say they have no plans to introduce a tourist tax. Under new government plans, regional mayors in England would have the power to introduce a charge on…
Sports tourism booms in Overland Park
Multiday sporting events are filling Overland Park hotels and bringing in massive local spending — and that was before the World Cup. Why it matters: More tourism means more local spending, offsetting costs for residents and attracting more…
Hawaii tourism officials urge visitors to avoid Kauai after Hurricane Lowell
Tourism officials are asking visitors to steer clear of one of Hawaii's most picturesque islands as residents and businesses work to recover from the latest tropical storm to thrash the state. Intense wind and surging waves from Hurricane Lowell…
From Dubai to Damascus: How this app supports tourism in Syria
After 14 years of war that left Syria offline, a Dubai-based entrepreneur is hoping to play a part in rebuilding tourism in the country with an app. Rami Kaiem, co-founder of Dubai hospitality company 121 Living, launched ‘My Syria' the…
New vision to help shape future of tourism and support jobs
The plan - described as 'an important milestone for the visitor economy' sets out a 10-year strategy to make Dorset a welcoming, vibrant, year-round destination, addressing the county's heavy reliance on seasonal tourism while building on a visitor…
This year's tourism decline to close worse than 2024
Tourism arrivals fell some 8 per cent in the first seven months of this year, Deputy Tourism Minister Costas Koumis announced on Friday. The year is expected to close with a decline of around 5 per cent, worse than 2024, despite what he called a…
Visitors to resorts like Llandudno and Towyn won't face tourism tax next summer
Conwy councillors agreed to defer introducing a visitor levy, suggesting “further evidence” is needed before deciding whether to proceed. The decision follows a statutory consultation which found overall opposition to the proposed…
Conway Mud Bowl brings tourism, raises money for charity for 50 years
Updated: 5:10 PM EDT Sep 11, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ For 50 years, Conway Mud Bowl brings tourism, raises money for charity Updated: 5:10 PM EDT Sep 11, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ CONWAY, N.H. — Each year during the weekend…
Blackpool's Sandcastle Waterpark named UK's best
A major tourism attraction has been named the UK's best waterpark during a landmark year in its history. Blackpool's Sandcastle Waterpark has won Waterpark of the Year at the UK Theme Park Awards as it celebrates its 40th birthday. The accolade…
Saudi Arabia updates four tourism regulations covering travel, guides and hospitality
RIYADH — Ministry of Tourism has updated four regulations governing travel and tourism services, tourist guides, hospitality facilities and private hospitality units as part of efforts to improve service quality and the visitor experience.
Launching TSA after Sept. 11 terror attacks called one of the largest government mobilizations since WWII
The 9/11 hijackers exploited vulnerabilities in airport security to carry out the attacks. That has led to a complete transformation of screening procedures and changes to the way we fly. The response to the attacks included the creation of the…
In Canada: Inside Danielle Smith's Plans to Make the Calgary Music Industry 'Nashville North'
Calgary has its sights set on becoming Canada's next major music hub. That's the ambition Alberta Premier Danielle Smith laid out following a recent trip to Nashville, where she met with Tennessee chamber of commerce and tourism industry leaders to…
Hong Kong as Asia's next fashion hub? Fashion Fest could help make it happen
Can Hong Kong realise its ambition as a premier fashion hub in Asia? The answer may have lain in this year's Hong Kong Fashion Fest. The annual festival's third edition – organised by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency…
Roughing it to Arctic luxury: Two sisters, three countries, two weeks
There are probably more glamourous ways to begin a luxurious Nordic adventure than boarding a crammed Ryanair flight at London Stansted, but that's exactly how this adventure started – a once in a lifetime tour for two weeks. My sister…
Receive a Daily briefing on Tourism Industry News
Get Started