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National Park visitor boost contributes £146m to North East tourism industry
Northumberland National Park has contributed £146m to the North East tourism industry as visitor numbers surpass pre-pandemic levels for the first time. Visitor numbers in the park reached 1.79m in 2025, an increase of 6.7% on 2024, according…
How local tour operators are building South Greenland's new era of tourism
This trip was made possible by Visit Greenland and Icelandair. One of the first things visitors notice in Greenland is how difficult it is to get around—and not in a way that a highway could solve. There are no roads between towns. Travel is…
Hong Kong urged to position Greater Bay Area as equine hub, grow racing tourism
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has urged the city to position the Greater Bay Area as a leading equine hub under its first five-year plan, proposing the formation of a distinctive racing circuit for both mainland Chinese and international tourists. In a…
Sen Eric Schmitt seeks to end birth tourism, revoke citizenship for babies of foreign diplomats
The Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to clarify ' birthright citizenship,' but a Republican senator is taking up the mantle of Congress to rework the 14th Amendment, while calling for the Trump administration to revoke…
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Minister highlights A.P.'s tourism potential at FAITH conclave in Delhi
Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh showcased the State's tourism potential at the FAITH Tourism Conclave 2026 in New Delhi on Thursday. He unveiled the ‘Swarna Andhra Tourism Vision 2047', aimed at positioning Andhra Pradesh as…
Las Vegas adds thousands of jobs as tourism levels improve
Las Vegas employers added thousands of jobs last month, according to a new report that says Nevada's labor market is on “solid footing.” Employment in the Las Vegas-area increased by 3,000 jobs from May to June, a 0.3 percent bump…
Grenada Tourism Authority appoints new UK sales director
Jul 16, 202614:57 GMT by Samantha Mayling The Grenada Tourism Authority has appointed Meryem Bennouna as UK sales director. She joins the tourist board following a two-year tenure as director of UK, Ireland and the Nordics for the Moroccan National…
Southern tourism businesses bracing for bird flu spread
Tess Brunton of RNZ Wildlife tourism businesses say they are not panicking, but they are prepared for bird flu to spread south. A second case of the deadly H5N1 strain has been confirmed in the Wairarapa. While the South Island currently has no…
Kashmir's trekking ban deals blow to seasonal tourism economy
When Mumbai-based trekker Vedant Vichare booked the Kashmir Great Lakes trek with the Youth Hostels Association of India (YHAI) in May, he had planned to spend eight days exploring one of the Valley's most sought-after alpine trails. His trek was…
Arkansas officials tout increase in tourism, tax revenue during Pinnacle Mountain State Park event | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders celebrated what she described as record tourism, as the state saw an uptick in its tourism tax revenues during the last fiscal year. Speaking at Pinnacle Mountain State Park in Roland on Thursday, the governor touted…
Tourism businesses brace for bird flu spread after years of planning
Wildlife tourism businesses say they are not panicking, but they are prepared for bird flu to spread south. A second case of the deadly H5N1 strain has been confirmed in the Wairarapa. While the South Island currently has no cases, one Dunedin…
Could the Leadville Trail 100 save the town from their tourism slump? Businesses, residents hope so.
LEADVILLE, Colo. — Runners, take your marks. The Leadville Trail 100 in on, organizers say. Leadville Race Series organizers announced Wednesday that they were given the green light to continue with the remainder of their summer race series.
HKJC turnover rises 3.2pc to $143.3b as tourist attendance doubles
The Hong Kong Jockey Club recorded total betting turnover of more than HK$143.3 billion for the 2025-26 racing season, up 3.2 percent year on year, as the season concluded on Wednesday night. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The city's two…
Lawmakers urge Star Ferry to target tourist fares over locals following 30pc hike proposal
The Star Ferry is seeking to increase its passenger fares by approximately thirty percent across its major routes, prompting Hong Kong lawmakers to urge the iconic transport operator to shift the financial burden onto tourists rather than local…
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