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Shandilya appointed president of Tourism Industry Association
LISA Shandilya, general manager of The Chancellor Hotel in St Ann's, has been appointed president of the Tourism Industry Association of Trinidad and Tobago (TIATT). Her appointment came after the association's annual general meeting yesterday at…
Mileo Dominica Expands Nature Tourism Vision Led by Yasam Ayavefe
Mileo Dominica Grows Yasam Ayavefe's Nature Vision Yasam Ayavefe is taking the Mileo hotel concept into Dominica, and the step reflects a larger shift in how high-end travelers are choosing where to go and why. The planned Mileo Dominica project…
Middle East tensions, flight cancellations hit BiH tourism
SARAJEVO, March 10 (Xinhua) -- Escalating tensions in the Middle East and the cancellation of flights to the region are affecting tourist flows to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), the Federal News Agency of BiH (FENA) reported on Tuesday. FENA quoted…
I live in Britain's best smallest city that 'invented tourism' - it beats Paris
IF YOU told me there was a place that had the streets of Paris but in England, I wouldn't believe you. But there is, and after years of living in London, New York and Los Angeles, I decided to move back to the storied cosmopolis that is Canterbury.
Durgesh Pitches AP As Emerging Hub For Entertainment Tourism
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh is positioning itself as one of India's most attractive destinations for entertainment and tourism investments, tourism, culture and cinematography minister Kandula Durgesh said on Tuesday. Speaking as the chief guest at…
Survey: Minnesota winter tourism hurt by ICE, Trump's tariff feuds
Minnesota's winter tourism slump was not just a Twin Cities story. Weeks of aggressive federal immigration enforcement, tensions between the U.S. and Canada and broader economic uncertainty weighed on Minnesota's winter tourism season, according to…
Majority back 'tourism tax' levy on cruise ships, Greens say
62% of people who responded to the consultation said they would support a tax on cruise shops, with the hopes the funds would be reinvested in local councils and environmental projects. Responding to the results, Scottish Green MSP Ariane Burgess…
Naidu pitches Amaravati as hub for tourism, sports and investment
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said Amaravati would be developed as a capital that reflects the richness of Telugu culture while emerging as a hub for tourism, sports and investment-driven projects. Addressing the 59th meeting of…
Too early for resorts to try to react to spiking gasoline prices, Las Vegas tourism agency says
It's too early for Las Vegas to react to spiking gasoline prices, the top executive of the Las Vegas Convention and Tourism Authority said Tuesday. Steve Hill, president and CEO of the LVCVA, said in the past, resort companies have presented guests…
Hilton CEO Calls Out Slide in U.S. Tourism but Sees Economic Boost Ahead
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta highlighted a significant decline in U.S. global inbound tourism market share, falling from 10% to about 5% over 30 years. Despite short-term disruptions such as Middle East conflicts, Nassetta sees long-term economic…
Poland remains key market as Paphos boosts tourism drive
Paphos is promoting itself in Poland this week as it looks to draw more visitors from one of Cyprus' fastest-rising tourism markets and deepen its appeal as a year-round destination. Specifically, the Paphos regional tourism board (Etap) is taking…
Cyprus tourism on edge as Middle East crisis impacts spring bookings
Cyprus' tourism industry is watching the fallout from the Middle East crisis with growing unease, as concern over the island's association with the conflict begins to weigh on bookings, hotel openings and hiring plans. Hoteliers and tourism…
European conference on sustainable tourism - Celebrating 20 years of CSTI leadership in sustainability (2006-2026)
The European Conference on Sustainable Tourism, held in Nicosia, marked the 20th anniversary of the Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI), bringing together more than 300 participants from across Europe and beyond, including two European…
Excelsior's post-pandemic recovery shows it can pay to shrug off tourism
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit San Francisco in early 2020, it hit everywhere at once. Sales tax receipts collapsed across the city's commercial corridors, from Valencia Street in the Mission to Third Street in the Bayview. The Excelsior District…
Twelve Apostles fee proposal gets mixed response from locals
A contentious plan to charge tourists to visit the Twelve Apostles has raised hopes of much-needed infrastructure upgrades in the area, with the proposal attracting support and some criticism from locals. The state government has not yet determined…
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