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U.S. tourism groups want to win Canadian visitors back. A testy trade war isn't helping
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Appeals from American tourism organizations seemed to be everywhere Josh Loewen looked over the last year. Billboards and banners proclaimed a state or city's love for Canada. Online and social media ads offered special…
Angry locals block famous beach as mass tourism protests escalate at vacation hot spot
Some 100 residents staged an occupation of a beach in Ibiza recently to protest overtourism amid growing frustration over mass tourism in Spain — and more action is apparently planned. The group gathered at Cala Saladeta, a popular tourist…
San Francisco tourism spending climbs toward record levels as Labor Day weekend draws in visitors
On this busy Labor Day weekend, visitors packed some of San Francisco's most recognizable destinations, from the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf to Pier 39 and Chinatown. For businesses that depend on tourism, the crowds are another…
US tourism groups want to win Canadian visitors back. A testy trade war isn't helping
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Switzerland Tourism Snubs Federer
Roger Federer is promoting Switzerland Tourism—now the organization is looking for a new campaign theme. Switzerland Tourism has been using tennis star Roger Federer in its advertising campaigns for five years, but that's now coming to an…
How Tourism Can Save Nepal's Economy As It Recovers From Devastating Floods
In Nepal, tourism is far more than a leisure sector. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Tourism contributes about 7% of Nepal's GDP and supports about a million jobs Experts stress tourism's role in economic recovery and rural stability…
Loch Ness cruise firm achieves Gold Green tourism award for 'high sustainability standards'
Inverness-based cruise company Jacobite Loch Ness Cruises has been recognised for its “commitment to running its business in a sustainable way”. The firm has been awarded Gold by world-leading sustainability accreditation partner…
Tourist complaints in Korea hit record high amid travel boom
Tourist complaints in Korea have hit a record high this year, data showed Sunday, with problems ranging from reckless taxi driving to overcharging at shopping malls. A total of 1,753 complaints were filed nationwide between January and July this…
Some Vegas hotels are so desperate for Canadian tourists they're treating Canada's dollar as equivalent to the U.S. greenback to offer more value
Appeals from American tourism organizations seemed to be everywhere Josh Loewen looked over the last year. Billboards and banners proclaimed a state or city's love for Canada. Online and social media ads offered special deals for travelers from…
The US wants to win Canadian visitors back, but tourists say 'it's a wasted effort'
Over the past year, Josh Loewen could hardly escape the charm offensive from American tourism organizations. Across billboards, banners, and digital platforms, US states and cities declared their fondness for Canada, promising tailored discounts to…
High-speed rail link connects two key Long March revolutionary sites
On Sunday morning, the G3998 Fuxing bullet train departed from Ruijin Station in East China's Jiangxi Province and set off for Yan'an in Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, marking the first direct high-speed rail services between the two major…
Australia's humpback whales were acting weird. What happened next surprised scientists.
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. In 2009, tourism operators in Australia spotted more and more humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) “fluking,” when a whale floats upside down, holding its tail above…
Indicators 2026: Measuring quality of life in NEPA through Arts & Culture
WILKES-BARRE — Much of The Institute's annual Indicators report examines economic trends, housing and infrastructure across the region, but those measures alone do not tell the full story of community well-being. Arts, culture, recreation…
'Load came off my shoulders': After 286 days at sea, what USS Abraham Lincoln crew did in Thailand
After 286 uninterrupted days at sea, sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Pattaya looking for the simplest signs of normal life: fresh food, clean clothes, pedicures, shopping trips and a few hours away from the carrier. The…
Tourist complaints in S. Korea hit record high in just 7 months
Complaints from tourists visiting South Korea have already hit an all-time high, just seven months into the year, with reckless taxi driving, poor accommodation and overcharging at stores the top gripes. From January to July, 1,753 tourism…
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