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NI tourism sector braced for hit as full rollout of visa waiver scheme looms
The Northern Ireland tourism sector faces a significant hit if visitors arriving across the Irish border are not exempted from the UK's new visa waiver scheme, industry chiefs have warned. From January 8, all non-European visitors to the UK who do…
The Man on a Mission to Make Fruit as Big of a Tourism Draw as Wine or Lobster
This is part of Fruit Loot, which is taking a look at the strange and surprising links between fruit and money. How far would you go for fruit? Whatever your answer, Steven Murray has gone farther. Murray, a farmer of rare fruit in Southern…
Africa handed £80bn tourism boom as travellers flock to beautiful continent
Africa's travel and tourism industry is booming, reports suggest. Africa 's travel and tourism industry is set to add billions to the continent's economy as travellers flock to its majestic wildlife and stunning landscapes. Projections show coastal…
Interactive Relationship and Coordinated Development of Sports Tourism and Ecological Civilization in the Yellow River Basin
The Yellow River Basin (YRB) is a vital geographical region in China, spanning nine provinces and linking the northwestern plateau with the eastern Bohai Sea [1]. Its extensive geographical range provides habitats for diverse ecosystems, playing a…
Reconsidering Waterfront Regeneration and Cruise Tourism in Hamburg, Germany
The silent technical daylight departure of a mega-container ship on the Elbe River in Hamburg on a sunny Saturday afternoon in September 2019 contrasted vividly with the noisy and highly choreographed late evening arrival of a passenger cruise. The…
Inside Italy's creepy catacombs lined with 100s of mummies that's a haven for dark tourism
The mummies are dressed in robes and pinned to the walls Sicily is renowned for its stunning beaches, charming villages and towns, as well as an abundance of ancient ruins and archeological sites. The Mediterranean island attracted over 16 million…
Andhra Pradesh chambers requests RBI to include tourism in its priority sector lending framework
The Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce & Industry Federation (A.P. Chambers) appealed to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to include the tourism sector under its Priority Sector Lending (PSL) framework. In a letter to the RBI governor on Thursday…
Acting President Han Vows Swift Launch of Visa-Free Pilot Program for Chinese Group Tourists
Acting President Han Duck-soo announced on Thursday that the government will swiftly implement a visa-free pilot program for Chinese group tourists to help revitalize the tourism market, which has been negatively affected by the December 3…
NI tourism sector braced for hit as full rollout of visa waiver scheme looms
From January 8, all non-European visitors to the UK who do not require a visa will instead need to purchase an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). From April 2, European visitors will also need an ETA, which cost £10 and is linked to a…
NI tourism sector braced for hit as full rollout of visa waiver scheme looms
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 The Northern Ireland tourism sector faces a significant hit if visitors arriving across the Irish border are not exempted from the UK's new visa waiver scheme, industry…
Top Stories of 2024 #4: The End of Tourism as We Know It
As 2024 comes to a close, we are dedicating the final two weeks to a countdown of the year's most-read stories. Covering a wide range of local topics, these pieces reflect the varied interests of our readers and offer a moment to look back before…
Rising star of real estate: Montenegro is the next big opportunity for investors
Nestled along the picturesque Adriatic coastline, Montenegro is rapidly gaining recognition as one of Europe's most promising real estate markets. Boasting breathtaking landscapes, a booming tourism industry, and investor-friendly policies, this…
Oversight of Visit Anaheim is wise, but the city should just scrap all subsidies instead
Mike Waterman, the new president and CEO of Visit Anaheim, sits in the organization's Anaheim office on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG) Kudos to Anaheim City Council member Natalie Rubalcava for…
Letter: Save Maine winters and Maine livelihoods
Letters submitted by BDN readers are verified by BDN Opinion Page staff. Send your letters to letters@bangordailynews.com Let's face it: Wintertime in Maine is not what it used to be. As an avid skier and this year's John Bapst Alpine Ski Team…
Bangladeshi tourist arrivals to India drop after political crisis, reveals data
India's tourism industry, already under considerable strain, is facing additional challenges due to the recent political crisis in neighbouring Bangladesh. According to a India.com report, citing government data, the decline in Bangladeshi…
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