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VisitScotland cuts workforce by a third despite tourism industry generating billions
VisitScotland has reduced its workforce by around 35% from 493 to 323 full-time equivalent posts since 2022/23, according to The Herald. The organisation's income has also dropped from £53.6 million to £45.9m during the same period…
US ends visa waiver for Chinese over birth tourism, people smuggling allegations
Washington has suspended visa-free entry for Chinese visitors to the Northern Mariana Islands amid allegations of birth tourism and people smuggling in the US territory. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Monday the suspension…
DHS cracks down on 'birth tourism' with China visa-free travel ban
The Trump administration is suspending a visa-free travel program for some Chinese nationals visiting the Northern Mariana Islands, tightening a route Republicans have linked to “ birth tourism.” The Department of Homeland Security…
The pact that aims to return tourism's wealth to residents
The boom in international tourism has left many destinations facing a paradox. While large hotels and other businesses increase their revenues, residents are the ones paying the price in the form of rising housing costs, a loss of local identity…
Swiss tourism expected to recover slightly this winter
Economists at BAK Economics are forecasting growth in overnight stays, although the consequences of the war in Iran are likely to continue to hamper business with tourists from the Far East. During the summer season, the number of overnight stays…
Tourism Minister calls for better royalties for Creatives - The Ghanaian Chronicle
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie has urged stronger copyright enforcement and improved royalty systems to protect creatives. Partnering with WIPO, the ministry aims to ensure artists earn sustainable incomes even…
Andhra Pradesh wins national awards for tourism initiatives
Updated - October 27, 2026 06:58 pm IST - VIJAYAWADA Subscribe to The Hindu @ Just ₹1* Subscribe to The Hindu @ Just $4.99 *Offer only for new subscribers Andhra Pradesh has received national recognition for its tourism initiatives, with…
In Myanmar's ancient Bagan, artisans struggling to preserve heritage pin hopes on tourism revival
BAGAN, Myanmar: For much of his life, Thuwunna Aung has made a living bringing wooden puppets to life. He learnt the traditional art of marionette puppetry from his father, spending years honing his craft and performing for visitors in Myanmar's…
Cyprus Business Now: SME innovations, tourism, property, Airbnb
The warning comes as Cyprus leads the EU in innovation activity among smaller businesses, but continues to face difficulties attracting private investment and turning research into commercial growth. Speaking at the 19th Cyprus Innovation Awards…
Time to take Korea's tourism boom beyond Seoul, says culture minister
Over 80% of foreign visitors stay in Seoul metropolitan area, which ministry sees as limiting sustainable tourism growth Korea is on track to hit its goal of 30 million foreign visitors ahead of the 2030 target, but sustaining that growth will…
Why Whiskey Tourism Is Booming at Irish Distilleries
If you've been following the news about the global whiskey industry, you are certainly aware that things have not been great. People are drinking less, sales have dropped, there is a glut of whiskey, and major drinks companies are pausing…
Shipping containers considered for York rough sleepers
Joe Gerrard, Local Democracy Reporting Service and Andrew Barton, Yorkshire Rough sleepers in York could be housed in converted shipping containers and garages as the council looks at new ways to tackle homelessness. A report to City of York…
Shipping containers considered for York rough sleepers
Rough sleepers in York could be housed in converted shipping containers and garages as the council looks at new ways to tackle homelessness. A report to City of York Council said officials might need to move beyond traditional accommodation options…
Options for the future of Lincolnshire's coast laid out
Four visions for the future of Lincolnshire's coastline have been outlined amid predictions that up to 85% of the defences along the county's coast could be ineffective by 2040. They range from completely renewing the defences, to part-renewing…
Options for the future of Lincolnshire's coast laid out
Jamie Waller Local Democracy Reporting Service Four visions for the future of Lincolnshire's coastline have been outlined amid predictions that up to 85% of the defences along the county's coast could be ineffective by 2040. They range from…
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