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thehindu.com - Shrabana Chatterjee - Suvendu Adhikari unveils new West Bengal tourism logo; faces criticism
Suvendu Adhikari unveils new West Bengal tourism logo; faces criticism
The Hindu

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday (September 4, 2026) unveiled a new State tourism logo and highlighted his Government's push towards better infrastructure development. Meanwhile, the new logo has faced criticism for the quality…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - HKTB promotes major mega events and new global campaign at Chengdu networking summit
HKTB promotes major mega events and new global campaign at Chengdu networking summit
The Standard

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) hosted a major tourism networking conference in Chengdu on Friday, partnering with Hong Kong trade delegates to showcase the city's latest global promotional campaign, key second-half mega events, and bespoke…

timesleader.com - Bill O'Boyle - Indicators 2026: Measuring quality of life in NEPA through Arts & Culture
Indicators 2026: Measuring quality of life in NEPA through Arts & Culture
Times Leader

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…

foxnews.com - Elizabeth Heckman - Wisconsin businesses say they 'dodged a bullet,' rejecting high taxes as democratic socialist lost primary
Wisconsin businesses say they 'dodged a bullet,' rejecting high taxes as democratic socialist lost primary
Fox News

Wisconsin businesses 'dodged a bullet' after democratic socialist candidate Francesca Hong lost the Democratic primary to a more moderate candidate, according to the CEO and president of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC). 'My flip answer…

odt.co.nz - Guy Williams - Henry pitches alternative to bed tax
Henry pitches alternative to bed tax
Otago Daily Times Online News

Veteran broadcaster and would-be politician Paul Henry says Queenstown needs a better way of funding the infrastructure it needs to cope with its booming tourism industry — but not another tax. Henry, who is standing as an Act Party list…

mymotherlode.com - AP News - Travelers flocked to Illinois last year, generating over $88 billion in economic impact
Travelers flocked to Illinois last year, generating over $88 billion in economic impact
myMotherLode.com

Illinois tourism reached new peaks last year, breaking records on visitor spending and generating over $88 billion in total economic impact, Gov. JB Pritzker's office announced. The growth was driven by around 115 million domestic and international…

bbc.co.uk - Laura May McMullan - Hundreds attend Whitchurch Canal Festival despite breach on Llangollen Canal
Hundreds attend Whitchurch Canal Festival despite breach on Llangollen Canal
BBC

Laura May McMullan in Whitchurch Hundreds of people attended a canal festival on Saturday, despite much of the nearby waterway being shut due to a breach just before Christmas last year. The 25th Whitchurch Canal Festival aimed to encourage more…

bbc.co.uk - Laura May McMullan - Hundreds attend Whitchurch Canal Festival despite breach on Llangollen Canal
Hundreds attend Whitchurch Canal Festival despite breach on Llangollen Canal
BBC

Hundreds of people attended a canal festival on Saturday, despite much of the nearby waterway being shut due to a breach just before Christmas last year. The 25th Whitchurch Canal Festival aimed to encourage more people to use the canal, and…

pbs.org - María Verza, Associated Press - Why Mexican cartels are increasingly using car bombs and other explosives
Why Mexican cartels are increasingly using car bombs and other explosives
PBS

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Drug cartels across Mexico are increasingly turning to car bombs, explosives-laden drones and improvised explosive devices, a trend that could further strain Mexico's already tense relationship with U.S. President Donald…

bbc.co.uk - Dale Spridgeon - Llanfaelog: Anglesey village taken over by outsiders - councillor
Llanfaelog: Anglesey village taken over by outsiders - councillor
BBC

A seaside village in north Wales has been 'taken over by outsiders' and the Welsh language is no longer heard in its shops and cafes, according to a local councillor. Robert Llewelyn-Jones made the comments during a planning meeting about a…

koreaherald.com - Park Yuna - Yeosu's world island expo opens for 61-day run
Yeosu's world island expo opens for 61-day run
The Korea Herald

The the 2026 World Island Fair Yeosu, an international exhibition centered on islands, kicks off on Saturday in the southern coastal city of Yeosu. The 61-day expo runs through Nov. 4 at the main venue and other locations across Yeosu, including…

theguardian.com - Andrew Gumbel - After overtourism besieged Big Sur, the worst finally happened: 'People kept saying someone is going to die'
After overtourism besieged Big Sur, the worst finally happened: 'People kept saying someone is going to die'
The Guardian

California's rugged Big Sur coastline is often called a slice of heaven, 120 miles (195km) of unspoiled rocky promontories, sandy beaches and redwood forests at the foot of the Santa Lucia mountains. This year, it has endured a long summer of hell.

newtimes.co.rw - Tonny Mwiseneza - Rema all set for Kwita Izina concert-who else will perform?
Rema all set for Kwita Izina concert-who else will perform?
The New Times

Award-winning musician Rema is expected to arrive in Kigali on Friday evening ahead of his much-anticipated Kwita Izina Concert at BK Arena on Saturday, September 5. The Nigerian star returns to the stage where he made history at the inaugural 2023…

euroweeklynews.com - Harry Dennis - Spain's 2026 plan to end clock changes has failed, and the next change is already locked in
Spain's 2026 plan to end clock changes has failed, and the next change is already locked in
Euro Weekly News

Pedro Sánchez said the twice-yearly ritual barely saved energy and was doing more harm than good. Well, nearly a year on, Spain turns its clocks back again on October 25, and Brussels has now published exact dates for every changeover…

androidauthority.com - Edgar Cervantes - Insta360 wants to sell you the camera that can replace them all, and I think they can
Insta360 wants to sell you the camera that can replace them all, and I think they can
Android Authority

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Add Android Authority on Google: One of the perks of this job is that we get to see upcoming tech before the public does. For example, I went to New York City for a first look at the Insta360 X6 before its…

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