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The island dubbed 'Hawaii of Europe' starts tourism crack down
READ MORE: Madeira crowned the world's top trending destination for 2026 – and flights from the UK start from just £43 Located 600 miles from mainland Portugal, Madeira is famous for its distinctive landscapes, which includes dramatic…
Outside In | Will tourism slump force Trump to rethink his unilateral approach?
As Hong Kong braces itself for the Lunar New Year tourist surge, and perhaps long-awaited evidence of a return to the tourism heydays of 2017 and 2018, spare a thought for the US and mounting evidence of a “Trump slump” in US tourism…
Tourism accounted for 4.5 per cent of economy in 2024
048347f5-7177-4305-be8f-eba9235808ac The tourism industry added $410 million to the island's economy in 2024, according to recently released figures. The 2024 Tourism Satellite Account report, produced by the Department of Statistics, stated that…
Trump is making foreign tourism great again. How much will he hurt the World Cup?
With an upcoming FIFA World Cup being staged across the nation, 2026 was supposed to be a bumper year for tourism to the United States, driven in part by hordes of arriving soccer fans. And yet, the U.S. tourism industry is worried. While the rest…
Fire in Crans-Montana has had little effect on Swiss tourism
“The event has received a lot of international attention,” says a spokesperson for Valais Promotion in response to an enquiry from the news agency AWP. However, there were no noticeable changes in bookings for Valais as a whole. In…
Various hydel tourism projects launched in Idukki
Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty has announced the implementation of several projects aimed at revitalising the hydel tourism sector. Speaking at the virtual inauguration of the initiatives under the Kerala Hydel Tourism Centre (KHTC) on…
UAE Solidifies Global Leadership in Aviation, Tourism In 2025
The United Arab Emirates aviation sector reached record milestones in 2025, solidifying its position as a primary global logistics hub amid unprecedented growth in passenger traffic and expanded international connectivity. Dubai International (DXB)…
Give tourism a boost
Elephants are not raised on peanuts. India must create 10 million jobs annually to employ its youth and preserve social harmony. With 48 million employed and every rupee invested generating 3.5 times more jobs than the economy's average, tourism…
Shanghai Records Surge in Inbound Tourism in 2025, Welcoming Over 9.36 Million Visitors
SHANGHAI, Feb. 12, 2026 /CNW/ -- Shanghai's tourism market rebounded strongly in 2025, with inbound travel rising sharply throughout the year. The city received 9.3602 million inbound visitors over the year, further cementing its position as a…
Board of Indian Railway Catering&Tourism Corp. recommends Second Interim dividend
Last Updated: Feb 13 2026 | 10:06 AM IST Indian Railway Catering&Tourism Corp. announced that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 12 February 2026, inter alia, have recommended the Second Interim dividend of Rs 3.5 per…
Cyprus tourism sector diversifies as UK share eases and Israel grows
Cyprus' tourism sector achieved record-breaking arrivals and revenues in 2025, underscoring strong real income growth and improved market diversification, according to a analysis by Eurobank's Konstantinos Vrachimis. Total tourist arrivals reached…
Local tourism, businesses in Gulmarg expect a boost ahead of 'Khelo India' winter games
With abundant and timely snowfall this year, the sixth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) is scheduled in Gulmarg in the last week of February, fuelling a surge of optimism among athletes and local businesses alike. Following a…
Cyprus underestimates its untapped tourism wealth, says port chief
The cruise industry can become a key driver of growth for the Cypriot economy, provided it operates with sustainable practices and respect for the city, DP World Limassol CEO Charles Pitout said. “We don't want cruise ships that bring…
Vietnam, mainland China among top Lunar New Year destinations for Hongkongers
South Korea, Japan, Vietnam and mainland China are emerging as popular Lunar New Year destinations for Hongkongers this year, as residents take advantage of a calendar arrangement allowing them to enjoy nine consecutive days off by taking just two…
MP urges council to invest in 'golden tourism goose' ahead of Cliff Lift debate
A local demonstration against plans to permanently close Whitby Cliff Lift was held at the lift on Thursday, February 12, with around 70 people in attendance. Dozens of people turned out despite the heavy rain and strong wind to…
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