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In Queenstown, Tourism Sustainability Comes Down To Earth
Michael Sly, Queenstown's Compost King, shows off a handful of fresh lawn latte powder at his fruit stand. On the shortest day of the year in Queenstown, New Zealand, the serrated edge of Single Cone mountain casts a long, blue shadow over a valley…
Bhatti Seeks Action Plan to Integrate Tourism, Culture and Temples
Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka asked the Telangana Sangeeta Nataka Akademi to prepare an action plan to integrate tourism and culture by connecting Unesco-recognised heritage sites like Ramappa temple with other ancient…
The best in Highland hospitality - who deserves to be rewarded for tourism excellence in 2026?
Tourism and hospitality businesses across the Highlands and Islands can be seen as the backbone of the region. It is hard to understate their importance to the local economy and in turn its contribution nationally. Highland businesses and…
United Kingdom Ignites a Stunning 27% Surge in Ireland's Tourism, Driving Unmatched Growth in Dublin, Cork, and Beyond
The United Kingdom has emerged as a powerhouse behind Ireland's recent tourism boom, spearheading an extraordinary 27 percent surge that outpaces contributions from Canada, Germany, France, Italy, the United States, Portugal, and several other key…
Both a lament and a pep talk at sustainable tourism conference
“This is a celebratory event – I do understand. It's not my intention to make it all doom and gloom,” joked Boris Erg of IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), one of the speakers at the ‘European…
Maine does not need to choose between tourism and energy | Opinion
Rep. Gerry Runte, D-York, represents parts of York and Wells and the town of Ogunquit in the Maine House of Representatives. He serves on the Energy Utilities and Technology Committee. A recent Sunday op-ed, “Maine must not go from…
Developing | Iran strikes day 3: markets open with sharp sell-off in futures and Asian shares
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP's journalism by subscribing. US Dow futures dropped 400-570 points overnight, S&P 500 futures were down 1 per cent, while Nasdaq futures…
Robots, jets and yachts: Hong Kong aims for new fairs to woo big spenders
Hong Kong aims to host fairs on robotics, yachts and small jets – events never before held in the city – to cement its status as an international exhibition hub and attract big spenders, the commerce minister has said. Secretary for…
Can This French Startup Make Hotels Eco-Friendly Without Annoying Guests? Find Out How!
Luniwave, a trailblazing startup from France, is on a mission to reshape everyday behaviors into sustainable habits, all while ensuring comfort remains untouched. By integrating gamification and behavioral sciences into their system, Luniwave is…
Homeless pods 'to prevent death' and new homes among latest plans
Plans to transform an old industrial yard into residential dwellings and the erection of emergency homeless pods are among the latest planning applications submitted to Cornwall Council. Every week dozens of applications are validated by Cornwall…
Dubai hotels ordered not to evict stranded Brits amid Middle East crisis
Hotels across Dubai have been instructed that stranded tourists must not be evicted from their rooms under any circumstances - offering much-needed reassurance for British holidaymakers stuck in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai's Department of…
UAE stock markets to close for two days amid Iran strikes
The United Arab Emirates said its two key markets will close for two days of the week, avoiding a possible meltdown after the Gulf country was repeatedly hit as Iran retaliated against US-Israeli airstrikes. Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Dubai…
Air traffic chaos hits the Gulf
Iran is pounding the Gulf's aviation industry. Drones hit airports in Bahrain, Dubai, and Kuwait, and airspace is closed everywhere except Oman and Saudi Arabia. Hundreds of jets operated by Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways are grounded…
Officials double down on sweeping ban on troubling animal practice: 'Should be banned everywhere
Costa Rica is permanently establishing its role in wildlife protection after officials doubled down on the country's sport hunting ban. Costa Rica is a leader in conservation, protecting over 5% of the world's biodiversity. That's a lot, especially…
Iconic Kent tourist attraction reopens after nearly six years
Phil HarrisonSouth East, Canterbury A Kent tourist attraction has re-opened with new owners after closing during the Covid pandemic. The Canterbury Tales, based on the 13th Century stories of Geoffrey Chaucer, has been shut since April 2020, after…
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