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This European country is having a tourism boom - despite tension from residents
Spain is anticipating a further surge in foreign visitors and increased spending in 2026, building on a record-breaking year that saw 97 million tourists flock to the country. Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu confirmed the optimistic outlook on…
The new unmissable stop on Tasmania's wine tourism trail
Sam Connew is being unexpectedly humble. The winemaker is hosting a tasting of back vintages of the riesling and pinot noir she has grown since 2016 at her Palisander vineyard in the Coal River Valley, outside Hobart. The venue is the stunning…
Black Banx: Globalizing the Banking Experience in Travel and Tourism
The travel and tourism industry has always been fueled by discovery, connection, and movement across borders. But in today's digital-first economy, one element ties it all together more than ever before—seamless financial transactions. From…
Nebraska Tourism Conference is a networking staycation
Nebraska Tourism Conference is a networking staycation Industry insiders gather from across the state for this two-day event THE NEBRASKA TOURISM CONFERENCE IS COMING UP, AND HERE TO TELL US ALL ABOUT IT IS LILY ULLMAN FROM VISIT NEBRASKA. LILY…
Spain smashes tourism record
Spain has once again raised the bar for global travel, welcoming a record 97 million international tourists in 2025, marking the second consecutive year the country has set a new benchmark for visitor numbers. The milestone underscores tourism's…
FITUR 2026: The world's biggest tourism fair in the heart of Spain
CONNECTIONS, tourism, and five days on the go for Spain's vibrant and bustling capital: the annual Feria Internacional de Turismo (International Tourism Trade Fair), or FITUR, will take place in the IFEMA event venue from January 21 to January 25…
Cyprus joins new EU-funded initiative to modernise tourism SMEs
The implementation of the EU-funded ReTour programme, designed to strengthen the resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises in the tourism sector across the Mediterranean, has officially begun, including in Cyprus. According to an…
How Overland turned small-town tourism into sales
On a crisp January morning, Roger Leahy is soaking up the Florida sunshine while talking shop over Zoom. The co-owner of luxury sheepskin and outerwear brand Overland has reason to relax. The family business, founded by Leahy's parents in New…
UK and USA amongst world's best set-jetting locations
Trend for set-jetting shows no signs of stopping READ MORE: How Stranger Things has started a travel boom to a magical waterfall in Iceland - and all the filming spots you can visit Set-jetting - plotting a holiday around your favourite TV show or…
I married an Irishman and moved to Ireland 10 years ago. My life is far from the fairy tale my friends back home imagine.
Whenever I tell someone back home in Kentucky that my husband is Irish and we live in Ireland, they get this dreamy look in their eyes. I can imagine what they probably think my life looks like: living in a thatched-roof cottage, strolling among…
Ryanair to cut 1 million seats at airport serving three UK cities
Ryanair has announced major changes at a European airport that serves three UK cities. The airline has revealed it is making cutbacks that will affect one European airport that serves passengers to and from Manchester, Newcastle and Edinburgh. The…
Breaking down the $2.3trillion global sports economy
Anyone who went to any live sport over the holidays, has booked a skiing holiday recently, or just renewed their gym membership will not be shocked to hear the global sports industry is doing quite well. But now, thanks to a landmark report by the…
All the barriers to rare earth mining in Greenland
Greenland 's formidable environment, underdeveloped infrastructure, and challenging geology have consistently thwarted attempts to establish mines for the rare earth elements crucial to numerous high-tech products. Even as US President Donald Trump…
Foreign tourist visits to Spain hit record high in 2025: minister
World MADRID, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- A total of 97 million foreign tourists visited Spain in 2025, setting a new all-time record for international visitors to the country, Spanish Minister of Industry and Tourism Jordi Hereu announced on Thursday. The…
National Tourism Day 2026: History, significance, and celebrations
National Tourism Day was established on January 25, 1949, to mark the formation of the Indian Ministry of Tourism. It was introduced to create awareness about tourism as a major contributor to India's economic growth and social development. The…
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