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French focus planned by Jersey tourism bosses in 2026 - BBC News
Bringing French visitors over will be a 'big focus' for Jersey's tourism board next year, its boss has said. Tricia Warwick, chief executive of Visit Jersey, said there had been a drop in the number of tourists from the neighbouring country during…
Tiong says tourism growth strengthened with higher arrivals, spending
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's tourism sector continues strong growth this year with international arrivals rising sharply from 2024 levels, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. For January to July 2025, Malaysia recorded 24.5 million foreign arrivals, up…
Las Vegas Strip casinos hope this week's F1 race will reverse the international tourism slump
The 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix festivities will take place November 20-22 on the Las Vegas Strip Circuit. The event is expected to have official attendance of between 300,000 and 315,000 fans for the race weekend, capped off by the main event The…
The Sports Tourism Capital of the Future
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London tourism tax looks likely - here's how it could work
The Mayor of London has cautiously welcomed reports that he will be granted the power to impose a tourist levy on visitors staying overnight in the capital, and a report outlines how such a tax could work in London. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is…
Tiger safari on non-forest land, no night tourism: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday directed that tiger safaris shall be established only on “non-forest land or degraded forest land in buffer areas provided they are not part of a tiger corridor.” Penning the 80-page verdict, Chief Justice…
FIDE World Cup 2025 boosts Goa's push for sports-driven tourism: Officials
With Goa fast emerging as a preferred host for major international sporting events, the State is now setting its sights on a promising new frontier in its tourism landscape - sports tourism, officials said. Sports events not only help the tourism…
Why Travelers Are Flocking to Italy, Spain, and Japan in 2026: New Trends in Wellness, Sports Tourism, and Book-Inspired Holidays - Travel And Tour World
As global travel rebounds and evolves in 2026, Italy, Spain, and Japan are emerging as top destinations for discerning travelers seeking more than traditional sightseeing. A surge in wellness retreats, innovative sports tourism, and holidays…
Cyprus Business Now: tourism, vehicles, legal migrants, real estate
According to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat), tourist arrivals reached 537,744 during this time, up 17.1 per cent from the 459,106 recorded in October 2024. For January to October 2025, total arrivals amounted to 4,142,534, compared with…
Caribbean Holidays International Founder Khurshid Alam Wins 'National Icon of the Year 2025' Award
New Delhi: Mr. Khurshid Alam, Founder and Director of Caribbean Holidays International Pvt. Ltd., has been honoured with the prestigious “National Icon of the Year 2025” award for his outstanding contribution to the Travel and…
Visitors to marine parks required to take own rubbish back to land
PUTRAJAYA: All visitors to marine parks in the country will be required to take all their rubbish back to the mainland for disposal starting from Jan 1, 2026. The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry said this constitutes part of efforts to curb…
US ally braces for economic blow from China
China is weaponizing tourism to punish Japan over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks on Taiwan. With Chinese travelers reportedly canceling trips in large numbers, one economist predicts the resulting losses could shave as much as 0.29…
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Visit Washington for High-Stakes Talks
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to visit the United States for a high-level working trip focused on strengthening defense cooperation, expanding economic partnerships, and advancing regional diplomacy. The visit, expected to take…
Travel Foundation urges industry backing for climate action agenda
Nov 18, 202511:27 GMT by Phil Davies A global action agenda for tourism's climate transition by the end of the decade has been outlined by the Travel Foundation. Four practical ideas feature in an effort to shift the sector towards a “more…
Backlash at Rachel Reeves' plan to tax hotel and Airbnb stays
Rachel Reeves faced a furious backlash over plans to impose a ‘bed tax' on hotel stays and holiday rentals. In a move which could cost British holidaymakers more than £500million in additional tax, the Chancellor is set to give mayors…
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