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Awards for Cork's 'unique' tourism offerings
Five Cork tourism businesses were honoured recently at the CIÉ Tours annual awards of excellence for 2025. Hayfield Manor Hotel, Kinsale Hotel & Spa, and the River Lee Hotel were all awarded merits in the hotel category. Blarney Castle and…
Rs 18,509 Crore Railway expansion cleared; Four states to gain better connectivity and tourism push | Dynamite News
The Union Cabinet has approved three major railway multi-tracking projects worth Rs 18,509 crore to enhance connectivity across Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. The expansion will add 389 km to the Indian Railways network, generate…
Kerala Tourism launches 'Travel Now, Post Later' digital campaign to promote 'mindful travel'
Kerala Tourism has launched an international digital campaign titled ‘Travel Now, Post Later,' encouraging travellers to immerse themselves fully in their experiences before sharing them online. The initiative promotes mindful travel, urging…
Tourism tax 'risks increasing the number of wild campers' near Welsh beaches
A visitor levy risks increasing the number of wild campers near beaches, lakes and lay-bys. That was the claim made at a Cyngor Gwynedd education and economy scrutiny committee this week. Wales's new visitor levy was signed into law last September…
Island's strict tourism crackdown to stop 'herds of sheep' ruining locals' lives
A stunning tourist hotspot famous for its dramatic views, beautiful beaches and glamorous lifestyle has slapped a ban on visitors in a fresh crackdown. The gorgeous island of Capri, located in the Bay of Naples, has long lured in tourists looking…
UK Unveils Seamless Digital E-Visa System to Revolutionize Tourism - Here's What You Need to Know
The United Kingdom has joined a growing list of nations-including Canada, Turkey, Germany, Brazil, Thailand, and Namibia-in embracing cutting-edge technology to boost their tourism sectors. By introducing a seamless digital e-visa system, these…
Cyprus Business Now: tourism, CySEC, Finance Minister, economy, Cyta, GDP
“The data on the growth rate of Cyprus' GDP in the fourth quarter of 2025 confirm once again the dynamism of the Cypriot economy despite the fact that the external environment is full of challenges and uncertainties,” Keravnos said.
Shakira's Concerts Boost El Salvador's Economy and Tourism Surge : The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate
Colombian singer Shakira's five-concert series in El Salvador has drawn massive crowds, filling hotels and sparking a notable economic lift for the country. The shows, part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, expanded from an initial three…
Torbay resort plans to scrap Blue Flag awards for beaches
Guy Henderson, Local Democracy Reporting Service and Jonathan Morris, South West A Devon resort is preparing to walk away from the internationally recognised Blue Flag beach awards because local leaders say the scheme no longer fits the bay's needs…
Torbay resort plans to scrap Blue Flag awards for beaches
Guy Henderson,Local Democracy Reporting Serviceand A Devon resort is preparing to walk away from the internationally recognised Blue Flag beach awards because local leaders say the scheme no longer fits the bay's needs and has become too expensive.
Why Seoul's Bukchon Hanok Village now closes to tourists after 5 p.m.
As the clock hits 5 p.m. every day, the mood shifts in Bukchon, one of Seoul's most photographed neighborhoods. The crowds thin, cameras lower and officials known as Bukchon Guardians begin walking the narrow alleys, gently reminding visitors that…
South American countries bend to Trump to curb support for Cuba
In addition to the oil blockade, several nations made additional moves this week that hit Cuba hard. Nicaragua and Guatemala, each Cuban allies, took non-oil-related measures that have amped up pressure on the Cuban regime. On Tuesday, Nicaragua…
Will a new government breathe life into Thailand's gasping cannabis industry?
What in the World, a free weekly newsletter from our foreign correspondents, is sent every Thursday. Below is an excerpt. Sign up to get the whole newsletter delivered to your inbox. Bangkok: If you've spent any time on the streets here in the last…
A mega niche
EVERY December, buses arrive from out of state, hotel rooms in the city centre fill up and tens of thousands of people gather in costume in Kuala Lumpur. They are not here for a countdown concert or a festive street party but for Comic Fiesta…
Panic in Somerset seaside village as theme park collapses into liquidation - 'it hurts'
Brean Theme Park opened in the 1940s Councillors have said the closure of a crucial UK seaside town theme park would 'really hurt'. Brean Theme Park in Somerset has been operating since the 1940s, but on January 28 appointed liquidator Nicholas…
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