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Azerbaijan eyes Middle East as strategic market for tourism exports
Azerbaijan's outreach to Jordan points to a broader ambition: positioning the country as a competitive destination for Middle Eastern travellers. The meetings held in Amman on November 2, bringing together 66 tourism representatives from 48…
Glamping site named 'Scotland's best' campsite in national tourism awards
The accolade is the latest in a string of successes for the award-winning site, which has previously been named the UK's top campsite by Camping magazine and Scotland's best campsite by outdoor accommodation booking platform Pitchup.com. Drummohr…
France demand remains strong despite protests, says tourism chief
Nov 5, 202608:55 GMT by Andrew McQuarrie Atout France chief executive Adam Oubuih UK bookings to France have withstood the recent political unrest in the destination, according to Atout France chief executive Adam Oubuih. Protesters in a number of…
Croatia reports rise in UK visitors as tourism board targets year-round growth
Nov 5, 202613:30 GMT by Alice Barnes-Brown Croatia has reported a 2% increase in UK visitors this year, with its national tourism board outlining plans to attract more British holidaymakers outside the peak summer season. Croatian National Tourist…
UK tour operators indicate capacity hikes to Cyprus, says deputy tourism minister
Nov 5, 202610:23 GMT by Juliet Dennis UK tour operators have indicated they will increase capacity to Cyprus in 2027, according to the country's deputy tourism minister. Kostas Koumis said he was optimistic about next year after initial talks with…
Abta welcomes positive talks with Maldives tourism minister over tax concerns
Nov 5, 202600:07 GMT by Robin Murray Abta has welcomed positive talks with the Maldivian government over its tourism tax proposals following a meeting with the country's tourism minister at World Travel Market London. The association's director of…
Gang Chaos in Caribbean Tourism Hotspot: State of Emergency Takes Over Belize
The government of Belize this week declared a state of emergency after the Central American nation went through what local outlets described as one of the “bloodiest” weekends in recent history. Local outlets detailed that the state…
Cyprus Business Now: women, startups, tourism, Invest Cyprus, inflation, energy
The event, entitled ‘Financial Literacy for Cypriot Women', is being organised by the Cyprus Financial Literacy and Education Committee (CyFLEC) and the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) at The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection. Bringing…
Middle Georgia Economic Development: Housing Study, Tourism Leadership, and Business Opportunities
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon-Bibb County P&Z unveils an ambitious 2050 housing plan aimed at shaping the region's future, while Warner Robins taps new leadership to boost local tourism and economic growth. Here is a breakdown of this week's…
What Real Estate Investors Should Understand About The Orlando Market
Rodrigo Schiavo - Founder & Managing Director, SVN | Premier Capital Advisors; Co-Founder, CEO & President, JH333 Financial Holding, LLC. For years, the story surrounding Orlando, Florida, real estate has largely focused on population growth…
How Norway flipped Trump's name-calling into destination marketing
After President Donald Trump called Norway a “shithouse country,” its tourism agency turned the insult into a marketing opportunity to promote its designer bathrooms. Trump criticized Norway at a rally in Michigan on October 25…
The Swiss hotel industry is making up ground again in September
Hotel Industry Reports More Overnight Stays in September (stock photo) The Swiss hotel industry recorded significantly more overnight stays in September 2026. Thanks to increased domestic and international demand, the industry has been able to…
UK market to Portugal grows in 'incomparable' year to date
Nov 5, 202614:00 GMT by Robin Searle Portugal is set to report increased visitor numbers from the UK this year, with growing interest in regions beyond the Algarve. Carlos Abade, president of Visit Portugal, described 2026 as “a year not…
Disrespectful tourists are a top concern for Hawaii residents, survey finds
Fewer Hawaii residents believe tourism is worth the problems it brings, as concerns grow over how the industry affects their quality of life. That's according to findings from a spring 2026 resident sentiment survey, recently released by the…
Significant step' for tourist tax plan in Bristol and Bath
The plan to give metro mayors the power to impose a ‘tourist tax' on people staying in hotel rooms has taken a big step forward with the Government laying out exactly how it might work. And the West of England's metro mayor Helen Godwin - a…
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