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Japan's tourism industry begins to feel pain of Iran war
Despite a record number of foreign tourists last month, the economic impact of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is starting to hit Japan's inbound tourism industry, as travelers from Europe cancel their reservations and uncertainty grows as to…
Rory McIlroy: Golfer's success is 'priceless' for golf tourism in Northern Ireland
Golf tourism in Northern Ireland is on a roll following Rory McIlroy's back-to-back triumphs at the Masters at Augusta National. The region was already basking in a golden glow after Royal Portrush's successful hosting of The Open last year.
Rory McIlroy: Golfer's success is 'priceless' for golf tourism in Northern Ireland
Ross McKee and Catherine Moore, BBC News NI Golf tourism in Northern Ireland is on a roll following Rory McIlroy's back-to-back triumphs at the Masters at Augusta National. The region was already basking in a golden glow after Royal Portrush's…
Editorial | Stamp out coercive shopping tours to uphold Hong Kong's reputation
The adage that there is no such thing as a free lunch has stood the test of time. Tour package deals that are too good to be true are no exception. When the real cost emerges, they can spark disputes that inflict a reputational cost on the tourism…
The glaring weakness in North Wales tourism and how Visitor Levy could help
Wales' new visitor levy could help transform tourism in Gwynedd and elsewhere in North Wales, according to a new report by Bangor University. If proceeds are reinvested and used wisely, they would support a shift toward a “higher-value…
Croatia, but cheaper': The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026
Many can relate to the buzz of stumbling upon a hidden gem. This year, more people are seeking out 'authentic' holiday experiences abroad rather than all-inclusive tourist traps, according to ABTA, the association for British travel agents. ABTA…
Not Majorca, Crete or Corfu - the holiday island most popular with Brits
This tiny island welcomes more vistors than the world's fifth-largest country While the likes of Majorca, and Greece's Corfu, Crete and Santorini continue to draw millions each year, it is another European island entirely that claims the top spot…
Air New Zealand introduces bunk beds for economy passengers
Air New Zealand is launching an innovative way for economy passengers to sleep on long-haul flights with bunk beds on board. The airline will open bookings next month for its “Skynest” seats, which will allow economy class passengers…
Posh Cornish hotel is offering to pay guests to come
A luxury hotel in Cornwall will offset guests' cost of fuel to get there in a bid to ease the burden on holidaymakers at a time of economic uncertainty. Hugh Ridgway, co-founder of St Moritz Hotel & Cowshed Spa, decided to foot the petrol bill for…
Why a Ritz-Carlton has been named 'world's most controversial hotel
READ MORE: Claustrophobic and depressing: The windowless 'capsule' hotel room is 'shrinkflation' at its worst Deep in Kenya's wilderness, a new luxury retreat promises one of the most exclusive safari experiences in Africa. A Ritz-Carlton lodge in…
Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting April 14: At the same time, the agency pointed out that an initiative by the European Union to boost pay transparency during the hiring process may affect the local job market. The…
The UK's 'best' market town with thriving high street that has 0 empty shops
The beautiful market town is in Wales Across the UK, high streets are facing a tough time. Many towns have seen well-known shops close their doors and boarded-up windows and “to let” signs have become a familiar sight. Rising costs…
Living Nostradamus says big Royal Family prediction is happening right now
The Brazilian psychic claimed Prince William is taking an 'unusually heightened role' A psychic dubbed the 'Living Nostradamus' has claimed one of his huge Royal Family predictions is taking place right now. Athos Salomé, a 39-year-old…
Wealth-Tax Fever Is Spreading to Less-Wealthy States
Maine has one of the nation's smaller economies, rooted in timber, lobster, manufacturing and tourism. But it also has growing pockets of wealth, which have caught the attention of state bean counters. Maine this month joined a growing list of blue…
Fred Harvey's Grand Vision
As the railroads expanded west across the United States, train travel became more common and gave people a direct line to once-inaccessible places like the Grand Canyon. But the journey was difficult, with hard wooden benches, overcrowded coaches…
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