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taipeitimes.com - 台北時報 - Alaskan village tries to revive its polar bear tourism industry
Alaskan village tries to revive its polar bear tourism industry
Taipei Times

By Mark Thiessen / AP, ANCHORAGE, Alaska Late every summer, hulking white bears gather outside a tiny Alaska native village on the edge of the continent, far above the arctic circle, to feast on whale carcasses left behind by hunters and to wait…

traveloffpath.com - Vinicius Costa - This Safe & Beautiful European Country Is Breaking All Time Tourism Records
This Safe & Beautiful European Country Is Breaking All Time Tourism Records
Travel Off Path

Step aside France, Italy, Spain: there's a new cooler kid in the block, one that isn't drowing in a wave of crime, or buckling under the weight of overtourism for once. Tucked away in its well-protected, cozy Central-Eastern European nook, Hungary…

dailymail.com - Polly Dunbar - Harrowing reality of cut price cosmetic surgery tourism
Harrowing reality of cut price cosmetic surgery tourism
Mail Online

As soon as Lisa Sullivan came round from having a tummy tuck and breast-lift at a clinic in Istanbul, she knew something was wrong. ‘I'd gone into shock; I was freezing cold and in so much pain,' she says. Drifting in and out of…

express.co.uk - Chris Samuel - England's 3 best tourist attractions named - and none are in London
England's 3 best tourist attractions named - and none are in London
Daily Express

An address synonymous with Britain's victory over Nazi Germany is among the shortlist. Three tourist destinations have been shortlisted a national gold award recognising the best attractions in England - and none of them are in London, Yorkshire or…

dailymail.com - Jo Tweedy - America's tourism own goal? Why Canada could be World Cup's big winner
America's tourism own goal? Why Canada could be World Cup's big winner
Mail Online

Overseas visitor figures to America dropped by 5.5 per cent in 2025 International tourism spending in Canada is expected to rise by 6 per cent from 2025 READ MORE: Americans are just discovering the 'quaint seaside town' of Liverpool due to a rush…

express.co.uk - Chris Samuel - Not in London, Yorkshire or Cornwall - UK's 3 'best' pubs named
Not in London, Yorkshire or Cornwall - UK's 3 'best' pubs named
Daily Express

The Kirkstyle Inn and Sportsman's Rest in Northumberland is among the shortlist. Three pubs have been shortlisted for an award recognising the best boozers in the country - and none of them are in London, Yorkshire or Cornwall. Last Wednesday…

forbes.com - Jim Dobson - The Rise Of Astrotourism: 25 Hotels Leading The Stargazing Trend
The Rise Of Astrotourism: 25 Hotels Leading The Stargazing Trend
Forbes

3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat in Switzerland. This secluded hotel features its own planetarium Astrotourism has grown from a specialized interest into a broader travel trend. Not long ago, a telescope in a hotel room was just a decorative touch. Now…

scmp.com - Llewellyn Cheung - Video | Behind the viral rise of China's 'cyberpunk city'
Video | Behind the viral rise of China's 'cyberpunk city'
South China Morning Post

Chongqing, also known as ‘the most confusing city' has become one of China's most popular tourism attraction spots in recent years. Many Chinese and international social media content creators have hopped on the viral trend of making videos…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - Hong Kong Cinema Day attendance jumps as Rosanna Law touts strong year for film
Hong Kong Cinema Day attendance jumps as Rosanna Law touts strong year for film
The Standard

Hong Kong's annual 'Cinema Day' saw a significant surge in attendance, with moviegoers flocking to 52 cinemas across the city to enjoy 54 local and international films for a special price of just HK$30 per ticket. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT…

independent.co.uk - Stefanie Dazio - Getting the most out of barrier-free tours for yourself or someone with a disability
Getting the most out of barrier-free tours for yourself or someone with a disability
The Independent

For people living with disabilities, barriers to tourism can range from the obvious — such as an out-of-service elevator — to the unseen, like an outing that's too long or a setting that's too loud. As the baby boom generation ages…

thehindu.com - Peerzada Ashiq - J&K CM Omar Abdullah pitches Kashmir as ideal shooting destination to South Indian filmmakers
J&K CM Omar Abdullah pitches Kashmir as ideal shooting destination to South Indian filmmakers
The Hindu

Pitching Kashmir as an ideal destination for film shooting to South Indian filmmakers, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday (April 25, 2026) said his government will create “a friendly and enabling environment for artists and…

walesonline.co.uk - Andrew Forgrave - Anger over 'crazy' new camping rules in Wales could 'kill' the industry
Anger over 'crazy' new camping rules in Wales could 'kill' the industry
Wales Online

Significant reforms designed to enhance pop-up campsites in Wales have encountered planning and exclusion difficulties. One proprietor described the new regulations as 'crazy' while an industry leader warned they will 'kill' temporary camping and…

winnipegfreepress.com - Stefanie Dazio, The Associated Press - Getting the most out of barrier-free tours for yourself or someone with a disability
Getting the most out of barrier-free tours for yourself or someone with a disability
Winnipeg Free Press

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scmp.com - SCMP Editorial - Editorial | Hong Kong's natural heritage needs preserving amid holiday crush
Editorial | Hong Kong's natural heritage needs preserving amid holiday crush
South China Morning Post

The Labour Day holiday is expected to live up to its “golden week” name by providing a welcome boost to the Hong Kong economy, but it will also test the city's ability to balance an expected tourism surge with environmental…

standard.co.uk - Nicholas Cecil - How Sadiq Khan's former power hub is being transformed
How Sadiq Khan's former power hub is being transformed
Evening Standard

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