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How Scarborough Open Air Theatre saved a town's tourism industry
Scarborough is a town that was built for entertainment. In its well-heeled Georgian and Edwardian heyday, there were orchestras at the Spa, dances in the ballrooms of the grand hotels, and for the more adventurous, big game fishing for tuna. After…
Amsterdam proposes new drastic tourism policies, including a 20% tourist tax
Tourism could be completely transformed in Amsterdam following local government proposals that include a 20 per cent tourist tax, the closure of the cruise port and the buyout of businesses from the city centre. Amsterdam already has one of the…
HK looks to Central Asia study tours with eased air travel: tourism sector
As direct flights between Hong Kong and Kazakhstan begin in the first quarter of next year, the city's tourism sector is eyeing opportunities to develop educational tours in Central Asia. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT According to Chief Executive…
Ellsworth launches platform to promote year-round tourism
The city of Ellsworth has teamed with the Heart of Ellsworth downtown advocacy group to launch DiscoverEllsworth.org, a tourism platform aimed at positioning the Hancock County city as a year-round destination and regional hub for Maine's Downeast…
Spanish Tourism Giant Meliá Abandons Nearly Half Its Hotels in Cuba
The massive international hotel chain Meliá, based in Spain, announced on Wednesday that it would stop operating 15 of the 34 hotels it currently administers in Cuba. In a statement made public on Wednesday and shared with the relevant…
Kerala plans Responsible Tourism initiatives: Minister Vishnunadh
Minister Tourism P C Vishnunadh speaking at the inauguration of the second edition of Global Travel Market (GTM 2026) and Metro Expedition-GTM Tourism Awards ceremony. Also seen are Minister for Tourism and Culture, Andhra Pradesh, Kandula Durgesh;…
AP wins 'Best Tourism Promotion State' award at GTM-2026
Andhra Pradesh Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh on Thursday received “Best Tourism Promotion State” award at the Global Travel Market (GTM) 2026, held at Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. The Minister dedicated…
Orihuela embraces Smart Tourism
Orihuela is making it easier than ever for visitors to explore its rich history and culture, thanks to a series of new accessibility projects designed to remove barriers and improve the tourist experience. One of the biggest additions is the…
Limassol Greens aims to reshape tourism and lifestyle sector
Limassol Greens officially inaugurated its integrated golf resort and residential development this week, 2026, marking a major milestone for one of Cyprus' most ambitious tourism, lifestyle and investment projects. The ceremony, held on June 3…
Full list of England's best hotels, B&Bs and pubs for 2026
VisitEngland held its prestigious 2026 Awards for Excellence on Wednesday night (June 3), revealing a host of worthy winners at a glittering ceremony. Spanning 17 categories — from Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year to Experience of the…
Canary Islands' first drop in tourism since the pandemic amid travel uncertainty
The uncertainty around travel has reportedly had a significant impact on one of Europe's holiday hotspots this year as it has recorded its first significant drop in foreign tourism since the pandemic in 2020. While the Canary Islands are one of the…
Dubai strengthens position as global hub for luxury real estate and experiential tourism
Dubai strengthens position as global hub for luxury real estate and experiential tourism Heart of Europe's Portofino Festival showcases innovative hospitality and rising demand for local lifestyle experiences Dubai: Dubai continues to reinforce its…
Dubai Turns to New Visitors and Events to Ride Out Iran War Tourism Slump
Every tool is in play. What's missing is a lasting ceasefire. Dubai Tourism is counting on a busy events calendar, new visitor categories, and lessons learned during the 2008 global financial crisis and Covid to ride out the demand shock triggered…
Infosys founders-backed Tamara Leisure launches new hotel brand for religious tourism
Tamara Leisure Experiences (TLE) has forayed into the religious tourism segment with a new hotel brand designed to meet the needs of pilgrims. Hotels under the Rae by Tamara brand will provide faith-conscious dining options like Satvik meals and…
Syria tries to revive hospitality industry with new Tourist Police Unit
Damascus has created a new Tourism Police Unit, responsible for the security of visitors in the country, as part of plans to bolster Syria's reviving hospitality industry, Syrian Tourism Minister Mazen Al Salhani announced at the Syria Private…
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