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Promote responsible tourism to unlock Kollam's potential: Minister
The district holds boundless potential for tourism, and by championing responsible tourism, it can drive a major breakthrough in this sector, Minister Shibu Baby John has said here on Sunday. Speaking at the inauguration of the seminar series…
What every part of North Wales is doing with tourism tax on overnight stays
The last Welsh Government passed legislation for a Visitor Levy in Wales. Under the 'tourism tax' people would have to pay £1.30 per person to stay overnight in hotels, cottages and caravans in Wales. There was a reduced 75p charge for…
NBC5 In Depth: Adirondack visitors staying longer, spending more, tourism study finds
Updated: 11:45 PM EDT Oct 1, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ NBC5 In Depth: Adirondack visitors staying longer, spending more, tourism study finds Updated: 11:45 PM EDT Oct 1, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Visitors…
More Tales of the Economics President
Overseas visitors to the US are on track to drop by almost two million year-on-year, with even the FIFA Men's World Cup failing to arrest the decline in tourism. The slide is hurting the US economy, and as Axios put it, is partly “…
China's holiday consumption market posts steady growth
Tourists interact with actors at Yangliuqing ancient town in Tianjin, north China, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ran) Consumer spending across China is holding steady midway through the seven-day National Day holiday, with early data pointing to stable…
Fire Near Machu Picchu Access Road Kills One, Leaves Two With Burns
A fire burning near the main access road to the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru has killed one person and left two others injured, officials confirmed. The blaze began on Friday in the Sacred Valley of the Cusco region, an area that…
Yes, we ordered the demolition of La Pleasure Beach Resort -SSNIT - The Ghanaian Chronicle
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has confirmed its involvement in the demolition of the La Pleasure Beach Resort last Friday, which has caused controversy and ruffled feathers. In a statement issued late hours of Friday, 2…
The bold ideas to future-proof Melbourne's sporting heartland
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Cricket Victoria chief executive Nick Cummins still remembers the excitement when he first sat in the MCG's brand-new 45,000-capacity Great Southern…
Aklan diocese decries Boracay's first casino
KALIBO, Aklan — The Diocese of Kalibo has opposed Boracay's first casino, urging government officials to prioritize family welfare and the common good over gambling revenues. In a pastoral statement, Bishop Cyril Villareal warned that…
Economy shows signs of strength, strain | Tatiana Bailey
The September economic data continued to tell a mixed story about the national, state and local economies. Retailers that reflect discretionary spending (often coined “luxury” goods) mostly report strong sales while retailers like…
I've lived on Falklands Islands my whole life - there's one huge misconception
The Falkland Islands are the most controversial foreign territory to fly beneath the British flag, but for locals, their true spirit can't be contested. The picture that many Brits have of the Falklands is that of grim footage from the conflict…
EU services lead business economy as Cyprus follows wider trend
Services accounted for more than half of the EU's business economy value added in 2024, with the sector also employing more than half of the bloc's business workforce, according to Eurostat data highlighting the importance of services to economies…
For the first time: Direct flights from Israel to the Kingdom of Bhutan
Bhutan, one of the most isolated and intriguing countries in Asia, is drawing closer to Israelis for the first time without the need for a connecting flight. The kingdom's national airline, Drukair, will operate five direct flights from Israel to…
As Thailand cracks down on foreigners, a tourist paradise reconsiders its welcome
As tourists step off the pier on Thailand's Koh Phangan island, they are greeted by a sales pitch tailored to outsiders – billboards touting luxury beachfront plots or clifftop villas as high-yield investments, a message repeated along the…
Climb aboard as Cornwall prepares to say fond farewell to Scillonian III
In March next year a page will turn in the history of the Isles of Scilly when, after decades of loyal service, the Scillonian III will be replaced by the Scillonian IV ferry as it take its first passengers to and from the islands. After 50 years…
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