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India-Pakistan tensions hit tourism industry hard in Amritsar
Due to its proximity to the International Border with Pakistan, Amritsar finds itself at the heart of disruption, not just facing security concerns, but also experiencing an economic jolt. The hospitality industry in Amritsar has been witnessing a…
New York City Predicted Record Tourism. Then Came Trump.
New York City is expected to welcome 400,000 fewer tourists this year than it did in 2024, a decline primarily driven by negative sentiment toward the United States among foreign travelers who have reconsidered their vacations. The city's tourism…
Orlando tourism hits 75.3M visitors in 2024, nearing pre-pandemic levels - Orlando Business Journal
Orlando's tourism industry faces a complex landscape in 2025, with potential headwinds emerging even as the city celebrates record-breaking visitor numbers from the previous year. Nominate now for the Most Influential Leader Awards. Help Orlando…
Officials say anti-tourism is 'a minority feeling' in Spain. Should we believe them?
Last year, more than 50,000 people took to the streets across the Canary Islands to protest against the effects of overseas visitors. Beaches in Majorca were blockaded in response to overcrowding. Tourists were squirted with water pistols in…
TV tourism is big business - and it's booming
A version of this article originally appeared in Quartz's Obsession newsletter. Sign up here to share our Obsessions in your inbox. Every few years, a show hits so big it reshapes the travel industry. The White Lotus didn't just mint memes —…
Michelin Guide is coming to Boston, offering tourism spotlight for local restaurants - Boston Business Journal
The Michelin Guide, whose star rankings are the most sought-after in restaurants across the world, is coming to Boston through a partnership with the tourism office Meet Boston, sources tell the Boston Business Journal. The BBJ is looking forward…
Tobago Hotel and Tourism Association eager to meet new Minister
The Tobago Hotel and Tourism Association (THTA) says it is eager to meet with newly appointed Minister of Trade, Investment and Tourism, Satyakama “Kama” Maharaj, to discuss ways to grow the sector. In a statement released last night…
Tourism stats show Ireland's most popular county for staycations
Dublin was the most popular destination as the number of people opting for staycations in Ireland increased by almost 16 per cent last year, according to new figures. Irish residents treated themselves to overnight trips in other counties more than…
Pound Surges 10% As Trump Tariffs Backfire, Sparking UK Tourism Boom In The US
The British pound has surged 10% against the US dollar since early April, following the introduction of new import tariffs by US President Donald Trump. The sudden strengthening of sterling has triggered a wave of demand for American holidays, with…
Fact check: Has Canadian tourism to Florida dropped by 80 percent?
Canadians have long spent wintertime in Florida, trading in frigid temperatures for the Sunshine State's sunny beaches and spending money in restaurants and hotels that cater to Canadian tourists. But President Donald Trump's rhetoric and actions…
Goa tourism wraps up successful showcase at GITB 2025 in Jaipur
The Goa delegation, led by Sanjeev Ahuja, IAS, Secretary (Tourism), comprised Shri Kedar Naik, Director Tourism; Shri Gavin Dias, GM (Marketing), GTDC; Shri Rajesh Kale, Deputy Director (South); and several Goan co-exhibitors who actively engaged…
Canary Islands chaos as huge anti-tourism protest to wreak havoc - only one place spared
All bar one of the Canary Islands will join the protest against mass tourism on May 18. All the islands of the Canary archipelago, except one, have joined the May 18 mobilisations against the current tourism model. Following the historic…
Ministry to monitor NT dollar impact on tourism
By Shelley Shan / Staff reporter The government would closely monitor if the New Taiwan dollar's appreciation against the US dollar would affect international tourists' interest in visiting Taiwan, Minister of Transportation and Communications Chen…
Sphere CEO Not Worried About Possible Tourism Downturn: 'We Have Room to Absorb Any Issues'
With tourism to the U.S. on shaky ground and consumer sentiment waning, Sphere Entertainment Co. CEO James Dolan says the Sphere venue in Las Vegas is on sound footing. “There's a little bit of Chicken Little going on in our economy,”…
UP set to develop as eco and religious tourism hub | Dynamite News
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh continues to grow as religious tourism hub with destinations like Ayodhya, Kashi, and Mathura drawing visitors across India and abroad. Now the Terai region, featuring spots like Dudhwa, Pilibhit and Katarniaghat, is rapidly…
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