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bbc.co.uk - Keir Mackenzie - Brighton 'tourism tax' proposal concerns local businesses
Brighton 'tourism tax' proposal concerns local businesses
BBC

Keir Mackenzie, in Brighton and Jacob Panons, South East People in the tourism sector in Brighton say they are concerned over a potential 'tourism tax', with one hotelier saying it could 'just end up as another bill' for businesses. Brighton & Hove…

bbc.co.uk - Keir Mackenzie - Brighton 'tourism tax' proposal concerns local businesses
Brighton 'tourism tax' proposal concerns local businesses
BBC

People in the tourism sector in Brighton say they are concerned over a potential 'tourism tax', with one hotelier saying it could 'just end up as another bill' for businesses. Brighton & Hove City Council leaders are lobbying the government to…

thestandard.com.hk - Marco Lam - HK tourism push refreshed with neon-inspired 'Only in Hong Kong' branding
HK tourism push refreshed with neon-inspired 'Only in Hong Kong' branding
The Standard

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will launch a new global promotion campaign under the slogan “Only in Hong Kong,” aiming to highlight the city's unique travel experiences and reinforce its positioning as an international hub.

bbc.co.uk - Jake Wallace - Global flight price hike may help island tourism, says Aurigny
Global flight price hike may help island tourism, says Aurigny
BBC

Global fuel surcharges on the price of plane tickets could entice more people to Guernsey, according to airline Aurigny. Operators across the globe, including Aurigny, have reduced their flight schedules and raised prices to counter the rising cost…

rappler.com - Rappler.com - Marcos names trade diplomat Dita Angara-Mathay as new tourism chief
Marcos names trade diplomat Dita Angara-Mathay as new tourism chief
RAPPLER

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed trade diplomat Dita Angara-Mathay as the new tourism secretary, replacing Christina Garcia-Frasco. Malacañang said in a press statement on Friday, April 10, that…

indianexpress.com - Nikhil Ghanekar - Draft master plan: Tourism, infra push for greenfield city on Great Nicobar Island
Draft master plan: Tourism, infra push for greenfield city on Great Nicobar Island
The Indian Express

4 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google CITING TOURISM as the “backbone” for the growth of Great Nicobar Island and its primary economic driver, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration has outlined the proposed…

thehindu.com - The Hindu Bureau - A.P. emerging as hub for tourism investments, says Minister
A.P. emerging as hub for tourism investments, says Minister
The Hindu

Minister for Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Kadula Durgesh highlighted the vast tourism potential of Andhra Pradesh and assured investors of a business-friendly environment at the 21st Hotel Investment Conference South Asia (HICSA 2026), which…

trinidadexpress.com - Safety-the silent pillar of Tobago's tourism
Safety-the silent pillar of Tobago's tourism
Trinidad Express Newspapers

he Tobago House of Assembly's enthusiasm over increased arrivals to the island over two consecutive holiday weekends is understandable. The Division of Tourism, Antiquities and Creative Industries (DTACI) described the high arrivals as the best…

cyprus-mail.com - Cyprus Business Now: tourism, climate action, banks, trade deficit
Cyprus Business Now: tourism, climate action, banks, trade deficit
Cyprus Mail

The committee convened to assess the impact of geopolitical developments in the Middle East on Cyprus' economy and tourism industry, highlighting growing risks for the sector. Despite a recent temporary ceasefire in the region, it stressed that…

castanet.net - Chelsea Powrie - Penticton's annual tourism festival is around the corner
Penticton's annual tourism festival is around the corner
Castanet.net

TRUE Penticton free tourism festival just around the corner. The ninth annual TRUE Penticton experience market is on the horizon, offering locals and visitors alike the chance to peruse what local tourism businesses and attractions have to offer.

dailyrecord.co.uk - Kevin Dyson - Tory leader on Ayrshire's ferries, health and tourism during Troon visit
Tory leader on Ayrshire's ferries, health and tourism during Troon visit
Daily Record

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has criticised ferry disruption, the performance of NHS Ayrshire & Arran and rising taxes during a campaign visit to Ayrshire — while backing local candidate Sharon Dowey. Speaking at ABP Troon…

cyprus-mail.com - Cyprus tourism at 'critical juncture' - signs point to May also being 'lost'
Cyprus tourism at 'critical juncture' - signs point to May also being 'lost'
Cyprus Mail

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (Keve) tourism committee on Thursday warned that Cyprus' tourism sector is at a critical juncture, calling for immediate state intervention to prevent irreversible losses. The committee convened to…

cyprus-mail.com - Poland, Israel and UK dominate Cyprus tourism arrivals at start of 2026
Poland, Israel and UK dominate Cyprus tourism arrivals at start of 2026
Cyprus Mail

The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Thursday reported that tourism revenue in Cyprus recorded a 7.8 per cent annual increase in January 2026, reflecting the positive momentum seen before the impact of the Iran war began to affect the sector.

japantimes.co.jp - Andreo Calonzo - Asia economic growth to slow even if oil stabilizes, ADB warns
Asia economic growth to slow even if oil stabilizes, ADB warns
The Japan Times

Economic growth across Asia will likely slow even if oil prices stabilize in the coming months, as the impact of war in the Middle East ripples through industries from manufacturing to tourism, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The…

scmp.com - Bloomberg - Asian economies face 'formidable test' as Middle East conflict drags on: ADB
Asian economies face 'formidable test' as Middle East conflict drags on: ADB
South China Morning Post

Economic growth across Asia is likely to slow even if oil prices stabilise in the coming months, as the impact of war in the Middle East ripples through industries from manufacturing to tourism, according to the Asian Development Bank. The US and…

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