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Famous Lovers' Arch collapses in 'hard blow' for tourism
Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. A renowned natural rock formation, the 'Lovers' Arch,' on Italy's Adriatic coast, dramatically collapsed on Valentine's Day following several days of severe weather. The arch, located near…
Thailand's economy rebounds despite tourism decline, pandemic
Thailand's economy grew faster than expected last quarter, prompting the government to raise its 2026 outlook and bolstering hopes for a gradual recovery despite lingering economic challenges. Gross domestic product grew 2.5 per cent in the…
South Africa cashes in on adventure tourism
South Africa's adventure tourism industry contributed $1.5 billion to the economy in 2024, according to a new report. The sector generated about $656 billion in direct revenue and supported 91,000 jobs, found a white paper by the Southern Africa…
Concern over staffing levels for tourism jobs
9d5fb757-c381-4bbb-b594-266e41c445b3 Sharing insight: officials met at the Hospitality Workforce Summit to discuss recruitment challenges in some areas of the hospitality industry (Photograph supplied) On the eve of the start of a crucial tourism…
This Charming Indiana City Feels Undiscovered But Is Breaking All Time Tourism Records
It might be surprising to hear, but Indiana has been placed in the wrong group with Midwest snoozers far too long. Oftentimes, travelers opt for vibrant cities such as Chicago, St. Louis or ever-so-trendy Columbus, but the proof is in the pudding…
Tourism Presentation, Fire Engineer Swearing-In, On Sonora Council Agenda
Sonora, CA — The Sonora City Council typically meets on Mondays, but it will be on Tuesday this week due to the President's Day holiday. The council meeting will open with public comments, where people can speak about anything not on the…
Famous Lovers' Arch falls into sea during Valentine's Day storm
A renowned natural rock formation on Italy's Adriatic coast, affectionately known as the 'Lovers' Arch,' dramatically collapsed on Valentine's Day following several days of severe weather. The incident has prompted local officials to issue warnings…
Trump urged to scrap social media proposal that could hit millions of tourists
The Trump administration is facing calls to abandon a proposal that would require millions of foreign visitors to disclose social media handles used over the past five years. Two Democratic senators urged the government on Friday to drop the plan…
Three men to hang for Israeli woman, homestay owner's gang-rape
A court in Karnataka on Monday sentenced three people to death for sexually assaulting an Israeli tourist and murdering a youth in Koppal district last year. The Gangavathi civil vourt delivered the judgment, sentencing the convicts -- Mallesh…
It was a disaster': After years of decline, a small NT town is clawing back
The main grocery store and only post office in Batchelor shut down at the beginning of 2025. It marked a low point for the small town, which had been struggling since the COVID-19 pandemic. Locals say new investment and more tourists are reviving…
Food shortages and people fleeing. Welcome to our future: LITTLEJOHN
Fuel shortages, food shortages, daily power cuts, rubbish piled high in the streets, a cost-of-living crisis, an exodus of people fleeing abroad. When I read Andrew Neil's excellent column in Saturday's Daily Mail, I thought it was a nightmare…
China confirms visa-free travel for Brits - and it's coming very soon
READ MORE: Has the Chinese tourism bubble burst for Australia? New data is alarming outlook for the once-booming market China has confirmed British holidaymakers will be able to travel there visa-free - and revealed the exact date. Just last month…
The Melbourne suburbs where the most part-time workers live
Stark differences in employment trends exist throughout Melbourne, with enclaves of part-time workers on the coast contrasting with clusters of full-timers in the city. Almost half of all workers who live in Parkville (48.6 per cent), Clayton (48…
Tourists are ditching US Disney theme parks amid Trump travel boycott
READ MORE: Tourists turning away from USA following planned social media checks Canadian holidaymakers are increasingly heading to Disneyland Paris instead of the parks in the USA. Travel agents are seeing a surge in tourists from Canada ditching…
The destinations that saw a huge rise in tourists last year, revealed
Africa had the largest growth in tourists out of any region in 2025, a new study has revealed. The United Nations (UN) has released its annual World Tourism Barometer, which monitors short-term tourism trends across the world. The study revealed…
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