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thehindu.com - P. Sujatha Varma - Andhra Pradesh aims to become global tourism destination, says Minister Kandula Durgesh
Andhra Pradesh aims to become global tourism destination, says Minister Kandula Durgesh
The Hindu

Minister for Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Kandula Durgesh on Friday (June 19, 2026) said the State government was committed to transforming Andhra Pradesh into a world-class tourism destination and a major driver of economic growth and…

cornwalllive.com - Lee Trewhela - Cornwall's fight for unique powers brings 'tourism tax' a step closer
Cornwall's fight for unique powers brings 'tourism tax' a step closer
Cornwall Live

There has been discussion both in Parliament and Cornwall Council's chamber this week about the potential for Cornwall to introduce a 'tourism tax' - a levy paid by people holidaying in the Duchy. Last year, communities secretary Steve Reed MP said…

thehindu.com - K Srinivasa Rao - Beach tourism will get new impetus with construction of international airport at Bhogapuram: Collector
Beach tourism will get new impetus with construction of international airport at Bhogapuram: Collector
The Hindu

Vizianagaram Collector S. Ramsundar Reddy on Saturday (June 20, 2026) said that beach tourism would get a new impetus with the construction of an international airport at Bhogapuram in the district. He said that the government was taking…

thehindu.com - Sandeep Vellaram - Kerala Budget: Multi-cropping, tourism push cheers crisis-hit Idukki tea planters
Kerala Budget: Multi-cropping, tourism push cheers crisis-hit Idukki tea planters
The Hindu

Kerala's Revised Budget proposal to allow multi-crops in hilly areas and the use of more land for tourism in the plantation sector has provided hope to the crisis-gripped tea plantation sector in the Peerumade hills of Idukki. In the Budget, the…

japantimes.co.jp - Louise George Kittaka - Beyond crabs and dinos: Japan's least-touristed region rethinks appeal
Beyond crabs and dinos: Japan's least-touristed region rethinks appeal
The Japan Times

Crabs and dinosaurs. For decades, that's how Fukui Prefecture has tried to sell itself to the rest of Japan and, more recently, the world — with limited success. Nicknamed the “Dinosaur Kingdom,” this rural region on the Sea of…

theguardian.com - Sam Jones - Beyond the beach: Spain pushes offbeat regions as tourist numbers nudge 100m
Beyond the beach: Spain pushes offbeat regions as tourist numbers nudge 100m
The Guardian

Spain is redoubling its efforts to push its tourist appeal beyond the familiar “sun and sand and coast” model as it prepares for another record-breaking year in which the number of foreign visitors could reach 100 million for the…

newsweek.com - Sam Stevenson - Paradise inferno as fire engulfs Dominican resort, kills tourist
Paradise inferno as fire engulfs Dominican resort, kills tourist
Newsweek

A luxury Caribbean getaway turned into a scene of panic and smoke on Friday after a fast‑moving fire tore through a beachfront hotel in the Dominican Republic, killing one tourist and forcing a mass evacuation. One confirmed fatality:…

variety.com - Jenny S. Li - Shanghai TV Market Debuts Dual-Venue Format to Drive Chinese Content Sales Overseas
Shanghai TV Market Debuts Dual-Venue Format to Drive Chinese Content Sales Overseas
Variety

The Shanghai International Film & TV Market is launching a new dual-venue format at the Shanghai Exhibition Center this year, with separate spaces for international company pavilions and a dedicated arena pairing Chinese content sellers with buyers…

thehindu.com - The Hindu Bureau - Cabinet meeting to be held in Coastal Karnataka, says Chief Minister
Cabinet meeting to be held in Coastal Karnataka, says Chief Minister
The Hindu

The State government will convene a Cabinet meeting in coastal Karnataka and expects officials to resolve major regulatory and technical bottlenecks affecting tourism and investment projects in the region before then, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar…

express.co.uk - Rebecca Russell - Prince Harry's school habit he was mocked for - but Prince George does it too
Prince Harry's school habit he was mocked for - but Prince George does it too
Daily Express

The Duke of Sussex was mocked for this habit Prince Harry may have been vocal about his time at the prestigious Eton College, but he has also spoken about being picked on by his classmates for enjoying a wholesome hobby there. Much like his father…

abc.net.au - Lachlan Bennett - Why a trip to Asia might be a good idea now
Why a trip to Asia might be a good idea now
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The strong Australian dollar combined with a reluctance to transit through the Middle East has made an Asian getaway a good option for some travellers. Despite uncertainty around the US-Iran war, Australians are continuing to travel overseas in…

trinidadexpress.com - Jermaine Cruickshank - Flavours and flair in focus
Flavours and flair in focus
Trinidad Express Newspapers

THE heat was on at the Cascadia Hotel as young pastry chefs, junior and senior chefs, bartenders and mixologists descended on the venue for the Tourism Industry Association of Trinidad and Tobago's (TIATT) Flame and Spirit Competition. Armed with…

euroweeklynews.com - Molly Grace - Spain could smash 100 million tourist barrier this year but not everyone is celebrating
Spain could smash 100 million tourist barrier this year but not everyone is celebrating
Euro Weekly News

Spain is on course to welcome more than 100 million international tourists this year, a milestone that would cement its position as one of the world's most visited destinations. For the tourism industry, it is a remarkable achievement. For many…

jpost.com - MIRIAM SELA-EITAM - Greece returns over 1,000 coins to Turkey ahead of first joint Culture Forum
Greece returns over 1,000 coins to Turkey ahead of first joint Culture Forum
The Jerusalem Post

Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy revealed that Greece recently returned 1,055 ancient coins smuggled from Turkey during the first Turkey- Greece Culture Forum in Cappadocia earlier this month. The coins were returned after…

mirror.co.uk - Matt Jackson - Brits could face £43 tourist tax as European city proposes entry fee hike
Brits could face £43 tourist tax as European city proposes entry fee hike
Daily Mirror

Brits heading to a beloved European holiday hotspot could soon face a new £43 levy. Simone Venturini, the newly appointed mayor of Venice, is putting forward plans to significantly raise a contentious tourist charge for visitors entering the…

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