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Why you are suddenly being bombarded with US tourism ads
Sitting in front of the TV with the family this summer Australians are being blasted with ads spruiking down-home America – a media blitz titled America the Beautiful that features a flood of images of US hospitality and cinematic wonder. At…
Israel Tourism Records Measured Recovery in 2025, Prepares for Expansion in 2026
Israel's tourism sector closed 2025 with approximately 1.3 million international arrivals, signalling the beginning of a recovery despite a challenging security environment. The United States emerged as the largest source market with around 400,000…
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Hawaii Just Raised Its Tourism Tax-Here's What It Means for Travelers
It just got more expensive to stay on the Hawaiian islands thanks to a tax increase affecting accommodations across the state. On Jan. 1, Hawaii raised the statewide Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) from 10.25 percent to 11 percent with each…
Cyprus tourism boosted by online rental bookings
Cyprus recorded nearly 2 million guest nights in short-term rentals during the second quarter of 2025, according to Eurostat, highlighting continued growth in platform-based tourism across the European Union. Eurostat reported that guests spent…
PwC Report: AI at the heart of tourism and hospitality - powering personalisation, efficiency and growth
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how the tourism and hospitality industry operates and grows. Across the Middle East, AI is powering smarter, more sustainable destinations – enhancing guest experiences, improving efficiency and creating…
Brits warned of passport rules causing 'two hour queues' in major holiday hotspots
Authorities have been urged to sort out the issue before it deters tourists A major tourism body has urged action over what it dubbed ‘not acceptable' delays at major airports popular with Brits, especially during the peak winter sun season.
I live in the world's emptiest country 9/10 had never heard of - it's beautiful
How do you convince tourists to visit the world's most barren country that 90% of people have never heard of? That was the job of Nomin Chinbat, who just stepped down as the Mongolian Culture and Tourism Minister after five years in government.
Walz withdrawal doesn't solve Minnesota's scandals
The buck stops with him, you see, but it's those nasty Republicans in St. Paul, and “conspiracy theorist right-wing YouTubers,” and President Donald Trump, of course, who've truly acted disgustingly and dangerously and shamefully, or…
With Maduro gone and Venezuela's oil cut off, Cuba is isolated and vulnerable
“And when he woke up, the oil was still there…” The Dinosaur is a one-sentence story, penned in 1959 by Guatemalan author Augusto Monterroso. One of the shortest stories ever written, it likely refers to the…
'There is Immense Potential': Amid Maduro Turmoil, What Is the Future of Venezuela's Music Industry?
The music industry in Venezuela — like other sectors — has suffered a notable decline in recent decades due to the country's economic crisis, as well as the emigration of talent, insecurity and political censorship or self-censorship.
New rules force travelers to hand over $15k before even landing in US
A NEW rule will force international tourists to pay up to $15,000 – even before stepping foot in the US. The State Department significantly expanded its list to include 25 newly affected countries. Your info will be used in accordance with…
I spent £137 on hotel then was told I'd be fined £2.5k for opening curtains
A man who spent £137 on a hotel room was shocked to discover that he might be fined £2,500 if he simply opened the curtains. Said hotel room is inside Blackpool FC's Bloomfield Road ground and sits behind one of the goals at either side…
What we call corruption': Harvard economist and former Venezuelan minister says Trump's oil profit motives have no place in Venezuela's future
President Donald Trump has assured the people of Venezuela that his undertaking to restore the country's oil infrastructure will be mutually beneficial to both them and the U.S. Ricardo Hausmann, professor of the practice of international political…
He changed the entertainment game' - Abeiku Santana celebrates Shatta Wale
The Deputy CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Abeiku Santana, has applauded dancehall musician Shatta Wale for what he describes as changing the narrative in the entertainment industry. In a video shared on X on January 8, 2026, Abeiku Santana…
Bill Gates Makes a Multibillion-Dollar Divorce Payout
Andrew here. We've got a scoop: Theodore Schleifer is reporting that Bill Gates' foundation made a $7.9 billion payment to the private foundation of his ex-wife, Melinda French Gates. We're also waiting on the latest jobs numbers, the first time…
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