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Changing face of the Peloponnese: backdrop to The Odyssey braces for tourism surge
Voidokilia Bay, in the southwestern Peloponnese, has a crescent-shaped beach framed by two historical headlands: a Mycenaean tomb on one side and a medieval fortress on the other. Last spring, its crystal-clear waters became a highly secured…
Houston shined on the world stage, tourism leaders say
The World Cup gave Houston a chance to introduce itself to hundreds of thousands of visitors — and tourism leaders say the city made the most of it. Why it matters: Winning the World Cup bid was the start of the challenge. Pulling off one of…
Prince Mashari Park reopens as premier tourism destination in Al-Baha
ALBAHA — Prince Mashari Park emerges as one of Al-Baha's leading tourism and nature destinations following a major redevelopment and rehabilitation project that includes 15,000 square meters of green space. Located in Bani Hassan…
Japanese media downplay impact of declining Chinese tourists while experts say market is hard to replace
A general view of Tokyo Photo: VCG Japan released the latest official data on inbound tourism for the first half of the year, which showed the number of Chinese visitors to Japan dropped by nearly 60 percent year-on-year. Facing continued decline…
Ras Al Khaimah welcomes record 670,000 visitors as domestic tourism surges ahead of summer
Ras Al Khaimah welcomed more than 670,000 visitors in the first half of the year, driven by a sharp rise in domestic tourism that helped the emirate weather what is traditionally one of the tourism sector's most challenging periods, according to…
Thomas Cook to get statue in home town of Market Harborough
The legacy of travel pioneer Thomas Cook is to be recognised in the town where he lived through a new statue, heritage trail installation and a park being re-named after him. Thomas Cook is credited with laying the foundations for modern package…
PM Modi To Inaugurate Bhogapuram Airport In Andhra On August 1
The project was expedited by the present NDA coalition regime. (Representational) Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Bhogapuram International Airport on August 1 The airport project began under…
The States With the Longest-And Shortest-Workweeks, Mapped
Workers across the country may work longer than the typical 40 hours in a week, depending on the different requirements of their positions. There are also plenty of part-time jobs that don't hit nearly that number of hours on a given week. Then…
Cruise industry hits back at claims that ships should pay higher taxes
Passengers on cruise ships are paying almost half as much in tourism and other taxes compared with staying in a hotel, research suggests. A report by clean travel think tank Transport & Environment (T&E) estimates that a night on a European cruise…
Morocco to boost hotel beds by a fifth ahead of 2030 World Cup
RABAT, July 20 - Morocco plans to expand its hotel capacity by 60,000 beds, equal to about a fifth of its current total, by the time the country co-hosts the 2030 World Cup, its tourism minister said. The North African country is riding a wave of…
From parkas to paradise: WestJet adds five new routes for winter 2026/2027
New routes and expanded vacation offerings strengthen The WestJet Group's leadership as Canada's leading leisure airline and tour operator CALGARY, AB, July 20, 2026 /CNW/ -- This winter, WestJet is flying to Mérida, Mexico (MID) for the…
Durians, hidden gems form Malaysia's new pitch to South Koreans
As Malaysia pushes to welcome 47 million international visitors under this year's travel campaign, the country is setting its sights on bringing South Korean arrivals back above pre-pandemic levels by promoting authentic local experiences beyond…
People believe sporting events in Ireland represents good value for money
More than half of people believe investing in bringing sporting events to Ireland represents good value for money. A study by business advisory firm BDO Ireland in partnership with Amárach Research, concluded 55% were in favour while 17%…
Can Hong Kong 'mega' arts event HKPAX 2026 meet targets in tough times?
Hong Kong's Performing Arts Expo (HKPAX), a HK$40 million (US$5 million) event scheduled for October 2026 to boost the city's international image as a cultural centre, has cut ticket prices and diversified its programming to attract attendance…
Entitled Tourists Decide To Make Everyone Wait For Them, Shocked When Tour Guide Starts Anyway
I don't think there's anyone who hasn't been held up by traffic before. It's quite common to leave the house convinced everything will go perfectly, only for you to encounter traffic. If you're not trying to catch a flight, you might sigh, accept…
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