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Hosting the tourism rush
WHEN Muhammad Amirul Azhar first listed his home in Selangor on Airbnb two years ago, his goal was simply to generate some extra income while offering tourists a place that felt Malaysian. But with Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) upon us, his side…
With seven tourists for every local, Malta could be the next anti-tourism battleground
The view was gorgeous. The Gozo citadel glowed honey-hued in the Mediterranean sun amid terraces of green vegetation striped with creamy drystone walls. In the distance, the sparkling azure sea merged into an intense blue sky. Gorgeous except for…
Tourism experts expect Leicestershire to 'lead the staycation boom in 2026
Tourism bosses in Leicestershire believe local businesses are going to lead a staycation boom this year, with holidaymakers shunning foreign trips for visits to the National Space Centre, Leicestershire's National Forest, Market Harborough and…
International travel to the US keeps sliding. Visits fell for the 8th straight month.
The US isn't the tourist destination it once was. Visits to the US by international travelers declined for the eighth straight month in December, according to data released earlier this month by the National Travel and Tourism Office. In 2025…
A surge in patriotism and fewer US trips - Trump's Canada impact - BBC News
In the year since US President Donald Trump was inaugurated for his second term, he has brought with him significant global shifts. Like many countries, Canada - America's closest neighbour to the north - has felt the impact and seen a change in…
Jobs, small industries key to unlocking Kinabatangan's potential, says Shafie
KINABATANGAN: Creating job opportunities through small and medium-scale economic activities is key to addressing long-standing socio-economic challenges in Kinabatangan, says Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal. The Parti Warisan president said employment…
China's secret plan to infiltrate America with sleeper citizens
In the quiet suburbs of California, a chilling new front in 'civilizational warfare' is being fought—not with bullets, but with birth certificates. A new investigation has uncovered a sophisticated, state-sanctioned plot by Beijing to…
Costa Rica's Tourism Is Losing Ground to Mexico, Guatemala and Others : The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate
The National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR) warned that Costa Rica's tourism ended 2025 with a modest 1% increase in international arrivals, a figure that signals a slowdown compared to other destinations in the region. The country welcomed 2.689…
Hong Kong crime film exhibition at old Yau Ma Tei police station a hot ticket
An exhibition on classic Hong Kong crime films at the former Yau Ma Tei police station has attracted higher-than-expected demand, with the show's project supervisor saying she hopes visitors will go beyond taking selfies to learn more about the…
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Game of Thrones spin off 'could only be filmed in NI' - BBC News
Westeros has returned to its 'home of Thrones' as the new series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is set to air on Monday. A prequel to Game of Thrones, the series is based on George RR Martin's three novellas telling the story of Ser Duncan the Tall…
Hawaii's newest tourist attractions are on the farms
Maui's lush landscapes have drawn visitors for decades, but now what comes from the aina (land) is also attracting attention. As the island continues to recover from the 2023 wildfires and a 20.7% drop in tourism between July 2023 and July 2025…
Hotel cancellation uproar hits Busan ahead of BTS tour
The announcement of BTS' first world tour in four years has led to a spate of hotel cancellations in Busan, triggering scrutiny of pricing behavior in a city eager to boost its tourism credentials. Busan has been confirmed as a major stop on the…
Column: Hispanic community is an engine powering Hampton Roads' growth
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Hampton Roads' economy is often defined by its anchor institutions — the Port of Virginia and intermodal shipping, military installations, shipbuilding, health care systems, universities and a…
Traitors frenzy sparks spike in tourist trips to Scots castles
Click here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport Audiences around the world have been captivated by the plots, lies and deception that plays out in each season of hit show The Traitors. Now it has emerged that the popularity…
Hit TV shows are attracting record-breaking number of international tourists
Downton Abbey was filmed at Highclere Castle in Berkshire Britain is poised to welcome a record number of international tourists, driven by the global success of hit TV shows. Affluent overseas visitors are flocking to the UK after binge-watching…
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