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Tourism's R1.2m innovation promise stalls as new hackathon looms
This year's Tourism Hackathon will focus on community-based tourism. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson | Nicola Mawson and GenAI images) More than a year after tourism minister Patricia de Lille promised funding to commercialise the winning innovations from…
Qatar Links Hotel Rewards to Tourism Push After 2025 Growth.
Qatar linked hotel stays with visitor rewards after international arrivals and hotel room nights rose in 2025. Qatar Tourism recorded 5.1 million international visitors in 2025, a 3.7% increase from 2024. Hotels sold 10.84 million room nights, up…
From embroidery to tourism, SW China's Yunnan turns ethnic traditions into opportunities
Artists perform ethnic dance in Simola Wa Village in Qingshui Town of Tengchong City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Oct. 19, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen) On a warm afternoon, 63-year-old Yi woman Pu Lianying sat in a community workshop…
Classic Chronicle: Maine's North Woods balance nature, tourism and change
Updated: 3:33 PM EDT Oct 22, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Updated: 3:33 PM EDT Oct 22, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Tourism, fishing and outdoor recreation are helping reshape Maine's North Woods as small communities balance economic…
One of Wales' most unique heritage and tourism sites is on the market
The freehold of a huge slice of Welsh history has come on the market in a unique bundle of land, properties, businesses and potential, making it one of the most intriguing heritage purchases in Wales. The diverse portfolio of operational assets…
Saudi Strikes Spill Over Into Gulf Tourism, Operators Say
Operators in the UAE and Oman report weaker forward bookings and more safety questions after Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia, which several executives attribute to travelers treating the Gulf as a single destination. Corporate and events demand in…
Traverse City Tourism marketing director takes new role with Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau
MACKINAC ISLAND — A former Traverse City Tourism marketing director is taking on a new leadership role with the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau. Coryn Briggs has been named director of destination marketing, while Jeff Leitch will serve as…
The Women Are the Secret Weapons of the K-Beauty Tourism World
It's a Friday night in Myeong-dong, Seoul's luxury shopping district, and I'm sitting on a matte-black couch, surrounded by a fluorescent digital installation with flashing blue and orange lights that read “Dr. Designer.” I wonder:…
York tourism has slumped, with rowdy hen dos and pricey parking blamed
Blessed with some of the country's richest medieval heritage, dozens of quaint English tearooms and show-stopping attractions including the Jorvik Viking Centre and National Railway Museum, York hasn't had to work quite as hard as some other UK…
Mamdani expected to face legal trouble over PETA-backed horse carriage ban
EXCLUSIVE: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposal to phase out horse-drawn carriage rides after an 18-year-old tourist died in a Central Park carriage accident is expected to face legal challenges. New York City…
Death Toll From Europe's Extreme Summer Heat Estimated At More Than 50,000
The toll of extreme heat is mounting. Europe's tourism industry, on a continent largely resistant to air conditioning, must figure out how to adapt — as a matter of safety, not just comfort. Extreme heat is estimated to have caused more than…
AI documentary warns unchecked greed will trigger next global crash
A chilling new documentary predicts that AI will be responsible for the next global financial crash - but says people, not technology, will be to blame. “AI is dangerous, but not in the way people think,” says movie director Valerie…
What is the City of Culture competition and what does winning it mean?
Blackpool has been shortlisted for the 2029 UK City of Culture, but what would it mean for the town to win?. The UK City of Culture competition is run by the government every four years to celebrate the 'enormous contributions' made by communities…
Tickets for London New Year's Eve Fireworks Show 2026 go on sale this week
London's New Year's Eve fireworks are watched by millions of people from home every year. Ten million UK viewers tuned in last year to watch the city's largest pyrotechnic display to date. But nothing quite compares to experiencing the countdown on…
How this country is diversifying its economy
Reducing dependence on oil remains a key part of Azerbaijan's economic strategy, with growth opportunities spanning manufacturing, agriculture, logistics, tourism and renewable energy. Industrial zones and new business initiatives are helping…
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