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The tourism industry is slowly waking up to solo travelers' needs
Solo travel is surging – and an industry still largely built for two is taking note. Google reported in April 2026 that online searches involving “solo travel” hit an all-time high this year, with queries for “women solo…
Seasonal workers in the tourism industry see housing costs as a major problem
Take Adelboden in the Bernese Oberland, for example: It's not always easy for seasonal workers to find suitable housing. According to a study, a concerted effort is needed to address this issue. (File photo) Seasonal workers in Swiss resort towns…
Mayors fear tourism tax would put visitors off
Julian Elliott Photography/Getty Images Oliver Castle & Paul Drury-Bradey Local Democracy Reporting Service Elected mayors in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire say they have no plans to introduce a tourist tax. Under new government plans, regional…
Mayors fear tourism tax would put visitors off
Julian Elliott Photography/Getty Images Elected mayors in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire say they have no plans to introduce a tourist tax. Under new government plans, regional mayors in England would have the power to introduce a charge on…
Mangaluru Cabinet meeting to focus on approvals for road, tourism, fisheries, industrial projects, says U.T. Khader
Dakshina Kannada District In-charge Minister U.T. Khader said on Friday that the State Cabinet meeting scheduled in Mangaluru on September 18 would prioritise approvals for the development of infrastructure, including roads, in coastal districts as…
Holidaymakers face tourism tax with new powers for mayors across England
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Holidaymakers across England face a new tax…
Londonderry: 'Invaluable' cruise ship tourism to expand north west
Cruise ship tourism, described as 'invaluable' for the north west economy, is set to expand in 2027, BBC News NI has learned. Foyle Port has three landing areas - one at Lisahally outside Londonderry, another at Fort George in the city centre and a…
Thailand Bets on Film Tourism to Turn Movie Locations Into Travel Destinations
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched “Amazing Locations: From Scene to Scenic,” a campaign built to convert the country's rising profile as a filming destination into lasting tourism, as productions ranging from…
Sports tourism booms in Overland Park
Multiday sporting events are filling Overland Park hotels and bringing in massive local spending — and that was before the World Cup. Why it matters: More tourism means more local spending, offsetting costs for residents and attracting more…
Tourism tax could strengthen UK areas people come to enjoy - if done properly
Tourism is a huge asset, but for many towns, it also brings a bill. Visitors use roads, buses, toilets, bins, and public spaces, while councils, already struggling to keep services running, are expected to absorb the cost. Giving mayors the power…
Hawaii tourism officials urge visitors to avoid Kauai after Hurricane Lowell
Tourism officials are asking visitors to steer clear of one of Hawaii's most picturesque islands as residents and businesses work to recover from the latest tropical storm to thrash the state. Intense wind and surging waves from Hurricane Lowell…
Faith travels first class: India's spiritual tourism
Vilas Shete, 69, and his wife, Ranjana, sit in numbing disbelief as news of the rising death toll flashes across their screens from Nepal. Just days before, the couple had been standing on that ground at Gyirong Port on the Nepal-China border…
Greater Lincolnshire Mayor rules out tourism tax in the region
The mayor of Greater Lincolnshire has made it clear she will not be introducing a tourism tax, saying it could 'drive out people from visiting our region'. Dame Andrea Jenkyns' comments follow the Government's announcement of plans to grant…
Sex Tourism in Kenya
Sex tourism has been around for centuries but it really started to flourish in the 1800s. I used to think it was only men with money that traveled to poorer regions in Asia, South America and the Philippines to have sex with underage girls but some…
How a Vermont birdhouse forest supports tree swallows and local tourism
Updated: 3:12 PM EDT Sep 10, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ More than 1,000 birdhouses create a unique Vermont attraction Updated: 3:12 PM EDT Sep 10, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Whimsical birdhouses create a lively neighborhood for tree…
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