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Coventry tourism tops £1bn for first time
Tourism bosses in Coventry say a landmark year for the city has seen visitor spending generate more than £1bn in economic value for the first time. New figures show 12.6 million people visited the city in 2025, up 6.5% on the previous year.
Coventry tourism tops £1bn for first time
Hannah Griffiths and Dan Sambell, in Coventry Tourism bosses in Coventry say a landmark year for the city has seen visitor spending generate more than £1bn in economic value for the first time. New figures show 12.6 million people visited the…
Farming, tourism leaders slam federal government's backpacker cuts
Backpacker numbers will be slashed and visa eligibility tightened under the federal government's immigration changes. Working holiday-makers are crucial for staffing farming and tourism businesses across Australia. Industry leaders say the changes…
Policy Address 2026 | HK eyes longer stays, higher spending with wider tourism push
In a push to extend visitor stays and lift spending, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu's latest Policy Address unveiled measures spanning across mega events, finance, heritage and eco-tourism. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT To boost the appeal of…
HKTB pledges to elevate HK's world class tourism under new Five-Year Plan
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) welcomed the city's First Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address, stating that these blueprints set a clear direction to strengthen Hong Kong's role as an international tourism hub and a core stop for…
Green tourism takes centre stage at upcoming Green Economy Peterborough discussion
The GreenUP team was saddened to learn of the recent passing of Robert Winslow, founder of 4th Line Theatre. We offer our sincere condolences to the Winslow family and the community at large as we mourn this significant loss. May Robert's…
U.S. House passes bill aimed at boosting American music tourism
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan legislation, American Music Tourism Act. Why It Matters According to information from Future Market Insights, music tourism in 2024 is valued $6.4 million and is expected to exceed $15.5…
Singapore Tourism Board launches tender for mixed-use Orchard development at former SCGS site
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Sep 17, 2026, 01:19 PM SINGAPORE – The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) on Sept 16 launched a concept-and-price revenue tender for the redevelopment of 37 Emerald Hill, which…
This Seaweed-Free Caribbean Destination With Ancient Cenotes, 82°F Winters, And $12 Fresh Lobster Is Breaking Tourism Records
The moment I stepped out of my airport transfer and felt the tropical warmth mixed with the smell of charcoal-grilled lobster cooking on the beach, my stress instantly vanished. I had just dropped off my bags at a sprawling beachfront property in…
Kai Tak Sports Park pledges support for sports industrialization and mega-event growth
Kai Tak Sports Park has welcomed the sports and mega-event initiatives outlined in the city's first Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address, pledging to support Hong Kong's development into a premier regional hub for culture, sports and tourism.
From Conflict To Opportunity: How Kashmir's Young Generation Is Rewriting Its Future | Dynamite News
Post Published By: Sreeja Chowdhury Updated: 17 September 2026, 4:08 PM IST Srinagar: For decades, Kashmir's story has largely been viewed through the lens of conflict, shutdowns, violence and uncertainty. But a new generation that grew up…
Industry alarmed over foreign student and backpacker curbs
Filipino care worker Jan Daniel Idago says he would not have chosen Australia if Labor's new ban on foreign students bringing family had been in place, as the tourism and hospitality sectors warned sweeping changes to working holiday visas in the…
Tourist arrivals from the Chinese mainland to Japan plunge 59% in Aug
A pedestrian in the underground shopping center in the Asakusa district in Tokyo, Japan. Photo: VCG Visitor arrivals from the Chinese mainland to Japan tumbled 59.0 percent year-on-year to 418,000 in August as bilateral ties deteriorated over…
Brandon Johnson's latest viral moment sends Chicago critics into a frenzy: 'What the actual F?
Social media is erupting over a viral video of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson showing off his dance moves, with the clip quickly spreading across X as users call the performance 'embarrassing.' The clip, circulating on X this week, shows Johnson…
LeBron James once raged against the machine. Increasingly, he helps prop it up
There was a time when LeBron James's views on abuses of political power were considered dangerous enough that Donald Trump's allies told him to shut up and dribble. But over time, James has become less outspoken. After he built a reputation as a…
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