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Spectacular filming location braces for Odyssey-inspired tourism invasion
The tiny Italian Mediterranean island of Favignana hopes Christopher Nolan's blockbuster The Odyssey will help it to attract more visitors but wants to avoid falling into the trap of overtourism. Released last month, The Odyssey grossed more than…
Korea's tourism balance hits record surplus since pandemic: data
Korea's tourism balance hit a record surplus since the COVID-19 pandemic period, thanks to the popularity of the country's pop culture, industry data showed Sunday. The country's travel account was in the black by $596.6 million in June, marking a…
Kerala Farm Awards: farm tourism, wildlife protection initiatives win Koduvally State-level recognition
The Koduvally Block Panchayat has described the latest C. Achutha Menon Memorial Award, presented to local self-government institutions in Kerala for excellence in the agricultural sector, as recognition of its efforts to strengthen agriculture…
WTTC report: Saudi Arabia emerges as Mideast tourism leader as sector represents 14.1% of GDP
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia continues to lead the tourism transformation in the Middle East region, with strong growth expected in the travel and tourism sector over the next decade, driven by rising investments, major tourism projects, and…
Spain and Italy are once again imposing entry restrictions on each other
Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, delivers a speech during the closing ceremony marking the launch of the “Climate Refuge Network” at the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenges. The “Climate…
What to watch as legal battle over birthright citizenship heats up again
President Trump's second attempt to restrict birthright citizenship tees up another legal battle over the meaning of the 14th Amendment. The administration designed Trump's new orders more narrowly in hopes of withstanding legal scrutiny, but the…
This British Port Wants Bigger Cruise Ships. Not Everyone Is Happy
Falmouth is an attractive Cornish town. For cruise guests exploring the British Isles, Falmouth offers something quite different from major ports such as Southampton or Liverpool. The Cornish town combines a historic waterfront, beaches within…
Quote of the day by venture capitalist John Doerr on the Segway: 'It'll be bigger than the internet' - a wild miscalculation about the future of mobility
The world is full of weird and wonderful inventions that never really took off, with the Segway perhaps one of the most overhyped technologies out there. Invented by Dean Kamen, it was once considered the future of how people would move around…
Hot weather and World Cup spending boost drives UK business recovery
News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Business activity returned to growth last month after…
Wales needs more railway stations, they do enormous good to society
We usually think of railways and railway stations as places to catch trains. And so they are. They provide us in parts of Wales with an alternative to the motor car particularly for longer journeys; and within the UK where air travel options are…
Hot weather and World Cup spending boost drives UK business recovery
Business activity returned to growth last month after warm weather and the World Cup helped boost consumer spending, according to new figures. The latest business trends report by advisory firm BDO showed that activity strengthened, but highlighted…
Delhi University Holds Placement Drive 2026 With Over 75 Organisations, 500 Participants
Delhi University placement drive connects students with over 75 organisations. Delhi University organised the Placement Drive 2026 on Saturday. It brings together more than 75 organisations and over 500 participants. The event gave students an…
Rent controls, co-ops, and AI bans: Meet the Greens on the march in Edinburgh
At the count at the Royal Highland Hall in Ingliston, I watched with my fellow media hacks as the party's Edinburgh -based supporters swung from the rafters in celebration. They had reason to, of course, electing a total of four MSPs, including…
Opinion | Hong Kong's 5-year plan needs ambition to match Beijing's expectations
Hong Kong's first five-year plan will be judged not by how many initiatives it assembles. Instead, it will be judged by whether it explains where the city intends to be by 2030 and how it will get there. The consultation document covers the…
Millennials most swayed by social media status in travel choices while Gen Z shuns mainstream spots, study finds
Millennials are more likely than any other generation to choose a vacation destination based on the social media status it promises, while Gen Z actively steers away from mainstream spots and Baby Boomers are the least moved by the social-status…
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