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Victorian tourism industry in shock after operator caught with cocaine
A veteran high-end tourism operator from one of Victoria's oldest farming families has been caught trafficking cocaine in a police sting. Anthony 'Tony' Hammond, 57, fronted the Melbourne County Court on Tuesday after pleading guilty to trafficking…
Sleep Tourism is the new trend in tourism
If in the past a successful vacation was measured by the number of attractions we managed to cram into the schedule, the number of countries we pinned on the map, or the number of photos we uploaded to Instagram, today it seems the definition has…
Tourism sets record with $29.2B in boost to Colorado economy last year, governor's office says
The Colorado Tourism Office announced on Tuesday that tourism contributed a record $29.2 billion to the Colorado economy last year. The research was released by Gov. Jared Polis' office with the CTO, which is a division of the Colorado Office of…
Two mainland unlicensed tour guides arrested in joint operation targeting unregulated tourism
Two mainland women have been arrested in a joint operation for allegedly working as unlicensed tour guides in Tsim Sha Tsui and West Kowloon. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The arrests follow a joint two-day operation by the Immigration Department…
Colorado tourism tops $29 billion in economic impact
Colorado's tourism industry welcomed 96.8 million visitors in 2025 and set a new record in traveler spending, contributing $29.2 billion to the state's economy. Yes, but: The meager 2% annual growth rate last year is below the 4.2% increase in…
Tourism gave Colorado a $29B economic boost in 2025
Colorado saw tourism bring in a record $29.2 billion for the state in 2025 but tourism is slowing, according to a new report. Gov. Jared Polis and the Colorado Tourism Office on Tuesday released its annual report put together by travel consulting…
Thousands swarm stunning mountain escape as selfie tourism backlash erupts online
The pursuit of the perfect selfie is creating headaches for one of the Italian Alps' most recognizable landmarks. Viral videos shared online in recent weeks show massive crowds stretching through shuttle queues as visitors wait to reach Tre Cime di…
Anti-tourism protesters in Palma
By Lottie Verrier • Published: 29 Jul 2026 • 16:18 • 2 minutes read Thousands fill Palma streets in call for change Credit: Facebook/MESMallorca Thousands of people took to the streets of Palma on Sunday July 26 in one of…
Hundreds protest after clashes at anti-mass tourism march in holiday spot loved by Brits
The police's response to the major protest against overtourism on Sunday has been criticsed Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Majorca to protest against alleged “heavy-handed” tactics by police at a major march against mass…
A celebration of culture, tourism and business opportunity
Trinbago Toronto Festival prepares to celebrate its fifth anniversary, reflecting on an incredible journey of growth, community, and international partnership. What began in 2022 at Toronto's Yonge-Dundas Square with approximately 18,000 attendees…
Malaysia's one-off F1 race could boost tourism and test a permanent Sepang return
KUALA LUMPUR: Since 1999, Malaysian Kevin Lee has watched almost every Formula 1 race at least on television, even convincing his wife to stay home on their wedding anniversary in 2016 so he could watch the season finale held in Abu Dhabi. So when…
This bed and breakfast has been crowned the best in England
A bed and breakfast in York has been crowned the best accommodation of its kind in England. Visit England's Awards for Excellence have returned for their 35th year, celebrating the best tourism industry businesses in England, including B&Bs…
Inverness and Loch Ness to pilot tourism project
Inverness and Loch Ness have been selected to take part in a pilot project aimed at supporting sustainable tourism across Scotland. The area is one of four destinations chosen to join the year-long programme run by VisitScotland. It aims to support…
FINE, the international wine tourism fair, will hold its eighth edition in March 2027 in Valladolid
FINE, the international wine tourism fair, will hold its eighth edition in March 2027 in Valladolid. It is a key event for wine tourism professionals: wineries, wine-producing regions, hotels, tour operators and specialist travel agencies operating…
Seattle feels Canada's slowdown
Canadian travel to the U.S. fell 25% last year, according to a new Canadian government report, which says early 2026 data show the decline has persisted. Why it matters: Canada is historically Seattle's largest international visitor market…
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