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france24.com - Ukrainian drones send Crimea's tourism industry into freefall
Ukrainian drones send Crimea's tourism industry into freefall
FRANCE 24

His shop would typically sell up to 400 ice creams a day. But a series of Ukrainian strikes on the peninsula this summer has seen the visitors dry up. 'The season is completely ruined, it's practically non-existent,' he told AFP from Simeiz, a…

koreatimes.co.kr - Lee Kyung-min - Korea names historic and coastal hubs 'Global Tourism Zones'
Korea names historic and coastal hubs 'Global Tourism Zones'
The Korea Times

The itinerary for foreign travelers arriving in Korea has usually followed a remarkably predictable path: neon-drenched nights in Seoul, followed perhaps by a quick flight to the volcanic beaches of Jeju Island. Hoping to rewrite that playbook…

irishcentral.com - IrishCentral Staff - Ireland unveils new tourism strategy to boost visitor spending through 2029
Ireland unveils new tourism strategy to boost visitor spending through 2029
IrishCentral

Ireland's tourism authority has launched an ambitious new plan to grow revenue, create jobs and encourage visitors to explore beyond the country's most famous destinations. The strategy, unveiled this week by Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and…

dailyrecord.co.uk - Stuart McFarlane - New Outlander-themed tourism guide highlights pair of Stirling attractions
New Outlander-themed tourism guide highlights pair of Stirling attractions
Daily Record

A new tourism guide showing off the locations for the hit show Outlander has been published by tourism bosses – as a pair of Stirling spots share in the benefits. Scotland: The Home of Outlander is part of a wider campaign by VisitScotland…

cyprus-mail.com - Cyprus Business Now: Cyta, tourism, CBC, unemployment, BoC, pensions, energy
Cyprus Business Now: Cyta, tourism, CBC, unemployment, BoC, pensions, energy
Cyprus Mail

The board reported that its work focused on reinforcing Cyta's position as a reliable connectivity provider while preparing the organisation to play a broader role in the country's digital development. It said that investments in digital…

cyprus-mail.com - Cyprus tourism minister remains optimistic for stronger second half of the year
Cyprus tourism minister remains optimistic for stronger second half of the year
Cyprus Mail

Tourism revenue figures for May and the first five months of 2026 confirmed that Cyprus tourism has returned to a stable recovery path, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis said on Thursday, following the release of data by the Statistical…

bbc.co.uk - Daniel Davies - Welsh holiday home tax rules could be eased after backlash
Welsh holiday home tax rules could be eased after backlash
BBC

Tax rules on holiday homes could be relaxed after a backlash from owners. The Welsh government will look at the impact of a 'modest' reduction to the 182-day business rate threshold for self-catering accommodation. Property owners pay higher…

jamaica-star.com - 14-year-old Montego Bay High student crowned Junior Tourism Minister
14-year-old Montego Bay High student crowned Junior Tourism Minister
Jamaica Star

At just 14 years old, Montego Bay High School student Thaejadore Kerr has talked her way to the top, capturing the title of Jamaica's Junior Minister of Tourism after outshining the island's best young public speakers. The third-form student…

wsvn.com - Kevin Boulandier - City of Miami Beach offers $1 hourly parking from August to October in effort to boost tourism - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
City of Miami Beach offers $1 hourly parking from August to October in effort to boost tourism - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Starting in August, visitors heading to Miami Beach will get a real nice discount on parking rates as the City has renewed their $1 hourly parking offer. The slashed parking fees will be applicable at city lots, garages…

cyprus-mail.com - Cyprus tourism revenue falls as war in the Middle East depresses arrivals
Cyprus tourism revenue falls as war in the Middle East depresses arrivals
Cyprus Mail

Cyprus' tourism revenue fell by 4.8 per cent in May 2026 as the war in Iran depressed visitor arrivals, particularly from the island's primary tourist market, despite average spending per visitor remaining broadly unchanged. Specifically, revenue…

napavalleyregister.com - JENNIFER HUFFMAN jennifer.huffman@napanews.com - Tourism pumps $2.8 billion into Napa County, but reports show warning signs
Tourism pumps $2.8 billion into Napa County, but reports show warning signs
The Napa Valley Register

Every visitor who books a hotel room, eats at a restaurant or buys a bottle of Napa Valley wine helps fuel one of Napa County's biggest industries. Last year, those visits generated $2.8 billion in total economic impact, supporting 15,345 jobs…

breakingtravelnews.com - Syria Travel Show 2026 to Connect Global Tourism Leaders with New Opportunities in Syria
Syria Travel Show 2026 to Connect Global Tourism Leaders with New Opportunities in Syria
Breaking Travel News

The inaugural Syria Travel Show (STS) 2026 will take place from 28–30 September 2026 at Al Moutanbi Hall, Dama Rose Hotel, Damascus, creating a dedicated international platform for exploring the commercial potential of Syria's travel…

pbs.org - Eva Van Dam, Associated Press - Wildfires near Bordeaux threaten to squeeze France's struggling wine industry
Wildfires near Bordeaux threaten to squeeze France's struggling wine industry
PBS

SADIRAC, France (AP) — From his vineyards in Bordeaux wine country, Edouard le Grix de la Salle can sometimes smell the burning forests far away. The smoke brings a whiff of hardship for the region's economic fortunes. Wildfires that have…

theconversation.com - Sarah Ward - Bali's traditional boats embody centuries of maritime tradition - but they're quickly disappearing
Bali's traditional boats embody centuries of maritime tradition - but they're quickly disappearing
The Conversation

Five decades ago, Bali's coastline was adorned with traditional fishing canoes with colourful carvings of mythical elephant-fish. Where did they go? The disappearance of these canoes tells a much bigger story about how tourism, collecting and…

bangordailynews.com - Sabrina Martin - MDI Hospital's new prominent entrance to open this fall
MDI Hospital's new prominent entrance to open this fall
Bangor Daily News - Bangor Daily News

The Mount Desert Island Hospital will open its new main entrance facing downtown Bar Harbor's Main Street — the first completed phase of the hospital's multi-year, $42 million expansion — in mid-October. The roughly 130-year-old…

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