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Storm Dave amber weather warning brings cancelled tourism fears
An amber and yellow weather warning for wind gusts of up to 80mph has been issued by the Met Office for parts of Wales. It said a spell of very strong wind which could disrupt travel and damage roads is expected to affect north and west Wales. Many…
Role of AI in growing Hull and East Yorkshire tourism highlighted at conference
Emerging AI technology is supporting ambitions in the region's tourism economy, a key conference has heard. The Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY) event held at the Mercure Hull Grange Park Hotel in Willerby brought together industry leaders to…
Murcia, Spain Shatters International Tourism Records with Surging Foreign Visitor Spending in Early 2026
Murcia, Spain, is making headlines in the travel industry as it shatters international tourism records in early 2026. With a remarkable surge in foreign visitor spending, the region has emerged as one of the fastest-growing destinations for global…
Telangana tourism's heritage walk aims to spotlight Hyderabad's cultural legacy
A heritage walk organised by Telangana's Department of Tourism on Saturday (April 4) traced the historic stretch from Charminar to Chowmahalla Palace, drawing participation from 60 women delegates of the Global Shapers Community. The delegates…
296 million cross-regional trips expected as Qingming holiday lifts tourism economy in China
Passengers walk along a platform at a railway station in Nanchang, East China's Jiangxi Province, on April 4, 2026. Photo: VCG On the first day of the Qingming Festival holiday, a sharp rise in tourist flows highlighted strong demand for cultural…
Spike in Brits turning to Turkey for getaways amid Middle East war
Get your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE British holidaymakers have turned to Turkey for their Easter getaways amid the ongoing war in the Middle East, as firms rush to offer discount…
Canary Islands hit 1.4m visitors as Catalonia arrivals drop 6.2%: Spain's 2026 winter tourism split revealed
Spain's winter tourism is showing a clear split in early 2026, as the latest data from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística reveals €7.8 billion in international spending despite slowing growth in visitor arrivals. While the Canary…
Death of Vegas strip looms as burger chain is the latest to leave
READ MORE: Failing city mocked for 'bizarre' plan to boost tourism Las Vegas has suffered another blow, with a century-old burger chain giving up on the city. Fast food chain White Castle has announced the closure of its Las Vegas Strip location at…
EDITORIAL: Las Vegas' future continues to look bright
Las Vegas has had its setbacks of late, but those who spent the last year writing its obituary need to take another look. In February, Southern Nevada hosted 3 million visitors. That was a 2.1 percent increase over 2025. That's welcome news after…
Family business priced out of HQ as hospitality industry pays 'heavy price
The owners of a small family business have spoken of the loss they felt after realising they will have to leave their headquarters at the end of the month, as a result of uncertainty over business rates, and rising operating costs. Giles and Jodie…
'If you walk, you will see': National parks bet on trekking tourists
Japan's tourism boom — recently hauling in an incredible 42.7 million visitors in 2025 — is not hitting all areas equally. While over 50% of foreign tourists visit Tokyo and nearly 40% see Osaka, only 2.9% go to Nagano Prefecture…
Louisiana shrimpers fear for the future amid high diesel cost
Louisiana shrimpers fear for the future amid high diesel cost DIESEL REALLY HIGH $5.53. THOSE DIESEL PRICES ARE IMPACTING THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY RIGHT HERE AT OUR HOME. SHRIMPERS WDSU SPOKE WITH TODAY SAY THEY'RE CONSIDERING LEAVING THE INDUSTRY AS…
Bournemouth cliff safety improvements could take two years
Amy WoodwardLocal Democracy Reporting Service Work to improve safety and stabilise a landslip-hit cliff could take up to two years, according to planning documents. Stabilisation work, due to begin in September 2026, is being funded by a £3m…
Fewer Canadians are crossing the border - and duty-free shops are paying the price
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Canadians still have their elbows up when it comes to travelling south of the border, and those fewer trips are having a disastrous effect on a key business: duty-free shopping. Tariff spats, Donald Trump's “51st…
Vacation paradise at the limit - Ibiza drastically limits rental cars
On the Balearic Islands, the car rental boom is being curbed: Ibiza is significantly limiting the number of rental cars this summer, while Mallorca is opting for stricter environmental zones. The aim is to curb traffic and mass tourism. Ibiza…
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