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Tenerife tourism fears as British party-goers turn their backs on the island
Brits are snubbing the party-mad island of Tenerife amid escalating anti-tourist sentiment. Last year, a staggering 15.5 million holidaymakers flocked to the Canary Islands, clearly unfazed by swathes of fed-up locals urging them to 'go home'.
China moves to improve ties with South Korea, starting with tourism and K-pop
Beijing is extending an olive branch to Seoul by embracing the return of South Korean tourists as well as cultural imports like K-pop, as the two neighbours take steps to improve ties. Some 200 Chinese fans turned up to see K-pop girl group IVE at…
'I'm ditching my Florida retirement plan over Trump's new tourism rules'
Shawky Fahel has been a ‘Snowbird' for 15 years, fleeing to Florida to escape the biting cold of the Canadian winters. The balmy weather, good restaurants and verdant golf courses made it an ideal escape for the 75-year-old retired…
Big changes ahead for LVCVA tourism marketers R&R Partners
Billy Vassiliadis, the owner of 50-year-old R&R Partners since 1994 when he purchased it from political consultant Sig Rogich, is stepping down from day-to-day management of the company to a chairman role. He'll turn over his CEO responsibilities…
Tourism Seychelles Participates in 12th Edition of South Africa Best Practices Workshop
The 12th annual South Africa Best Practices Workshop, under the theme Sustainable Tourism Development, was held from March 12-14, 2025, at the Southern Sun The Marine Hotel in Gqeberha, South Africa. Representing Seychelles, 2 staff members from…
Who gets to brand Puerto Rico: Its tourism agency or its biggest star?
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) The Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny is one of the biggest stars of the music world. After becoming Spotify's…
Japan's youth abandon tourism jobs amid low wages, harsh work culture
Seeking better pay and work-life balance, young Japanese workers are leaving the tourism sector, worsening labour shortages in an industry crucial to Japan's economy, reports South China Morning Post (SCMP). Projections by the Kansai-based Asia…
Tourism clubs formed in college campuses should identify new destinations, says Minister
Tourism clubs formed on college campuses across the State have the vital responsibility of identifying new tourism destinations and introducing them on social media to firmly mark them on the State's tourism map, Minister for Tourism and Public…
Who gets to brand Puerto Rico: Its tourism agency or its biggest star?
The Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny is one of the biggest stars of the music world. After becoming Spotify's most-streamed artist for three years in a row – the first and only artist ever to do so – he sold out all 49 dates of his 2024…
How artificial intelligence is becoming the travel companion of the future
Artificial intelligence is no longer the stuff of science fiction when it comes to planning a getaway. It is now becoming a valuable tool for travel, ensuring not only the best value for money, but also a personalised experience. Tourism has been…
Yorkshire organisations discuss future plans for tourism with culture being top priority
The National Railway Museum, Royal Armouries Museum and the North Yorkshire Council have discussed what the future plans are for tourism with culture being the top priority. Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post, you can get…
Portugal Tourism Soars in 2025
News from Portugal By Farah Mokrani • Published: 24 Mar 2025 • 13:48 • 1 minute read Portugal's tourism sector shines as visitors flock to iconic cities like Porto, boosting revenues to record levels in early 2025. Credit:…
Bluebells the UK's most influential flower on tourism
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Europe investment trip to bolster economic, tourism ties
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is leading a weeklong trade trip to bolster tourism and economic relationships with leaders in the United Kingdom and Ireland. During the trip, Whitmer and other state leaders will meet with newly elected government…
Santorini tentatively welcomes first cruise ship after string of earthquakes
Santorini, the picturesque Greek island renowned for its stunning sunsets and whitewashed villages, welcomed its first cruise ship of the year on Sunday, marking a symbolic return to normalcy after a period of intense seismic activity. The arrival…
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