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gazettelive.co.uk - Stuart Arnold - Restored East Cleveland railway could be 'backbone of larger tourism enterprise
Restored East Cleveland railway could be 'backbone of larger tourism enterprise
Teesside Live

A private railway company could be set up to serve a previously mothballed passenger railway line in East Cleveland with the public investing in it as shareholders, it has been suggested. Philip Chisholm, a local representative of the Walk Wheel…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - Hong Kong tourist arrivals in Japan surge by nearly 55pc in July
Hong Kong tourist arrivals in Japan surge by nearly 55pc in July
The Standard

The number of Hong Kong tourists visiting Japan skyrocketed by 54.8% in July compared to the same month last year, playing a key role in what became a record-breaking month for Japan's overall tourism industry. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT…

republicworld.com - Zeenat Zeeshan Fazil - LG Saxena Announces Nubra Civil Flights by December, Kargil Inspection Next Month Aligned With PM's Connectivity Vision
LG Saxena Announces Nubra Civil Flights by December, Kargil Inspection Next Month Aligned With PM's Connectivity Vision
Republic World

Srinagar: In a major step to enhance regional connectivity and tourism in Ladakh's cold desert, the government is prioritising civil aviation infrastructure at remote border airfields. Civil flights from Thoise Airport in Nubra Valley by December…

koreatimes.co.kr - Hankookilbo - Which day is best for flight booking? Travel expert shares tips for finding cheaper airfares
Which day is best for flight booking? Travel expert shares tips for finding cheaper airfares
The Korea Times

Flights departing from Korea tend to have their lowest average fares when departing on Thursdays. Airfares account for a significant portion of travel expenses, yet prices fluctuate constantly, leaving travelers wondering when the best time is to…

washingtonexaminer.com - Bob Armstrong - Cuba's 100th birthday party for Fidel Castro is pure political necrophilia
Cuba's 100th birthday party for Fidel Castro is pure political necrophilia
Washington Examiner

High-ranking Cuban government officials, including President Miguel Diaz-Canel, recently conducted a five-day festival of concerts, art exhibits, and educational colloquiums to celebrate what would have been Fidel Castro's 100th birthday on Aug.

france24.com - Odyssey effect: stars sell Greece to a new wave of US tourists
Odyssey effect: stars sell Greece to a new wave of US tourists
FRANCE 24

Madonna celebrated her 68th birthday on Corfu, sharing a whirl of parties and boat trips against the backdrop of the island's landscape with her 20 million Instagram followers -- earning her rapturous thanks from Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos…

express.co.uk - Emily Wright - Ryanair slams Spain for flight delays - in major holiday alert
Ryanair slams Spain for flight delays - in major holiday alert
Daily Express

The budget airline claimed that Spain's air traffic control network is 'worse than France' Budget airline Ryanair has issued a damning statement about Spain's state-run Enaire air traffic control (ATC) network, claiming it is now worse than its…

straitstimes.com - Odyssey effect: Stars sell Greece to a new wave of US tourists
Odyssey effect: Stars sell Greece to a new wave of US tourists
The Straits Times

ATHENS – The idyllic beaches of the Greek islands have long been a draw for European holidaymakers, but now a new wave of US tourists is waking up to their charms, driven by stars like Madonna, Katy Perry and Justin Bieber. Madonna…

bbc.co.uk - Judy Hobson - Protests and profits: 25 Years of Manchester's second runway
Protests and profits: 25 Years of Manchester's second runway
BBC

When Manchester Airport was given permission to build a second runway in 1997 it prompted one of the country's most high-profile environmental protests of the time. Activists from across the country set up camp, built tree houses and a complex…

mentalfloss.com - Eden Gordon - Quiz: Think You Know Geography? Name All the African Countries By Their Capitals
Quiz: Think You Know Geography? Name All the African Countries By Their Capitals
Mental Floss

How sharp are your geography skills? Give them a whirl by matching all of the 54 national capital cities in Africa to the countries they're from. Then, read on to learn a bit more about the history and geography of the world's second-largest…

forbes.com - Mary Whitfill Roeloffs - Canadian Tariffs Are Happening-Here's Why Trade Negotiations Broke Down
Canadian Tariffs Are Happening-Here's Why Trade Negotiations Broke Down
Forbes

Tariffs on an estimated $28 billion of Canadian goods went into effect at midnight Saturday, hours after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he would suspend trade negotiations with the U.S. following 'unfair' and 'uneconomic' changes to terms…

dailymail.com - Jo Tweedy - Hotels have gone bonkers - is no-one happy with a simple B&B anymore?
Hotels have gone bonkers - is no-one happy with a simple B&B anymore?
Mail Online

READ MORE: Who needs Montecito? The VERY starry Cotswolds pubs where Meghan and Harry can still hobnob with Hollywood Remember yesteryear, when what constituted a good hotel stay was a comfy bed, a decent breakfast and an amiable host who didn't…

forbes.com - Mary Whitfill Roeloffs - Canada Says Retaliatory Tariffs Start Next Month-After Failed Trade Negotiations With U.S.
Canada Says Retaliatory Tariffs Start Next Month-After Failed Trade Negotiations With U.S.
Forbes

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said retaliatory tariffs against the United States will start the Tuesday after Labor Day after attempts between the two nations to reach a trade deal collapsed Friday night, following 'unfair' and 'uneconomic'…

rediff.com - Text Feed - Kerala GI Handloom Products: Economic Challenges And Solutions
Kerala GI Handloom Products: Economic Challenges And Solutions
Rediff.com

A new study highlights that despite Geographical Indication (GI) registration strengthening the identity of Kerala's traditional handloom products, significant economic disparities and challenges persist across its weaving clusters, threatening the…

rappler.com - Marky Ramone Go - This tour guide turns Manila's streets into history, heritage lessons
This tour guide turns Manila's streets into history, heritage lessons
RAPPLER

On one of my first walking tours with Jing Ordoña, he greeted me with a question: “Are you ready for some long walking?” I said yes. I should have asked how long. By the time our New Manila walking tour ended, my phone was…

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