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Spain's tourism boss issues warning for Brits ahead of summer
A Spanish tourist boss has warned that Brits who haven't yet booked their summer holidays should book flights as soon as possible to avoid 'price fluctuations'. Jordi Hereu, Spain's Industry and Tourism Minister, made the comments to Spanish news…
Flower-viewing tourism gains traction as Hong Kong eyes potential
Mainland China has seen the rise of a “flower-viewing economy” in recent years, transforming blossom seasons into tourism-driven business opportunities through large-scale floral landscapes and curated visitor experiences. SCROLL TO…
Lincolnshire mayor rejects 'pick-pocket' tourism tax
Amber Macey,East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Lincolnshire will not bring in a tourist tax, the mayor has said. The government has consulted on allowing mayors to create visitor levies to pay for local infrastructure and improve destinations, but…
Matthew Rhys: 'Widow's Bay' mayor touts tourism on offbeat island
Left to right, Matthew Rhys, Neil Casey and Stephen Root star in 'Widow's Bay,' premiering Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Apple TV Kate O'Flynn stars in 'Widow's Bay,' premiering Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Apple TV Keri Russell (R) Matthew Rhys…
Scottish tourism boosted by fresh professional intake
It swells the number of Blue Badge guides, who are qualified to take visitors on tour anywhere in Scotland, to 309. There are also 189 Green Badge guides, who are qualified to guide in regions such as the north east, north Highlands, Skye and the…
Macau to showcase Greater Bay Area strengths at APEC tourism meetings, says MGTO chief
The upcoming APEC tourism meetings in June will provide Macau with an opportunity to showcase the strengths of the Greater Bay Area and tell China's story on the international stage, according to Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes. SCROLL TO CONTINUE…
Korea rolls out tourism drive to woo holiday travelers from Japan, China
Korea is racing to turn a looming holiday travel surge into a nationwide tourism boost, rolling out discounts, events and targeted campaigns to draw visitors from Japan and China, despite rising airfares. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism…
Tourism plummets in US-blockaded Cuba
Cuba has weathered severe economic difficulties since the imposition of a US trade embargo in 1962, but President Donald Trump's fuel blockade of the island nation since January marks a new economic low, with regular blackouts now part of daily…
Tourism Kelowna finds its next leader after national search
Cassandra Zerebeski named Tourism Kelowna President & CEO. Tourism Kelowna has a new leader following a national search that drew more than 50 candidates from across the country. Cassandra Zerebeski has been appointed as President and CEO…
Spain's tourism boss urges Brits to 'buy tickets now' amid jet fuel concerns
Brits wanting to travel abroad this summer are being urged to buy their airline tickets now in order to be protected from higher prices for air fare. While some UK based airlines have confirmed they will not be adding surcharges to flights and…
Tourism heats up across China ahead of May Day holiday
Tourists visit the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Scenic Area in Dunhuang City, northwest China's Gansu Province, April 27, 2026. As the May Day holiday approaches, the tourism markets across the country are heating up. (Photo by Zhang…
Tourism sector remains vulnerable following drone attack fallout
The employers' union (Oev) stated on Tuesday that the national tourism sector continues to operate under weakened demand, with recent performance being a direct result of the present regional instability, Speaking during the union's annual general…
Overnight tourists spend three times more than day-trippers, PolyU study finds
Overnight visitors to Hong Kong spend on average HK$9,300 per trip, roughly three times more than day-trippers, according to a recent study. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Conducted by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Hotel and…
Cyprus growth to be driven by investment, exports - tourism to recover next year
Large private infrastructure investments and rising exports are expected to provide a significant boost to Cyprus' economic activity between 2026 and 2028, according to Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) governor Christodoulos Patsalides. The governor's…
Niche segments to drive India's next phase of tourism growth: EY-FICCI report
India's next phase of tourism growth is expected to be driven by niche, experience-led and high-value segments, according to a report by EY (Ernst & Young) and FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry). The report highlighted…
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