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Tourism in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough gets a boost
Tourism across a county has been given a boost after the area joined a scheme aimed at growing the sector. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough were awarded local visitor economy partnership status (LVEP) by VisitEngland, the England tourist board. The…
Is Sutton-on-Sea Colonnade a white elephant or tourism draw?
Residents of a seaside resort are divided on whether a £7.5m cultural hub is proving value for money almost a year on from opening. The Seaview Colonnade, in Sutton-on-Sea, Lincolnshire, was designed as a centre for events and tourism and…
HK eyes status as sought-after global travel destination amid steady tourism growth
Hong Kong is aiming to become a sought-after global travel destination as tourist arrivals continue to grow steadily, Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki said on Wednesday. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Speaking at the 2026 Hong Kong Tourism…
Japan's looming typhoon crisis threatens disaster defences and tourism
Japan could be heading into one of the worst typhoon seasons in its history, raising fears that stronger, more frequent storms will challenge not only the country's disaster defences but also a summer travel industry already stretched by packed…
Greece eyes more Korean travelers through Santorini tourism showcase in Seoul
The Greek Embassy and the Greek National Tourism Organisation in Korea hosted a tourism promotion event highlighting Santorini and other iconic Greek destinations, as officials and tourism leaders sought to strengthen travel ties and attract more…
This state is betting on Carreras for a tourism high note
The Crisafulli government has recruited one of The Three Tenors, Jose Carreras, for its latest bid to make Queensland the “events capital of the country” before the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. The Spanish operatic tenor will headline a…
Milwaukee drives four consecutive years of record-setting tourism statewide
Tourism activity in Milwaukee County last year generated a record $4.4 billion in total economic impact, contributing to now four consecutive years of record-breaking tourism for the state of Wisconsin. In 2025, Milwaukee County saw direct visitor…
Oklahoma tourism report says visitors pumped $12.8 billion into state's economy in 2025
Oklahoma tourism report says visitors pumped $12.8 billion into state's economy in 2025 A new report shows Oklahoma tourism pumped nearly $12.8 billion into the state's economy last year, supporting more than 100,000 jobs. BREAKDOWN OF THESE…
Benalmádena moves forward with digital transformation and smart tourism initiatives | Sur in English
Benalmádena is advancing a series of digital transformation projects designed to modernise public services and strengthen the town's tourism offering. Key initiatives include the installation of large LED screens at the new…
Columbia Beach Resort receives five awards at Cyprus Tourism Awards 2025
Columbia Beach Resort has received five awards at the Cyprus Tourism Awards 2025, adding to its long-standing record of distinctions and reinforcing its position among Cyprus' leading luxury hospitality destinations. Located in the iconic Bay of…
U.S. Peddles $750 Fee To Skip Tourist Visa Interview Queue
The State Department is creating a new fast pass for tourists and business travelers willing to fork over $750 to bypass the line for a visa interview—but with no guarantee of securing a visa. International travelers can soon spend $750 to…
Pope to bless Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, world's tallest church
Pope Leo XIV will bless the giant new tower of the famed Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona on Wednesday and celebrate mass inside what is now the world's tallest church. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The church is a still-unfinished modernist…
Healey signs bill extending bar hours to 3 a.m. for World Cup
Gov. Maura Healey on Monday signed a bill to temporarily extend last call and allow cities and towns to create their own public drinking districts this summer. The bill (H.5478), sponsored by representatives Carole Fiola, Senator Barry Finegold…
Here's why universal basic income would be a disaster for America's future
Every generation faces a new technological revolution. Today it's artificial intelligence. Just 40 years ago it was the internet. And according to some of the biggest names in tech, AI may eventually become so powerful that millions of Americans…
Korea pushes to make traditional markets more user-friendly
Korea's tourism authorities are turning their attention to traditional markets, launching a standardized campaign Friday to target long-standing consumer friction points such as unlisted prices, poor hygiene and cash-only transactions. The Ministry…
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