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Tourism expansion v turtle nests: the dispute dividing communities in one Tobago resort
Visitors to Rocky Point in south-west Tobago are drawn to its sandy beach, fringed by coral reefs and dark rock formations and carpeted with the fruit-bearing trees found on Caribbean coastlines – almonds, sea grapes, coconuts, and the…
India's Foreign Arrivals Are Falling - but the 2047 Tourism Target Is Now 100 Million
India's tourism minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told the World Travel and Tourism Council summit in Malta that India will grow from 9.2 million foreign tourist arrivals to 100 million by 2047, citing political will, public spending, partnership…
UAE residents drive visitor numbers at Dubai theme parks as domestic tourism rises
Dubai's theme parks and attractions have seen a big rise in visits from UAE residents, even as the number of international tourists fell earlier this year due to the regional situation. That is according to Fernando Eiroa, Chief Executive Officer…
Cyprus Business Now: economy, fuel, property, travel, GSI, Cyta, tourism, shipping
Speaking ahead of the Ecofin meeting in Luxembourg, Keravnos expressed confidence that the European Commission would respond to calls from member states for greater flexibility in economic governance. “There is a very serious need for…
Plea as seaside town's Pontins goes another summer without guests
A senior figure in Somerset's tourism industry has launched an attack on EDF Energy's 'continuing failure' to address the impact of using a holiday camp to house Hinkley Point C construction workers. The Pontins Brean Sands holiday camp, situated…
Jersey officials launch economic growth group to improve economy
A new group has been formed to grow Jersey's economy. Officials said the economic growth group would oversee action across government departments, support key industries, attract investment, reduce red tape for businesses and help tackle…
14 Years Ago Today: 'Nashville' Premieres, Changing How TV Depicts Country Music
Nashville seemed like a longshot when it debuted on ABC on Oct. 10, 2012, but the show defied all odds to become one of country music fans' favorite television shows of all time. It's notoriously difficult to capture the true vibe of Nashville's…
Businessman, musician and broadcaster honoured with Highland Ambassador award
A renowned Highland businessman has been honoured with a prestigious award at a ceremony celebrating the local tourism and hospitality industries. Bruce MacGregor, a former BBC broadcaster and musician who founded the group Blazin' Fiddles, was…
Taiwan needs a 'chain of guardian mountains' across industries: Lai - Focus Taiwan
Taipei, Oct. 10 (CNA) President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said on Saturday that Taiwan needed many industries across its economy to become a 'chain of guardian mountains' to broaden the foundation of its economic strength. In his…
Houthis Bombard Saudi Air Links in Effort to Cut Kingdom Off From Rest of World
DUBAI— Yemen 's Iran-backed Houthi militants are taking aim at Saudi Arabia's air links to the world, rattling travelers and squeezing another key sector of the kingdom's economy while its crucial oil industry remains under fire. The missile…
Dracula is the least interesting thing about this underrated nation
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Norman Foster: 'Housing has shifted from public to private. We need to find a better balance'
His aubergine velvet suit, black shirt and lilac tie with white polka dots stand out against the more sober tones of the officials around him and the white walls of his latest project. To say that Norman Foster looks formidable at 91 would be a…
Simon strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches Mexico's coast - National
MIAMI (AP) — Simon has strengthened into a powerful Category 4 hurricane as it barrels toward Mexico's coast. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said early Saturday Simon's maximum sustained winds increased to 145 mph (230 kph). A storm…
The scaffolding will be removed from the facade of Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal - Montreal
After close to ten years behind scaffolding, the Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal is preparing for the grand unveiling of its facade, scheduled for October 25. While the restoration of the facade is complete, the basilica still has several years of…
The scaffolding will be removed from the facade of Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal
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