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Industry experts say Telangana possesses ingredients of major tourism economy, but lacks branding
What exactly is Telangana's tourism identity? This question dominated discussions at the ‘Tourism Conclave on Destination Telangana' held in Hyderabad on Saturday, May 23, where government officials, hoteliers, travel operators, heritage…
Will Restaurants Face a World Cup Tourism Bubble?
Welcome to Open Tab, a weekly roundup of news, gossip, and stories that have stayed open in my tabs all week. Last week we covered some controversial tipping trends. I've truly become jaded and immune to bizarre brand collaborations over the past…
Top End tourism and hospitality businesses seek lifeline amid rising costs
Hospitality and tourism operators in the Top End are facing a range of challenges as the peak tourism season gets underway. Business owners say visitor numbers are down compared to previous years, operating costs have risen and bureaucratic…
Tourism integration
Edmund Bartlett's call this week for collaboration by Caribbean countries to protect their vital tourism industries from global uncertainties again underlines the logic of regional integration. It also puts on the table the status of a…
UK seaside town tourism collapse fears - £3.50 rule from May 18
The seaside town of Aberystwyth in west Wales Business owners in Aberystwyth fear a new £3.50 on-street parking charge on the seaside town 's promenade will drive away visitors and cripple trade. The charges, which began on May 18, require…
World Cup expected to boost Toronto tourism even if hotel bookings haven't surged - Toronto
Hotel industry and tourism groups in Toronto say they are optimistic that FIFA World Cup matches will bring many people to the city and boost the local economy despite a lack of surge in hotel bookings and fans' complaints about ticket prices.
Rubio: ICE Arrests Sister of Communist Running Cuba's Tourism Cash Cow, in U.S. Since Biden Era
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday announced the arrest of Adys Lastres Morera, sister of the recently sanctioned President of the Cuban communist regime's GAESA conglomerate, Ania Guillermina Lastres. Adys Lastres Morera was arrested…
Travel & Community: Walla Walla tourism as community investment
As Walla Walla reflects on the 50th Balloon Stampede, there is a real sense of pride. The Nite Glow Spectacular on Friday, May 8, drew one of the largest crowds in recent years, a strong reminder of how much this community values coming together.
Anglesey tourism attraction has been sold
A popular tourism attraction on Anglesey has been sold. The future of Pili Palas Nature World, near Menai Bridge, has been secured after a local family completed the purchase. The visitor attraction, which includes a small zoo, cafés, shop…
Families face £300 tax on UK staycations: Mayors plan tourism tax
Get your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE Families could face a tourism tax of up to £300 on British staycations in some of the country's most popular holiday spots. Mayors and…
Cyprus Business Now: AML, tech sector, Oev, Eurogroup, funds, tourism, startups
The regulator said the updated framework, issued through a formal circular, aims to enhance the effectiveness of Cyprus' system for combating money laundering and terrorist financing, placing greater emphasis on the quality and timeliness of…
World Cup expected to boost Toronto tourism even if hotel bookings haven't surged
One of four giant LCD screens located around the pitch at BMO Field is shown as part of the stadium's upgrades ahead of hosting six FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Toronto, Ont., March 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Eduardo Lima Hotel industry and…
The indictment of Raul Castro is well deserved
Castro was Fidel's brother and the regime's iron fist. He was one of a small group who seized power in 1959 and turned Cuba into an outpost for America's enemies. Cuba has one of the most repressive security apparatuses in the world. Castro built…
Why Cruise Lines Are Betting On The Mediterranean In Winter
The port of Salerno in Italy is a popular cruise destination on Mediterranean itineraries. Winter cruising in the Mediterranean is not new, but the way cruise lines are talking about it is changing. For years, the region's quieter months were often…
On This Volcanic Island In The South Pacific, The Trees Lead
Rex Aipen decided to build his house around a wild apple tree. A light breeze on Tanna carries the scent of frangipani and the grit of Mount Yasur. The volcano rumbles at predictable intervals, a low groan like a thunderstorm a few valleys over.
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