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Charting a new course for Sri Lankan tourism
Tourism remains one of the most powerful drivers of economic growth and cultural exchange in Sri Lanka. As the tourist industry continues its post pandemic recovery and looks toward a more sustainable and innovative future, the role of strategic…
Lanzarote protesters glue shut Airbnb key boxes in furious anti-tourism protest
Holidaymakers in Lanzarote have encountered a string of disruptive demonstrations, including key boxes being sealed with adhesive and access to beloved tourist attractions being blocked. Video footage spreading across social media reveals activists…
With China's Xi in North Korea, Kim to project confidence, defiance
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pyongyang on Monday, feeling in a position of strength with a firm ally in Russia, a nuclear arsenal and little apparent appetite to engage with Washington. SCROLL TO CONTINUE…
Spanish anti-tourist locals glue Airbnb lockboxes in latest holiday wars stunt
SPANIARDS are escalating their war on holidaymakers with the latest stunt seeing anti-tourist campaigners smearing glue on Airbnb key boxes. Brits flocking to Lanzarote this summer will need to watch out for the tactics, which also include fake…
Saudi Embassy in Italy warns against online tourism scams
The Saudi Embassy in Italy urged Saudi citizens to deal only with official and accredited tourist companies. Last Updated: June 6, 2026 | 05:45 PM ROME — The Saudi Embassy in Italy warned against tourism scams through social media platforms.
Will World Cup deliver economic boom as promised in Boston? It's not looking good for hotels.
The World Cup kicks off next week and it's supposed to be an economic boom for Massachusetts, according to city and state leaders. But, so far, the numbers show there may not be the overwhelming demand the tourism industry was expecting. Hotels are…
BA boss warns costly aviation taxes and rail tickets are stunting UK growth
The cost of travel to and around the UK is keeping millions of tourists away and slowing economic growth, the boss of British Airways said, as he urged a rethink of aviation taxes. The airline's chief executive, Sean Doyle, said the UK had some of…
HK travel agencies target 'silver-hair' travelers with premium Central Asia tours
Hong Kong's travel industry is highly optimistic about Central Asia tourism prospects, aiming to attract “silver hair' tourists and high-spending travelers following the city leader's recent visit to enhance bilateral ties. SCROLL TO…
Airbnb lock boxes glued shut in furious protest against tourists
Tourists in Lanzarote have been hit with disruptive stunts, including gluing shut Airbnb key boxes and blocking access to popular beauty spots. Videos shared on social media show campaigners applying strong adhesive to lock boxes used by holiday…
Major UK county latest to plot new tourist tax for visitors
The Mayor of West Yorkshire county says she's in favour of a new tourist tax. The mayor of a major UK county says she's keen to bring in a controversial tourist tax to maximise the benefits of its popularity among staycationers. A bill formally…
Dubai luxury hotels woo staycationers as tourists flee
Once reserved for wealthy travellers, Dubai's top-notch hotels have become almost exclusively reliant on residents, drawn in by dizzying staycation offers as war drives tourists away. On the Palm, an artificial island that has become synonymous…
Wildlife park you can get to from Cambs named one of the best in England
A wildlife park that you can visit from Cambridgeshire for a day trip has been named one of the best attractions in England. VisitEngland recently revealed the winners of its 2026 Awards for Excellence with Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park being…
At This Singapore Hotel, AI Decides What's For Breakfast
The slanted window design of the Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay helps keep the rooms cool during the hottest and brightest hours of the day. Every morning at the Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay, breakfast ends with a…
Opinion | Thaw in China-India ties is real, but don't call it reconciliation
Six years after the Ladakh crisis erupted in May 2020, triggering the worst military confrontation between India and China in decades, the two countries are attempting something that once seemed improbable: a diplomatic reset. The latest indication…
Legal concerns rise as mainland mothers promote 'Master's Degree loophole' for cheap Hong Kong births
The growing trend of mainland Chinese women using student visas as a low-cost shortcut to give birth in Hong Kong and secure permanent residency for their children has sparked public discussion and legal warnings regarding the potential for…
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