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Give our southern villages tourism boost, say Rushen families
Residents in the south of the Isle of Man have called for a fresh boost for tourism ahead of the island's forthcoming election, as well as highlighting pressures on local shops and concerns about young people. The island's southern-most…
Is England right to introduce a tourism tax?
Supporters tend to call it a “visitor levy”. Detractors prefer to call it a “tourist tax”. Whether you agree with it or not, an extra charge for overnight stays has become a common feature of modern travel. Recent…
London boroughs must get 50 per cent of Mayor's tourism tax
The leader of Westminster City Council has demanded that London boroughs be given their “fair share” of any tourism tax imposed by the Mayor. Councillor Paul Swaddle, who leads the Central London borough, has started a petition…
The WA tourism towns with more Airbnb listings than rentals
Tourism hotspots across Western Australia are being flooded by short-stay accommodation listings, with hundreds of Airbnb listings recorded compared to a small handful of available rentals. The WA Greens have called on the state government to enact…
Taiwan Tourism Deepens Canadian Travel Trade Engagement Through Year-Round Workshop Series
VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 17, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA) has continued to strengthen its engagement with Canada's travel trade through a series of educational workshops over the past year, giving travel advisors practical…
U.S. Tourism Slide Deepens With 12% Drop in August
U.S. inbound arrivals fell 11.8% year-over-year in August to about 3.1 million, accelerating from July's 7% decline and leaving year-to-date visits down 5.8%, with drops across all regions and only 3 of the top 20 source markets growing. Industry…
Beyond sustainability to regeneration: New Zealand's path to 'ESG' tourism
Living here in New Zealand, one is constantly reminded that the crown jewel of our tourism industry is, without a doubt, our pristine natural environment. Yet, it begs a critical question: can increasing visitor numbers at the expense of our…
Cyprus eyes French tourism rebound as airlines add more seats for 2027
Cyprus expects a stronger flow of French tourists in 2027 as airlines add capacity between the two countries, Tourism Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis said after talks with tour operators at the IFTM Top Resa exhibition in Paris. The expectations come…
From durians to tourism: As China-Vietnam trade booms, border communities seek a bigger slice
At a sprawling fruit market in the southern Chinese city of Nanning, finding a Vietnamese durian takes some work. Thai durians are everywhere – from Thai-grown Musang King to the Monthong, also known as the Golden Pillow. China imported…
Dubai's oldest building to reopen to the public as a new museum
Dubai 's oldest building is set to reopen to the public after five years of closure during a major restoration project. Al Fahidi Fort, the city's oldest existing building near the banks of Dubai Creek, was built in 1787 when the area made its…
Premiumisation, industry recovery and AI: What's trending in travel?
There's no doubt about it, it's been a tough year for the tourism industry – especially in the Middle East, where regional conflict and the knock-on effects have disrupted travel. Despite a record-breaking year for global tourism in 2025…
Cyprus Business Now: AI, tourism, shipping, banks, inflation, CySEC
Keravnos is attending the meetings taking place on September 18 and 19 as part of Ireland's presidency of the Council of the European Union. The Eurogroup meeting on Friday will include an exchange of views on recent economic developments and…
Australia to detain tourists who overstay visa, minister says
Australia will detain tourists who overstay visas to send a message of deterrence under new rules aimed at reducing levels of migration, a minister said on Friday. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Australia's ruling Labor party has denied it is…
New tourism campaign showcases cultural and natural wonders of the DR - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
MIAMI — The Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism launched a new international campaign titled “Feel Dominican Republic” during an event at the Four Seasons in Miami. Tourism officials said the campaign aims to show that the…
How the Middle East conflict has redrawn our holiday map
Turkey, Romania and Hungary are out – while Albania, North Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia are in. Reading the latest Eurocontrol numbers on travel to Europe, it seems that western Balkans countries are proving increasingly attractive to…
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