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Train disasters drive passengers away from Spain's high-speed network, in blow to tourism
By Corina Pons and Mireia Merino MADRID, Nov 13 (Reuters) – Spain's two deadly train accidents this year have driven passengers away from the world's second-largest high-speed rail network, a concern for a country heavily reliant on tourism…
Thailand shifts focus to 'value over volume' in 2027 tourism strategy
Nov 13, 202613:07 GMT by Emma Blackmore Thailand is shifting its tourism strategy away from visitor numbers towards higher-value travel, with a focus on encouraging repeat visits, longer stays and tourism beyond the country's established hotspots.
Train disasters drive passengers away from Spain's high-speed network, in blow to tourism
MADRID, Nov 13 - Spain's two deadly train accidents this year have driven passengers away from the world's second-largest high-speed rail network, a concern for a country heavily reliant on tourism and business travel, experts and business groups…
Chinese tourism surge draws Italian vacationers: Visa waivers, expanded routes, fresh infrastructure fuel record demand
Confirmation comes from booking platform data and tour operator results: China is gaining more ground in the travel choices of Italians. After the pandemic hiatus and an initially gradual restart, the dragon is experiencing a phase of strong…
Paphos hotels report weaker profits amid tourism uncertainty
Several property and hotel companies linked to the Constantinou family have reported mixed business performance in 2026, with some Paphos hotels facing weaker occupancy and profitability while related businesses continue selling properties and…
The 51% - UK rocked by comedians' sex scandals
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Embraer Forecasts 2,520 New Jets For Asia Pacific Market Over 20 Years
Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer forecasts a robust demand for 2,520 smaller commercial jets across the Asia Pacific region over the next two decades, driven by increasing regional connectivity and evolving economic dynamics. Embraer projects a…
China pavilion turns heads at London event
China showcased its largest-ever national pavilion at the 2026 World Travel Market in London, which ran from 3 to 5 November, featuring cultural and tourism attractions that offer a taste of the country's charm to global tourists. Launched in 1980…
Fears that tourist tax is coming 'whether we like it or not
Councillors in North Somerset are “very nervous” that a tourist tax will be imposed on the area despite not wanting it. The government is currently legislating to allow areas to bring in an “overnight visitor levy” but…
Southeast Asia Air Travel Boom: Boeing Predicts 4,985 New Aircraft By 2045
Boeing's latest Commercial Market Outlook reveals Southeast Asian airlines are set to acquire nearly 5,000 new commercial aircraft by 2045, driven by robust air passenger traffic growth and expanding regional connectivity. Southeast Asian airlines…
Pack Safe campaigner seeks travel industry help to progress mission
Nov 13, 202615:28 GMT by Andrew McQuarrie From left: Kathy Atkinson, Cathy Foley and Calum MacDonald Cathy Foley, creator of the Pack Safe campaign in memory of her son Hudson, has appealed to the travel industry for help getting high street…
The biggest problem facing America's economy: not enough people
America isn't empty empty. Its population is still growing. Its cities remain raucous and crowded. Its suburbs are buzzing. But the country is starting to feel a little less full. For years, economists and demographers have warned about the coming…
Ladakh records 66% rise in tourist arrivals in first 10 months of 2026
Updated - November 13, 2026 at 07:20 PM. | Srinagar Ladakh recorded a 65.90 per cent increase in tourist arrivals during the first 10 months of 2026, with 4.91 lakh visitors travelling to the Union Territory compared with 2.96 lakh during the…
Did the SS United States sink upright? Sonar scan shows successful deployment of world's largest artificial reef, officials say
DESTIN-FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- The SS United States has entered a new era, as it now sits on the bottom of the Gulf off the coast of Florida's panhandle. The legendary ocean liner, which was once the fastest in the world, now has a new record…
SS United States Sits Upright on Gulf Seafloor After Historic Sinking
The SS United States has settled upright on the floor of the Gulf of Mexico, completing its transformation from record-breaking ocean liner to the world's largest artificial reef. Early sonar and remotely operated vehicle inspections confirmed that…
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