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Why Australia's tourism boss counts backpackers as 'high-value'
“Actually, I think that answers your question,” says Robin Mack, stopping himself short as he outlines the vision for Tourism Australia that landed him the top job. He lists AI discoverability, the Asian Century and the Brisbane…
Border tensions cost South Korean frontier counties $22 mil. in tourism, damage
South Korea's border regions saw tourism spending fall by more than 30 billion won ($22 million) and reported hundreds of millions of won in direct damage during 2024 and 2025, when North Korea's trash-filled balloon launches and tit-for-tat…
Bee tourism is on the rise - I went to Lithuania to see what all the buzz is about
In August I travelled to Vilnius, Lithuania's capital city, to find out more about the country's appreciation for bees. Within five hours of touching the tarmac, I'd squished one under my sandals. It wasn't quite the start I'd hoped for. Luckily…
North Coast 500 appoints three board members to boost sustainable tourism
The appointments follow an impact assessment by BiGGAR Economics, which found the 516-mile route generated £98.8 million in economic benefit last year. The assessment also highlighted the pressures of tourism on local communities and the…
China's newly opened high-speed rail lines to boost holiday tourism
People visit the Yichunxi Railway Station of the Harbin-Yichun high-speed railway in Yichun, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Sept. 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao) China's newly opened high-speed railway sections are expected to boost tourism…
Australia ranks as the world's fourth-best country for travel and tourism - here's who beat us
News We trailed only Japan, the United States and Spain in the World Economic Forum's latest travel index Written by Melissa Woodley Editor, Time Out Australia If you needed another reason to book an interstate getaway this summer, here it is:…
Tawang chosen as venue for tourism meet, China among countries invited
3 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google The government is set to hold a mega international event in Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh towards the end of this month. The International Tourism Mart, being organised by the Ministry of…
Governor Morrisey pledges upgrades to state parks in efforts to boost tourism
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced nearly $20 million in new funding for state parks on Wednesday as part of the state's continuing effort to develop its tourism industry. The money will be dispersed throughout the system with at least eight specific…
Wild storms trigger red alert warning in Spanish tourism hotspot
Spain has issued its highest weather warning and told people to stay indoors as torrential storms threaten popular holiday hotspots along the country's east coast. Forecasters have placed the provinces of Valencia, Castellón and Tarragona…
Cyprus tourism revenue rises to €536.5m in July as visitor spending offsets lower arrivals
Cyprus tourism revenue rose by 4.6 per cent year-on-year in July to €536.5 million, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat), as the sector recorded higher visitor spending during a summer season disrupted by the Iran war.
Trump attacks GOP senator as fight to end daylight saving time stalls
President Donald Trump has attacked the Republican Senator Tom Cotton, accusing him of blocking a bipartisan bill to end the twice-yearly daylight saving time clock changes. Trump is publicly pressuring the Senate to pass the Sunshine Protection…
U.S. mayors ask Canadians to reconsider U.S. travel boycott - Winnipeg
Since the beginning of the Canada-U.S. trade war early last year, travel south of the border is still far from recovering. In January of 2025, the month before U.S. President Donald Trump announced there would be sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods…
Trump pushes Senate Republicans on 'No More Changing of Clocks Act'
President Trump is ramping up pressure on Senate Republicans to move forward with legislation making daylight saving time permanent, blaming Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) for holding up the bipartisan effort to end the twice-a-year changing of clocks.
From chestnuts to oysters, quirky souvenir shirts become must-haves for Korea travelers
For visitors heading to Gongju, a city in South Chungcheong Province known as the country's chestnut capital, a new travel tradition has taken hold — buying a chestnut souvenir shirt at Gongju Sanseong Market and wearing it immediately while…
Best Scottish hotels, castles and lodges for a Traitors-inspired autumn escape
Your insider guide to living well in London, with trends and insider recommendations in fashion, wellbeing, travel, beauty and more. I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Beyond…
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