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island.lk - Sahan Weerasooriya - New Tourism Act to strengthen legal action against visa violators
New Tourism Act to strengthen legal action against visa violators
The Island

The government is in the process of drafting a new Tourism Act to address legal loopholes that currently prevent the prosecution of foreign nationals who engage in unauthorised activities while on tourist visas. Speaking at a certificate awarding…

abc.net.au - Selina Bryan - Island's booming tourism comes with warnings against 'infinite growth
Island's booming tourism comes with warnings against 'infinite growth
ABC News

With tourist numbers rapidly rising on Maria Island, authorities are working out the best way to accommodate them. Major upgrades are underway to the island's water and electrical infrastructure. The new Maria Island management plan is due to be…

wqad.com - Alec Doxsee - Survey: Quad Cities residents more pro-tourism than Midwest average
Survey: Quad Cities residents more pro-tourism than Midwest average
wqad.com

DAVENPORT, Iowa — Quad Cities residents overwhelmingly back tourism growth, but only about half believe the region is a destination visitors actively want to visit, according to a resident sentiment survey organized by Visit Quad Cities and…

japantimes.co.jp - Byron Kaye - Airline and travel industries scramble with fallout from Middle Eastern conflict
Airline and travel industries scramble with fallout from Middle Eastern conflict
The Japan Times

The airline and tourism industries are scrambling to deal with the fallout from the escalating U.S. and Israeli air war against Iran, while governments are rushing to bring stranded travelers home from the Middle East following the cancellation of…

express.co.uk - Emily Wright - Majorca, Ibiza and Menorca issued Iran tourism warning - 'there will be consequences'
Majorca, Ibiza and Menorca issued Iran tourism warning - 'there will be consequences'
Express.co.uk

US and Israeli strikes on Iran could have serious impacts in the Balearic Islands The continuation of attacks on Iran could have a serious knock-on effect in the Balearic Islands, experts have warned. 'If the conflict between the US, Israel and…

ucsd.edu - Effective Marine Protection Can More Than Triple Dive Tourism Revenue
Effective Marine Protection Can More Than Triple Dive Tourism Revenue
CORE Platform

Funding sustained, effective management of marine protected areas is one of ocean conservation's most stubborn problems. Now, a new study from researchers at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography links fish recovery from well-managed…

reviewjournal.com - Richard N. Velotta - Tourism experts keeping close watch on effects of Mideast turmoil
Tourism experts keeping close watch on effects of Mideast turmoil
Las Vegas Review-Journal

Tourism experts say the outbreak of violence in the Middle East shouldn't dramatically effect Southern Nevada tourism, but that could change if gasoline prices spike any more than they already have. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority…

deccanchronicle.com - MD Ilyas - From Steering Wheels to Storytellers: AP's Drivers as Tourism Ambassadors
From Steering Wheels to Storytellers: AP's Drivers as Tourism Ambassadors
Deccan Chronicle

VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh tourism department launched innovative ‘Driver-Cum-Guide' training programme in partnership with ride-hailing major Rapido is transforming ordinary auto and cab drivers into the state's cultural ambassadors.

thecentersquare.com - By David Beasley | The Center Square contributor - Ohio tourism pass pushed by state lawmaker
Ohio tourism pass pushed by state lawmaker
The Center Square

(The Center Square) – An Ohio legislator has introduced a bill she believes will increase tourism and tax revenue in the state. House bill 732 by State. Rep. Melanie Miller, R-Ashland, would create a pass program for tourists called…

thehindu.com - P. Sujatha Varma - A.P., Rapido launch 'driver-cum-guide' tourism initiative in Vijayawada
A.P., Rapido launch 'driver-cum-guide' tourism initiative in Vijayawada
The Hindu

The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department, in partnership with the ride-hailing company Rapido, has launched an innovative ‘Driver-Cum-Guide' training programme, marking a new chapter in the State's tourism sector. The initiative aims to…

thehindu.com - The Hindu Bureau - A.P. Tourism launches 'Driver-Cum-Guide' training with Rapido in Vijayawada
A.P. Tourism launches 'Driver-Cum-Guide' training with Rapido in Vijayawada
The Hindu

In a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, the Andhra Pradesh Tourism department has partnered with ride-hailing platform Rapido to roll out a ‘Driver-Cum-Guide' training programme aimed at transforming auto and cab drivers into cultural…

skift.com - Peden Doma Bhutia - Tourism Fiji Launches First-Ever AI Travel Planner On Chinese TikTok
Tourism Fiji Launches First-Ever AI Travel Planner On Chinese TikTok
Skift

Tourism Fiji has launched an AI-powered travel planner within Douyin, China's version of TikTok, allowing users to generate personalized Fiji itineraries based on their interests. The tool leverages ByteDance technology to recommend diverse…

dailypost.co.uk - Owen Hughes - Tourism attraction makes announcement about dogs but not everyone is happy
Tourism attraction makes announcement about dogs but not everyone is happy
North Wales Live

An historic tourism attraction in North Wales has made an announcement about dogs. Chirk Castle in Wrexham county had previously barred dogs from the gardens. But they held a trial recently - allowing dogs into the gardens on a short lead. Now they…

sail-world.com - Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca presented its 2026 edition at the world's largest tourism fair
Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca presented its 2026 edition at the world's largest tourism fair
Sail-World.com

by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía 3 Mar 11:26 PST 27 March - 5 April 2026 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca presented its 2026 edition at the world's largest tourism fair © AConecta The Illes Balears stand at ITB Berlin, the world's…

mirror.co.uk - Charlotte Smith - BBC travel expert says 'register yourself' in Middle East update
BBC travel expert says 'register yourself' in Middle East update
The Mirror

An expert has shared advice for anyone affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. During the BBC's Monday (March 2) episode of Morning Live, consumer champion Harry Kind shared the latest guidance he recommends, as tens of thousands of…

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