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Beware 'sun, sea and surgery' cosmetic tourism packages, experts advise
Cosmetic tourism is often sold as a package of sun, sea and surgery, but experts have said travelling overseas for procedures can end in infections, disfigurement and death. Nora Nugent, a consultant plastic surgeon and former president of the…
Azerbaijan eyes Middle East as strategic market for tourism exports
Azerbaijan's outreach to Jordan points to a broader ambition: positioning the country as a competitive destination for Middle Eastern travellers. The meetings held in Amman on November 2, bringing together 66 tourism representatives from 48…
Glamping site named 'Scotland's best' campsite in national tourism awards
The accolade is the latest in a string of successes for the award-winning site, which has previously been named the UK's top campsite by Camping magazine and Scotland's best campsite by outdoor accommodation booking platform Pitchup.com. Drummohr…
France demand remains strong despite protests, says tourism chief
Nov 5, 202608:55 GMT by Andrew McQuarrie Atout France chief executive Adam Oubuih UK bookings to France have withstood the recent political unrest in the destination, according to Atout France chief executive Adam Oubuih. Protesters in a number of…
Croatia reports rise in UK visitors as tourism board targets year-round growth
Nov 5, 202613:30 GMT by Alice Barnes-Brown Croatia has reported a 2% increase in UK visitors this year, with its national tourism board outlining plans to attract more British holidaymakers outside the peak summer season. Croatian National Tourist…
Hawaii Resident Support for Tourism Nears Record Low
A new statewide survey finds that residents' support for tourism remains broad but has weakened, while confidence in tourism management is also low. The findings sharpen a practical question for Hawaiʻi's destination plans: what evidence will…
UK tour operators indicate capacity hikes to Cyprus, says deputy tourism minister
Nov 5, 202610:23 GMT by Juliet Dennis UK tour operators have indicated they will increase capacity to Cyprus in 2027, according to the country's deputy tourism minister. Kostas Koumis said he was optimistic about next year after initial talks with…
Abta welcomes positive talks with Maldives tourism minister over tax concerns
Nov 5, 202600:07 GMT by Robin Murray Abta has welcomed positive talks with the Maldivian government over its tourism tax proposals following a meeting with the country's tourism minister at World Travel Market London. The association's director of…
Cyprus Business Now: women, startups, tourism, Invest Cyprus, inflation, energy
The event, entitled ‘Financial Literacy for Cypriot Women', is being organised by the Cyprus Financial Literacy and Education Committee (CyFLEC) and the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) at The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection. Bringing…
What Real Estate Investors Should Understand About The Orlando Market
Rodrigo Schiavo - Founder & Managing Director, SVN | Premier Capital Advisors; Co-Founder, CEO & President, JH333 Financial Holding, LLC. For years, the story surrounding Orlando, Florida, real estate has largely focused on population growth…
How Norway flipped Trump's name-calling into destination marketing
After President Donald Trump called Norway a “shithouse country,” its tourism agency turned the insult into a marketing opportunity to promote its designer bathrooms. Trump criticized Norway at a rally in Michigan on October 25…
Namdaemun Market emerges as new shopping destination for foreign tourists
Namdaemun Market in Seoul is attracting growing numbers of foreign tourists, as visitors increasingly venture beyond familiar shopping destinations such as Myeong-dong and Gangnam to explore traditional markets, data showed Thursday. According to…
The Swiss hotel industry is making up ground again in September
Hotel Industry Reports More Overnight Stays in September (stock photo) The Swiss hotel industry recorded significantly more overnight stays in September 2026. Thanks to increased domestic and international demand, the industry has been able to…
Democrat Aaron Ford wins 2026 Nevada governor's race, defeating incumbent Gov. Joe Lombardo
Democrat Aaron Ford won the Nevada governor's race, CBS News projects, defeating incumbent Gov. Joe Lombardo as the state struggled because of tariffs and a decline in tourism. Ford, who has been elected statewide twice as attorney general, will be…
UK market to Portugal grows in 'incomparable' year to date
Nov 5, 202614:00 GMT by Robin Searle Portugal is set to report increased visitor numbers from the UK this year, with growing interest in regions beyond the Algarve. Carlos Abade, president of Visit Portugal, described 2026 as “a year not…
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