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National Park visitor boost contributes £146m to North East tourism industry
Northumberland National Park has contributed £146m to the North East tourism industry as visitor numbers surpass pre-pandemic levels for the first time. Visitor numbers in the park reached 1.79m in 2025, an increase of 6.7% on 2024, according…
Youth sports events bring thousands of athletes, and tourism dollars, to Sacramento region
Thousands of young athletes are coming to the Greater Sacramento region this weekend to show off their skills in several different tournaments. It's a growing trend in the Sacramento suburbs, with communities competing for sports tourism dollars.
Exclusive: Marsha Blackburn Reintroduces 'Ban Birth Tourism Act' in Wake of SCOTUS Ruling on Birthright Citizenship
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) has reintroduced her Ban Birth Tourism Act in the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling in Trump v. Barbara, which holds that excluding the United States-born children of illegal aliens and foreign tourists from birthright…
Ontario tourism minister Stan Cho resigns over hotel expenses scandal
Tourism, Culture and Gaming Minister Stan Cho has resigned from cabinet after a week of scandal over his spending on hotels in Toronto, despite living six kilometres from Queen's Park. Global News was first to report that Cho, whose home is seven…
Cyprus tourism has returned to stability, says deputy minister
Cyprus' tourism sector has returned to a stable trajectory despite June tourist arrivals declining by 1.7 per cent, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis said on Friday, following the release of the latest figures from the Cyprus Statistical…
Lawmakers urge Star Ferry to target tourist fares over locals following 30pc hike proposal
The Star Ferry is seeking to increase its passenger fares by approximately thirty percent across its major routes, prompting Hong Kong lawmakers to urge the iconic transport operator to shift the financial burden onto tourists rather than local…
Delhi-Rishikesh Namo Bharat: How Rail Project Will Transform Two States
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed The Centre approved extending the Delhi-Meerut RRTS to Haridwar and Rishikesh The 150-km corridor aims to connect pilgrimage cities with Delhi's fast rail network Travel time from Delhi to Rishikesh could…
Southern Water fined over dumping sewage in Kent coasts
Southern Water has been fined £7m for dumping sewage off the Kent coast, causing widespread damage to the local economy and tourism. The company pleaded guilty last April to 13 offences over illegal discharges at Margate and Broadstairs…
Family 'left all-inclusive Canary Islands hotel without paying €2.5k bill
Restaurant owners have long complained that 'dine and dash' incidents are on the rise, with some customers sneaking out on bills worth hundreds of pounds. But as shocking as those losses may be, they pale in comparison to a whopping £2,000…
Woman arrested after leaving Canary Islands hotel 'without paying £2k bill'
The tourist was led away by police Restaurant owners have raised concerns that 'dine and dash' incidents are becoming increasingly common, with some diners leaving restaurants without settling bills running into hundreds of pounds. a Yet as…
Ice Stupas To Education Reforms: The 'Fast' Evolution Of Sonam Wangchuk
From 21-day fast in Ladakh to 21-day hunger strike in Delhi In 2024, Sonam Wangchuk consumed only water and salt and slept outdoors at 11,500 feet in sub-freezing temperatures in Ladakh for 21 days, demanding legal rights for his region to protect…
A starfish that welcomes you with open arms
Minutes after stepping off an international flight at Beijing Daxing International Airport, overseas visitors can buy a local SIM card, link a foreign bank card to the mobile payment app Alipay, pick up a public transport pass and ask for…
The Haaland effect? Chinese tourists flock to Norway amid World Cup ad blitz
As Norwegian World Cup footballer Erling Haaland's herbal drink advertising blitz captivates millions, his home country has emerged as a popular destination for Chinese travellers. An increasing number of Chinese citizens have visited Norway over…
Trump's envoy faces protests in Venice on latest stop of super yacht diplomacy tour
The billionaire U.S. ambassador to Italy faced protests when he arrived in Venice on Friday aboard his luxury yacht as part of a coastal diplomacy tour marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. Activists described hospitality mogul…
Vizag Collector seeks comprehensive action plan for Bay City project
Visakhapatnam District Collector M. Abhishikth Kishore on Friday directed officials to prepare a comprehensive action plan for the proposed Bay City project, part of the Visakha Economic Region, with emphasis on land use, infrastructure, tourism…
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