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The Gen Z hospitality workers keeping Yorkshire Dales tourism alive
Seb Cheerin the Yorkshire Dales When her parents decided to leave their jobs as teachers in Hull to run a village pub in the Yorkshire Dales, 16-year-old Lucy Edwards found rural life a 'nightmare', with a lack of transport and feelings of…
Tourism Board invited 1,730 influencers to Hong Kong over 2 years
The Hong Kong Tourism Board invited more than 1,700 influencers from around the world to the city between 2023 and last year, with the internet personalities having a combined following exceeding 1.6 billion. Responding to an inquiry from lawmaker…
White House says Trump has 'done more for US tourism than anyone'
The number of overseas visitors to the U.S. dropped by several million in 2025 compared to 2024, with the World Travel & Tourism Council advising America to make itself welcoming again. However, the White House sees the picture differently…
Seattle, Vancouver coordinate cross-border planning for 2026 World Cup tourism
The cities of Seattle and Vancouver are working together to boost visitation as both prepare to host matches for next summer's FIFA World Cup 2026. Officials from both cities expect hundreds of thousands of visitors to move through the western host…
Tourism had a record-breaking 2025 everywhere but the U.S., report finds, as international visitor numbers plummet by the millions
Last year was a record-breaking one for international tourism, injecting trillions of dollars into the global economy and supporting millions of jobs. But while more people than ever took to weathered streets of European capitals or sun-soaked…
Keep the home fires burning, declares boss of leading Scots tourism attraction
Mr Johnson, whose company Visitor Centres Ltd also owns Inveraray Jail in Argyle and the Landmark Forest Adventure Park in Carrbridge, said it was difficult to see how the surge in oil prices and concerns around inflation will affect the market…
Rebels & Redcoats Kicks Off Tourism Season With Revolutionary War Reenactment In St. Mary's County
PINEY POINT, Md. — Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park kicked off Maryland's tourism season with cannon fire and muskets that echoed across the Potomac River in coordinated volleys during the Rebels & Redcoats event April 11-12…
Incheon pushes to bring Formula One back to Korea with 2028 Grand Prix plan
Incheon is pushing to host a Formula One Grand Prix race in 2028 after a study found that a five-year hosting run would generate revenues exceeding costs. According to the results of the “Basic plan and preliminary feasibility study for the…
Mysuru gets connectivity boost with new Hyderabad flight from May 1
Amid growing demand for enhanced air connectivity, Mysuru is set to get an additional flight service to Hyderabad from May 1, boosting travel and tourism prospects. With only a limited number of flights currently operating from the city…
Major cruise line confirms US trips as city port opens after 15 years
A MAJOR cruise line has confirmed it will sail from a US city again, as it arrives in their port for the first time in 15 years. The line is set to offer a number of different excursions including trips to Bermuda, Canada, New England, the…
UK market to US bucks overall decline with year-on-year growth
Apr 17, 202608:23 GMT by Robin Searle The UK market to the US increased year-on-year in the first three months of 2026 after growing slightly in 2025, according to official government arrivals data. The increase outlined in preliminary data for the…
Cheap surgery overseas may come with devastating complications, doctors warn
More than three million people travel to undergo cosmetic surgery each year, statistics show – but the potential savings come at a cost. Most people opting to pursue this so-called 'medical tourism' are chasing budget-friendly price tags.
Our View: Endless extensions turn hotel licensing into farce
The joke about the licensing of hotels and other tourist premises continued on Thursday when the legislature approved a government bill to extend the operation of these illegal establishments for another two-and-a-half years. This illustrated, once…
Why did Michelin snub St Paul in its guide to the best restaurants in the Great Lakes region?
When Michelin announced that it was expanding its world-renowned restaurant guide into the Great Lakes region of the United States, including Minneapolis, one prominent city was left off the map – Saint Paul, the state capital. Despite being…
Wanted... a new owner for the last shop in Scotland
Click here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport With overbearing noise, polluted air and crammed conditions, it is little wonder many Scots dream of escaping the hustle and bustle of the big city. Now the ultimate chance to…
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