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'It's Like a Pandemic.' Cuba's Tourism Industry Is Completely Unraveling.
Tourism was booming when Sarah Foda began working at Caribbean Tours' operations in Cuba a decade ago, with 84 employees shepherding thousands of foreign visitors each month to the island's faded Spanish-colonial cities and turquoise beaches. With…
Barrier-free tourism gains ground in Korea
Korea's tourism industry is increasingly shifting its focus toward barrier-free travel, as government agencies and local authorities expand programs designed to improve accessibility for seniors, people with disabilities and other travel-vulnerable…
LA City Council delays minimum wage increases for tourism workers
This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. The Los Angeles City Council has officially delayed minimum wage increases for…
Somerset resorts worry tourist tax will make trips unaffordable
Paul Barltrop,West of England political editor Seaside resorts say they are worried about the impact a tourism tax could have on the industry. The Overnight Visitor Levy will allow regional mayors to introduce the extra payment, bringing England…
Somerset resorts worry tourist tax will make trips unaffordable
Clara Bullock, Somerset and Paul Barltrop, West of England political editor Seaside resorts say they are worried about the impact a tourism tax could have on the industry. The Overnight Visitor Levy will allow regional mayors to introduce the extra…
Atlantic Ocean turns tropical, turquoise blue ahead of peak tourism season on the East Coast
If you're looking for tropical waters, you may not have to travel that far. The color of the ocean is appearing brighter than normal with a turquoise blue tint along the Mid-Atlantic coast, and there's a reason for it. Satellite imagery from NASA…
Drop in travel, tourism raises concerns for some New Hampshire communities
Drop in travel, tourism raises concerns for some New Hampshire communities Instead of large crowds flocking to some popular New Hampshire tourist destinations, some places are bracing for this summer to look *** little different. We estimated last…
Ebola's threat in Uganda extends far beyond public health
QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK, Uganda — Located about 200 miles from the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in the Congo, the fears of infection here are low. Yet the anxiety over the consequences of the public health crisis is sky-high in…
Indonesian group tourists to be offered temporary visa-free entry to Korea
A temporary visa waiver program for Indonesian group tourists visiting Korea will begin this week, officials said Wednesday. Under the program, Indonesian tour groups of three or more people will be allowed to travel in the country without visas…
$3.7M Approved To Restore Indian Head Shoreline And Reduce Pollution Entering Chesapeake Bay
IINDIAN HEAD, Md. — A stretch of Potomac River shoreline in the Town of Indian Head is set for a significant ecological overhaul, with the state of Maryland committing up to $3,685,408 to stabilize the bank, cut nutrient pollution and…
Job ad for shepherds goes viral in China exposing labour market strains
Chinese farm owner Zuo Xiaoyong was stunned to see his job ad for shepherds to work in the remote and rugged grasslands south of Mongolia becoming the day's top trending social media post. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT More than 700 people…
Row breaks out over claims of Somerset 'holiday tax' plan
Conservative councillors in Somerset have been accused of 'misleading' residents over a nascent proposal to introduce a 'holiday tax' on local businesses. The government has been consulting on proposals to allow certain local authorities to charge…
Visitors to US dropped by millions last year in biggest decline since pandemic
US visitor numbers dropped by millions last year, showing a huge decline for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic. Four million fewer foreign visitors entered the US in 2025 compared to 2024, while the total spending decreased by more than…
Question of the day: Who should regulate the Mackinac Island ferry prices?
MACKINAC ISLAND — The Michigan House of Representatives have approved legislation sponsored by State Sen. John Damoose that aims to strengthen Mackinac Island's authority to regulate fees for ferry service. This bill seeks to address rising…
Multi-destination GBA yacht scheme will draw visitors to HK, lawmaker says
Lawmaker Roy Chu Lap-wai said the government's proposed individual travel scheme for yachts and its accompanying multi-destination tourism model will be instrumental in attracting more high-end visitors to the city. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT…
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