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King's Speech predictions from tourism tax to British FBI as Starmer battles on
King Charles will today spell out the Government's priorities at the State Opening of Parliament - as Keir Starmer battles for his premiership. The PM is hoping to put the Labour infighting aside and set out a vision that will silence his critics.
Ohio kicks off summer travel season with Tourism Day at Statehouse
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Development and TourismOhio launched the summer travel season Tuesday on the west lawn of the Ohio Statehouse, bringing together more than 140 vendors showcasing destinations, attractions and…
HKTB signs new five-year MOU on Wine and Food Tourism Promotion with Bordeaux
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and the Bordeaux Wine Industry Association (CIVB) signed a new five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Wine and Food Tourism Promotion to promote wine and culinary tourism between Hong Kong and Bordeaux…
Abtot cements partnership with Safer Tourism Foundation
May 13, 202610:30 GMT by Phil Davies Abtot has cemented a collaboration with the Safer Tourism Foundation to put risk insights and practical safety knowledge into the hands of more operators. The industry bonding and insurance organisation and the…
Foreign residents emerge as Korea's unexpected tourism ambassadors
Foreign residents living in Korea are rapidly becoming a powerful new force in the country's tourism economy, with many traveling frequently across the nation and encouraging friends and relatives abroad to visit. The Ministry of Culture, Sports…
Gov't plans $2.27 mil. boost for cruise tourism amid arrival increase
The government is injecting 3.4 billion won ($2.27 million) from supplementary budgets to support tourism in cruise port cities following a sharp rebound in passenger arrivals, the culture ministry said Wednesday. According to the Ministry of…
Gujarat Confidential: Tourism Push
1 min read Ahmedabad Make us preferred source on Google THE STATE government on Tuesday said efforts would be made to promote Ahmedabad city as a vacation destination and issued a press release, listing some of the popular sites and locations…
Las Vegas tourism agency approves spending up to $464M on marketing city
The city's tourism board agreed to extend several multiyear contracts with an approved total spending cap of more than $460 million for a handful of third-party advertising and marketing agencies. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority…
Report: Trump Sanctions Rattle Spanish Companies Propping Up Tourism in Cuba
Spanish companies operating in Cuba are reportedly assessing the potential risks of continuing to do business in the country after the U.S. sanctioned GAESA, the Cuban communist regime's tourism conglomerate. GAESA, or Grupo de…
Birth tourism: a key part of Trump's anti-immigration platform
With the Supreme Court set to rule on President Donald Trump's challenge to birthright citizenship, an oft-cited practice is at the center of it all. The practice, called birth tourism, has become commonplace for women who want their kids to have…
Norway Cracks Down On Illegal Northern Lights Tours
Northern lights tours are big business in Northern Norway. The first sign is often barely there. A faint smudge appears above the mountains, so pale it could be mistaken for cloud. Around you, camera shutters click, guides whisper instructions and…
Lodging tax funding to support Clallam parks' marketing efforts
PORT ANGELES — Funds collected through the 2026 hotel/motel tax will help the Clallam County Parks, Fair and Facilities Department change how it handles branding, marketing and content creation. The Clallam County commissioners approved a…
Thailand slashes visa durations for 93 countries over tourists' behaviour
Thailand is preparing to halve the visa-free stay period for tourists from 93 countries amid growing concerns over foreigners engaging in illegal business operations and criminal activities, officials said. Thailand's minister of foreign affairs…
Tourism in Wales could suffer £359m hit from Visitor Levy, lobby group claims
Tourism in Wales could suffer a £359m hit when the country's new Visitor Levy is implemented, a lobby group claims. The TaxPayers' Alliance (TPA) believes this figure is likely an under-estimate and claimed the policy could have…
Asia's hottest new travel trend? The Hyrox 'race-cation'
For decades, the primary motivations for travel were culinary exploration, cultural sightseeing or simply relaxation. But a new reason is rapidly climbing the ranks: the Hyrox “race-cation”. What was once a niche pursuit for elite…
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