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Maldives' Biggest Bank Seeks Dollar Sukuk as War Hits Tourism
Bank of Maldives Plc is holding global investor meetings to gauge appetite for what would be its first foray into international capital markets, a transaction that may help buttress the island nation's key tourism industry against fallout from the…
Tourism worth more than £400m to Reading, destination agency says
Patrick O'Hagan BBC Berkshire political reporter Once reliant on business travellers for their income, Reading's hotels and restaurants are proving a growing draw for tourists wanting to explore what the town has to offer, research suggests.
Visit Annapolis Marks Tourism Week With New Initiatives
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) is marking National Travel & Tourism Week (May 3–9) by highlighting the essential role tourism plays in strengthening Maryland's economy, supporting local jobs, and…
Resort-related cyber fraud threatens Batangas tourism
BATANGAS, Philippines – What was once dismissed as scattered online scams has rapidly evolved into a full-scale threat to the tourism industry of Batangas, as the surge in resort-related cyber fraud is now undermining not only visitor…
Gas prices soar as North Carolina Tourism Week kicks off
Increasing conflict involving Iran is impacting drivers in North Carolina as the state begins Tourism Week. Gas prices increased by 31 cents per gallon this week, bringing the national average to $4.48 per gallon. According to data from AAA gas…
Turkey's Tourism Held Up in March Despite Sharp Drop in Gulf Travel
Tourist arrivals from most Gulf countries to Turkey dropped sharply in March 2026 due to the Iran war and related airspace closures. Despite the Gulf decline, overall foreign arrivals and hotel occupancy in Turkey increased in the first quarter…
Japan's Tourism Troubles Are Being Fuelled By Social Media Assholes
I just got back from spending two weeks in Japan, and if there's one thing that defined the trip (other than having a very good time) it was the constant awareness of the country's growing overtourism problem, coupled with the nagging guilt that I…
Maine can't subsist on lobsters and tourism | Letter
Maine has a problem. Our people want to live in the modern world and not take part in building it. Give us more EVs, but don't mine any minerals here — the children of Democratic Republic of the Congo are good at that. Remove all the hydro…
Strong revenue growth in early 2026 masks looming crisis for Cyprus tourism
Cyprus' tourism revenue reached €85.3 million in February 2026, marking a 7 per cent increase year-on-year, according to a report from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The increase compares with €79.7 million recorded in…
Global tourism set for climate-driven shift
Climate, quality and digital data will define tourism development over the next five years, according to the research director of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), who outlined key global trends shaping the sector's future.
The Heat Is on Thailand to Not Just Muddle Through
Thailand's economy, one of Asia's brightest stars over a generation ago, has congestion issues. Problems are piling up with very poor timing, made worse by the strains on global business from the Iran war. Decision-makers, already beset by…
HITA title sponsor praises 'world-class' tourism as awards hit 20th anniversary
Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards (HITA) title sponsor, Royal Bank of Scotland, has praised businesses and entrepreneurs for their innovation and hard work in delivering ‘truly world-class' tourism and hospitality. 2026 marks the 20th…
€1.3 billion tourism boost forecast for rural Spain during upcoming eclipses
Rural areas across Spain are expected to benefit from more than €1.3 billion in tourism spending over the next three years as a result of a rare sequence of solar eclipses visible across the country. The projections are linked to three major…
Cyprus Business Now: tourism, weekend work, banking, technology, startups, Keve
The surplus corresponded to 1.5 per cent of GDP, compared with a surplus of €600.60m, which was equivalent to 1.6 per cent of GDP, during the same period of 2025. Total revenue increased by €194.00 million, or 5.4 per cent, reaching…
How Lawrence Ho is weaving dreams for the integrated resort of the future
Guided by its brand promise “Dream Beyond”, City of Dreams aims to redefine luxury travel. Ho says the campaign responds to a growing global appetite for spiritual enrichment and emotional value in tourism. “Through continued…
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