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Bank holiday sun boosts South West tourism industry
Tourism businesses in south-west England have said hot weather across the bank holiday weekend had 'made all the difference' and given them a real boost going into the remainder of the half-term break. Temperatures reached 31C (88F) in parts over…
Carlingford Lough ferry suspension means tourism 'will suffer'
The suspension of the Carlingford Lough ferry service will mean a significant loss for tourism on both sides of the border, neighbouring business owners have warned. The cross-border service carries foot passengers and vehicles between the villages…
Checklist tourism trends as travellers go for selfies over 'real stories'
Flamingos are not native to Aruba, but that does not stop throngs of tourists from flocking to the island in the southern Caribbean Sea to pose with them every year. The privately-owned Flamingo Beach is artificially populated with the pink birds…
Medical Tourism Revenues Grow Despite Conflicts
While the West Asia conflict has led to a drop in patient footfalls, hospitals are seeing higher realisations as international patients increasingly travel for complex, high-end procedures. Listed hospital companies reported an increase in revenue…
Tourism researcher warns against upper limits for hotel beds
In the view of tourism researcher Florian Eggli, upper limits for hotel beds - such as those being discussed in Lucerne - could have negative consequences. This would prevent a development towards higher quality tourism. Tourism researcher Florian…
Korea legalizes telemedicine for foreign patients to boost medical tourism
Korea is expanding medical frontiers beyond its physical borders, legalizing telemedicine for international patients in a bid to solidify its position as a premier global health care hub. The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced Tuesday the…
Rep. Brandon Gill Goes After Birth Tourism Agencies Operating Across U.S.
Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) is leading a House Oversight Committee investigation into birth tourism agencies that help foreign nationals deliver their children in the United States for the sole purpose of securing them birthright American citizenship.
Beyond football: Uganda eyes tourism gold in AFCON 2027
While the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations tournament (Afcon) poses an opportunity to market East Africa to the world, for Uganda, it is being viewed as the single biggest catalyst to transform the country's tourism sector. Africa's biggest…
Same day as Inca Trail death, Tourism Australia promoted a more dangerous hike
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. At face value, hiking should be a literal walk in the park, a mere matter of one foot after the other, but that's not always the reality. Terrain…
Calpe expands accessible tourism
Calpe has taken another major step towards becoming one of the Costa Blanca's leading accessible tourism destinations after 50 more local businesses received the official “Somos Turismo Accesible” distinction. The initiative…
Fiji's Tourism Needs Asia. Why Its CEO Picked China's Trip.com as a Partner
Tourism Fiji has partnered with Trip.com Group to expand its reach across Asia and attract high-value travelers, especially from China. Fiji faces challenges such as low awareness and long flight times compared to established destinations like the…
Cyprus Business Now: Keve, tourism, shipping, IMEC, buyback programme, banks
It also expressed confidence in “ a productive parliamentary term focused on reforms and economic development “. “The chamber's president and board of directors extend their warm congratulations to the new MPs and wish them…
Travel industry worries after Trump administration reiterates threat to sanctuary city airports
The travel industry is on edge after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reiterated his threat to withdraw U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in so-called 'sanctuary cities' in a move that could jeopardize…
Sacramento city leaders consider new plan for hotel tax spending
Sacramento city leaders consider new plan for hotel tax spending The Sacramento City Council will discuss a proposal to standardize how hotel tax revenue is allocated, focusing on both short-term tourism drivers and long-term investments. FOREVER.
Indians can now visit Sri Lanka visa-free; Here's all you need to know before planning your next trip | Dynamite News
Post Published By: Ayushi Bisht Updated: 26 May 2026, 2:42 PM IST New Delhi: Sri Lanka has announced free tourist visa access for travellers from 40 countries, including India, in a move aimed at reviving the country's tourism sector after its…
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