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Live Oak Belgians in St. Ignatius receives grant to boost agri-tourism with historic restoration
ST. IGNATIUS — A St. Ignatius ranch is transforming Montana's agricultural heritage into a unique tourism destination while preserving the state's history for future generations. Live Oak Belgians offers many different experiences from…
Pakistan keeps inflicting wounds on J&K, attempted to destroy tourism: Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary
J&K Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, while speaking at the Republic Day function in Srinagar on Monday (January 26, 2026), paid tributes to the victims of the Pahalgam attack and accused Pakistan of attempting to dent the tourism industry…
Letter: Costco proposal highlights tourism's weaknesses
[Regarding “ Proposed Costco Location in Enka Opposed by Economic Development Coalition,” Dec. 10, Asheville Watchdog:] Displacing existing businesses doesn't necessarily sound beneficial, but the idea that Asheville will become the…
UK tourism hotspots 'facing collapse over Rachel Reeves' taxes'
The Chancellor is facing pressure to provide extra support for hospitality firms Premier UK tourism destinations are collapsing under the strain of Rachel Reeves 's economic policies, industry figures have warned. The Chancellor unleashed a fresh…
LIVE UPDATES: Cebu hosts ASEAN foreign ministers, tourism forum
MANILA, Philippines – After nearly two decades, Cebu is again hosting Association of Southeast Asian Nations events, as the Philippines is this year's ASEAN chair. The ASEAN Foreign Ministers Retreat (AMM) and the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF)…
Punjab CM Mann unveils Saleran Dam eco-tourism project, targets nature-led growth
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Sunday inaugurated the Saleran Dam eco-tourism project, marking another step towards promoting sustainable tourism and green development in the state. Built at a cost of ₹2.80 crore, the project aims to attract…
South Dakota leaned into 2025 tourism headwinds
PIERRE – In 15 years leading the South Dakota Department of Tourism, Jim Hagen has weathered recessions and a once-in-a-century pandemic that crippled the entire world's economy. But the state Capitol veteran says the uncontrollable…
Future of $2trillion The Line hangs by thread as Saudis scale back plans
THE future of a $2trillion vanity project is hanging by a thread as Saudi leaders question the cost of building the bizarrely shaped desert city. The Line was first planned as a 100-mile string of skyscrapers, standing at over 1600ft tall and…
Nepal arrests six in tourist rescue fraud
Thousands of trekkers visit Nepal every year for its stunning views of the Himalayas and routes lined with picturesque villages -- and emergency helicopter rescues are a critical part of the tourism industry. Police said they uncovered evidence of…
Italian hamlet installs barriers to stop selfie-hunting holidaymakers
An Italian mountain hamlet has installed barriers to reduce the number of selfie-hunting visitors after furious locals started attacking tourists. Once a quiet and picturesque Alpine village, Funes in South Tyrol has been taken over by crowds of…
Budget 2026: Adventure tourism might be promoted as revenue model
What's the story The upcoming Union Budget is likely to promote adventure tourism as a new revenue model for states, according to HT Mint. The move aims to formalize the sector and make it a consistent source of income for states. The focus is not…
In Scotland, the fishing practice of scrapping ocean bottom continues despite promise
Bally Philp hauls up his baited traps from the waters off Scotland's Isle of Skye, checking each one methodically. Unlike most of Scotland's coastline, these waters are protected from industrial fishing methods that have devastated seabeds…
Chennai cyclists kick off Ride Sabah North Borneo FAM tour
KOTA KINABALU: Cyclists from Chennai, India began their Sabah journey on Monday (Jan 26), exploring the state on two wheels as part of the Ride Sabah North Borneo Cycling FAM Tour. The six-day five-night (6D5N) familiarisation tour is led by…
EXPLAINER: Why iShowSpeed's streaming in Ghana is important
When American streamer iShowSpeed announced an African tour, one of the early suggestions in his comment section was that Ghana was among the safest African countries he could visit. Fast forward to January 25, 2026, the American streamer arrived…
Future 5: Sarah Howard, Executive director, Visit Pleasant Prairie
Visit Pleasant Prairie 4721 75th St., Pleasant Prairie Industry: Tourism visitpleasantprairie.com Sarah Howard joined Visit Pleasant Prairie in its first year of business and has since led the organization to expand its reach and staff while…
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