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Sunderland's European adventures expected to boost North East tourism industry
Mackems in Milan are set to be a good thing for the North East's tourism industry, bosses say. Sunderland qualified for the Europa League on the final day of the Premier League season, pipping their opponents Chelsea to seventh place. As part of…
Editorial | To capitalise on yacht tourism, Hong Kong must get all hands on deck
Hong Kong has sailed closer to its goal of becoming one of the world's most compelling yachting hubs after a breakthrough decision by mainland China to exempt leisure vessels from the city from customs guarantees and to allow temporary nationality…
After battling armed attacks, Mauritania attempts to revive tourism
Guelb er-Richat, Adrar Region, Mauritania – From inside her thatch-roof tent, Fatima Cheikh Mohammad Bouya scans the vast, rocky landscape outside, hoping to catch sight of approaching guests, ideally travellers looking to stay the night.
Sun and sand: Bapatla beckons tourists with beach tourism
Along the eastern coastline of Andhra Pradesh, where the Bay of Bengal stretches endlessly into the horizon, and golden sands meet the rhythm of tides, the beaches of the Bapatla district are quietly scripting a new tourism story. Once known…
The once 'mega money making town' now '100 per cent reliant' on tourism
A Yorkshire shop owner says their coastal town is '100 per cent reliant on tourism trade' after a nearby beach was rated as one of the best in the region. A new study by LNER ranked Bridlington South Beach as one of the three best beaches to visit…
Tourism reaches new heights
The Costa Blanca continues to strengthen its position as one of Europe's leading tourist destinations, with record-breaking visitor spending and new international flight routes helping drive growth across the region. The latest tourism figures…
Shanghai Film Fest Launches Tech Unit, Reveals AI Industry Push
The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival opened on June 12 with the launch of a new Technology Creation and Fabrication Unit and a parallel press conference for the Shanghai High-Tech Films and Televisions City, held in the city's Songjiang…
Freedivers, leftover cables and bits of clay: Cuba gets inventive to save its pristine reefs amid US blockade
At 8am, scuba divers gather to collect plastic and drinks cans from the sea at Cuba's Ciénaga de Zapata national park. Amid a power crisis that has virtually paralysed the country's economy, they use an electric trailer to move to a…
Jessie J's triumphant return puts lucrative Chinese market in spotlight
One week after announcing she was “cancer free”, the British pop star Jessie J did what any recovering patient would do and travelled thousands of miles around the world to perform for an audience of more than a billion people. On 29…
More Japanese local governments introducing hotel tax despite some concerns in the industry
TOKYO – An increasing number of local governments are introducing an accommodation tax on overnight guests at hotels and other facilities, with the total expected to reach 55 within this fiscal year, according to Japan's Internal Affairs and…
Why The World's Best Theme Park Rides Don't Just Drive Attendance
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi is launching two new DC Comics themed rides. On the face of it there doesn't seem to be any secret about why theme park operators build new attractions. If guests have to pay separately to go on each ride then the more…
Kenya's Best Safari Might Start On Land, But It Doesn't End There
Kenya has long since been synonymous with world-class wildlife viewing, but a new generation of travelers are extending their trips beyond the grassland. For decades, a safari in Kenya meant early morning game drives across the vast plains of the…
Short-term rental crackdown sparks housing row on Sydney's most famous beach
Short-term rental rules at some of Australia's most popular tourist beaches could face a dramatic overhaul in a push to return hundreds of holiday homes to Sydney's housing market. Waverley Council is considering a plan to halve the number of days…
From 10% chance of success to $2 trillion market cap: SpaceX's historic IPO
SpaceX closed Friday with a market cap above $2 trillion, after Elon Musk said earlier in the day he originally gave the company less than a 10% chance to succeed. More than 500 million shares changed hands, and the debut left Alphabet with a stake…
There's a wave of historic landmarks reopening across the US-here's why
A wave of historic landmarks, museums and restoration projects is reopening across the United States in 2026, as institutions race to complete long-running work ahead of the country's 250th anniversary. From Washington, D.C., to Philadelphia and…
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