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The last, best hope for space tourism just rolled onto a runway in Arizona
The private space tourism era looked so very promising five years ago. Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic had begun flying customers—real people with zero space experience—on suborbital missions. And at about the same time, private…
Europe to stay as 'powerhouse' of global tourism until 2036, says new report
Europe will remain the “powerhouse of the global travel industry” over the next decade, a new report has said. According to research from hospitality group Accor, Europe's tourist appeal will continue to grow significantly through to…
Scottish tour operator wins double at world tourism 'Oscars
The wins come in the company's very first year of nomination at the awards. Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards celebrate excellence across global travel, tourism and hospitality, with winners decided by votes from travel industry…
US ends visa waiver for Chinese over birth tourism, people smuggling allegations
Washington has suspended visa-free entry for Chinese visitors to the Northern Mariana Islands amid allegations of birth tourism and people smuggling in the US territory. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Monday the suspension…
Uganda Airlines launches Accra flights to boost trade, tourism
Uganda Airlines has launched flights between Entebbe and Accra, Ghana, in a move expected to strengthen trade, tourism and investment ties between East and West Africa. The new route is the airline's 18th destination, and will operate four times a…
New rural tourism destination at Victorian house poised for approval
The bid also includes the formation of an office from former dog kennels and installation of a free standing Air Source Heat Pump. Spottiswoode House, built in 1796, is a traditional stone built house, with now derelict out-buildings on each side…
The pact that aims to return tourism's wealth to residents
The boom in international tourism has left many destinations facing a paradox. While large hotels and other businesses increase their revenues, residents are the ones paying the price in the form of rising housing costs, a loss of local identity…
Tourism Minister calls for better royalties for Creatives - The Ghanaian Chronicle
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie has urged stronger copyright enforcement and improved royalty systems to protect creatives. Partnering with WIPO, the ministry aims to ensure artists earn sustainable incomes even…
In Myanmar's ancient Bagan, artisans struggling to preserve heritage pin hopes on tourism revival
BAGAN, Myanmar: For much of his life, Thuwunna Aung has made a living bringing wooden puppets to life. He learnt the traditional art of marionette puppetry from his father, spending years honing his craft and performing for visitors in Myanmar's…
This Undiscovered Italian City With 8 UNESCO Sites, $14 Pasta, And Fewer Crowds Is Breaking Tourism Records
If you're keen on a little culture-loaded getaway to Italy this winter, but you're not exactly too thrilled about lining up to toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, or paying upwards of $120 for a mid-at-best canal-facing dinner in Venice, maybe you…
Cyprus Business Now: SME innovations, tourism, property, Airbnb
The warning comes as Cyprus leads the EU in innovation activity among smaller businesses, but continues to face difficulties attracting private investment and turning research into commercial growth. Speaking at the 19th Cyprus Innovation Awards…
Time to take Korea's tourism boom beyond Seoul, says culture minister
Over 80% of foreign visitors stay in Seoul metropolitan area, which ministry sees as limiting sustainable tourism growth Korea is on track to hit its goal of 30 million foreign visitors ahead of the 2030 target, but sustaining that growth will…
Shipping containers considered for York rough sleepers
Joe Gerrard, Local Democracy Reporting Service and Andrew Barton, Yorkshire Rough sleepers in York could be housed in converted shipping containers and garages as the council looks at new ways to tackle homelessness. A report to City of York…
Shipping containers considered for York rough sleepers
Rough sleepers in York could be housed in converted shipping containers and garages as the council looks at new ways to tackle homelessness. A report to City of York Council said officials might need to move beyond traditional accommodation options…
Options for the future of Lincolnshire's coast laid out
Four visions for the future of Lincolnshire's coastline have been outlined amid predictions that up to 85% of the defences along the county's coast could be ineffective by 2040. They range from completely renewing the defences, to part-renewing…
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