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'Plantation tourism': court victory signals hope in Jamaica's fight to keep beaches public
When the Australian human rights lawyer Eva Buzo emerged from the sea on to the shores of One Man Beach in Montego Bay on Sunday after her gruelling, nearly 11-hour-long swim, the thunderous pulse of welcome drums was drowned out by the chants of…
Hotel and Travel Industry Groups Back U.S. Film Incentive as Tourism Draw
Lobbying groups representing the hotel and travel industries have endorsed a 20% federal tax incentive for film and TV production, arguing that domestic filming attracts tourism from abroad. The American Hotel & Lodging Association and the U.S.
Tourism Authority of Thailand Expects 630 Million Baht in Domestic Tourism Revenue
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects three seasonal promotions to produce 630 million baht in domestic tourism revenue and more than 200,000 trips, the Bangkok Post reported Oct. 30. For this year, TAT forecasts 206 million domestic…
Why Sri Lanka's tourism is thriving amid crises while Keralam struggles to regain lost ground despite its advantages
Foreign tourist arrivals in Keralam continue to stagnate, in sharp contrast to Sri Lanka, despite the two destinations offering comparable tourism experiences and products. Even amid adverse global conditions, including the West Asian conflict…
Swiss economists expects strong winter tourism season
Specifically, the KOF Institute forecasts around 18.7 million overnight stays for the 2026/27 winter season, which begins on Sunday in November. That would be 0.1%, or around 15,000, fewer than in the previous record winter of 2025/26. The figure…
Beyond the Scare: What Dark Tourism Teaches Us About Experience Design
Halloween is all about the thrill of a good scare. But what makes people seek out frightening experiences, and how do those experiences differ from visiting places associated with real tragedy? For Brianna Wyatt, an assistant professor at the UCF…
Cyprus Business Now: GDP, Eurobank, tourism, unemployment, CBC, energy, debt, CSE
In a statement following the ECB's monetary policy decision on Thursday, October 29, Patsalides said the euro area faced a more prolonged period of elevated inflation, while Cyprus' economic resilience, sound public finances and strong banking…
Greenland opens new international airport to lure tourists as it eyes future independence
Greenland has opened a new international airport, seeking to lure visitors from around the world as the Arctic island looks toward eventual independence from Denmark. Thursday's inaugural international flight between Copenhagen, Denmark, and…
This Undiscovered Coastal Croatian City With 4 Medieval Fortresses, $15 Dinners, And Fewer Crowds Is Breaking Tourism Records
You probably know Croatia only for the walled coastal city of Dubrovnik, or if you took the alternative United transatlantic route this year, the bustling resort hub of Split, famous for its palm-lined Riva and maze-like Old Town branching out from…
Brits pull back, Israelis pour in - Cyprus tourism ends August €20m down
Cyprus tourism revenue fell by 3.4 per cent year-on-year in August to €562 million, as fewer tourists and shorter stays weighed on earnings despite an increase in average daily spending, according to figures released by the statistical…
Greenland opens new international airport to lure tourists as it eyes future independence
ILULISSAT, Greenland -- ILULISSAT, Greenland (AP) — Greenland has opened a new international airport, seeking to lure visitors from around the world as the Arctic island looks toward eventual independence from Denmark. Thursday's inaugural…
Greenland opens new international airport to lure tourists as it eyes future independence
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New Bass Strait ferries herald new era, but it has not been plain sailing
Saga. Fiasco. Debacle. Calamity. 'The worst infrastructure stuff-up in Tasmania's history,' according to the state's former opposition leader. Few projects in the state's history have attracted as much derision and criticism as the Spirit of…
HK secures five-year exclusive deal to host Vinexpo Asia from 2027
Hong Kong will become the sole host of Vinexpo Asia for five consecutive years starting in 2027, under a landmark strategic agreement signed between the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and global event organizer Vinexposium. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH…
Lan Kwai Fong anticipates 50pc revenue surge amid lively Halloween celebrations
Bars and restaurants across Lan Kwai Fong expect business turnover to climb by up to 50 percent on Halloween night, capping off a bustling promotional season that has drawn substantial crowds to the nightlife hub, according to industry…
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