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Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe
As wildfires rage in France and Spain and a renewed heat wave is bearing down on Western Europe, a prolonged drought half a continent away is setting record low water levels on one of Europe's largest rivers, disrupting tourism and industry and…
Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe
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Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe
Published Jul 29, 2026 10:33 pm BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — As wildfires rage in France and Spain and a renewed heat wave is bearing down on Western Europe, a prolonged drought half a continent away is setting record low water levels on one of…
Breweries to pull Korean tourism following K-Chicken Belt
The country's selected traditional breweries have emerged as a new pillar of the government's efforts to promote domestic tourism. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs on Thursday unveiled a list of 69 traditional liquor makers…
Tourism Kelowna urges visitors not to judge the Okanagan by a few smoky days - Okanagan
Blue skies and sunshine returned to Kelowna's waterfront Wednesday, with tourists once again enjoying the city's beaches and outdoor attractions. But just days earlier, wildfire smoke had blanketed the Central Okanagan, creating some of the worst…
Ireland unveils new tourism strategy to boost visitor spending through 2029
Ireland's tourism authority has launched an ambitious new plan to grow revenue, create jobs and encourage visitors to explore beyond the country's most famous destinations. The strategy, unveiled this week by Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and…
WTM Spotlight Riyadh to highlight tourism resilience and strengthen global industry partnerships
WTM Spotlight Riyadh will showcase the strength, resilience and rapid growth of Saudi Arabia's tourism sector, bringing together global industry leaders to strengthen partnerships, explore new opportunities and reinforce confidence in one of the…
New Outlander-themed tourism guide highlights pair of Stirling attractions
A new tourism guide showing off the locations for the hit show Outlander has been published by tourism bosses – as a pair of Stirling spots share in the benefits. Scotland: The Home of Outlander is part of a wider campaign by VisitScotland…
Colorado saw record-high tourism spending last year, but challenges could curb the trend in 2026
Colorado's tourism industry set a new record in traveler spending for 2025, thanks in part to increased visitation to Denver and western mountain towns. However, economic and environmental challenges emerging in 2026 could spell challenges for the…
Cyprus tourism minister remains optimistic for stronger second half of the year
Tourism revenue figures for May and the first five months of 2026 confirmed that Cyprus tourism has returned to a stable recovery path, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis said on Thursday, following the release of data by the Statistical…
Cyprus hoteliers and Paphos municipality pledge coordinated tourism actions
Cyprus tourism stakeholders moved to strengthen cooperation with local authorities earlier this week as the sector continues to face a more challenging summer season. Specifically, the Paphos Municipality met with the Cyprus Hoteliers Association…
Welsh holiday home tax rules could be eased after backlash
Tax rules on holiday homes could be relaxed after a backlash from owners. The Welsh government will look at the impact of a 'modest' reduction to the 182-day business rate threshold for self-catering accommodation. Property owners pay higher…
14-year-old Montego Bay High student crowned Junior Tourism Minister
At just 14 years old, Montego Bay High School student Thaejadore Kerr has talked her way to the top, capturing the title of Jamaica's Junior Minister of Tourism after outshining the island's best young public speakers. The third-form student…
Cyprus tourism revenue falls as war in the Middle East depresses arrivals
Cyprus' tourism revenue fell by 4.8 per cent in May 2026 as the war in Iran depressed visitor arrivals, particularly from the island's primary tourist market, despite average spending per visitor remaining broadly unchanged. Specifically, revenue…
Tourism pumps $2.8 billion into Napa County, but reports show warning signs
Every visitor who books a hotel room, eats at a restaurant or buys a bottle of Napa Valley wine helps fuel one of Napa County's biggest industries. Last year, those visits generated $2.8 billion in total economic impact, supporting 15,345 jobs…
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