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Plastic pellets present growing headache for Texas tourism, fishing industries
The tiny plastic pellets known as nurdles have bedeviled Texas environmentalists for years, but now the tourism and fishing industries are also urging elected officials to take action. Last month, almost a dozen organizations sent Texas Gov. Greg…
Jersey tourism bosses optimistic despite challenges - BBC News
Tourism bosses have said there is a 'strong sense of enthusiasm' in the industry despite a drop in summer visitor numbers. Statistics released by Visit Jersey said 75,100 people came to the island during August, which was a drop of 18,400 compared…
Hong Kong Olympian Vivian Kong cites 'racing tourism' work in Legco bid scrutiny
Hong Kong Olympic gold medallist Vivian Kong Man-wai, who is vying for the Legislative Council seat representing the travel industry, has highlighted her past efforts in promoting “racing tourism” when questioned by election…
Tourism from Mexico increases, despite new visa requirements
Visas cost more, and there are new requirements for visitors, including checking their social media for comments critical of the U.S. or the Trump administration. Neighboring Canada and Mexico are usually the top countries for international…
Sounds of Northern Ireland captured on track to help boost tourism
Water gently washing over the distinctive basalt pillars of the Giant's Causeway in Co Antrim and the vibrant atmosphere of Belfast's St George's Market are amongst the audio elements that have been recorded for an innovative digital initiative…
UCF Helps Shape the Future of Space Hospitality and Tourism
As Florida's Premier University for Engineering, Technology and Innovation, UCF continues to lead the way in preparing students for the industries of tomorrow — including those that reach beyond Earth. UCF students are participating in…
China's growing role in tourism hailed at World Travel Market
BEIJING, China, Nov 6 — The China Pavilion drew widespread attention as it opened at the 2025 World Travel Market, or WTM, in London on Tuesday. Held at ExCeL London in the United Kingdom's capital, the annual event is one of the world's…
Cuba calls for direct UK air link in bid to kickstart tourism recovery
Nov 6, 202514:40 GMT by Robin Murray Cuba is calling for a direct air link to the country from the UK in a bid to kickstart its stuttering tourism economy. Last year the island welcomed about 27,000 UK tourists and this year's total is on track to…
Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi extends partnership with Amadeus to drive sustainable tourism growth in emirate
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) announced the continuation and expansion of its successful partnership with Amadeus, a leading travel technology provider that powers the global travel and tourism industry.
Executive Yuan approves NT$10bn tourism proposal
By Chung Li-hua and Jonathan Chin / Staff reporter, with staff writer The Executive Yuan yesterday approved a proposal to invest NT$10 billion (US$323.1 million) in domestic and international tourism to spur NT$122.6 billion of economic growth in…
The Top Travel Trends Revealed At WTM
As the World Travel Market (WTM) kicks off in London, the way we will be travelling in the future has been put in the spotlight. The four-day extravaganza for the travel industry—one of the world's major tourism events—celebrates its…
Portland incinerator set to go ahead after court decision - BBC News
Image source, Stop Portland Waste Incinerator A planned waste incinerator near Dorset's Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site is set to go ahead following a Court of Appeal decision. The application for the facility at Portland Port was given the…
Travel industry sounds alarm over how shutdown will impact Americans ahead of Thanksgiving
Hundreds of tourism and travel industry groups are warning those planning to fly this Thanksgiving holiday that if the government shutdown doesn't end before the holiday arrives, passengers could face higher costs and increased wait times, delays…
Britons boost Valencia tourism
Spanish tourism sector is celebrating another strong performance, with hotel occupancy figures for October confirming a solid autumn season across the entire Valencian Community, according to new data released by the Hotel and Tourism Business…
Creekside Quarter project expected to boost tourism, economy in Medford
MEDFORD, Ore. -- As Jackson County continues to process ballots from Tuesday's special election, early results show support for Measure 15-238, a proposal that would raise Medford's lodging tax to help fund tourism-related projects like the…
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