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dailymail.com - Paul Shapiro - Victorian tourism industry in shock after operator caught with cocaine
Victorian tourism industry in shock after operator caught with cocaine
Mail Online

A veteran high-end tourism operator from one of Victoria's oldest farming families has been caught trafficking cocaine in a police sting. Anthony 'Tony' Hammond, 57, fronted the Melbourne County Court on Tuesday after pleading guilty to trafficking…

globalnews.ca - Klaudia Van Emmerik - Tourism Kelowna urges visitors not to judge the Okanagan by a few smoky days - Okanagan
Tourism Kelowna urges visitors not to judge the Okanagan by a few smoky days - Okanagan
Global News

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…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - Two mainland unlicensed tour guides arrested in joint operation targeting unregulated tourism
Two mainland unlicensed tour guides arrested in joint operation targeting unregulated tourism
The Standard

Two mainland women have been arrested in a joint operation for allegedly working as unlicensed tour guides in Tsim Sha Tsui and West Kowloon. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The arrests follow a joint two-day operation by the Immigration Department…

thehindu.com - John L. Paul - Kerala Tourism to push for driver facilities in star-rating norms for hotels and resorts
Kerala Tourism to push for driver facilities in star-rating norms for hotels and resorts
The Hindu

Kerala Tourism (KT) will take up with the Centre the need to include amenities such as well-maintained washrooms and dormitories in the checklist used by the Union Tourism Ministry to issue star ratings to hotels and resorts, a senior KT official…

thehindu.com - The Hindu Bureau - Karnataka: Vehicle price hike from August 1 to increase burden on consumers, hit taxi and tourism sectors
Karnataka: Vehicle price hike from August 1 to increase burden on consumers, hit taxi and tourism sectors
The Hindu

The proposed increase in vehicle prices by several automobile manufacturers from August 1 is expected to add to the financial burden on consumers, while posing fresh challenges for taxi operators, travel companies and the tourism industry. The…

fashionista.com - Neia Dizon - Must Read: Gucci Beats Forecasts, U.S. and European Tourism Drive Hermès Sales
Must Read: Gucci Beats Forecasts, U.S. and European Tourism Drive Hermès Sales
Fashionista

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday. Kering shares jumped 10% on Tuesday after Gucci 's second-quarter comparable sales fell just 2%, beating analyst projections of roughly a 3.3% decline and fueling hope that the label's…

aspentimes.com - Andrea Teres-Martinez - Colorado saw record-high tourism spending last year, but challenges could curb the trend in 2026
Colorado saw record-high tourism spending last year, but challenges could curb the trend in 2026
AspenTimes.com

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…

indianexpress.com - Nischai Vats - Dubai launches new invite scheme as war hits tourism: What it means for Indians
Dubai launches new invite scheme as war hits tourism: What it means for Indians
The Indian Express

3 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google As the US-Iran conflict continues to disrupt life in West Asia, the spillover effect is felt in tourist-friendly Dubai, which has traditionally seen record-breaking footfall. Dubai is now…

skift.com - Bailey Schulz - Europe's Fires Haven't Stopped Tourism Yet, But EU Officials Warn Risk Could Spread
Europe's Fires Haven't Stopped Tourism Yet, But EU Officials Warn Risk Could Spread
Skift

A new heat wave sweeping Europe has intensified wildfire risks that have already forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate, with the most severe fires concentrated in France (near Bordeaux) and Spain (near Madrid). EU emergency officials warn the…

euroweeklynews.com - Lottie Verrier - Anti-tourism protesters in Palma
Anti-tourism protesters in Palma
Euro Weekly News

By Lottie Verrier • Published: 29 Jul 2026 • 16:18 • 2 minutes read Thousands fill Palma streets in call for change Credit: Facebook/MESMallorca Thousands of people took to the streets of Palma on Sunday July 26 in one of…

skift.com - Tasmin Lockwood - Mount Olympus Is Finally a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Managing a Tourism Surge Is Its Next Hurdle
Mount Olympus Is Finally a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Managing a Tourism Surge Is Its Next Hurdle
Skift

Mount Olympus received UNESCO World Heritage status as a mixed cultural and natural site, expected to boost tourist interest and create economic opportunities for local communities—but also heighten conservation risks and responsibilities. A…

thetelegraphandargus.co.uk - Harry Williams - Landmark moment' for Bradford as tourism breaks £1 billion barrier for first time
Landmark moment' for Bradford as tourism breaks £1 billion barrier for first time
Bradford Telegraph and Argus

According to the latest STEAM report, tourism in the Bradford district generated £1.08 billion in 2025, marking the first time it has surpassed the £1 billion mark. The STEAM model—which measures the economic impact of…

kbs.co.kr - Foreign Tourist Spending in Seoul Jumps 57% in First Half
Foreign Tourist Spending in Seoul Jumps 57% in First Half
KBS

The number of foreign tourists visiting Seoul increased by more than 20 percent in the first half of this year, while their spending in the city surged by more than 50 percent year-on-year. According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government on…

channelnewsasia.com - Aqil Haziq Mahmud - Malaysia's one-off F1 race could boost tourism and test a permanent Sepang return
Malaysia's one-off F1 race could boost tourism and test a permanent Sepang return
CNA

KUALA LUMPUR: Since 1999, Malaysian Kevin Lee has watched almost every Formula 1 race at least on television, even convincing his wife to stay home on their wedding anniversary in 2016 so he could watch the season finale held in Abu Dhabi. So when…

fox40.com - Sierra Krug - A home run for sports tourism: Senior softball players gather for USA Western National Championships
A home run for sports tourism: Senior softball players gather for USA Western National Championships
FOX40 News

(FOX40.COM) — Some say age is just a number and this week approximately 2,500 softball players are proving that to be true. Athletes up to 85 years old are competing in the Senior Softball USA Western National Championships, bringing skills…

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