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Japan's tourism industry begins to feel pain of Iran war
Despite a record number of foreign tourists last month, the economic impact of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is starting to hit Japan's inbound tourism industry, as travelers from Europe cancel their reservations and uncertainty grows as to…
Rory McIlroy: Golfer's success is 'priceless' for golf tourism in Northern Ireland
Golf tourism in Northern Ireland is on a roll following Rory McIlroy's back-to-back triumphs at the Masters at Augusta National. The region was already basking in a golden glow after Royal Portrush's successful hosting of The Open last year.
Rory McIlroy: Golfer's success is 'priceless' for golf tourism in Northern Ireland
Ross McKee and Catherine Moore, BBC News NI Golf tourism in Northern Ireland is on a roll following Rory McIlroy's back-to-back triumphs at the Masters at Augusta National. The region was already basking in a golden glow after Royal Portrush's…
Editorial | Stamp out coercive shopping tours to uphold Hong Kong's reputation
The adage that there is no such thing as a free lunch has stood the test of time. Tour package deals that are too good to be true are no exception. When the real cost emerges, they can spark disputes that inflict a reputational cost on the tourism…
The glaring weakness in North Wales tourism and how Visitor Levy could help
Wales' new visitor levy could help transform tourism in Gwynedd and elsewhere in North Wales, according to a new report by Bangor University. If proceeds are reinvested and used wisely, they would support a shift toward a “higher-value…
The Guardian view on Japan's cherry blossom: when spring slips out of time | Editorial
A 1,200-year dataset shows the ‘peak bloom' is arriving earlier. Global heating is unsettling nature's rhythms – and their cultural meaning A picture posted on social media last April by Prof Yasuyuki Aono of a spreadsheet, with its…
Kamloops tourism outlook strong, with summer hotel bookings trending ahead of last year
FILE - The Rocky Mountaineer rolls into Kamloops Despite global economic jitters and softer international travel, Kamloops could be in for a busy summer — with hotel bookings pacing ahead of last year and some peak weekends already close to…
Croatia, but cheaper': The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026
Many can relate to the buzz of stumbling upon a hidden gem. This year, more people are seeking out 'authentic' holiday experiences abroad rather than all-inclusive tourist traps, according to ABTA, the association for British travel agents. ABTA…
Not Majorca, Crete or Corfu - the holiday island most popular with Brits
This tiny island welcomes more vistors than the world's fifth-largest country While the likes of Majorca, and Greece's Corfu, Crete and Santorini continue to draw millions each year, it is another European island entirely that claims the top spot…
Prosperity programme panel highlights ocean-related opportunities
Jessica Mello, of the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme steering committee, Cheryl-Ann Mapp, BOPP's blue economy specialist, Sarah Brooks, its marine spatial planning implementation manager, and Yelena Packwood, BOPP's senior communications…
Scotland's resilient golf industry will again be put to the test in 2026
Of course, where there is disruption there is also opportunity, at least for some. According to one report, staff at Donald Trump 's Turnberry have written to golf tour operators offering to switch trips in the United Arab Emirates to the Ayrshire…
Air New Zealand introduces bunk beds for economy passengers
Air New Zealand is launching an innovative way for economy passengers to sleep on long-haul flights with bunk beds on board. The airline will open bookings next month for its “Skynest” seats, which will allow economy class passengers…
Posh Cornish hotel is offering to pay guests to come
A luxury hotel in Cornwall will offset guests' cost of fuel to get there in a bid to ease the burden on holidaymakers at a time of economic uncertainty. Hugh Ridgway, co-founder of St Moritz Hotel & Cowshed Spa, decided to foot the petrol bill for…
Four landmarks that capture Saudi Arabia's heritage, history, and identity
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia is a country rich in oil, minerals, and in its economy. But it is also rich in archaeological sites, ancient structures, and national treasures that represent the land's culture, history, and prominence in the Islamic…
Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting April 14: At the same time, the agency pointed out that an initiative by the European Union to boost pay transparency during the hiring process may affect the local job market. The…
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