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Tourism in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough gets a boost
Tourism across a county has been given a boost after the area joined a scheme aimed at growing the sector. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough were awarded local visitor economy partnership status (LVEP) by VisitEngland, the England tourist board. The…
Is Sutton-on-Sea Colonnade a white elephant or tourism draw?
Residents of a seaside resort are divided on whether a £7.5m cultural hub is proving value for money almost a year on from opening. The Seaview Colonnade, in Sutton-on-Sea, Lincolnshire, was designed as a centre for events and tourism and…
Japan's looming typhoon crisis threatens disaster defences and tourism
Japan could be heading into one of the worst typhoon seasons in its history, raising fears that stronger, more frequent storms will challenge not only the country's disaster defences but also a summer travel industry already stretched by packed…
This state is betting on Carreras for a tourism high note
The Crisafulli government has recruited one of The Three Tenors, Jose Carreras, for its latest bid to make Queensland the “events capital of the country” before the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. The Spanish operatic tenor will headline a…
Milwaukee drives four consecutive years of record-setting tourism statewide
Tourism activity in Milwaukee County last year generated a record $4.4 billion in total economic impact, contributing to now four consecutive years of record-breaking tourism for the state of Wisconsin. In 2025, Milwaukee County saw direct visitor…
Oklahoma tourism report says visitors pumped $12.8 billion into state's economy in 2025
Oklahoma tourism report says visitors pumped $12.8 billion into state's economy in 2025 A new report shows Oklahoma tourism pumped nearly $12.8 billion into the state's economy last year, supporting more than 100,000 jobs. BREAKDOWN OF THESE…
One-third of Napa and Sonoma wineries report lowering their tasting fees amid tourism declines
The wine industry is in turmoil amid declining U.S. alcohol consumption, bottle sales and Wine Country visitation. Much of the blame for the latter has centered on the high cost of tasting fees, which have doubled among U.S. wineries since 2018.
U.S. Peddles $750 Fee To Skip Tourist Visa Interview Queue
The State Department is creating a new fast pass for tourists and business travelers willing to fork over $750 to bypass the line for a visa interview—but with no guarantee of securing a visa. International travelers can soon spend $750 to…
Campaign aims to boost domestic tourism in Polis Chrysochous
The Paphos regional tourism board (Etap) has launched a new promotional video dedicated to Polis Chrysochous, as part of wider efforts to strengthen domestic tourism and support local communities and businesses. According to an announcement, the…
'We need tourists but not like this': Spain's tourism boom continues, but it sparks Europe's biggest backlash
Spain's tourism industry is one of the country's greatest economic success stories. It supports millions of jobs, contributes around 13% of national GDP and remains a key driver of growth at a time when much of Europe is experiencing economic…
Pope to bless Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, world's tallest church
Pope Leo XIV will bless the giant new tower of the famed Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona on Wednesday and celebrate mass inside what is now the world's tallest church. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The church is a still-unfinished modernist…
Healey signs bill extending bar hours to 3 a.m. for World Cup
Gov. Maura Healey on Monday signed a bill to temporarily extend last call and allow cities and towns to create their own public drinking districts this summer. The bill (H.5478), sponsored by representatives Carole Fiola, Senator Barry Finegold…
Tourism chiefs and European ferry ports sound alarm over summer border chaos
Survey reveals travellers may not come to Europe due to EES fears Around a third of visitors from the UK, US, Canada and Australia would be less likely to travel to the Schengen area if regular waits due to the rollout of the new EU border system…
Korea pushes to make historic street markets more user-friendly
Korea's tourism authorities are turning their attention to traditional street markets, launching a standardized campaign Friday to target long-standing consumer friction points such as unlisted prices, poor hygiene and cash-only transactions. The…
Lombardo, Ford face off in high-stakes Nevada governor's race
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) is projected to face state Attorney General Aaron Ford (D) in the his bid for a second term as the Silver State's top executive, according to Decision Desk HQ. Although Lombardo cruised to victory in his GOP primary…
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