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forbes.com - Alex Ledsom - The Iran Conflict Is Reshaping Middle East Tourism Habits (And Beyond)
The Iran Conflict Is Reshaping Middle East Tourism Habits (And Beyond)
Forbes

Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE. The Iran conflict is reshaping tourism in the Middle East, but also far beyond. The current Iran conflict is hugely disruptive to Middle East tourism, but it is also reshaping global travel patterns and shifting travel…

foreignpolicy.com - Christian Caryl - Donald Trump's War on Tourism
Donald Trump's War on Tourism
Foreign Policy

Survey after survey has shown that the United States' international popularity has steadily declined in recent years. That trend now appears appears to be accelerating during U.S. President Donald Trump's second term. The American chattering…

bbc.co.uk - John Campbell - Visitors from the Republic of Ireland continue to drive NI tourism
Visitors from the Republic of Ireland continue to drive NI tourism
BBC

John CampbellEconomics and business editor, BBC News NI A recovery in tourism spending in Northern Ireland in 2025 was driven by holidaymakers from the Republic of Ireland, official data has suggested. There were an estimated 5.1m overnight trips…

variety.com - Naman Ramachandran - 'White Lotus' Generated $36.5 Million in Thailand Spending and 300% Tourism Surge, Trade Chief Says
'White Lotus' Generated $36.5 Million in Thailand Spending and 300% Tourism Surge, Trade Chief Says
Variety

Thailand ‘s government arrived at this year's Cannes Film Market with “The White Lotus ” as its flagship example of how the kingdom's filming incentives translate into tangible returns. Sunanta Kangvalkulkij, director-general…

koreatimes.co.kr - Hankookilbo - From mudflats to canoeing, Korea expands barrier-free tourism
From mudflats to canoeing, Korea expands barrier-free tourism
The Korea Times

'Even though I could not dig up many clams, the mudflat touched me and the mud touched me... those feelings were very good,' said Yang Hyung-keun, 66. 'For people like us with visual impairments, touch is the most important of the five senses, and…

swissinfo.ch - swissinfo.ch - Swiss tourism faces weaker summer due to Iran war
Swiss tourism faces weaker summer due to Iran war
www.swissinfo.ch

Swiss tourism is facing headwinds in the coming summer. BAK Economics research institute expects a decline in overnight stays for the 2026 summer season for the first time since the end of the coronavirus pandemic. Demand will be impacted above all…

axios.com - Shafaq Patel - Sugar Land eyes tourism boost from Houston World Cup crowds
Sugar Land eyes tourism boost from Houston World Cup crowds
Axios

Sugar Land is planning a slate of watch parties and soccer-themed programming as an official FIFA World Cup 26 Houston Host City Supporter. Why it matters: The suburb is hoping to capture spillover tourism from Houston's World Cup matches as city…

brisbanetimes.com.au - Catherine Strohfeldt - Hinterland zipline, surf park win millions in state tourism funding
Hinterland zipline, surf park win millions in state tourism funding
Brisbane Times

The Queensland government will put millions of dollars towards an ecotourism venture in the Gold Coast hinterland, with a camping ground and zipline development bordering protected land. The zipline near the hinterland town of Springbrook would…

chrisd.ca - ChrisD.ca - Canada Strong Pass' Offering Tourism Discounts Returning in June
Canada Strong Pass' Offering Tourism Discounts Returning in June
ChrisD.ca - Winnipeg News

The Canadian Press - ‘Canada Strong Pass' Offering Tourism Discounts Returning in June May 21, 2026 11:45 AM | The Canadian Press The federal government is bringing back the Canada Strong Pass next month, which offers discounts on Via Rail…

mirror.co.uk - Tim Hanlon - Fire rages at hotel with people still trapped inside in holiday hotspot
Fire rages at hotel with people still trapped inside in holiday hotspot
The Mirror

A massive fire is ripping through a hotel with people trapped inside in a Thai city popular with tourists, Images show the fire brigade and people outside the JA Plus Hotel in Pattaya and there is also footage by Fire and Rescue Thailand where…

thehindubusinessline.com - Hotel association hails PM Modi's appeal to promote domestic tourism
Hotel association hails PM Modi's appeal to promote domestic tourism
BusinessLine

The Hotel Association of India (HAI), the apex body of the Indian hospitality industry, has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent call urging citizens to travel within the country instead of opting for overseas destinations for leisure…

independent.co.uk - David Shepardson - Trump says it's time to finally kill daylight saving time
Trump says it's time to finally kill daylight saving time
The Independent

A proposal to make daylight saving time permanent across the United States has advanced in the House, reigniting a debate that has long captivated Americans weary of biannual clock changes but repeatedly stalled in Congress. The House Energy and…

surinenglish.com - Ideal - Almuñécar-La Herradura shows its potential for bike tourism to European journalists and influencers | Sur in English
Almuñécar-La Herradura shows its potential for bike tourism to European journalists and influencers | Sur in English
surinenglish.com

A group of journalists and influencers specialised in bike tourism from Denmark and the Netherlands has been in Almuñécar-La Herradura on Granada province's... Costa Tropical as part of a promotional campaign aimed at strengthening…

newsweek.com - Hugh Cameron - World Cup ticket prices plunge for USMNT games
World Cup ticket prices plunge for USMNT games
Newsweek

Resale prices for FIFA World Cup tickets, particularly games involving the host nation team, continue to plummet only three weeks out from the competition. According to those listed on Ticketdata.com, which aggregates the figures from sites like…

axios.com - Esteban L. Hernandez - 2025 marks record tourist spending in Denver
2025 marks record tourist spending in Denver
Axios

A record 37.6 million domestic visitors traveled to the Mile High City last year, giving the city a modest tourism bump — and a major spending surge. Why it matters: Those visitors pumped a record $10.5 billion into the local economy, per a…

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