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Japan's Secret To Sustainable Tourism Is In The Sauce
Kichigoro Fueki stirs fermented mash, or moromi, at the Fueki Syoyu Brewing in Kawajima, Japan. Kichigoro Fueki is talking to a barrel of moromi, a fermented mash used to make soy sauce. He's standing on a narrow walkway above a row of cedar vats…
Heatwave brings tourism boost in South West and Channel Islands
Tourism businesses across the South West and Channel Islands have reported higher visitor numbers during the summer's heatwaves. Atlantic Reach holiday park and Cornwall Slip and Slide, near Newquay, have reported a 10% increase which the team has…
Tourism tax' could be 'massive' for Cornwall - Andy Burnham
The Prime Minister says he supports introducing an overnight tourism levy for Cornwall and that it could be a massive game-changer for the county. Andy Burnham was on a flying visit to the Duchy today (Saturday, August 15) to unveil a £65…
Holidaymakers' 'selfie tourism' blamed for traffic chaos at island beauty spot
Sa Calobra beach in north-west Majorca, Balearic Islands Traffic jams at a Majorca beauty spot have been blamed on “selfies tourism”. Antoni Solivellas, Mayor of the Escorca region in the north-west of the popular holiday island…
SW China's Guizhou becomes popular summer retreat with rich tourism resources
An aerial drone photo shows RVs from across the country parking at an RV camping base in Bijie, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 11, 2026. The cool climate and rich tourism resources in Guizhou have attracted lots of visitors seeking a…
Unveiling Hidden Gems: The Next Big Trends Shaping Global Tourism in 2024
As we step into 2024, the global tourism landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation. The industry, once dominated by traditional beach and city break destinations, is now embracing a wave of innovation and sustainability. Travelers are no…
Full list of 11 European countries set for major tourism boost - no new airport queues
Nearly a fifth of Brits have considered avoiding EU summer holidays due to the chaos Holidaying in Europe this year is facing major disruptions following the rollout of the EU's new biometric Entry/Exit System (EES). The new measures require non-EU…
John Dolan: Why Spike is jewel in the crown of Cork tourism
The story goes that one day in the 1940s, a few soldiers on Spike Island off Cobh decided to fire the 6-inch guns lying idle in their fort. I guess they thought it would be a blast. Now, a 6-inch gun doesn't sound much, but this was merely the size…
After leading Nashville tourism, Butch Spyridon has returned. Can he transform the River Center?
In the early 1990s, Christopher 'Butch' Spyridon left behind a legacy in Baton Rouge, where he served as chief of the city's tourism agency. What is now called Visit Baton Rouge was then the Baton Rouge Convention & Visitors Bureau. The…
Cotswold villagers block on-street parking in protest against tourism chaos
Cotswold residents “fed up” with overtourism are staging a 'day of action' and will be reclaiming their village green in Bourton-on-the-Water. Residents will be gathering at the village green from 8am today (August 15) with picnic…
U.S. military option for Cuba fades as Trump focuses on sanctions
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration's Cuba strategy is increasingly focused on ramping up sanctions and economic pressure rather than deploying military force to break the island's Communist leadership, people familiar with the matter…
'I don't even drink whisky': Scotland reels in visitors as much of Europe swelters
For the tourist industry, 2026 has been a rocky year, with war, EU border delays, climate and economic woes gnawing away at holiday plans. But while much of Britain is feeling the loss of visitors from the Middle East and beyond, one part is…
The grass beneath our feet: Why rangelands matter
He's not alone, from Africa's grasslands to the salt-crusted plains of Central Asia, this same story is playing out for millions of people who depend on land many people may never think about: Rangelands. Rangelands, which are found on every…
Trump Tests Birthright Citizenship Again After Supreme Court Loss
U.S. President Donald Trump shows off an executive order he signed in the Oval Office of the White House. Trump signed two executive orders related to birthright citizenship recently. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) President Donald Trump has…
Archaeologists uncover mysterious face hidden for centuries in Book of Revelation city
A rare, 2,500-year-old marble statue has emerged from the ruins of Sardis, an ancient city immortalized in the Book of Revelation. The discovery, which dates to the fifth century B.C., was announced by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism…
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