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Why the Lake District shouldn't introduce tourism tax
Tourists heading to the Lake District could soon be taxed for merely entering the national park - a proposal that has been condemned by Cumbria Tourism boss, Gill Haigh. It comes after the Lake District National Park Partnership (LDNPP) released a…
Hong Kong launches SkyCity marina project to drive tourism and yacht economy
Hong Kong's Airport Authority has launched its marina project as part of the broader SkyCity blueprint, seeking global interest from the yachting, hospitality and water sports sectors to help shape the 200-hectare (494 acres) development, with the…
Wildflower tourism is the next trend. Here's the five best blooming places this year
Wildflower tourism is fast becoming a popular travel trend for 2026, with destinations from Japan's cherry blossom-lined streets to the high-altitude valleys of India. This reflects a growing desire among travellers for more deliberate, seasonal…
Gov't launches monthlong coastal tourism campaign for May
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Monday it is partnering with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and the Korea Tourism Organization to run a coastal tourism campaign throughout May under the slogan 'May is the Month to Go to the…
Cyprus tourism officials to review latest industry data in Monday meeting
Cyprus tourism is showing the first signs of recovery after the geopolitical crisis battered bookings and fuelled misleading impressions abroad that the island was directly involved in the war, with officials and industry players pointing to a more…
Vietnam's hot springs: A wellness tourism boom
SINGAPORE – Somewhere between medicine and folklore lies the centuries-old ritual of soaking in mineral-rich hot springs. The naturally heated waters are believed to ease aching muscles, improve circulation and soothe skin conditions.
Tourism hotspot cancels hated EU biometric rules for Britons: 'common sense prevails!'
Greece has abandoned the EU's new biometric entry requirements for British travellers Greece has abandoned the EU's new biometric entry requirements for British travellers this summer, ditching fingerprinting and facial scans amid fears the…
Cyprus tourism boosted by Poland advisory upgrade
Poland's upgrade of its travel advisory for Cyprus to level 1 marks a positive development for the country's tourism outlook, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis. The travel advisory upgrade by Poland to level 1 places Cyprus in…
Notes from Central Taiwan: Taiwan missing the boat on maritime tourism
By Michael Turton / Contributing Reporter In our discussions of tourism in Taiwan we often criticize the government's addiction to promoting food and shopping, while ignoring Taiwan's underdeveloped trekking and adventure travel opportunities. This…
Israel flights to resume this week giving Cyprus tourism a boost
Flights from Israel to Cyprus are expected to resume this week week, offering a reprieve to the island's tourism sector, according to Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) director general Christos Angelides. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency…
'This is the right time': Calls grow to name BINI PH tourism ambassadors as DOT takes notice
Calls for the Department of Tourism (DOT) to appoint P-pop girl group BINI as tourism ambassadors have mounted online following their successful Coachella debut. The “Nation's Girl Group” performed for the second time in the Mojave…
Tourists could get slapped with fees as pricey getaway looks to cash in even more
Yet another country in Europe is weighing a proposal to add tourist taxes and levies to visitors in an effort to raise money. Already considered an expensive destination, Finland is now taking a closer look at how tourists pay their way. The…
Challenges keeping King's path fully open in Dorset and Hampshire
Tristan Pascoe Dorset political reporter, Dorset Keeping all of the King Charles III England Coast Path open will be 'challenging', according to Natural England. Parts of the 2,689-mile route, which was inaugurated by the King in April, are…
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0602 GMT – Thailand's stock market faces earnings pressure from a prolonged U.S.-Iran conflict, according…
Korea aims to become luxury travel hub through Virtuoso partnership
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) is stepping up efforts to transform the country into a premier destination for global high-end travelers by partnering with the world's leading luxury travel network. The state-run tourism agency hosted the 2026…
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