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Will Minnesota's early school start dates harm its fragile tourism industry?
Tourism leaders say an earlier school start could impact Minnesota's already fragile hospitality industry. With the Minnesota State Fair only a few days in, thousands of Minnesota students are already heading back to the classroom. A temporary…
Tourism industry to examine visitor numbers and spending
The figures point to a mixed outlook for one of Ireland's largest indigenous industries, with tourism businesses continuing to face high operating costs, changing travel patterns and strong competition from other European destinations. The latest…
Domestic tourism grows, but affordability remains a concern
More Rwandans are travelling within the country, but growing domestic tourism has yet to translate into mass participation, with travel still widely perceived as an expensive activity reserved for foreign or high-income visitors. Figures from the…
Anti-tourism activists descend on 'overcrowded' beach at iconic vacation destination for partygoers
Tourists have long flocked to Ibiza for its beaches and nightclubs, but many Ibiza locals are fed up. Around 100 fed-up residents descended on the postcard-perfect Cala Saladeta beach on Sunday to protest the overwhelming tourist hordes they say…
Pikachu in hanbok: Pokémon powers up Korea's regional tourism drive
For millions of pop-culture enthusiasts around the world, catching 'em all is a lifelong pursuit. Now, Korea's tourism authorities are betting that the world's highest-grossing media franchise can help them capture the interest of a few million…
China's visa-free boom is rewriting inbound tourism
On August 20, China's National Immigration Administration expanded the 240-hour visa-free transit policy to two more countries — Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam — bringing the number of eligible nationalities to 57. A parallel 30-day visa-free…
Africa's Next Tourism Boom Will Be Won in the Mid-Market
This sponsored content was created in collaboration with a Skift partner. At a time of geopolitical uncertainty, rising costs, and ongoing travel disruptions, the global tourism outlook is anything but straightforward. Demand remains resilient, but…
Benidorm 2026 tourism awards
Benidorm has unveiled the winners of its prestigious Ciudad de Benidorm Tourism Awards for 2026, with a familiar mix of major names and local businesses recognised for their contribution to the city's international tourism profile. The awards…
US Carrier Visit to Thailand's Pattaya Lifts Hope and Sex-Tourism Risk
By Panarat Thepgumpanat and Chayut Setboonsarng BANGKOK, Aug 31 (Reuters) – After a long deployment in the Middle East, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier will dock in Thailand's resort city of Pattaya this week, raising hopes of an economic…
Cyprus Business Now: tourism, fiscal surplus, AI, Stelios Foundation, ERA
Specifically, tourism revenue reached €423.1 million, compared with €422.3 million in June 2025, according to figures released on Monday by the statistical service (Cystat). Tourist arrivals declined to 489,965, from 498,527 in the…
From kelong tours to immersive exhibitions: How the people shaping Singapore's tourism scene are reimagining visitor experiences
“Are there sharks and dolphins in Singapore waters?” This was one question tourist guide Robin Loh hadn't expected from tourists on the Coastal Life Boat Tour he organises. Questions like these are part of what Loh enjoys about his…
Scarborough B&B boss fears 'uneven playing field' tourist tax
A Scarborough bed and breakfast owner has said businesses like his will face an 'uneven playing field' if a so-called tourist tax is introduced in North Yorkshire but not in neighbouring East Yorkshire. A consultation on plans for a visitor levy…
Scarborough B&B boss fears 'uneven playing field' tourist tax
Richard Edwards North Yorkshire political reporter A Scarborough bed and breakfast owner has said businesses like his will face an 'uneven playing field' if a so-called tourist tax is introduced in North Yorkshire but not in neighbouring East…
Cyprus tourism revenue rises in June as visitors spend more
Cyprus' tourism revenue rose by 0.2 per cent in June 2026, despite tourist arrivals falling by 1.7 per cent, as higher spending per visitor offset the drop in visitor numbers. Specifically, tourism revenue reached €423.1 million, compared…
US carrier visit to Thailand's 'Sin City' lifts hope and sex-tourism risk
After a long deployment in the Middle East, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier will dock in Thailand's resort city of Pattaya this week, raising hopes of an economic boost, even as local authorities cracked down on parts of the sex tourism destination.
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