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How Chichibu, Japan, Is Building A Different Kind Of Sustainable Tourism
Takahiro Niwa, the vice priest of Shimabuji Temple in Japan's Saitama prefecture. The 34 Buddhist temples scattered through the mountainous western part of Japan's Saitama prefecture are revealing something few visitors ever see this year. The…
From tourism to power generation and productivity, Europe feels economic cost of heatwaves
Across Europe this scorching summer, workers have struggled in the heat as wildfires raged and critical infrastructure was shut down. Here we look at the impact of the heatwaves on several major economies across mainland Europe – with the…
What would a tourism tax mean for Greater Manchester?
Tourism in the UK has experienced a major change this summer as Edinburgh became the first destination to roll out a city-wide tourist tax. The change came into force in July, coinciding with the busy summer period. Chances are Brits have already…
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…
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…
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…
Why are more Hongkongers turning to supplements to keep their 'engine' running?
In the first instalment of a five-part Health Matters wellness series on Hong Kong's growing wellness trends, Lo Hoi-ying examines why younger residents are turning to supplements to boost energy, immunity and performance, as experts warn that…
I don't buy overtourism debate': Business chief on future of Edinburgh city centre
Mr Smith is the chief executive of the New Town's business improvement district, representing 700 businesses on Princes Street and the surrounding avenues. In the top job since 2015, Mr Smith is well versed in the challenges facing his members, but…
People could get hurt': Conservationists decry AI wildlife visuals
But the viral image is not just unlikely, it is fake, part of a trend of wildlife images generated by artificial intelligence that experts warn endanger animals and people. AFP fact-checkers have debunked scores of similar synthetic visuals, from…
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…
People could get hurt': Conservationists decry AI wildlife visuals
KUALA LUMPUR: The black-and-white image appears to show the unlikeliest of interactions: An orangutan cradling endangered leopard cubs deep in the jungles of Malaysia's Sabah state. But the viral image is not just unlikely, it is fake, part of a…
Vacation nightmare unfolds as ferry passengers battle seasickness at island hot spot
Tourists hopping between Greece's islands on high-speed ferries are reporting rough rides and brutal bouts of seasickness along the way. Across social media, travelers this summer have been opening up about stories of rocky crossings, ill…
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…
'Why did it become personal?': furore over plans to expand Kent oyster shack
The clink of glasses and the lapping of the tide was punctuated by giggling toddlers and the slurp of oysters at tables populated by people gently sizzling on a baking day on the Kent seaside. But James Green, of the Whitstable Oyster Fishery…
Visakhapatnam emerging as key hub for industrial and IT growth, says Revenue Minister
Minister of Revenue Anagani Satya Prasad said that Visakhapatnam is witnessing significant industrial and IT development and is emerging as a major centre for investments and employment generation. He was addressing the district-level Independence…
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