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independent.co.uk - Jorge Gracia Ibáñez - The rise of dark tourism is turning sites of tragedy into tourist attractions
The rise of dark tourism is turning sites of tragedy into tourist attractions
The Independent

This summer, Laureano Oubiña, a major Galician drug trafficker, launched a “drug trafficking tour” through the Arousa estuary. He offered his clients a boat ride through the places that defined an era and promised the story…

axios.com - Karri Peifer - Richmond tourism spends up to $40K a year on influencers
Richmond tourism spends up to $40K a year on influencers
Axios

Richmond Region Tourism spends an average of $30,000 to $40,000 a year on social media influencers, the tourism agency tells Axios. Why it matters: Influencers have become part of the hotel-tax-funded effort to draw visitors to the region —…

gazettelive.co.uk - Anttoni James Numminen, Local Democracy Reporter - Fresh concerns over economic impacts of potential North Yorkshire tourism tax
Fresh concerns over economic impacts of potential North Yorkshire tourism tax
Teesside Live

Fresh concerns have been raised about the economic impacts of a potential tourism tax on businesses in North Yorkshire. Bosses at North Yorkshire Council have said that problems could arise 'particularly for businesses on the coast' from the…

bloomberg.com - Carolina Gonzalez - Brazilians Pour Into Chile as Winter Deluges Reopen Ski Resorts
Brazilians Pour Into Chile as Winter Deluges Reopen Ski Resorts
Bloomberg

Chile received a record number of Brazilian tourists last month as ski resorts reopened, a silver lining to the deluge of rain and heavy snows that have battered the Latin America country for weeks, and a shot in the arm to a struggling tourism…

globaltimes.cn - Lu Wenao - China turns tennis tournaments into tourism magnet as cities package matches with culture, food and city experiences
China turns tennis tournaments into tourism magnet as cities package matches with culture, food and city experiences
Global Times

A scene from the women's semifinal at the China Open in Beijing on October 4, 2025 Photo: VCG As international tennis tournaments multiply across China this autumn, organizers are increasingly looking beyond the court, seeking to turn a trip to a…

southwalesargus.co.uk - Jo Barnes - Welsh Government aims to be biggest supporter of tourism
Welsh Government aims to be biggest supporter of tourism
South Wales Argus

During a visit to the Elan Valley Visitor Centre, Adam Price, minister for enterprise, connectivity and energy, said the sector is 'vitally important' to the Welsh economy and outlined his ambition to make Wales a 'world-class visitor destination.'…

independent.co.uk - Nicholas Komu - Helicopter crashes in a remote area of northern Kenya
Helicopter crashes in a remote area of northern Kenya
The Independent

A helicopter carrying an unknown number of passengers crashed Wednesday morning in a remote part of northern Kenya, the country's aviation agency said. The helicopter crashed at 9:13 a.m. while flying from the Loisaba Conservancy to the Ewaso Nyiro…

cyprus-mail.com - Cyprus Business Now: tourism, DP World Limassol, gaming, crypto, digital euro
Cyprus Business Now: tourism, DP World Limassol, gaming, crypto, digital euro
Cyprus Mail

The finding comes from the first industry report published by the Cyprus Game Makers Association (CYGMA), which attempts to measure a sector that has expanded rapidly but remained largely absent from official statistics. According to the report…

mynbc5.com - Charlotte Hancox - A potential 50% tariff on Canadian goods has business owners concerned for trade, tourism and consumers
A potential 50% tariff on Canadian goods has business owners concerned for trade, tourism and consumers
My NBC5

Updated: 6:15 PM EDT Aug 18, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Local businesses closely watch U.S.-Canada negotiations as tariff deadline approaches Updated: 6:15 PM EDT Aug 18, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ MONTPELIER, Vt. — The United…

wwaytv3.com - WWAY News - New report highlights $203 million tourism impact in Pender County
New report highlights $203 million tourism impact in Pender County
WWAYTV3

SURF CITY, NC (WWAY) — Visitors to Pender County spent more than $203 million in 2025, according to a new study examining the economic impact of tourism across North Carolina. The study, released Aug. 11, found visitors spent $203.08 million…

republicworld.com - Shruti Sneha - 'J&K Important Part of India': US Envoy Sergio Gor's Big Statement Signals Travel Advisory Review
'J&K Important Part of India': US Envoy Sergio Gor's Big Statement Signals Travel Advisory Review
Republic World

Srinagar: In a significant statement on Jammu and Kashmir, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Wednesday described the Union Territory as an “important part of India” during his first visit to the region. Gor made the remarks in…

wishtv.com - Isaiah Fairrow - Helicopter with seven people crashed in northern Kenya
Helicopter with seven people crashed in northern Kenya
Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic | WISH-TV |

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A helicopter with seven people on board crashed Wednesday morning in a remote part of northern Kenya, the country's aviation agency said. The fate of the passengers and the pilot wasn't immediately known. The helicopter…

forbes.com - Brian Krogol - The New Economics Of Growth In Miami's Tech Boom
The New Economics Of Growth In Miami's Tech Boom
Forbes

Brian Krogol, CPA, CFO of Standard Premium Finance, gained recognition for earning the prestigious Elijah Watt Sells award. Miami's economic transformation continues to move past the growth-market phase and into a market that CFOs must plan around…

globaltimes.cn - Hai Feng - Where are the policy dividends and market opportunities in Macao's Third Five-Year Plan?: Hai Feng
Where are the policy dividends and market opportunities in Macao's Third Five-Year Plan?: Hai Feng
Global Times

Macao's Third Five-Year Plan Illustration: Xia Qing/GT On Tuesday, Macao officially unveiled its Third Five-Year Plan. The significance of this third blueprint for the city's future development lies in marking a clear turning point: Long reliant on…

straitstimes.com - Japan drafts Kumamoto quake aid package, plans travel discounts
Japan drafts Kumamoto quake aid package, plans travel discounts
The Straits Times

Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Aug 19, 2026, 08:50 PM TOKYO – The Japanese government will compile an aid package for quake-hit south-western Japan by the end of August, providing travel discounts for…

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