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abc.net.au - Jessica Bahr - Tourism industry council warns sector at 'tipping point
Tourism industry council warns sector at 'tipping point
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) says the sector is at a critical turning point, with rising fuel costs and operational pressures pushing businesses to the brink. Data shows tourism bookings remained strong over the Easter long…

scmp.com - SCMP Editorial - Editorial | Hong Kong must diversify and adapt to changing tourism market
Editorial | Hong Kong must diversify and adapt to changing tourism market
South China Morning Post

Notwithstanding the unsettling global environment, the Easter holidays remain a top travel season in many parts of the world. As Hongkongers took advantage of the consecutive Ching Ming Festival this year to head north and overseas, the city was…

bbc.co.uk - Spencer Stokes - Calderdale wind farm 'will not stop Bronte tourism'
Calderdale wind farm 'will not stop Bronte tourism'
BBC

Spencer StokesYorkshire business correspondent The developers of England's largest wind farm have claimed that the turbines will not discourage visitors to moors once loved by the Bronte sisters. Calderdale Energy Park is applying to construct 34…

heraldscotland.com - Craig Williams - Scottish rail tourism partnership drives winter breaks boost
Scottish rail tourism partnership drives winter breaks boost
The Herald

It highlighted rail as a comfortable, sustainable and memorable way to travel north via TV ads, digital display and a dedicated landing page. According to VisitScotland, the activity culminated in over 1,000 Caledonian Sleeper bookings and…

timeout.com - Alison Rodericks - Australia is home to two of the world's best cities for sports tourism in 2026 - with a surprising contender
Australia is home to two of the world's best cities for sports tourism in 2026 - with a surprising contender
Time Out

You've heard of eco-tourism and adventure tourism, but have you heard of sports tourism ? 'Sports tripping' is the latest travel trend that has fans packing their suitcases for Grand Slam tennis tournaments or Premier League football matches, then…

whyy.org - Tom MacDonald - The summer of 2026 could be an indicator of the next half decade in Philly tourism
The summer of 2026 could be an indicator of the next half decade in Philly tourism
WHYY

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Tourism officials in Philadelphia gathered Tuesday at the National Constitution Center to discuss bringing tourists to town and…

axios.com - Nicole Cobler - How a shorter SXSW hit downtown Austin's tourism
How a shorter SXSW hit downtown Austin's tourism
Axios

South by Southwest looked different this year, but organizers say they believe attendance held steady, even as the shorter schedule might have cut into overall tourism revenue. Why it matters: SXSW's new schedule was a major test — not just…

abc7chicago.com - Stephanie Wade - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announces Tourism Improvement District
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announces Tourism Improvement District
ABC7 Chicago

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago is promoting a new tax, on certain hotel stays in the city. City Council approved the so called Tourism Improvement District earlier this year, and it impacts bigger hotels in certain neighborhoods. The total tax on a hotel…

skift.com - Rashaad Jorden - Caribbean Tourism Surged in 2025 - Even as Hurricane Melissa Battered Jamaica
Caribbean Tourism Surged in 2025 - Even as Hurricane Melissa Battered Jamaica
Skift

The Caribbean just proved it can tragically absorb a catastrophic storm and still break tourism records. The question is how many more hits can it take. The Caribbean posted its strongest tourism numbers since before the pandemic last year —…

pressherald.com - Megan Gray - Meet the new Maine tourism and outdoors reporter
Meet the new Maine tourism and outdoors reporter
Press Herald

When people ask me about Portland, I can brag about many aspects of my adopted home. I love the restaurants and the art galleries, the feeling of walking through the West End during a snowstorm or picnicking on the Eastern Promenade on a clear…

emirates247.com - WAM - DCT Abu Dhabi posts record performance across culture, tourism in 2025
DCT Abu Dhabi posts record performance across culture, tourism in 2025
Emirates24|7

Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi welcomed a record 26.6 million visitors in 2025, reinforcing its position as an emerging global cultural capital and a tourism destination of choice, according to the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - Nepal vows action against trekker rescue scam
Nepal vows action against trekker rescue scam
The Standard

Nepal's government has developed tough measures to stamp out insurance scams involving unnecessary helicopter rescues of trekkers, an official said Tuesday, a long-running racket threatening the country's vital tourism industry. SCROLL TO CONTINUE…

cyprus-mail.com - Outdoor tourism popularity climbs across Europe
Outdoor tourism popularity climbs across Europe
Cyprus Mail

Eurostat reported on April 6, 2026, that nights spent at camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks, and trailer parks across the European Union reached 413 million in 2025. While camping and caravanning accounted for 13.4 per cent of all tourist…

mirror.co.uk - Natalie King - Brits could face £10-a-night fees in Barcelona amidst tourist tax shake-up
Brits could face £10-a-night fees in Barcelona amidst tourist tax shake-up
The Mirror

A popular city break destination in Spain has doubled its tourist taxes, and Brits could face paying an extra €12 (just over £10) per person per night on their next stay. Barcelona saw 16 million visitors in 2025, a year-on-year…

euroweeklynews.com - Dora Urbancsek - Alicante breaks Semana Santa records as tourism tops 90%
Alicante breaks Semana Santa records as tourism tops 90%
Euro Weekly News

Alicante has closed this year's Semana Santa with streets full, terraces busy, and a steady flow of visitors that could be felt from the coast to the historic centres. The 2026 Easter period has not only brought strong activity, but has marked one…

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