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Tourism's R1.2m innovation promise stalls as new hackathon looms
This year's Tourism Hackathon will focus on community-based tourism. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson | Nicola Mawson and GenAI images) More than a year after tourism minister Patricia de Lille promised funding to commercialise the winning innovations from…
Qatar Links Hotel Rewards to Tourism Push After 2025 Growth.
Qatar linked hotel stays with visitor rewards after international arrivals and hotel room nights rose in 2025. Qatar Tourism recorded 5.1 million international visitors in 2025, a 3.7% increase from 2024. Hotels sold 10.84 million room nights, up…
Classic Chronicle: Maine's North Woods balance nature, tourism and change
Updated: 3:33 PM EDT Oct 22, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Updated: 3:33 PM EDT Oct 22, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Tourism, fishing and outdoor recreation are helping reshape Maine's North Woods as small communities balance economic…
December in Ghana must deliver economic benefits beyond entertainment -Tourism Minister - The Ghanaian Chronicle
The Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called for the annual December in Ghana festivities to deliver tangible economic benefits for Ghanaians beyond entertainment. Speaking at the launch of December in Ghana 2026 on…
One of Wales' most unique heritage and tourism sites is on the market
The freehold of a huge slice of Welsh history has come on the market in a unique bundle of land, properties, businesses and potential, making it one of the most intriguing heritage purchases in Wales. The diverse portfolio of operational assets…
Saudi Strikes Spill Over Into Gulf Tourism, Operators Say
Operators in the UAE and Oman report weaker forward bookings and more safety questions after Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia, which several executives attribute to travelers treating the Gulf as a single destination. Corporate and events demand in…
Traverse City Tourism marketing director takes new role with Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau
MACKINAC ISLAND — A former Traverse City Tourism marketing director is taking on a new leadership role with the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau. Coryn Briggs has been named director of destination marketing, while Jeff Leitch will serve as…
The Women Are the Secret Weapons of the K-Beauty Tourism World
It's a Friday night in Myeong-dong, Seoul's luxury shopping district, and I'm sitting on a matte-black couch, surrounded by a fluorescent digital installation with flashing blue and orange lights that read “Dr. Designer.” I wonder:…
Talks ongoing over future of Blackpool hotel used for asylum seekers
Richard Hunt Local Democracy Reporting Service The operators of a large seafront hotel which was used to house asylum seekers have said 'a lot of planning and discussion' is taking place about the venue's future. There has been speculation about…
Paphos hosts German travel agents to boost year-round tourism
The Paphos regional tourism board (Etap) is hosting a delegation of eight German travel agents as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen visitor numbers from Germany and promote the district as a leading year-round tourism destination. The…
Talks ongoing over future of Blackpool hotel used for asylum seekers
The operators of a large seafront hotel which was used to house asylum seekers have said 'a lot of planning and discussion' is taking place about the venue's future. There has been speculation about what would happen to the Metropole Hotel in…
York tourism has slumped, with rowdy hen dos and pricey parking blamed
Blessed with some of the country's richest medieval heritage, dozens of quaint English tearooms and show-stopping attractions including the Jorvik Viking Centre and National Railway Museum, York hasn't had to work quite as hard as some other UK…
Brewers postseason home games brought over $5M in tourism cash
Friday's World Series opener could give Milwaukee tourism a big lift, with Visit Milwaukee estimating each recent postseason home game brought in a little more than $5 million outside the ballpark. Visit Milwaukee says fans usually spend money at…
Mamdani expected to face legal trouble over PETA-backed horse carriage ban
EXCLUSIVE: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposal to phase out horse-drawn carriage rides after an 18-year-old tourist died in a Central Park carriage accident is expected to face legal challenges. New York City…
AI documentary warns unchecked greed will trigger next global crash
A chilling new documentary predicts that AI will be responsible for the next global financial crash - but says people, not technology, will be to blame. “AI is dangerous, but not in the way people think,” says movie director Valerie…
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