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Thailand monastery added to Unesco heritage list, boosting tourism hopes
A centuries-old monastery in southern Thailand is the country's latest cultural landmark to be inscribed on Unesco's World Heritage List, which will aid in the site's conservation, the government said on Sunday. Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in…
Africa's tourism future is a team sport
Explore how Africa's tourism sector can thrive through collaboration, infrastructure development, and a diverse narrative that attracts a broader range of travellers. As Africa's tourism sector continues its recovery, attention must now shift…
Majorca's anti-tourism protests erupt in violence as locals fight with police
Police facing protesters in Palma Police clashed with protesters in Majorca as residents took the streets this weekend. Over 25,000 people are estimated to have attended the protest in the capital of the Balearic Islands on Sunday which is popular…
Armed riot police clash with anti-tourism protesters in Mallorca
Armed riot police have clashed with anti-tourism protesters in Mallorca as demonstrations turned violent. Over 25,000 people flooded the streets of Mallorca's capital, Palma, to fight against holidaymakers who flock to the island over the summer.
Himachal's first island tourism project at Gobind Sagar Lake to be ready by Sept-end
4 min read Shimla Make us preferred source on Google Known for picturesque mountains and captivating hill stations that attract tourists from across the country and abroad, Himachal Pradesh is diversifying its tourism sector with the first-ever…
New 10-year plan unveiled to boost county's tourism economy worth £1.6 billion a year
The report comes at a time when some attraction operators are saying they plan to cut back, or even close. A survey found that while 60per cent of tourism businesses are “committed to growing and investing in their business” ; 25% say…
Future 'looking quite bleak' for Borough Market cafe
Bosses at a popular cafe say they have been left confused after being told their lease would not be renewed. Emma Layton said she wanted market bosses to explain why Maria's Market Cafe, which has been trading for 65 years, was being forced out of…
Dubai Taxi reports Dh1 billion H1 revenue despite weaker tourism demand
Dubai Taxi Company, the emirate's leading taxi operator, reported revenue of over Dh1 billion in the first half of this year despite a reduction in airport and tourism-related demand in the second quarter. As a result of softer trip volumes across…
Firefighters in France battle to prevent huge blaze from approaching Bordeaux
Authorities are battling to contain a huge wildfire near Bordeaux in south-west France that has consumed an area of land four times the size of Paris. Efforts to extinguish the blaze in the Gironde region, where nearly 220,000 people have been…
The 'White Lotus' effect: How fabulous TV locations are reshaping luxury travel and infuriating locals
Without warning, the dapper French gentleman groaned like a bullfrog and collapsed on the Bendor Island boat pier in the South of France. Every season of HBO's highbrow whodunit The White Lotus begins with a murder. So it somehow felt appropriate…
Will heat waves push European holidaymakers to 'coolcations'?
European holidaymakers worn down by recurrent heat waves are currently snubbing Mediterranean destinations for northern climes in hopes of cooler temperatures, but it remains to be seen whether it is just a fad or a durable shift in the tourism…
Youth have decisive role in shaping India's future: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (July 26, 2026) urged young Indians to play a constructive role in nation-building by connecting with border villages through the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026. He expressed confidence that India's…
Santorini is crushed by tourists. Head to these 7 Greek beaches instead.
Greece has the longest coastline in the Mediterranean, but you wouldn't know it by the way many plan their trips to the country. Athens, Mykonos and Santorini receive the majority of visitors, which doesn't help with the overtourism Greece has been…
The Inbal: Finding a market niche in quality food, drink experiences
We all know Israel's hospitality industry had barely recovered when it was heavily hit by Oct. 7. Yet one of Jerusalem's flagship hotels, the Inbal, is attempting to find a niche to distinguish itself in a reduced market. Indeed, Inbal CEO Roni…
France's D-Day landing beaches, Greece's Mount Olympus added to World Heritage List
The World Heritage inscription of Mount Olympus, the mythical home of the 12 Olympian gods, rewarded a 12-year effort by Greece to secure recognition for its tallest mountain as a mixed cultural and natural heritage site. Rising 2,918 meters (9,573…
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