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EDF 'failing' Somerset tourism over Hinkley workers at Pontins
A senior figure in Somerset's tourism sector has attacked what he called EDF Energy's 'continuing failure' to mitigate the use of a holiday camp by Hinkley Point C workers. The Pontins Brean Sands holiday camp has been used to house about 900…
Macao looks to broaden tourism appeal beyond gaming, says tourism official
Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office, says gaming remains important to the enclave's economy, but stresses the need to develop other industries and attractions to draw a wider range of visitors and reduce…
Upper Crust owner SSP says tourism slowdown hitting profit
SSP, the owner of travel food outlets like Upper Crust, has warned it will take a hit to its profit after the Iran war caused a “significant contraction” in global tourism. The catering group, which also owns Millie's Cookies and…
Sports tourism commission taps The Sports Facilities Companies to operate Lakeview Park complex
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Franklin County Sports Tourism Commission has selected The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) to open and operate the new softball and youth baseball complex at Lakeview Park. Currently under…
LVMH's Revenue Trends Could Remain Soft on Tough Luxury Environment -- Earnings Preview
SALES FORECAST: The French luxury-goods conglomerate is expected to report revenue of 18.49 billion euros, or $20.73 billion, for the quarter through September, according to a poll of estimates by 13 analysts compiled by Visible Alpha. In the…
Hanuman Ansh, Cocktail 2 create tourism BOOM: Kainchi Dham witnesses MASSIVE crowds; Italy bookings jump 38% : Bollywood News
Films have often influenced the travel plans of moviegoers, inspiring them to visit destinations they have admired on the big screen. Switzerland became a dream destination for many Indians after its picturesque locations were showcased in Yash…
Marinas Could Be The Infrastructure Asset Class The Market Is Missing
Giuseppe Cicatelli is Principal of Bacalia Group, investing in technology, infrastructure, and real assets. Many infrastructure investors have spent the last decade chasing toll roads, data centers and renewable energy. Very few of them have looked…
Andhra Pradesh to adopt technology to promote tourist destinations, improve visitor experience
Andhra Pradesh is seeking to leverage emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Technology, to give a new dimension to its tourism sector, Minister for Tourism and Cinematography Kandula Durgesh has said. Speaking at the…
No end in sight for multi-million-dollar Cable Beach development
One of Australia's most-famous beachfronts continues to remain a construction site with a timeline for the multimillion-dollar redevelopment of Cable Beach blowing out. The landmark beach in Broome, 2,000 kilometres north of Perth, is a major state…
Visa expands global digital travel platform to SA
Visa's global travel programme integrates digital-first technology and AI assistance. (Image source: iStock) Global digital payments firm Visa has rolled out its Visa Destinations digital travel platform in South Africa. This means SA is the first…
Three Shells Lagoon in Southend must be removed, council told
A seafront lagoon branded a 'disaster' by a councillor could be ripped out after years of problems. Three Shells Lagoon in Southend-on-Sea had been 'flawed from the very start', city councillor Matt Dent told a meeting of the local authority. It…
Three Shells Lagoon in Southend must be removed, council told
Naomi Greenaway Local Democracy reporter A seafront lagoon branded a 'disaster' by a councillor could be ripped out after years of problems. Three Shells Lagoon in Southend-on-Sea had been 'flawed from the very start', city councillor Matt Dent…
Over 1.4m mainland tourists flock to Hong Kong during National Day Golden Week
Hong Kong experienced a tourism boom during the National Day Golden Week, as 1.416 million mainland Chinese tourists visited the city. The influx led to surging business for the tourism, hotel, and catering sectors, with officials and industry…
Montenegro Arrests Founder of Influential Russian Pro-War Blog Rybar
Authorities in Montenegro have arrested Mikhail Zvinchuk, the founder of the influential pro-war Russian Telegram channel Rybar, in an operation targeting suspected Russian influence activities, officials confirmed Friday. The U.S. State Department…
First look at new Virgin trains 'rivalling Eurostar' from UK to Europe in 2030
Virgin has offered a sneak peek at its new high-speed trains that will provide daily services from the UK to three major European destinations. The new cross-Channel rail service is set to rival Eurostar, with anticipation already building ahead of…
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