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mercurynews.com - Hema Sivanandam - Pittsburg to focus on technology, sports tourism, energy and industrial redevelopment, mayor says
Pittsburg to focus on technology, sports tourism, energy and industrial redevelopment, mayor says
The Mercury News

Pittsburg Mayor Jelani Killings delivering his speech at Pittsburg's State of the City address on Thursday (Nov.20). (Photo by Hema Sivanandam) PITTSBURG — Pittsburg is taking a chapter from the past and reshaping the city into a regional…

nytimes.com - Gabe Castro-Root - The Tourism Slump Squeezes Navajo Nation Parks Like Monument Valley
The Tourism Slump Squeezes Navajo Nation Parks Like Monument Valley
The New York Times

The red sandstone buttes and rugged expanses of Monument Valley, in the Navajo Nation, have long invited visitors from around the world to experience this landscape worthy of a classic western film. But the pandemic hit the region's tourism…

bbc.co.uk - David McKenna - Lincolnshire mayor Andrea Jenkyns to consider tourism tax impact - BBC News
Lincolnshire mayor Andrea Jenkyns to consider tourism tax impact - BBC News
BBC

The mayor of Greater Lincolnshire says she is 'keeping an open mind' over a proposal to allow regional mayors to charge tourists a tax on overnight stays. Local Government Secretary Steve Reed said the levy would empower locally-elected officials…

mirror.co.uk - Natalie King - Holiday chief slams huge 'blow' for Brits over UK tourism taxes
Holiday chief slams huge 'blow' for Brits over UK tourism taxes
The Mirror

Holidaymakers staying in cities, towns and villages across the UK could soon face daily charges. Mayors in England will be given fresh powers to introduce a visitor levy on overnight guests in a bid to help them raise funds for their local area.

thestar.com.my - TARRENCE TAN - Sabah polls: Tanjong Kapor's BN candidate wants to revive tourism sector in Kudat
Sabah polls: Tanjong Kapor's BN candidate wants to revive tourism sector in Kudat
The Star Online

KOTA KINABALU: The rejuvenation of Kudat's tourism sector requires a comprehensive collaboration among stakeholders to create and implement an effective solution, said Barisan Nasional candidate for Tanjong Kapor Kelvin Lee Sip Kim. Lee said that…

scmp.com - Ralph Jennings - Chinese tourism to Russia soars as travellers pivot from under-fire Japan
Chinese tourism to Russia soars as travellers pivot from under-fire Japan
South China Morning Post

As China's tourists scrap plans to visit Japan en masse amid an ongoing diplomatic feud, many appear to be pivoting to an alternative destination: Russia. Chinese travel firms have reported a surge in Russia-related flight and hotel bookings in…

thestar.com.my - Dewan Rakyat to address welfare aid, RV tourism today
Dewan Rakyat to address welfare aid, RV tourism today
The Star Online

KUALA LUMPUR: The distribution of welfare aid to children and senior citizens, along with efforts to boost recreational vehicle (RV)-based tourism are among the matters listed for discussion in the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday (Nov 26). According to…

thestar.com.my - R. SEKARAN - Tourism sector gains momentum ahead of VMY2026, says PPC chairman
Tourism sector gains momentum ahead of VMY2026, says PPC chairman
The Star Online

GEORGE TOWN: Malaysia's tourism sector is gaining momentum ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026, says Penang Port Commission chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin. Yeoh told industry players to recognise the rebound and strengthen regional cooperation. He…

cbsnews.com - Megan  Cerullo - U.S. cities will see big tourism boost from World Cup, analysis predicts
U.S. cities will see big tourism boost from World Cup, analysis predicts
CBS News

reviewjournal.com - Richard N. Velotta - Tourism reports show gaming win up, visitation down in October
Tourism reports show gaming win up, visitation down in October
Las Vegas Review-Journal

The unusual pattern of increased gaming win and sliding visitation continued last month. Clark County gaming win — the amount collected by the county's 216 licensed casinos — in October was up 5 percent from the same month last year…

indianexpress.com - Bhupendra Pandey - 'Viksit UP 2047' workshop to make blueprint for 'sustainable' tourism in the state
'Viksit UP 2047' workshop to make blueprint for 'sustainable' tourism in the state
The Indian Express

The Uttar Pradesh tourism department will organise the “Viksit Uttar Pradesh @ 2047 – workshop on Tourism” in Lucknow on November 27. The day-long event aims to draft the Tourism Vision Document 2047, the blueprint to drive…

cyprus-mail.com - Cyprus and UK roll out first EU training platform for tourism security
Cyprus and UK roll out first EU training platform for tourism security
Cyprus Mail

Cyprus and the United Kingdom have unveiled what they described as Europe's first online platform to train tourism-sector staff in recognising and reporting potential terrorist threats, as well as managing crises, during an event in Limassol on…

taipeitimes.com - 台北時報 - Lodging subsidy to boost tourism to start in March
Lodging subsidy to boost tourism to start in March
Taipei Times

By Chen Yu-fu, Sam Garcia and Kayleigh Madjar / Staff reporter, with staff writers and CNA The government is to provide subsidies for weekday accommodation starting in March next year to promote domestic tourism, Premier Cho Jung-tai…

scmp.com - Advertising partner - Sharing China's Soft Power With The World
Sharing China's Soft Power With The World
South China Morning Post

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] On November 17, 2025, at the “IAAPA Legends: A Hall of Fame Celebratory Affair” held in Orlando, Florida, USA, Mr. Su Zhigang, Chairman of Chimelong Group…

thenational.scot - Jamie Calder - Scottish tourism body issues 'setback' warning after UK Budget
Scottish tourism body issues 'setback' warning after UK Budget
The National

Marc Crothall, chief executive of the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA), has warned that the decision to raise the minimum wage for 18 to 20-year-olds by 8.5% will add to business costs and damage the sector's ability to invest in Scotland. He…

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