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An Everest guide's miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry
Kelly Ng and Kamal Pariyar, BBC Nepali, Kathmandu A cleaning team was combing Mount Everest's perilous upper slopes for rubbish last Thursday, after a busy climbing season, when they spotted a man in a bright blue summit suit crawling at the foot…
An Everest guide's miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry
A cleaning team was combing Mount Everest's perilous upper slopes for rubbish last Thursday, after a busy climbing season, when they spotted a man in a bright blue summit suit crawling at the foot of the Khumbu Icefall, widely regarded as one of…
County Durham welcomes 22m visitors with tourism industry now worth £1.48b
County Durham welcomed almost 22 million people in 2025, with its tourism industry now valued at £1.48b, representing growth of around 8%. The numbers are part of a wider picture across the region, with the North East's seven local…
HKJC drives tourism with inaugural Tourism Cup, showcases partnership with China Tourism Group
The Hong Kong Jockey Club marked its support for the 2026 Hong Kong Tourism Development Forum by hosting a high-profile closing banquet at Happy Valley Racecourse for guests. The evening featured the first-ever Tourism Cup, held in partnership with…
Exactly how £7m will be invested to boost the North East tourism industry
North East England's tourist board has been backed with £7m of investment by Mayor Kim McGuinness as it aims to make the visitor economy worth £10b by 2033. The Newcastle Gateshead Initiative (NGI) has been replaced by Experience North…
HK eyes status as sought-after global travel destination amid steady tourism growth
Hong Kong is aiming to become a sought-after global travel destination as tourist arrivals continue to grow steadily, Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki said on Wednesday. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Speaking at the 2026 Hong Kong Tourism…
Graduation travel surges, fueling summer tourism market: expert
People watch a parade at the Nanchuan Old Street along the Cangzhou section of the Grand Canal in Cangzhou, north China's Hebei Province, June 5, 2026. Photo: Xinhua 'I want to go to Shanghai because it's a hub for anime and manga culture,' a…
Wisconsin Dept. of Tourism releases numbers to justify $34M in spending
(The Center Square) – Politicians and the Wisconsin Department of Tourism touted new numbers this week that they say justify the $34 million in new spending in the state's most recent budget to promote tourism in the state while making the…
Retiring BHA veteran recalls tourism's boom years
Doronda Francis has retired from the Bermuda Hotel Association after 45 years (Photograph by Jessie Moniz Hardy) After 45 years with the Bermuda Hotel Association, office manager Doronda “Dee” Francis has retired. Ms Francis was just…
Alto to drive major tourism growth and economic benefits across the corridor
MONTREAL, June 11, 2026 /CNW/ - A new study prepared by CPCS on behalf of Alto confirms that Canada's proposed high-speed rail service is set to significantly increase tourism across the corridor – driving significant economic activity and…
Netflix hit inspires Korea tourism push aimed at turning viewers into visitors
Korea is betting that the power of a Netflix hit can do more than entertain audiences — it can also fill airplane seats. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) said Thursday they are launching…
State Department Dismantles Birth Tourism Networks in Africa, Europe
The State Department is dismantling birth tourism networks across Africa and Europe, officials announced on Wednesday. An estimated 33,000 United States-born children are rewarded birthright American citizenship annually solely because their…
Biggest Roman complex in Scotland seeks to boost tourism potential
The charity does this by running a museum in Melrose, displaying finds from the Roman Iron-Age and through outreach activities including lectures, talks, publications and community archaeology, engaging with schools, students, community…
Tourism is booming in this developing country, but its airport hasn't caught up
FlyDubai flight FZ1946 from Tashkent to Dubai, departing at 5.30pm. Sign up for the Traveller newsletter The latest travel news, tips and inspiration delivered to your inbox. Sign up now. It's all happening when our tour bus pulls into the busy…
China pressures Palau by 'weaponizing' tourism
China has been “weaponizing” tourism in Palau by restricting travel for Chinese tourists, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) said yesterday, as she urged Taiwanese to visit the tropical island nation.
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